DISCLAIMER: HP belongs to JKR. The storyline, all new characters, new character development, new developments are my intellectual property. Glorioux.

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``~~~``*Bad Ideas - Secrets*``~~~``*

Jealousy

Elly and Remus took so long arriving at the room that meanwhile Draco and Hermione had woken up. The nurse had drunk a glass of Sherry, graciously offered by Lady Granger, and she topped it twice. She drank the once again another full glass and while her wards slept, making it for a total of four, so she decided that a nap was in order and was out in a jiffy.

Draco never missing a beat noticed the nurse's regular breathing and pulled Hermione's hand. He wanted to escape the pesky cousin, Frankie. While he had accepted Harry, Frankie was his source of frustration, Draco was not used to his friends not following his iron-fisted leadership.

Draco had several friends he often played with, Teddy, Pansy, Blaise, and Greg, were amongst the most regular ones. Vince would come along some times, however his fast and voluminous eating made him unlikeable; Draco disliked him whenever he wanted to eat all his chocolates. What they all had in common was that in Draco's world, his word was law. He was their self-appointed leader. Teddy and his dad had gone on vacation for several weeks, Teddy's mommy had died when he was born, and he often spent a night with the Malfoys, and he was the silent enforcer behind the ruler, Draco. He missed Teddy, and wished that his new friends would like him as well.

Frankie, however, also like Draco, had his own set of rules, and he always had exclusive access to his cousin. Mimi had taught him to read, the tricks to pop in and out the rooms, or to appear at the top of closets, and was teaching him to sparkle. She also had told them that it was a secret. They had many common secrets, and they have decided to always stay together, whatever that meant.

The biggest was the secret of the sad man who was locked in a dark place, where he was often cold and hungry. They both dreamed of him quite often. He said he was their Opa and spoke with a funny accent, and sometimes he would appear in the room when they were playing. Although neither a real person nor he was a ghost; he was warm; he would kiss them and called them by strange names, but could not eat, or do much. He liked when Mimi would show him pictures of all the family, and wanted them to find him when they were bigger.

The Opa told them that nobody could know about him, but they could tell meine kleine Blümchen (my little flower) one day when he was ready. They would if they could, but they did not know anyone with that name, and he would smile. Their visits were often short, he could not say why, but he could only stay for a little while and it took too much effort to make it another way.

Then there were the dark shadows that scared Frankie, and the angel of his daddy would tell him to let his mommy know, but he didn't want to. Maybe one day, but his daddy said to tell her soon.

And the other secret was the one that they all could inside of Remi. He was a big nice fluffy dog. Since he had met Draco, he saw shadows following Draco once in a while, but they seem nice. But the scariest was Harry's, there was a very old man, with a big beard that was looking everywhere for him.

Frankie also liked Harry, he was a nice boy, maybe a good best friend.

His cousin, well Draco was also his cousin, yuck; wait, Draco was pulling Mimi out the room, so Frankie pulled Harry gently, "Arry, wake'p, come. Dwaco is robbing Mimi." He wanted to be quiet and not wake Evie up, she was too little and cried too much.

Neither of the kids had figured out that the room's doors opened to different hallways, so they all left by a door that opened to a service hallway, it should have been locked but someone had carelessly left it open.

Frankie and Harry were following far behind but could still see Draco and Mimi up ahead. Before long, Mimi and Draco had taken one too many turns and ended up in a dead end. Three minutes later, Harry and Frankie had caught up with them.

The argument started, and it was a good thing that Mimi had wisely figured out that they were a little lost.

"I'm not sure where we at." She sounded a little afraid.

Some light came in from the recessed alcoves and the end windows, but you could see this area had not been used in years. Something didn't feel right. They were very afraid, tears were forming in the little eyes. There was a light at the end of the hallway, but Harry didn't want to go that way.

"No, there's something scarier that way, I think."

"But look there is a big door, and it is opening." Draco noticed, and sure enough the double doors to a large room were opening from the inside.

"Who openeds the doors?" Harry's voice was apprehensive.

Hermione second him, "Yes, who?"

"The wind," Draco answered, but he didn't sound convinced.

"Mommy tolds me, no closed doors, not stairways we don't know." Frankie was very scared. He saw what seemed to be gleaming eyes looking at them from the big open door.

