Chapter 7: Year EndSummary:The end of the year is finally here. Hopefully it is a quiet one.
Notes:(See the end of the chapter for notes.)
Chapter Text'Thoughts'
' Weak Spells'
'Strong Spells'
$Parseltongue$
: opponent spells :
-Hogwarts-
Walking through the corridors where I find many students enjoying the afternoon. Looking at them talking, playing games and even a young ravenclaw getting berated by a howler. Chuckling, I look down at the map as I still see Graham and his stooges surrounding Bellatrix.
' Why doesn't she do anything? Why is she letting them live? Why hasn't she done anything to me this Entire time? Why do I feel… Warm. When I think about her. Is there hope for her? Can I save her? It will be a huge blow against Voldemort.'
-Godric's Hollow-
-1981-
Apparating near a house with a destroyed front door I look around and can taste the kill curse in the air. Running inside I see that foolish man Potter dead at the stairs with no wand. Ignoring him I take the stairs 2 at a time and I hear little siri talking quietly. "Siri? It's me. Don't hex me."
"Bells? I'm in the nursery. Come here please." I hear his response. Walking closer I enter and see Lily. Dead on the ground in front of the crib. I can taste the magic as it is swirling around the air. The evil. The darkness. My eyes dilate. Feeling it enter my core. Shaking myself I walk over to where Sirius is holding young Harry. Peering down I lock eyes with the most beautiful color I've ever seen. The color of an 'Avada Kedavra' seeing a new person Harry giggles and waves reaching out. Sirius smiles softly and holds him out for me. I blink in shock.
"Are… are you certain? But.. my hands… I have too much red." Sirius snorts before literally dumping Harry in my arms. Juggling him before finally getting a good hold I stare at him and he stares at me. Reaching out with his little arms he grabs my nose and smiles. Smiling back I boop his nose with mine as he giggles and slowly falls asleep in my arms. Walking back to the crib I gently lay him back in and cover him with a blanket. Turning around I see Sirius kneeling down by Lilly and closing her eyes. Standing up I can feel the rage in his eyes.
"Bellatrix. I am going after Peter. And I will kill him. Please. Take care of Harry for me. And. If I don't come back. I need you to be there for him." blinking in shock.
"Why!?! You should stay. I'll go after him. Harry needs his Godfather. Not after what happened with the longbottoms. I couldn't save them. But I did get Neville out." Sirius shakes his head as he rolls Up his sleeve showing an angry red mark pulsing with magic.
"Me and James made a vow when we became blood brothers. We would go to the ends of the world for each other. He was murdered. And magic demands recompense. I will not stop until Peter is dead." Breathing out in a huff I nod.
"You were always the best of us Sirius. Be safe. I will make sure Harry is safe. Make him suffer." Sirius does a two finger salute before walking out. I go and sit on a chair watching Harry sleep. I suddenly feel someone apparate. Standing up with my wand in hand I hear steps racing up the stairs and suddenly Severus is there. Not even seeing me before he starts bawling and holding Lily. Bellatrix raises an eyebrow.
"What do we have here?" Snape whirls around with his wand in his hand. Seeing Bellatrix his face in a flash goes through emotions before slamming his occlumency shields down.
"What are you doing here? You were supposed to be with Barty Jr. At the Longbottoms."
"They have been dealt with. Young Neville was not there. But it seems the Dark Lord has made his choice. I am here because I felt the Dark Lord's fall. I taste the magic. But he is gone. Not dead. Oh no. You and I both know what he has done. But as of this moment. The war is over. I must be off." Turning away from the pathetic scene I walk towards Harry to grab him. I feel a wand at my back. "Make sure you don't miss."
"I can't let you take the boy… Dumbledore has plans for him." My eye twitch.
"What do you mean… what does that geriatric old fuck want with Harry." mind racing with thoughts. And each one is not looking good.
"That is for Dumbledore to know of, and you. To spend the rest of your life in Azkaban. Goodbye Bellatrix." The words on the tip of his mouth before I spin swiftly and duck the red bolt of magic blasting the wall. As I snarl and start casting at Snape. I have to give it to him. He is good. A gray spell hits him in the arm and he flies against the wall. But not good enough. Snape's wand rolls away as he is gasping. "What are you doing you fool. Don't you know when it is over. We have lost." I snort before my wand goes in my holster. Picking up Harry gently.
"He will be raised up as a Black. Until Sirius comes for him. He is his Godfather. There is nothing that goat fucker can do." Walking towards the door Snape calls out weakly.
"For the greater good." I blink and turn towards him before suddenly he tosses a vial at me. Widening my eyes I turn to protect Harry as the glass shatters On my back as I feel burning before I can feel my magic going out of control.
"What did you do!!" Dropping Harry from the agonizing pain on par with the 'Crucio' luckily I was already on my knees and Harry only dropped a couple inches.
Snape's eyes have a glazed look. "Something I came up with when we need information and ' crucio' is not allowed. It destroys the nerves. I hit you on your spine. You will be lucky to even walk again." I growl as I look down at Harry as a tear falls.
"I'm sorry. Harry. Siri." as I fall to the side and try to reach out for Harry before blackness takes me.
-Hogwarts-
Blinking, I look around and see I am surrounded by idiots and dead men once Harry gets here. Noticing I'm not being suspended I sit down and start grooming myself. It wouldn't do to look like a mess once he arrives. Looking at the boys who are talking amongst themselves.
' I wonder why I was thinking about that night. What made me remember my biggest failure?
Graham is pacing back and forth as he grips his wand. "What to do, what to do. I want to see Potter suffer. He stole Parkinson from me. He humiliated me. I can't touch Parkinson. But. No one cares about a stupid cat. I could go after that Loony girl." His buddies are looking at each other worried.
"What if Potter comes? We basically kidnapped his familiar. And if that youngest Greengrass is always with the Kneazle. They must have some connection. And you hit her. Mate. You hit an Heir of an 'Ancient and Noble' house. I don't want a part of this." One says.
I'm looking at his fear with a raised eyebrow. Suddenly I feel it. Looking at the door I can feel his magic penetrate the room. Surrounding it as he gets closer. The rage. The fury. It's delicious…
' These poor fools don't realize what they have brought upon themselves. It's one thing to take me. It's another to harm those under his protection.'
Sitting on the teachers desk in the front I have a perfect view of the event that is about to transpire. There is a soft knock on the door as the group of doors freeze up.
"Get the door, mate."
"I don't want to get the door."
"For the love of Merlin. Get the bloody door."
Graham snarls. "Get the bloody door you incompetent fools."
'Depulso'
The door gets blasted open as it flies through the air and slams against the wall. The group of boys have their wands aimed at the door as Harry walks in with his wand rest lazily at his side.
"Potter." Graham spits out.
-PoV-
Looking around the room I see the four dead men / I mean hospital wing patients. "You took my Cat. You dared lay your hands on little Astoria. I was going to just hurt you when you took Aurora. But now. You will be lucky to be left alive. I can't be in Azkaban. Pansy would probably kill me. Just know. You brought this upon yourselves. And Montague. You should have left." Shifting my stance I crack my neck and shoulders as I breathe in.
"What the bloody hell are you guys just doing? Attack him!" Graham yells out as they all shout out ' Stupify'.
Looking at all the spells rushing towards me I breathe Out before waving my wand in a circle. ' Protego' a shimmery shield pops up and blocks all four of the spells as they ricochet and hit walls and desks. They stumble backwards before I make my move. Targeting Stooge A. Flicking my wand I try out a spell combo. ' Leviosa' he waves his arms in shock as I lift his clothes as he thrashes about before I start shooting minor bolts of magic at him. Getting a good 5 hit combo I finish it by pushing forward. ' Depulso' the blast of magic makes him slam against the wall as he grunts and slides down unconscious. Straightening up I nod.
' That's a good beginner spell chain. Better than the original duelers use. Ginny would do well with this type of training. I'll have her start on learning the force type spells.' Tilting my head I see a spell fly past. Looking at stooge B and C they frown as they start casting spells at me as I dodge and weave between them as I start casting bolts. Hitting their bodies as they aren't moving. ' Pathetic, do they not know they need to move around? '
"Stop moving!"
"Duel us like a man."
I just deadpan at them. "You are literally facing me together. Not alone. But enough of this."
