Chapter 10: Reviewing Prior Knowledge.

Lilly was nervous. As in really nervous. She hadn't seen Harry since he had been four years old. Eight years she had grieved a dead child, one that they hadn't even named, without a clue that she had a son. A very much alive son. Dalen would likely be frightened at first, Severus had warned her that he would probably hide in his rom unless they demanded he join them. She jumped slightly when Nick slipped his hand into hers. She smiled down at her son and waited anxiously for Lucius to arrive.

~~~A Light is Born~~~

Dalen shuffled anxiously at the door. He didn't want to go. His father shouldn't make him go. The castle school was not safe. He could feel it. It hurt that his father was sending him away, but he understood mostly. His father was worried for him. But he didn't want to go!

"Oh child. You will be far safer at Hogwarts with the wards and the headmaster." Master Lucius said, carefully petting his hair comfortingly. It was hard for the both of them. Most of the death eaters had allowed the child into their hearts, he had become a fixture in the dark fortress.

"It is not safe. Master Black knows every secret entrance. He and master Potter knew them all." Dalen whispered in denial. Lucius sighed in sadness and pulled the scared child into his arms.

"Then I guess you will need to protect Draco from master Black. You can do that for me, right?" Lucius tried.

"Can't. Too weak. Too scared. Too much of a freak." Dalen said, acceptance of these things in his tone it hurt Lucius to see the child of his lord so self depreciating and full of self loathing.

"Oh child. You are not a freak. Nor are you weak. You are, perhaps, stronger that most adults. However, I am quite sure Draco will make it a statement to look after you, keep you safe." Dalen smiled a bit at that. However the smile faded once more.

"What of father does not want me back? What if you never find Master Black?" Ahh, so those were what the child feared.

"Child, he will never let you go. He already lost you once. I highly doubt he will ever let you be away from him longer than necessary. Even if you have grown up by the time we find black, your father will come for you." Dalen hesitantly nodded. It was very clear that he did not believe Lucius. The Malfoy lord sighed again.

"You will just have to trust us Dalen. I know that is difficult and scary, but for once... You will just have to trust us. Now I am sure Miss Evans is waiting for us." He allowed Dalen to take his hand softly. He clutched it tighter and the two made their way to the apperation point

~~~A Light is Born~~~

Dalen was shaking when they arrived, he had latched himself onto Lucius and refused to let go when he had tried to pass Dalen off to Lilly. He had completely entered panic mode by the time he he had been wrestled to Lilly's private chambers. By the time Lucius needed to get on his way to work Dalen had worked himself into such a frenzy that only a stunner was able to put him out long enough for Lucius get away.

Now he was shuddering on his bed covered by his sheets. The fear circulating around his system.

"Harry?" He recognized that voice. "Harry? Can I come in?" It was his angel. His wonderful angel that would protect him.

"Y...ye...Yesss." He stuttered painfully. He heard the footsteps cross over to the bed and a small hand touch the top of his head. He leaned into the soft touch. Aching to be held and comforted by his angel. He felt the bed dip as Draco climbed on top of it and sat beside him. Dalen allowed himself to be lulled to sleep to the rhythmic feeling of his angels fingers combing through his hair.

~~~A Light is Born~~~

Severus shuddered in the tiny cage. Black had not fed him in some time. It was almost as if the cousins had forgotten him entirely. If it hadn't been for the constant whippings and torture curses (courtesy of Bellatrix) then he would have wholeheartedly said hey had forgotten him. Unfortunately they hadn't. The sound of heavy footsteps and the mad high pitched giggling of dear Bella could be heard approaching the little hideaway.

"Well. Is dearest Snivvy ready to give us what we want?" Black hissed. Poking Severus with his wand.

"Never." He rasped. Tasting blood on his tongue. Both Blacks smiled viciously.

"Well isn't it a good thing that my dearest Bella has finally been invited to stay with her dear sister. Narcissistic Malfoy." Black crowed. The nickname for Narcissa flowing easily out of the insane mans mouth. Severus' eyes widened, he hoped that Marvolo had had enough sense to send Dalen away. Hogwarts was hardly safe either, but it was what the two Insane criminals would least expect. If they ever got into Slytherin Manor then Dalen was as good as lost to them.

He bided his time. Soon the Blacks would forget him and he would be able to strengthen his magic. Once that happened, there was no way that his captors were leaving this forest alive. He held in his magic as another curse hit him. Bellatrix seemed to have forgotten what a Slytherin's was. Ambitious, cunning and resourceful. Her dark magic was feeding his at the same time as the curses hurt him. He laughed auitly as she left, believing him on the verge of insanity. Alone in the dark, he smirked.

~~~A Light is Born~~~

Marvolo paced his office. It was hard being away from Dalen again. He had only just found his child. Only just. And now he was gone again. It was safer no doubt, for Dalen to be away from him. But Merlin it was difficult. How did parents do it every year?! Send their children away to Hogwarts for eight months of a year. It was bloody difficult being away from his son for longer than a few days. He heard a light tap on the door.

"Enter!" It was Bellatrix. She had been kept away, he had specifically mentioned that she should stay away. Her insanity was borderline sadistic in her violence. He couldn't allow her to be anywhere that Dalen could be.

"My dear Bella." He greeted her warmly. If he played his cards right she would continue in her devotion to him and remain clueless about the danger she was yet stay away.

"How are you my dear heart. I hope you have recovered well enough to rejoin the faithful." He pressed, love and happiness filled his voice while he tried to force down a gag. She simpered at his tone and drew closer to him.

~~~A Light is Born~~~

Bellatrix felt herself melt as her lord smiled at her and welcomed her back. Asking about her recovery and hoping that she would soon join his ranks again. The kindness and pure love she could hear melted her very bones and set her heart a flutter. He moved closer to him.

"I am recovering well my lord. There are few things causing me discomfort. How may I serve you my lord?" She whispered, her eyes fluttering closed as he pulled her close. Then, she felt him lean down and push her hair back from her face. Her eyes dropped closed. This was what she had been waiting for since she had joined the death eaters. How could she have ever doubted her lords devotion to her. His loyalty to his cause. He loved her just as much as she loved him.

His lips closed over hers and she went limp in his arms, ecstasy pouring all over her. Her memories of Sirius and her ache to be a queen were drawn to the forefront of her mind. Her cousin could hardly compare to this Lord that stood kissing her. Then she noticed something. She wasn't being kissed anymore. He was... He was reading her memories. Seeing them! He fought back against him. She struggled to throw her lord out.

Sirius,

Severus

Little Dalen.

Severus screaming,

Sirius laughing with her.

It was all too much, she screamed and the mental probe exited her mind.

"Take her to the dungeons. Ensure she cannot escape. She will be out key to finding Severus and ending Sirius Black." Her lord hissed down at her, the contempt in his eyes. Ironed her very soul.

This was not how this was meant to go she cried out in her mind as she was dragged away.

~~~A Light is Born~~~

Lilly watched Dalen sleep, a fond smile on her face. But behind the fondness was a swirling pit of anger, jealousy and sadness. Why should voldemort gain a son while she was doomed to lose hers. That monster couldn't be a father if he tried. Lilly forced down the sneering voice and focused in the beautiful child asleep in the bed. The only thing ruining the picture was the Malfoy boy. Sleeping contentedly next to Da-Harry. He was Harry. Her mind supplied. Blinking the wrong thought away she allowed her eyes to roam over Da-Harry's face. Shuddering in slight fear she turned away from the doorframe and proceeded to her room, she needed a good long rest.

TBC

A/N: Sorry about the length of this one. I am actually very surprised about how this chapter turned out. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this. Read, Review. You know.