"I want my mommy," Harry was also afraid, there was no wind, and he thought he had seen shadows in the room with the open doors, like big people.

As if in a cue, they all ran in the opposite direction.

They heard voices, and in the shadows they saw another hallway.

They took that turn and ran very fast. And sure enough, they ran straight into Remy. "Remy," they all screamed at the same time.

"Why were you not in the room?" Remus asked Draco while looking at him right on, wishful thinking; Draco had shifty eyes, set in avoiding the older wizard, and Remus smelled a dirty rat.

Paul and Serpens looked relieved. Paul picked up Harry who was shaking like a leaf.

"And Missy, you all seem a little out of breath, where have you been?" he asked his ward. He could smell their fear.

Hermione was torn between telling the truth and getting in trouble, or simply pretending. Harry didn't want to be the man out or the tattle-tale, and it was obvious Mimi didn't want to share. Frankie knew best what would follow, no dessert, go to bed early, or time out, and neither sounded particularly appealing.

All opted for initial silence and finally an unanimous, "We just got out the room."

Paul told them, "I think it would be best to get Evie, and from there, we all go to the drawing room. Bring the nurse and the children can play in the children's nook."

There would be nothing gained by starting to argue with them, besides they were too sweet and were entitled to be naughty once in a while. There was the small sitting area with the children's activities materials and books and that would work out just fine. The dogs must have been walked. If so, probably back and ready to play.

The cousin Darius had left right after tea. He had a flight to Ireland and would let them know when he would come back. His daughter had met with friiends and wasn't comimg back. Before he left, Severus, ever distrustful, activated a memory charm to make him forget all he saw and heard that day.

*``~~~``News-Little Ears- Bad Ideas`~~~``*

Lucius was back. The adults all sat down to talk in hushed voices. Yes hushed, but one very magical child put the hand to the ear and made a wish to hear, the boys looked at her a bit puzzled; "Wait," she whispered, and she touched their hands and all did the same, they put their hand around the ear. They could hear the adults talking, not well but well enough. Hermione was too magical for her own good, and they were children. What could anyone expect?

Lucius was talking. "Moody stopped by and had to leave before I arrived. It would seem that a team is being organized to come into Malfoy Manor. The scroll he left me indicates that Dumbledore is entertaining the idea that I have something to do with Harry's disappearance. His contacts with the Ministry talked to your Ministry," he directed his address to the Paul, Grant's father.

"It is rather unfortunate, but he found out that someone had reported a case a child abuse at Privet Drive. I am not sure how you all did it, but the name of the case worker hasn't been uncovered. However, this is what got it all started."

He stopped and opened a Magical magazine, "Look at the pictures that were taken at an outing at Muggle London. It was published by a wizarding gossip magazine of the, hmm, the 'Who is Who, the rich and famous of the Wizarding world.' All rather annoying, and the capture is even worse than the picture, see here."

The moving picture, which delighted Guy and Paul, had been taken during the children's puppet production. It showed Lucius, Narcissa, Draco, and the Grangers. Through extreme luck the Granger faces weren't visible. The only discernible was Grant's, although it was not really clear. It was doubtful that Dumbledore might have seen the resemblance to Grindenwald, particularly with the curly hair.

"Moody says that Dumbledore wants to ask me who is sitting with us in the picture. The reason is simple, see who was sitting behind us during the function. Who would have guessed; of course, the ones were the Dursley's. Yes, I have since, seen their photos. However, at the time, we thought theat they were a run of the mill nasty couple who had a quite disagreeable child."

Elly and Remus paled, Severus recognized Petunia, and he let out an "Oh, Shit."

"Someone at Hogwarts subscribes to the idiotic magazine. The caption reads, 'Lucius Malfoy in Muggle London, the rich financier with fingers in all the pies, probably entertaining rich Muggle clients, if they only knew how much he 'loves' their kind. And who is the little beauty holding hands with the heir of the Malfoy Empire?' Again Mimi's face is not clear, thanks Merlin for that."

Obvious to all of them was the fact that the items of interest, were the Dursley's.

Severus observed, "The Dursley's, hmm, that picture must have what made Dumbledore suspicious enough to officially obtain assistance, an he was granted to search the Manor once more. The Dursley family sat behind you at a random function and showed in the picture, very unfortunate."