'Accio' grabbing Stooge B's clothes he yelps as I pull him towards me in the path of Stooge C's spells. Getting hit by a boil spell. Boils sprout up all over his face. 'Depulso' shoots him towards his buddy and they slam into each other in a cry of pain. Grabbing Stooge B I flick my wand downwards. 'Descendo' he slams back onto stooge C as they get knocked out. Looking at Graham who is snarling and frothing at the mouth at what I've done.
"You… you have ruined everything… Parkinson was to be my breeding cow. That fortune was ours." I raise an eyebrow.
"Pansy was not yours to begin with. She never even looked your way. How does it feel to be so pathetic that you must feel good by hurting those weaker than yourself. How about you deal with someone that is so far beyond you. I am not going to make this easy. I am going to hurt you Montague. The amount of things you have done against me. Is 3. I didn't even know who you were. But in a span of a couple months. You have done 3 things to incur my wrath. Now. Draw your wand. I will not strike down an unarmed opponent." I look at Graham as I walk around him. He frothy at the mouth as he grips his wand in a tight hand. Knuckles bleeding white from how tight he is holding it.
"Die!! Potter!" He starts casting spells. Faster than his stooges. But not enough as I duck and weave. I start casting the bolts towards him as he starts moving as well.
: Reducto:
' Accio', managing to bring a chair in front of the spell, it splinters. ' Depulso' shoots the shards of wood towards Graham. He casts a quick ' Protego' blocking most of them but a decent sized piece of wood gets him in the thigh. Screaming out in pain his shield falters. Capitalizing on this. ' Leviosa. Depulso. Accio. Descendo. Bombarda.' Graham groans from the spiderweb cracks against the wall as I lower my wand and sigh.
"This isn't even worth it Montague. You are weak. Live your days with the fact that I have beaten you. So easily. 'Expelliarmus' after catching his wand he stares at me with wide eyes as I snap it in front of him. Dropping the now sticks of wood I wave my arm and the bodies find themselves sliding along the floor before getting thrown out of the room. Students are crowding the halls hearing the fight. I look at Aurora and hold out my arm and she hops over the desks and onto my shoulder. Walking out the students all stare at me. Some with fear. Others with awe. "Take these pieces of trash to Madam Pomfrey." Before I walk away. The crowd parted for me like I'm Moses.
In the crowd Lavender and Parvati are staring after my retreating back as Lavender is biting her lip. "Parv… he looks angry. I know Montague is a misogynistic bastard. But I've never seen Harry so angry before."
Parvati nods in agreement. Before she looks at Lavender. Grabbing Lavender's book bag. "Go to him. I know you want to. It's okay. I'll meet you in the common room later." Lavender Looks to Parvati with a smile and hugs her tight.
"You are the bestest friend ever. Hopefully I can calm him down. Parkinson isn't here and Luna is with Hermione." Before she runs off pushing through the crowd to reach me. Bumping into a Redheaded Hufflepuff who was also in the process of going after me. Getting knocked to the side into a Blonde boy's arms she looks and sees Lavender break through and chase after me. Looking sad she gets out of her head at the boy's words.
"Can you believe this? He almost killed those guys. Potter is a threat. Susan. Don't go near him. He will hurt you." The now named Hufflepuff looks after me with longing in her eyes before she gets swarmed by other Hufflepuffs and they start talking crap about me before Susan just shrinks into herself. Looking down at her toes cursing her cowardice.
Rounding the corner I hear my name being called as I turn and see Lavender running towards me waving me down. Her blonde curls bouncing with each step as I stop and she reaches me before grabbing my face and making me bend down to her height. Staring into her baby blues she looks into my eyes. She lets me go as she starts patting my clothes and making sure I'm unharmed. I think before she smiles. "Wanna talk about it?"
Blinking in shock I looked down at her. The Bimbo of Gryffindor from what I hear around the rumor mill. Airhead Brown. Bubbly as can be. Looking up at me with a serious face. Smiling as I chuckle. Tapping her forehead she pouts as I turn around. "Come walk with me Lav. I could use the company. And what kind of gentleman would I be leaving such a beauty hanging." Holding out my arm I hear her giggle before taking my arm. "Besides, I need time to calm down. Dealing with that filth always leaves a Bad taste in my mouth. And there is something I must deal with later. I'd like to Have a clear head." Lavender listens as she touches her lips with a finger.
"Well. Me and Parv found this pretty old room. We were running from Filch and ducked behind a corridor in the ground floor of the Defense tower. Wanna see it?" Smiling, I nod.
"Lead the way my fair lady. I am always up to learn more of our beloved school's secrets." Lavender giggles and leads me all the while talking about some random Divination facts she learned.
"It is true that you need to have seer blood to fully comprehend Divination. But there are other ways. Like Tarot. You aren't actually using the magic. You are actually the median. You let your body be a vessel for it. But it is open to interpretation. It isn't an exact thing." Lavender says as I nod along.
"To be honest. I never really get it. Especially with our teacher. How many times has She predicted my death now?" I ask as I cup my chin. Idly scratching Aurora under her chin as she lays curled around my neck.
"54 times." Lavender chirps up happily as she giggles at me. Sighing in resignation I nod.
"It kinda makes a fellow want to change courses." Lavender gasps dramatically.
"But then where Would I have eye candy?" Before she covers her mouth with wide eyes. Grinning, I look at her.
"Oh? Do you have anything to say Lav?" Grinning at a blushing Lavender who is shaking her head unconvincing.
"No… No, no. You heard nothing!"
"Methinks doth protest too much." I say with laughter. Lavender hits my shoulder sniffling a giggle.
"You prat. Oh look. We are here. Just around this bend. And the cabinet. I've asked a teacher why there is a random cabinet here. They had no idea. But me and Parv were looking to get away. The cabinet is sealed shut. But If you change the clocks to the correct time."
I look at the seemingly simple brown cabinet that has four clocks and what looks like a quarter clock. Each a different size. They are Astronomy themed. Lavender taps each one as the hands spin before a set of five clocks sound and the cabinet swings open. Taking my hand she pulls me inside as I expect a small room. Not a set of stone stairs leading downwards. Following after a giddy Lavender we reach the landing and there is a rusted gate that swings open at our approach.
"Woah. Lavender. This is amazing." I say looking around a chamber that's about half the size of the great hall. With sets of armor surrounding what looks like portraits with coverings on. The room is cast in a soft glow as flames light up from hanging chandeliers. Walking around I let my magic flow out of my filling the room as I closed my eyes. Lavender shudders a bit feeling the magic in the air as she stands next to me. "This room. It used to be a dueling room. I can feel the traces of spells in the air. It's old. Very very old. Lavender. This is an amazing find. Watch." Lavender preens at the praise as I walk towards a pillar and tap it with my wand. Stone shifts as the center raises into a platform as the air shimmers around it.
Feeling The anger and rage still simmering, I make Aurora go to Lavender's arms as I walk to the platform and climb up it. A training dummy materializes across the way as I stand there with my wand out before I snarl and start casting spells. One after another. Multicolored lights tear down the platform hitting the dummy. Lavender is staring in awe at the speed and power behind my spells as after five minutes of continuous casting I stop as the dummy is left smoldering. Breathing in deeply I exhale slowly before flicking my wand back in the holster and hopping down. Walking towards Lavender who is staring at me with glazed Eyes I chuckle.
"The protection wards are still strong. Hogwarts is amazing, Lav. She is so loving. Always wanting the best for us. And protecting us. Thank you." I say softly. I feel a tingle in my spine as the magic deep within the stone thrums softly. Walking up to Lavender I hug her. She eeps in surprise before hugging me back.
"You're welcome Harry. I don't like it when you are angry. I like it when you take care of us. Just don't let your anger get the best of you." she says cupping my cheek. I smile and nod before she Beams and backs away. "I gotta do my potions essay with Parv. I'm glad you are alright now. If you ever need me, Harry. I'll help. With anything and everything." she smiles and turns around not letting me see the blush on her cheeks. "For you Harry I would deny you nothing." She whispers out before walking out leaving me alone as I stare after her. Smiling Softly I look around the room before staring at Aurora. She looks back at me before I turn and walk away.
' I shouldn't confront her here. Hmmm. Should I do it in the chamber? Or the RoM… if she is dangerous… I should… yeah. That will work.'
"Come along Aurora. I believe it's time I showed you one of the greatest secrets Hogwarts has to offer." I call out leaving the undercroft. Aurora pads after me before leaping onto my shoulders. Walking along the halls I head up towards the second floor girls bathroom. Checking to make sure it is clear I enter and head Towards the sink. Aurora is looking at me weirdly as I hear the pipes rattle as I stop.
"Hello Myrtle. How are you." I called out. The door to a loo flies open as a ghost soars out before circling me. I smile looking at a beautiful 4th year girl in vintage Hogwarts robes. With her circular glasses and her pigTails. Smiling At me.
"Hello Harry. It has been a while. I'm beginning to think you forgot about me." She says pouting with a sniffle.
"I'm sorry. This year has been very busy lately. Please forgive me. I promise this weekend I'll come talk with you." I say. Myrtle looks at me before nodding.
"Okay Harry. I trust you. Are you going to the chambers? Do you want me to make a ruckus so people don't come in?" She asks. Aurora snaps her head to her with wide eyes before looking back at me.
"If you would be so kind. Thank you." Aurora looks between us in confusion as I walk towards the sink. Spotting the snake I state at it as I feel the magic open.
$ Open$
I feel Aurora's claws dig in surprise as the sink shifts before widening and an opening forms. Thinking.
$Stairs$
$Lights$
Stairs form spiraling downwards as braziers form every so often and ignite with a green flame. Starting my descent I call out.
$Close$
Aurora is staring at me with wide eyes as after 5 minutes of walking I finally reach the bottom and walk over the bones of animals. Seeing the collapsed ceiling I wave my hand as the rubble fixes itself. I snap my fingers as Beams of stone rise up all throughout the cavern supporting the ceiling. "Can't have another collapse like last time. This is a good Place to bunker down." Walking past the shed skin of the Basilisk. Aurora is staring at the nearly 60 foot skin. Reaching the metal door with the snake effigy I run a hand across the smooth surface.
$Open$
The snake appears around the edge unlocking the ancient door. "Welcome Bellatrix. To the ' Chamber of Secrets'smiling softly at Aurora who is too flabbergasted at seeing a much sought after Slytherin secret. Totally missing the fact that I just outed her. She hops off my shoulder before walking deeper into the chamber. I walk after her with my hands behind my back. She looks around at the snake sculptures lining the wall as the water flows softly before stopping as she looks down at the darkened marble floor. Taking a sniff she turns her head to me as she smells the iron blood. I have my eyes closed with a gentle smile as I walk. She turns back and her eyes widen seeing the still intact body of the Basilisk. she stares at the giant size. I step up next to her.
"This was Salazar's Familiar. I killed her last year. How long are you going to stay in that form Bellatrix." Aurora snaps her head up at me as I stare at the dead snake. Looking down she shifts before growing in size before standing next to me. About an inch shorter than me is a woman of unnatural beauty. Turning to look at her as I raise my hand and snap my fingers. Magic pulses throughout the chamber as the metal door slams shut.
"If you are here to kill me. You will be trapped down here forever. Only one who speaks in ' Parseltongue' may enter Or leave. Now. Explain to me why you have stayed by my side this Entire time. What purpose was it when I took you in, those many months ago?"
Bellatrix looks towards the door before at me as she sighs. Rubbing the back of her neck. "This isn't really how I wanted our meeting to go… how did you find out it was me? I made sure to never show myself." I look at her before looking away.
' Why is she wearing such a revealing dress…'
What is getting me is the pitch black dress she is wearing with a deep neckline. Showing off much of her bust. Lace patterns swirling around with half sleeves. Cutting off at above the knee. Showing all her alabaster skin. She is barefoot but even then her nails are painted a deep purple as she stands there looking at me with her smokey gaze. Closing my eyes and willing my shields up.
' I will not fall for this seduction.'
"I have my ways. I knew something was amiss. Just like Hedwig. You are too smart for your own good. It also helped that you took control of the R.o.M from me. Briefly. But you managed." I open my eyes and look at her. She has her arms crossed. Putting emphasis on her bust as I look down briefly before back up.
"To be honest. I was almost dead when you spotted me. I had no idea it was you that took me in. Until a couple days later. But to ease your burden." She lowers her hands and twirls her fingers as a wand materializes. I have my wand pointed at her immediately. She raises an eyebrow with an approving smirk. "Fast. But you could be faster. Lower your wand. If I wanted to harm you. Don't you think I had plenty of time?" I blink and blush slightly at that truth.
"Even still. I figured you were too honorable. You live to duel. I read about you. I even speak about you with Cissa." Bellatrix's eyes widened.
She composes herself before raising her wand straight up. "I Bellatrix Walburga Lestrange, do hereby swear that everything that I say from this henceforth shall be the truth and I will answer any and all questions to the best of my abilities as to my Lord Heir Harry Potter Black. So I say. So mote it be." I feel her magic violently lash out as I tilt my head and body letting her magic fly past me.
"I never truly followed the Dark Lord Voldemort."
'Lumos'
'Nox'
I blink… I rub my eyes as I blink again. I start patting myself before pinching my arm. Feeling the pain, I blink again.
"Explain from the beginning. We have plenty of time until curfew. But as much as I wish to do that here. Come along. We will use Salazar's personal retreat." walking around her in a daze she follows me as she frowns at the wand in her hand. Already starting to burn up from her vow. Sighing she just tosses it away as it turns to ash.
Standing in front of the effigy of Salazar I raise my hand.
$As conquer of the Familiar Selene. And speaker of the mighty serpent language. I request access to Arch Magus Salazar's Scriptorium.$
Feeling magic touch my hand I let it flow towards my cores before I feel a click. The effigy opens its mouth as a set of stairs appear. Walking up the stairs I feel Bellatrix following me. Going down a corridor I reach the end and a door materializes before it slides open and a medium sized study appears. A desk with multiple parchment strewn everywhere with a comfortable looking chair. Across the way is a fireplace and two high wingback chairs with black leather and green embroidery. Multiple bookshelves line the walls and there is a potions set and a rune carving table on the far side. Walking towards the fireplace I wave my hand and a soft green fire forms bathing the room in a warm light. Sitting down I gesture for Bellatrix to sit as well. She is staring at the desk with a fanatical gleam but tears her gaze away before walking to the offered chair and sitting down.
"Do you understand what this room means Harry? You have literal history right at your fingertips. You could make a fortune and live out a thousand lifetimes just from this room alone." I chuckle.
"I know. But there is no way I am going to sell this. This will stay as is for the future generations. Of course I will go through these things and remove the vile rituals. But most I will leave for the next generation who happens to stumble Upon this. Hogwarts is meant to be explored by those willing. The secrets kept are those meant to be found. Hogwarts will never deny her students. This is a home away from home so to speak. A place of learning. A place of belonging. Hogwarts welcomes all who wish sanctuary and knowledge. And will protect her own until the last stone. As is her purpose. And as is her will." Bellatrix feels the magic rolling off my words as the pressure wraps her in a cocoon. Licking her lips she can taste the magic protecting Harry while entraping her. Watching her. Ready to strike her down if need be to protect her own. Closing her eyes she smiles and opens up her core and lets the magic of the castle seep into her. The cocoon lessens before it is now just a hug. I smile softly at this. Hogwarts always loves her children. And loves them more for returning to her embrace.
"Please tell me why you escaped Azkaban. And why have you not harmed me?" Bellatrix opens her eyes before tilting her head at me.
"I suppose if you want to know all of that. You should know more about me. And. My curse. You know of the 'Black Madness' what you don't know. As Cissy doesn't know. Is that the Black's, in the past, made a deal with something. What it was, was lost to time. I believe we made a deal with the devil. We gained a power beyond that of other families. The ' Madness'. The ' Madness' is at its core, pure magic. It manifests every generation. Every member of the Black's has it. Some have a weak version like Cissy. And some… Well... Some have the full force of it. The pure magic entails the person will have a penchant for combat spells and fighting. The reason being that 'pure magic' , while different from 'wild magic' , is a force of nature. It needs to be unleashed. Wild magic can be contained safely. Pure magic cannot. I don't know the reason as to why. Many have studied it. Some say it is because it is intent based magic. It needs to serve its purpose. As ' wild magic' is inert. It's just there. Anyways, back on topic. It manifests in every member. And I happened to have an absurd Amount of it. Second only to Arcturus. It made me strong. Stronger than all my age and most older. When I turned 17. My core matured. But the ' Madness' is not without its toll. There is a price to pay. It varies with each person. But with mine came my sanity. The more I dueled The more I lost myself. It all came to a head that day in the world tournament. I was fighting the strongest opponent I've ever faced yet. And I usually am able to control the 'madness' but. It went on too long. I have never dueled longer than 10 minutes. I started to lose myself. I started to fall. When I came to. My opponent was on the ground with no arms. I had multiple aurors surrounding me. After mother came for me I was brought to Lord Arcturus. He spoke with me about what just happened. He told me there is someone that I must meet to learn how to control this. He sent me to Japan. And I cannot tell you what transpired. I'm sorry."