Lucius agreed, "Moody wrote that Albus was ranting and raving of a 'Dark Lord conspiracy' and of my lies. But most of all that Harry needed to be found and returned to his right guardians, the Dursley's."

Harry's eyes filled up with tears, and his body started trembling, so Draco and Mimi held his hands. They quit listening. Draco whispered "We can hide," and Mimi second, "Yes for a long time, I have an idea."

Grant stood up, "Over my dead body, we all need to stay together and talk about the group and training. I have a few ideas. Between all of us we can come up with a strong group. We need to get prepared and ready for the battle ahead. Not sure how to do it, but we must."

Lady Grant, Anne Marguerite, asked in a shocked voice, "How old is this Albus wizard, you said his name was Dumbledore?"

"Yes, Albus Dumbledore, I think he was born around 1880 or 1890." Remus answered, he could guess her concern.

"My father did mention him often; I was not being honest about the dogs' names. He told all of us to hide from him; he said Albus was death to us. I now know that my father was a very bad man, but he was a good loving father to me. What if he guesses that we are related to him? Oh, God, what if he saw Grant or Peter?" Lady Grant was very pale.

"Mother, silly, there is plastic surgery, I can be a different man," Grant assured her, "besides plenty of people look like carbon copies of others and are not related at all."

"Could try Poly-Juice, however if only lasts temporarily and concealment charms could be detected easily unless they are done at birth," Rabastan indicated.

"No charms, surgery, cutting and remolding the facial features." Paul grumbled.

All the wizards appeared horrified, Lady Grant laughed. But she knew something needed to be done. The house of cards was tumbling down. You can run, but you cannot hide.

Lucius announced, "Cissy and I must leave immediately, I think that Draco is officially spending an overnight at a friend's home, Pépère comes home with us, Mémère should stay here in case something goes wrong." Lucius continued planning aloud.

"Meanwhile, we will need to get Rodolphus out the Manor now—."

Paul intervened. "We still need to check the attic, but I will tell you that this home and the ones belonging to my family and L'Orcs, all have a particular design, some of Aunt Mathilde' s houses had the same design. They all have special alloys sheeting, magnets, and other apparatus covering the ceilings of the main living areas. It is partly a magical design, and in part based in physics' laws. It is mostly a thin sheeting that doesn't allow probing into the house or magic activity detected by the ministry of Magic. It even works with modern devices." He noticed Remus nodding his head.

Now Remus understood why Mimi's magic had not been detected by the Ministry of Magic. It could be made into a weapon of sorts.

"It is all recorded in notebooks and drawings stored here. This estate includes two other large residences with the same characteristics. But better off, and this is my offer, there are several wings totally unused. I would like to offer my home to Mr. Black and the brothers, as long as they stay in, they cannot be detected or found."

Rabastan's look of gratitude was intense; he was still trying to figure out his next move. This would give them a time to recuperate and to make plans. He wanted to be part of Lucius group, and to free himself of the clutches of Bellatrix Lestrange. Paul had started again.

"Lucius and Serpens had informed me, and I think if my son and daughter in law moved here, with the floo connection, would allow closeness between the families." Paul concluded.

Serpens asked to be heard.

"While I agree in principle, I think the young Malfoy and Granger families and the children need to take a long sabbatical, to fall out the map. At least for a year or two while things cool off. I have several properties to include Unplotted islands.

We have a threat hanging over our world you don't know of it. The children should remain together, and well protected. We have seen their talents, and such gifts must be treasured. And it would seem the protection needs to be afforded to Elly's children as well. I have the inclination the children are also gifted. If they were to fall in the wrong hands, I cannot even think of that possibility."

Grant jumped right away, "I cannot give up my surgery," after he had said it, he knew he was wrong and was ready to give it all up. Jeanie was also in tears.

"And the tabloids," Paul asked, "and what if one in your word recognizes your face dear son?"

Everyone was quiet, especially Severus. He knew of Albus absolute hatred for Gellert, and he would surely recognize Grant sooner or later. Another problem to be reckoned with, even with the facial change, there were pictures all over the place.

"We can continue the discussions later, I must go back to the manor with Cissy, and Draco stays behind. Severus you come with me, and help bring Rodolphus, we cannot afford Albus at my home. He is bound to find something.