Leaning back in my chair I process all that she has said so far. Frowning as I start to get a bit overwhelmed I close my eyes and breathe in deeply. Opening them I spot resting near the chairs a tobacco box with an ornate pipe with snake engravings. Blinking a bit as I remembered I used to smoke in the military to clear my head I wave my hand and the pipe floats towards me. Bellatrix watches what I do curiously as I inspect the pipe closely. Tapping the box it snaps open with very pleasant tobacco leaves still fresh from the 'preservation charms' loading up the pipe. I lean back before igniting the leaves with the tip of my finger. Pulling in the smoke I let it fill my lungs before breathing out slowly. Smoke flowing out my nose like a waterfall. Bellatrix blushes slightly at this remembering days past.
"Does the madness include those brought into the family?" I ask after taking a couple pulls from the pipe. I note that the snakes light up with an ember glow when I pull in the smoke. I am definitely keeping this.
"No. Only those with natural Black blood. But you have it as well Harry. Your grandmother was Arcturuss sister. Druella Black. You are a Black by birth. You have the ' madness' do you not understand how you are able to weird elemental magic? It takes years. Many, many years to master an element. You managed to master water in months. That is your variation of the ' madness' your 'pure magic' has an inclination towards nature's elements. Mine leans more towards combat magic."
I take another pull of the tobacco as I think about what she said. "It makes sense. I read that using the elements is difficult. But I have had little trouble. Just ignorance in how. But once I found out how. It was simple. It still takes training. But what is my toll?"
Bellatrix shakes her head. "I do not know. Mine came at great cost. Until I came back from Japan. But that is where things went bad. At that point… Andromeda ran away from home with that… man…" I blink at the pure venom in her tone. Her eyes bleed black slightly as she clenches the arm rest the leather strains before she breathes in deeply and then exhales. "I was forced into a marriage contract. I had a choice on who. The other would go to Cissy. I knew of the two of us. I am stronger. The one who could endure more. I chose Rudolphous Lestrange. I knew what his tendencies were like. Cissy would never survive. Say what you will about Lucious. But he would never harm his Lady... Rudolphus. Is a monster. When I read the contract. I resigned myself to my fate. It was at that point little Siri ran away from home. That caused quite a stir. I was so proud of him. Walburga was stern. But loved her children. Orion reached too far. Forced too much upon his shoulders. Siri snapped. Luckily he had a brother in James. The Potters were able to shelter him. I don't blame him at all for what happened next. The wording on my marriage contract changed. I was little more than property. I was to be completely subservient To my husband. I fought. I tried so hard. But my father refused. He was terrified of me running away. Since…. She did…" she spits out venomously. "He couldn't allow it to happen again. He was going to force the same contract for Cissy. I dueled him at that. I won. And in exchange for leaving her contract alone I was to accept mine. What I didn't realize was that because of that I was to be married off immediately." She stops as she looks away towards the wall. She tries to speak but no words come out. I look at her and see her eyes. I place the pipe down and get up before crouching down in front of her. So caught up in her memories she didn't notice me until I took both of her hands in mine. Her beautiful Amethyst eyes slowly look towards mine as she stares into my Emerald orbs. She slowly raises her hands up and cups my cheeks as she runs her hands over my face and hair. Searching me for something only she can see. Letting her ground herself back in the present I calmly wait. After a couple minutes she shudders before pulling my head down to her lap. I adjust to a comfortable spot letting her run her fingers through my hair. Figuring this is a coping mechanism for her.
' Cissa told me that she only allowed Bellatrix to brush her hair after her shower and bath. It was something they took joy in. Two sisters in a dark time. She told me she remembered a time back then where it was just them. Alone in the room and the happiness they had with one another.'
"Years later. I saw Siri. I was in Diagon Alley getting something. I don't remember what. Everything was a haze after the marriage. I was going through the motions I believe. Then suddenly his joyful face shines through the dark cloud. I don't know what he did. But I became aware of everything. I remembered everything that I did. I broke down for the first time. In his arms. I was healed. In his arms I was saved. In his arms. I was reborn." I smile softly.
'That is the Sirius I have come to know. Absolutely loyal to his family. I am very bummed that I cannot meet him. But soon. His soul will be at peace. He will be buried with family.'
"After that I became his spy. I told them many things about the Death Eaters. Their next attacks. The members. Then came the night. Halloween 1981. I was to lead a small team consisting of myself and His most dangerous. Barty Crouch Jr. The only person I could not beat in a duel. We were to attack the Longbottoms. For what reason. I did not know. I informed Sirius and he asked me to do anything to save them." not seeing her close her eyes in her memories she starts speaking once again. This time softer.
-Flashback-
Apparating in front of a Tudor style manor I run up the steps and bang on the door repeatedly. The door opens and Frank Longbottom is standing there in his night clothes. Immediately tensing at seeing me I look around frantically.
"There is no time! You must get your family to safety. The Dark Lord has made his decision. We are to kill you, Alice, and young Neville. I don't have much time. But he is being sent. Once he gets here. I must act my part. Please. Save yourselves." I say. Frank stares at me for a moment before turning swiftly.
"Come." he strides inside as I follow him. I look up the staircase to see Alice tying her robe around herself.
"Dear? What's going on?" she asks as Frank takes the steps 3 at a time while I race after him.
"They are coming. I cannot run away. They will never stop following us. You must take Neville away. Leave the country." Alice gasps before sprinting away towards the nursery. Frank stands by a portrait before slamming his hands next to it. I can feel the wards snap into place. The ancient magic locking down this home. I can taste the strength of the wards and shiver. Frank beckons me to follow him towards the nursery before entering. I see Alice packing a small trunk. Putting portraits of themselves. And items of sentimental value. Frank walks over to a sleeping Nevile before gently picking him up. I turn away feeling a pit in my stomach at a Father looking at his child for the last time. Feeling a burning behind my eyes I hastily wipe them. I snap my head to the window suddenly as I run and peek out. Seeing multiple shadowing figures appear as lights suddenly flash out. The room shakes as the spells bombard the wards. Frank kisses Neville's forehead before handing him to Alice. Who has just finished shrinking the chest. She slips it into Nevilles blankets before she looks at him and then Frank. I can see her determination steel itself before she kisses Neville's head and hands him to me. I stare at her with shock as does Frank.
"Alice!! What is the meaning of this.?!" Alice stares into my eyes conveying all she needs as I slowly take him from her. Nodding Alica picks up a pacifier and mutters a string of words as it flares blue. Handing it to me she takes one last look at Neville before turning to her husband who is staring incredulously at her. She grabs his collar before kissing him passionately.
"I am yours. As you are mine. Your burdens are my burdens. Your dreams are my dreams. Your fate is my fate. Until Lady Hecate takes us back into her embrace I will always stand by your side. Your mother will raise Neville to be the best he can ever be. He will know that we have given our lives so that he may have a peaceful future. I will stand by your side until the end my love. This I swore on our wedding night. And this I renew my oath to you Frank Longbottom. You are my soul." magic flares around them as I cover my eyes at the purity of it. Frank looks at her before smiling softly.
"You are the only one for me, my love." Alice turns to me with a fierce glare.
"when you return. Do not hold back Bella. I will not hold back myself. I will kill you if you make a mistake." Smiling softly I incline my head.
' Hic Stamus'
The pacifier flares blue before I am warped out by the family portkey. Appearing In a sitting room where a mature woman is sipping tea. She stares at me before looking at Neville. Gently placing the cup down she stands up and walks closer. I don't say anything as I hand Neville out towards her. She takes him in her arms as she breathes in shakily as a single tear falls down her face.
"Do not dishonor them by holding back. I understand what you are going through Young Bellatrix. I do not envy you. I pity you. From the bottom of my heart. All I ask is that you make it Swift. Please do not mutilate their bodies. Let me bury them with an open casket. As a mother. Please." The dam breaks as tears fall from my eyes. I look away not saying anything. Feeling the burn on my arm from the mark I clench my teeth and steel myself.
"I… I have to go." Augusta nods slowly as she sits down in the chair gently rocking Neville. I walk out of the little cottage in the hills and apparate away.
-Flashback End-
Feeling her grip on my hair tighten I reach up and hold her hand as she grips my hand instead. I can feel her heart pounding as her magic simmers. Her breath is hard and fast. Turning slightly I stare into Her unfocused eyes. Sitting up I wave my hand and the chair elongates into a loveseat as I sit next to her and pull her close to my side. She leans against me as I run my fingers through her silky locks. Her breathing starts to slow down as she calms down. After a couple of minutes She continues speaking.
"After that night I felt Sirius calling for me. I arrived That night and held you in my arms when Sirius left to chase after Peter. Snape came in and we dueled. I lost due to my negligence. I woke up in Azkaban. Cursing myself I was trapped. Then one day I hear the guards walking in with a prisoner. I look out the cell bars and see Sirius walking past. They put him in the cell next to mine as they laughed at me.
-Flashback-
I am hitting the wall. "Siri! Siri!! What happened? Why are you here? What happened to the rat?" I can hear a thumping sound.
"Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. I knew something was up when he confronted me. Curses. Wait a mo. Bella? Is that you?" I hear him call out.
"Yes Siri it's me."
"What bloody merlin are you doing here? What happened?"
After telling him what happened after he left he swears. "That fucking Snape I knew he was in love with Lils. But. Damn him. I assume you don't know what happened to Little Harry. I was thrown in without a trial. Bagnold wrote the writ and Barty signed off. Dumbledore was there but he only signed it. I was pleading my case but he said the evidence was damning. He had that stupid disappointed tone. Ugh. So annoying."
I search the wall and find a small opening near the back. I rush towards it and peek through. I start clawing at it to make it wider. Sirius notices what I'm doing before he does the same on his side. After a long while I manage to reach my arm through as he holds it. Feeling the warmth of another person, I start to cry.
"Bells. I don't think I will be alive long. I overheard Barty talking to Bagnold. About the no trial. If it gets out that I went without a trial? Their careers are over. I think they are going to have one of the dementors kiss me."
Paling in fright. "No!!!! I won't let them!!! We can escape. Siri. This isn't right. You are innocent." Letting me vent I hear a chuckle.
"Oh Bells. It will be alright. I made a will when the Potters went into hiding. Harry is to be my Heir. I have Given him everything. Bells. I have to ask you to do something."
"Anything!!! Name it and I will do it. I swear it."
"Live."
Blinking in shock. I take a moment to process what he said. "I'm sorry. What?" I dig into my ear with my pinkie because I'm sure I misheard.
"I want you to live, Bells. Harry needs you. Now more than ever. You must escape. You must get to him. I don't think Dumbledore has the greatest intentions towards him. Always him with his ' Greater Good' bullshit. I don't care about any of that. Only Harry. I have brought you back into the family. But I cannot complete it. The Marriage contract's words were absolute. There is only one out clause. A duel. You are technically property Bells. I hate it. But that's the way it is. It must be a Black to duel for your freedom. Bellatrix Walburga Lestrange."
I feel him grip my arm tightly as his nails bite into my skin. Wincing a bit I wonder what he is doing.
"Of sound mind. And a sound body. I, Sirius Orion Black, name you godmother to Harry James Potter. And Regent of House Black until Harry comes of age of Emancipation. Whichever first. Do you hereby swear to protect him with your very being."
Feeling the magic penetrate my arm and coil around me. "I do." I see a deep blood red line form on my arm.
"Do you hereby swear to bring glory and prosperity to House Black once again and teach Harry our ways."
"I do."
A second deep red line forms.
"Do you hereby renounce the Dark Lord Voldemort, and swear to bring the Traitor Peter Pettigrew to justice."
Feeling a searing pain in my left arm I grimace. "I-I do."
Screaming out from a sudden pain he lets go as I fall to my back gripping my arm as I see a line form, piercing through the Dark Mark wrapping around the snake's head like a noose. Whimpering in pain I lean against the wall.
"Bells. Thank you. For everything."
-Flashback End-
Blinking back some tears, I look down to see Bellatrix staring into the fire. I reach over and take the pipe and breathe in deeply. Letting the tobacco settle in my lungs I take notice that it doesn't burn. It feels the same. But no burning. Must be a magical thing. I release the smoke as it flows over Bellatrix who out of the corner of her eye catches it. Moving her head to stare up at me while I am lost in thought she breathes in the smell of tobacco as she closes her eyes and settles Herself deeper in my lap.
"So to sum up everything you have explained to me. You are on my side?" I chuckle at the simplicity of that statement. Looking down I see Bellatrix with her eyes closed breathing evenly.
' I must have been lost in my thoughts for a while now. Oh well. She is on my side. That means I can save her. I must duel Rudolphus. I dunno how that will go. Cissa will be very pleased to know Bellatrix will be coming home. I wonder about Andromeda though. The venom and pure hate she has. I empathize. But I need Andromeda to deal with the council until Cissa can take over. But that won't happen for at least 3 years from now. I need to be emancipated by the triwizard tournament. I can't do anything while only being an Heir.'
Looking down at Bellatrix sleeping peacefully I run my hands through her hair as she snuggles deeper. I look back into the fire.
' She really is pretty. Who would have thought that I would have a coven. I still don't know what a coven is. I keep asking Luna who in turn keeps kissing my cheek and whispering in my ear to distract me. I will need to find a lady Potter. Ugh. Why couldn't I just have a Marriage contract? I can work with that. I need to find a way to clear Bellatrix's name. There was a story I read where the entire blame was put onto Rudolphus. Hmmm. Maybe if I show the contract. I'll need to speak with Daphne and Draco about this.'
Gearing the soft padding of skipping feet I blink and turn to the door. "No fucking way…" I whisper out softly As Luna skips in as if she owned the place she skips past me before stopping in front of the book shelf and pursuing it. I just stare at her in shock as she suddenly stops and slowly turns around. Blinking she blushes before walking over to me and kneeling on the floor prostrating herself.
"I didn't know you were here. I'm sorry."
"Luna get up you silly girl. There is no need for you to ever do that. Unless we are in a bedroom." I say softly at the end. Luna hops to her feet as she looks down to see a sleeping Bellatrix.
"Oh good. You finally figured it out." She smiles and skips back over to the bookcase before shaking her butt at me with a giggle.
"I'm not even going to ask how you knew Aurora was Bellatrix."
"Nargles."
"Of course. The Nargles." I sigh. "Dang Nargles. Why couldn't they tell me sooner."
"Because you don't listen silly." She comes back over with a thin journal before looking at me expectantly. I sigh with a smile and tap the loveseat with a finger as it expands slightly as Luna smiles and plops herself down and leans against my side. Wiggling about to get comfortable. Finding Hitler spot she grabs my arm and wraps herself with it before opening the journal to read. I have the pipe in my mouth as I realize I don't have any free hands.
"Practice your wind, Harry. I'm not letting go of your hand." I hear Luna say. Rolling my eyes I focus as the air shimmers around the pipe before I slowly let go and the pipe floats in place. Beads of sweat roll down my forehead as I move the pipe slowly back to the small table. Gasping for breath once I release the pipe I lay my head back and breathe deeply.
"That was hard. I'm not there yet." I say to myself. Luna hums as she snuggles into my side.
"How are you going to break it to Hermione that Bellatrix is here Harry. Better yet. Pansy?"
I blink and groan. "I have no idea. She is basically innocent in that she had no choice. Her hands are red. But. She can do a lot of good. I will speak with Daphne and Draco. They may have some ideas. I may even need to meet with Narcissa. And Amelia now that I think about it. She may have some ideas. But I need to judge how she will react. I wish I could talk to Susan. I don't understand what is happening. Everything I happen to get her. People show up and it all revolves from there… its… it's saddening. There is something. I know she is attractive and all. It's different than that."
Luna looks up at me with her bright blue eyes before smiling before her eyes turn gray and cloudy as she stares off into space.
" Do not stress so much for your 'singer' events to happen as they should have happened. Everything will fall into place." She says and her tone is mixed with something. Something deeper. I look down at Luna in shock as her eyes turn back to blue before she blinks and looks around before frowning a bit before she shrugs and resumes reading as if nothing happened.