"Paul, thanks for your hospitality, we have a sick patient, Rabastan's brother," Lucius started.

"I am a physician, as so is Guy, we are ready for him."

"Thanks your help is regarded, however our cores are magical and a little different, but sure everything will work out. Thanks so much," Lucius bowed to Paul.

"Yes we need to make sure Dumbledore does not get Harry, never again."

An idea was forming in the back of Remus mind, but it was slippery and elusive. He was sure they were all overlooking something but what? It was a very simple way out but how. One of his inabilities to make informed and logical analysis was the fact that Elly's scent had taken over his mind, and all he wanted was her.

*``~~~`A very bad decision~~~``*

"We are tired Nurse Robinson, I want to go to take a nap" whined Mimi, "Uncle Rimy," she yelled at the top of her lungs. Mimi wanted to be at the room before it got dark. She knew exactly what to do afterwards. She thought it carefully and knew how they could get away. She would need Franklin, but Evie would be a problem.

Remus was running towards them, "Ignore her we must go back home, and we need you to help." Lucius told Remus.

But Draco started crying as well,"Uncle Rimy I'm sleepy, take us please."

"I will help," Paul indicated and he left with Lucius and Narcissa.

Elly ran, "Remus will help you and I will pick up Evie."

Remus grabbed the hands of the plotting runaways, and they went with the nurse leading the group. Soon the children were running ahead. And Remus and Elly's hands found each other. Remus lifted her hand and slowly licked her wrist. Bad idea, two small moans escaped their lips, and it took all his will power not to start something. "I cannot wait to have you in my arms," he whispered, his body aching with need.

Remus was already making plans for the way back to the drawing room. They were to meet at 18:30 and it was 16:10, plenty of time. He was planning a nice detour on their way back. Elly had shown him the door to her bedroom earlier today.

A multiple yapping interrupted the walk. Three of the pooches were coming in their direction. -Two of the females stopped by Remus, very submissive went on ghon their bellies, the male was younger and a little scared but did the same. Remus felt Elly's look on him," Go silly dogs, go to your friends." No worries, they bolted after the children.

In retrospective Remus and Elly should have been suspicious of their eagerness to take a nap so late in the afternoon, but they could not take their eyes away from each other and missed the clues.

At the room's door, they all kissed Remus and Elly and Mimi said, "I'm so sleepy, see you later."

The same acquiescence from the other two, but Evie was pitching a fit, "Mommy, no sleepy."

Nurse Robinson wanting to atone for her earlier nap, and ready because she had pinched a flask of good single malt, came to their rescue, "Evie, how about if we read the Little Red Hen, or maybe Pig Will, or Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm's adventures?" Four sets of eyes, including some claiming being tired hardly said goodbye and followed Nurse Robinson followed by the pooch entourage.

No sooner the door closed, that Remus turned Elly towards him and just held her tight to his heart. He could sense her anxiety, and even if he were not a wolf, he detected the intensity of her desire.

He lowered his head and just rubbed his chin on her forehead. He murmured softly, "Elly, do you want to show me your room?" He smiled as if he were a child proposing a naughty escapade.

"Do you want to see my room, or do to you want to see me in my room?" She looked at him coyly, acting as a liberated 80s woman, but in reality she was so nervous that her stomach was sick.

"It doesn't matter, whatever you want is what I do. Just being with you is more than I have ever expected." He answered, "But if we don't move fast I might ravish you right here."

She couldn't have pleased Moony more if she had tried, "You may ravish me if you catch me first." She finished telling him as she finished taking off her shoes and took off running.

Moony nearly howled with excitement, the chance to chase of an aroused female. He had died and gone to wolfie heaven.

To- Be- Runaways

And in the room the to-be-runaways waited with bated breath for Nurse Robinson to down her 'special' tea and conk out.

Frankie whispered, "Watch her," they went on their beds, and waited. Nurse Robinson had already drank a half-cup of single malt in one swig, on top of the left over Sherry. She didn't even notice that they had not taken off their shoes. The shadows that had seen them earlier, knew children, and all they needed to do was wait.

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A/N Remember that when this story reaches chapter 62, the story will move to the original MM. By the way expect a few changes from the original, they will make this even better. Also some food for the thought, Veelas are females, although the Malfoy call theirselves Veela, are they really Veelas?