Content to heed her advice I lay my head back on the couch and close my eyes delving into my mindscape. Walking along the battlements I smile at my hard work. Hundreds of thousands of stone knights line the ramparts. Each decked out with weapons. Swords, spears, maces, axes, longbows, and various others. I walk back to the courtyard and look down upon my masterpiece. Nodding my head I turn to a couch as I sit down and open a journal as I start practicing my French.
Coming out of my mindscape I don't feel Bellatrix on my lap and Luna is gone as well. I look around and see Bellatrix watching Luna do some wand movements.
"A little less force. More grace. You are more suited to the 'fae' style. Are you sure you don't have any Fae blood in you?" Bellatrix asks.
Luna is twirling around in an Intricate dance as she hums. "No. Mummy says I was born under a silver moon though." Bellatrix nods her head.
"I can see that at least. You should go at your own pace. There is nothing anyone can teach you besides new spells." Luna stops as she smiles before skipping over to me and jumping in my arms.
"Did you see? I'm a fairy now." I chuckle and kiss her forehead.
"Of course Little Moon. Of course. It's almost time for dinner now." Looking at Bellatrix who is now shifting nervously as she wiggles her toes and brings her hands.
"What is to become of me?" She says softly. I almost don't hear it. I can hear the nervousness in her voice. Deciding to nip this in the bud right now.
"You are family. I will do what I can to clear your name. I will need the original copy of your marriage contract. I cannot do anything until I become a lord. I will tear that contract up. Magic willing I will take the fall. You will be free Bella. This I swear." Magic flows outwards at my oath. Bellatrix snaps her head to look at me with wide eyes. Luna giggles as she lays her head in the crook of my neck.
"You. You truly mean it?" Her eyes sting. She rubs them.
'Blasted muggle allergies'
I smile softly and walk towards her and rest my hand on her head. "Of course. 'La famille avant tout'"2
Bella widens her eyes before nodding. "Et par-dessus tout, la famille reste'"3
Smiling, I turned around from her. "You will be freed Bella. I promise." Walking away leaving her alone as she walks to the couch and sits down before she touches her cheeks to feel them wet. Confused, she stares at her fingers before choking out a laugh as she starts crying tears of happiness.
"He believes me, Siri. I can keep your promise. I can protect him now." Still laughing, she feels my cloak splayed over the back of the couch hesitantly taking it in her hands. She runs her fingers over the direwolves and stags as she brings it up to her face and inhales deeply. Blushing furiously at what she just did she quickly tosses it away from her. Trying to ignore her pounding heart before she realizes it she has my cloak around her as she lays down and smiles.
-Quidditch Final-
The last match of the season. For the cup. Us against Slytherins. Standing with my team I look down at the firebolt in my hands. Smiling as I now know it was Bella that gave it to me. I bring it up to my face and touch my forehead to the ash wood. Feeling the magic thrum. Waiting to be unleashed for its purpose. I open my eyes and let it float as I walk to the twins. Clasping forearms with them I grin.
"Give them hell boys."
"But of course."
"We live to do just that."
"Little Harry."
"Leave the Bludgers to us."
Grinning, I nod before going to the Flying Foxes. They look at me with a smile as Katie blushes slightly. Clasping Angelica's and Alicia's forearms I grin wide. "Fly well. Fly straight. And believe in yourselves."
"But of course Harry." Alicia says with a snort.
Angelica smirks, "Leave it to us."
Turning to Katie who blushes harder much to the amusement of the two girls she pokes her fingers together shyly. "Wha-what words of wisdom do you have for me Harry?"
Smiling, I cup her face in my hands as she practically steams. "You are stronger than you know luv. Your potential to fly free has always been here." I point to her heart. I can practically Hear the steam as she stares at my finger pointing at her. I can practically Feel the twins grinning wide. "But being blocked by this." I point to her head. "Don't over think the plays. Trust in your team. Trust In the practice. But most of all. Trust in yourself." Katie stares into my eyes with her honey brown orbs. Her blush recedes before she smiles softly before grabbing my collar and yanking towards her in a fiery kiss. Stunned but after a second I return the kiss pulling her close as the others whoop and cheer. She pulls away breathlessly with a huge grin.
"I trust you Harry. And I trust our team." Smiling I back away as the girls pull Katie to them whispering furiously as the twins clap my back.
"Took her long enough mate." Fred stars.
"Had a bet going on if she was gonna make a move or not." George finishes.
Oliver walks towards me and ruffles my hair. "This is my last year. And what a way to end it. Thank you guys. For sticking by me this Entire time." The team jumps on him with laughter as I smile.
' I wonder how Pansy will Take this.'
-Stands Gryffindor House-
One green Jumper in a sea of red, Pansy is busy looking at her nails as she frowns. Nudging the person next to her Who stops cheering and looks down at her. "Yes Pansy?"
"Hermione. Should I redo my nails? I like this green. But I don't think it matches my beloved's eyes too well. It's not filling me with love." Pansy says absentmindedly.
Hermione groans softly as she rubs her temples. ' This must not register on an emotional level. Calm Hermione. You can be calm. Ugh. Where's Lavender when you need her. This is the 5th time she's changed her nail colors today. And it's not even noon.'
"Pansy. I think in the grand scheme of things. Harry won't care what color nails you have. He will call them beautiful and then compliment some feature or other about you. And you will immediately forget all about your nails and go off into your fantasy world." Hermione States. ' Like the last 20 times this has happened' she thinks to herself.
Pansy suddenly stiffens and stands up abruptly as she narrows her eyes and looks towards the Gryffindor locker room where the teams are at. She hisses. "That skank!" Hermione raises an eyebrow.
Luna giggles as she has a huge lion's head on her head. ~"Finally!"~
Pansy snaps her head towards Luna. "This isn't funny. She is supposed to ask me for permission. Ugh. Does no one understand there are rules for this sort Of thing." She sits back down and crosses her arms and pouts. Hermione looks to Luna before down to the locker room before a flare of Jealousy runs through her veins. She clamps down on her Occlumency shields before sitting down and pouting as well.
"That Minx. He probably said something corny. And romantic. And inspiring." Hermione sighs. "She had no chance. Huh." Pansy just sighs and nods.
"Still. Could have informed us she was interested. Hmph." She turns her nose away.
The crowd roars as the players take the field. Pansy sighs before standing up and pulling out a small gryffindor flag that has Harry's name on it. She waves it but doesn't cheer. Hermione snorts and cheers for Harry. Lunas hat roars like a lion scaring the students nearby.
" Ladies and Gentlemen. Today is the finale of the year. The game of the season. The Hogwarts Quidditch House Cup!!!!"
The crowd roars louder.
"We have the heroes of Hogwarts. GRYFFINDOR!!!!!! AND The villains. SLYTHERIN!!!!"
SLAP
"Ow. I was joking, Professor. Joking."
-Pov-
Flying above everyone I look across from me to see Draco sitting on a Firebolt as well. I circle around him. "Well. Well. Well, looks like someone got an upgrade." Draco snorts.
"Of course. I would have obviously still beat you with my 2001. But. Well. Mother insists I fight you on even grounds." I see him smile softly at that. Grinning, I float in front of him.
"I must speak with you and Greengrass. Tonight. Meet me on the 7th floor after dinner. Come alone. I will deal with Pansy. I'll need to speak with her about some stuff anyways." Cupping my chin Madam Hooch starts the game as I don't move from my spot as Draco lays back on the broom and looks at the clouds in the sky.
"May I ask what this is about?"
"Bellatrix is Aurora. And she is somewhat innocent in her crimes. She did them yes. But. She was forced. I plan on bringing her back to the family. And clearing her name. I don't know how to do that. And I don't know where the original contract is." Draco gapes at me with wide eyes and an open mouth at the bomb I just dropped on him. "Well. Good match Draco. I got a snitch to catch." I fly away leaving him stunned.
Flying around the pitch I dodge some bludgers as I zip in between the Slytherin chasers. Annoying Flint who shakes his fist at me. Laughing all the while I watch as Katie is one with her broom. Smiling at how she is outlying everyone on the pitch. Making death defying maneuvers. Stealing the quaffle left and right. Making perfect passes and the shots on the goals. Amazing. Art. And other adjectives I don't have time to name. Floating Near the Gryffindor stands I spot Pansy wearing green waving a small flag. Making eye contact she smiles and blows Me a kiss. Catching it, I pocket it before flying away. Hermione whispers into Pansie's ear who in turn blushes and nods.
"Katie bell is on fire today ladies and Gentlemen. Already scoring for Gryffindor 100 points by herself. You would think she took some FELIX FELICES. If we already didn't know it's illegal. And what's this? It looks Like Malfoy found the snitch. And there's Potter right on his tail!!! They are flying through the rafters and stands. Watch your heads folks. Oooh that is a good bump by Malfoy! Potter has to make a detour. What's this? Potter kicks a Bludger right at Malfoy!!! What are we seeing folks!!! Malfoy dodges the Bludger at the last second. Potter catches up. They are neck and neck. Oh no. A Leap of Faith!!!! If you are wondering what a Leap of Faith is, it is where the snitch does a last resort maneuver. Diving straight down towards the ground. Only 10 known seekers ever in history have caught the snitch during this…. WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE THEY DOING!!!!!"
SMACK
"OWW sorry professor. Malfoy and Potter are attempting the leap of faith. Those blokes are out of their minds. Someone get Madam Pomfrey!!!"
100 meters!!!
75 meters!!!
50 meters!!!
25 meters!!!
10 meters!!!
"POTTER JUMPS OFF HIS BROOM!!!! HE IS GOING TO DIE!!!!"
Pansy jumps to her feet screaming my name as she clings to Hermione. Hermione is biting her nails not looking away as Luna hums to herself as she looks to watch a butterfly.
*THUD*
"POTTER IS DOWN!!! I REPEAT!! POTTER IS DOWN!!! MALFOY IS DOWN!!! SOMEONE GET MADAM POMFREY!!!!"
Madam Hooch blows her whistle as she stops the game. Draco and I are on the ground as we both crashed in a heap. Pansy runs towards the edge to jump off before getting grabbed by Hermione. Thrashing in her arms her Purple eyes are getting darker as she screams my name. Hermione is looking around before screaming for the twins who look over and see Pansy freaking out. They were about to fly towards me before they looked at each other and nodded before flying over and Pansy jumped off the railing onto Fred's broom as Hermione did the same to George. Luna gets up and calmly walks through the stands and down the stairs.
The entire quidditch teams are on the ground as Oliver and Marcus are moving me and Draco to lay on our backs.
"Move!"
Marcus looks up to see a foot planted in his face as Pansy drop kicks him away from me as he tumbles end Over end.
"Beloved!! Are you okay? Where does it hurt!? Why won't you answer meee!!!" She is shaking me violently as my head flops around. Draco groans as he slowly sits up and rubs his head.
"Damn that bloody hurt. Uh. Hey Pansy. You are not letting him talk, you know."
"What? Oh my goodness." She drops me as I hit my head on the ground. Groaning. Pansy blushes much to the delight of the Gryffindor Team.
Sitting up I rub my face. " The hell happened." Opening my eyes I see everyone staring at me. "What. Why are you all looking at me? What. You have never seen a handsome man before?" Hermione just sighs in exasperation as Pansies lip trembles before Hugging me and shaking.
"Don't scare me like that." I rub her back.
"Sorry, sorry. I'll be more careful." Luna makes her presence known as she lifts up my other arm that has the snitch in my grasp.
"Oh look. We won." I say with a smile. Draco rolls his eyes as Marcus curses and has a tantrum. The Gryffindor team cheers before they tackle me in a group hug. Pansy squeaks in surprise.
"Hey!! Unhand me at once you brutes!!!"
"And Potter catches the snitch!!!! The 11th person in the world to successfully complete a leap of faith!!!! Gryffindor wins!!!!!"
I am walking with my team back to the locker room after the entire school stormed The field to congratulate us. I see off to the side that Pansy, Hermione, Luna have taken Katie and are talking in whispers. Pansy looks furious before she breathes in and lets out a breath. She nods before taking Hermione's arm and Marches away. Luna looks at Katie with a whimsical smile and gives her a thumbs up. Katie looks at me with a furious blush before sprinting after the other chasers. Shrugging my shoulders I turn to Oliver With a smile.
"Last year here. And you get to go out with a bang. Are you gonna try out for Puddlemore?" Oliver was in his own world as he snapped out of it.
"Yeah. I got a letter asking for me to try out for Keeper. Mate. Thank you for the greatest 3 years of Quidditch. I will Miss this team. But. I believe you guys will be alright." I grin as the twins slap Oliver on the back.
"You know we will."
-Lime-
In the showers I am washing my hair with my eyes closed. Dunking my head I put my hands on the wall letting the hot water run over my bruised Body. Not hearing anything. The rest of the boys have finished showering and Are toweling off as the door opens and they look over not caring of their states of undress as they all have towels around their waist. The twins grin mischievously as they see a figure quickly dart in and close the door. They whistle as Oliver just smiles and shakes his head. The boys hurry up and get dressed as they leave.
In my head I don't hear the curtain opening before closing as I tense slightly, feeling two slender arms slide across my waist before a feminine body is pressed against my back. Two medium Sized mounds are pressing and I feel two pebbles. Opening my eyes I slowly turn around and see Katie with a furious blush pressed up against me looking shyly up at me with a smile.
"Hey Katie. Umm. Don't mean to be ungrateful… but umm.. why?" I ask my hands on my side not knowing what to do with them.
"I… I talked with Pansy and Hermione. I. I want you Harry. I've had a crush on you since last year. I umm. I don't want to be your lady. I… I want you to collar me. I want to be with you. But I don't have what it takes to be a lady. And. I want to pursue A career in Quidditch. But I can't stop what I feel. Do… Do you think you can… Find it somewhere to have feelings for me?" She looks up into my eyes.
Thinking about what she said I let my hands wrap around her waist as I pulled her closer to me. "Of course. You are beautiful. I would be pretty dumb not to know this. And what I said before the match? All true. Watching you, this game. You made flying an art form. I was mesmerized. Katie. It would be my honor to take care of you. Will You join my coven? I still don't know entirely what it all means. But I promise I will take care of you." Katie smiles as a tear falls down.
"I would love that. I… I talked with them and Pansy forbade me from being your first. But. She allowed me to.. too.. takecareofyouwithmymouth." She mumbles out.
Blinking, I pick At my ear. "I'm sorry what?"
Katie looks up at me before breathing in deeply before stepping back. I stare into Her eyes before trailing down her body towards her slender neck. Her perky breast's about a C-cup with small brown ripples pebbled with her arousal. Locking my lips I continue down her 4 pack abs. Drooling a bit I wipe my mouth before seeing a trimmed bush above her tight slit. Katie is blushing as she twists back and forth.
"Do you like it?" I nod absentmindedly as she places a hand on my chest. "Pansy gave me permission. To use my mouth on you. I can't give you my virginity yet. But. I want you to know. How much I care about you." Stepping closer she kisses me as she trails her hand down my chest across My stomach. Humming in approval of the muscles she feels. Passing through my trimmed hair before gasping and looking down at my shaft in her hand. Her fingers barely fit around it as she crouched down staring at my cock. I don't mean to brag. But a nice 6.5 inches at my age. We'll. I still have more growing to do. Katie gulps before looking up at me.
"I've never done this. But Angelica and Alicia told me what to do." She whispers the last part to herself. Taking a breath she kisses the tip before trailing Kisses down towards the base. I place a hand against the wall to steady myself as she licks from the base to my tip before wrapping her soft lips around and sucking softly. Closing my eyes at the sensation I moan softly. Katie smiling to herself teases my tip, swirling her tongue around before plunging her head down, getting most of my shaft in as I gasp and my legs almost buckle. Katie starts bobbing her head as she reaches up and gently plays With my balls. I moan at her ministrations.
"Fuck… Katie… I'm. Fuck I'm gonna cum." I moan out. Katie starts jacking Off what she can't get in her mouth as she pulls out with a wet plop.
"Cum on my face Harry. Mark me as yours. Maybe I won't wash off your seed to show all the other men that I am off limits. Would you like that? Me walking around covered in your seed. All the girls will Be jealous that I can give you pleasure." All the while she is stroking My shaft and fondling My balls. Groaning, she feels my cock twitch before staring right into my eyes. "Cum for me my lord. Cum all over your woman."
"Fuck Katie!!" My cock twitches before I start cumming. Rope after rope of my cum shoots out. Each shot landed on her face. She moans as she closes her eyes as a rope lands on her eye.
"Yes!!! Fucking cum on me Harry." I slump against the wall falling to my butt Panting as Katie kneels there before raising a finger to her face and scooping some before bringing it to her mouth and ducking on her tip. Moaning, she starts cleaning her face off. Finishing up she opens her eyes before blushing Beet red. "Umm. How was that Harry." She asks shyly.
Smiling, I grab her waist as she eeps and I place her on my lap as I take her face in my hands and kiss her passionately. Moaning into my mouth she runs Her hands and fingers through my hair. I feel a wetness as she absentmindedly starts rubbing herself on me as I slide my hands from her back as one cups her breast as I start squeezing and pinching her ripple. Pulling back for breath I quickly turn her around as her back is to my chest. I start playing with her boob's as I duck on her neck. Tilting and giving me more access she places her hands over mine as I pinch her ripples and pull them from her.
"Yessss. Harry just like that. Harder. I need harder. Holy Morgana." Biting and ducking I leave love marks all over her neck as I slide a hand down her abs and through her hair before sliding two fingers around Her soaked hole.
"You are so fucking wet Katie. Is this all from me?" I whisper in her ear and nip her earlobe as she nods frantically.
"Yes Harry. Only you. Please, please, please, touch me. I need to cum. I'm so fucking wet for you." I grin as I slowly pass over her pussy before sliding my middle finger inside just barely as she gasps and squirms in my lap. She grabs my head as she bucks her hips in tandem of my finger thrusts.
Pinching her ripple I ghost my thumb over her clothes as she screams as a squirter of her juice sprays out as I slide my finger deeper scraping her wall with my nail. Biting her neck I leave teeth imprints. "You are mine now Katie. And I am a possessive person. No man will ever touch you." I feel the rough patch as I firmly press against it as she stills before her mouth opens in a silent scream. Quickly leaving her tunnel I start furiously rubbing her clothes as she convulse and squirms a fountain as she cums.
"Harry!!!!!!!!!!!"
-Lime End-
Holding Katie close she comes back to the present as she leans her head against my chest. "Take care of me Harry. Okay? And I will take care of you." Kissing my chest I smile and hug her tight. Standing up I kiss her forehead.
"But of course. Let's get cleaned up. We got a big party to head to." Katie smiles and grabs a cloth And starts washing my back.
After getting cleaned and dressed we walked up to the castle together. Katie leans against my shoulder before kissing my cheek. "See you in the room Harry. Gotta find the girls." Before waving and running off. I wave back before turning a corridor and seeing Pansy standing there with her arms crossed and tapping her foot. I freeze in place.
"Ahem." Pansy points to the ground in front of her as I quickly run over and slide to my knees before her. Looking up at her as she frowns down at me.
"Luv? Are you okay?" I take one of her hands and kiss her knuckles while rubbing the back of it.
"I don't like this." She finally says as I look up to see her frowning. "I want to be your first. But. I can't. Not until we are married. But I don't want you to suffer. I know how you boys are…" she sniffles a bit as I jump to my feet and pull her into a crushing hug. She clings to my robes.
"I understand love. If you ask it. I will wait for you. You know that right?" She nods against my chest. "I don't want you to be upset about any of this love."
"I am to be your wife Beloved. There is no other for me. Hermione and Luna I understand. Hermione has been there since the beginning and Lovegood. We'll. You see how she is around you. She is yours body and soul. Just as how I am yours. Beloved." I look down as she looks up at me. Her eyes swirling a violet to Amethyst and in between. Wondering what is going on, I remember Draco mentioning to me something that Pansy has been afflicted with her life. Shelving that thought I look down and see Pansy staring at me.
"Love. I will not leave you. know This and remember. You are my Lady Black. There will be no other." Pansy smiles softly before leaning up on her toes and kissing my cheek. Just next to my lips. The closest she can get.
"Thank You Beloved. Let's go enjoy your party now. I won't ruin your night." I nod after looking at her. Taking my arm we walk to the common room as I give the fat lady the password. Knowing Pansy would never speak it. The noise is loud and merry as we walk in.
"And here is our Star seeker!!!!" I hear Lee Jordan yell out. The crowd cheers as I see some Hufflepuff students mixed in. Getting raised on the twins shoulders someone hands me a butterbeer as I take a sip. Pansy smiles before walking away towards where Hermione is sitting with a book drinking her own butterbeer. Pansy sits next to her as some random younger gryffindor hands her a glass. Pansy waves him away as he keeps standing there staring at her in awe. Hermione doesn't Look up.
"I take it she went through with what she asked of us?" Pansy stares at the cup in her hands as she nods.
"She did. And it burns. It burns so much that I cannot do what I wish to do. But. If it makes him happy." Hermione closes her book before settling It on her lap. They both look to see me laughing at what the twins said as I am standing around.
"I was the same way. It burnt fiercely when I didn't understand my feelings and some girl gave him attention. I read everything there is to know about what I was feeling. And then one night while getting ready for bed Luna was sitting on my bed. And we had a conversation. It was weird. I wasn't feeling the same way about her as I did the others. I think it's because for her. He is her one and only. Her feelings are pure. She basically told me to stop denying myself and let my feelings flow. Then she just skipped away. That night I thought about what she said. Going over every interaction I had with him. And she was right. I was denying what I felt because I didn't want to ruin what I have. Christmas came. And I put my feelings into his present. And he got me these." She gestures to her earrings that she has not taken off besides in the shower. Pansy nods. "I don't know what happened but we were about to kiss. Then we were disrupted. For a couple months we kept getting Interrupted. Then you came along. Breaking through barriers like butter. I decided to stop prolonging things and told him my feelings. As you can tell. He reciprocated. But I still have my jealousy moments. Then I found out something."
Pansy leans in after finishing her drink. "What did you find out? How do you deal with the burning?"
"There are things that I cannot provide for him. But others can't. Take me and Luna for example. I can provide him with a mind that understands things from a logical and analytical view. But Luna. There is something about her. Something Mystical. She sees the world in a way that I can never hope to understand. And Harry. Well. He understands her. And through her a bigger world. She broadens his vision. When I put things like that. The burning dies down." Pansy frowns as she crosses her legs and leans back on the couch and contemplates Hermione's words.
I am talking with the twins and Oliver as I suddenly feel my magic thrum. I snap my head up and look around the room. Feeling my magic spike when I look at the windows and see a redhead sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl with a blonde. Standing up from the table I was at, I started walking over to Susan. She notices me as her eyes go wide before she turns to Hannah and starts patting down her jumper and fixing her hair. Hannah raises an eyebrow at her behavior but notices me walking towards Susan. Grinning, she starts helping.
Not even 10 feet away from her my hope begins to mount at finally being able to talk to her before I feel a hand grip my shoulder and spin me around. Yelping at not noticing anything around me, so caught up in Susan. Ron is there with a glass of Firewhiskey as he downs it. And bellows out.
"Would you all look at this!!! My best Mate!!! The 11th person to Complete a Leap of Faith!!!!" I blink confused as a blonde haired boy puts a glass in my hand as everyone cheers loudly.
"To Harry Potter!!!!"
"HARRY!!!"
"HURRAY!!"
They All take a drink before my manners take a hold of me. ' Curse you greengrass and your Etiquette teachings' I drink the cup in my hands feeling the burn of Firewhiskey. I blink as I stare at the cup. I take another drink before I gulp it all.
"Another!!!" I called out. Everyone claps and cheers as the blonde boy takes the cup and puts a large bottle in my hand. I look at the bottle with glazed eyes. I take a sip and breathe out fire. "Woooo!!!!" Before chugging a couple mouthfuls.
The room comes hazy as I sway slightly. Looking around I spot the redhead I've wanted to talk to for a long time before taking her hand and pulling her against my side. Grinning widely I raise the bottle in the air. "To our victory, gentlemen!!! And ladies!!!"
"Cheers!!!!"
On the couch Pansy looks over and blinks before jumping to her feet startling Hermione. "What is that lovable idiot doing?" Pansy hisses out. Before trying to get towards me but failing due to some Hufflepuff boys congratulating her betrothal. Hermione looks around and sees me cheering while swaying while there is a redhead in my arm. Panicking before seeing who it was, she calms down.
"Well she will make sure he is alright. Why is Pansy surrounded by Hufflepuff students?" Walking over to help her out, not paying attention to what's going on with me.
The room spinning around me I look around before turning to the redhead in my arms. "I don't know what it is. But I can't stop thinking about you!" before pulling the woman in my arms in a kiss. Hearing cheers around me I continue snagging with her who grips my chest. Pulling away I smile before the room fades to black.