The Lion and The Serpent

Title: The Lion and the Serpent
Author: Ash Knight
Pairings: Harry/Draco
Warnings: Lemon & Sap
Disclaimer: I don’t own Harry Potter and I do not make any money from these stories. So I’d like to see anyone try to sue me, lol.
Notes: This story takes place after book 5 while Harry is back at Hogwarts. Please leave a review...


The summer passed by in the blink of an eye, although at times it didn’t feel that way, least of all to Harry Potter. Harry Potter couldn’t believe that he was once again on the train back to Hogwarts, and even though it was his home, he was dreading going back. He couldn’t stop thinking about what had happened only a few short months ago. He had lost his godfather, and learned that his destiny would end with him either becoming a victim, or a murderer. For a moment Harry pushed these things out of his mind and looked around himself. Hedwig was fast asleep in her cage and Neville was reading a book quietly about magic plants from in Africa. Hermione and Ron were walking around the train attending to their prefect duties. The sky out side was bright and sunny as Harry looked out the window. Suddenly, the door opened and in came Malfoy, closely followed by his lackeys Crabbe and Goyle.

‘Well if it isn’t our school celebrity!’ Malfoy sneered, as Crabbe and Goyle laughed. ‘Don’t think we forgot about what you did to our fathers, Potter! Professor McGonagall might have stopped us last year, but when you least expect it, we’ll make you pay,’ Malfoy declared threateningly.

Neville was looking up from his book looking from Malfoy to Harry. Looking for some sign of what he should do. Harry turned around with his wand in his right hand, ready to attack. But at that moment the compartment door opened.


‘What’s going on?’ said a familiar voice.

Ron and Hermione walked in with both of their wands raised at Malfoy and his lackeys.

‘Just walk away Malfoy!’ Hermione declared with an angry look on her face.

Malfoy looked at Crabbe and Goyle and then walked out of the compartment.

‘You better be careful Harry, their going to try to make your year at Hogwarts very difficult,’ Ron said.

Harry remained silent, looking at Ron and Hermione blankly. They new he was still in mourning after what had happen to Sirius, so they didn’t try to discuss it further. The rest of the train ride ended without incident, as Harry soon found himself dragging his belongings off the train, hearing Hagrid’s calls for the first years. Harry waved to Hagrid in passing as he put his belongings into the carriage. Ron, Hermione, and Neville followed Harry to the carriage talking ideally about the great feast. The gates of Hogwarts opened up invitingly as the thestrals drew nearer.

‘It’s good to be back,’ Hermione declared, trying to cheer Harry up a bit.

Harry nodded and smiled at her, which made everyone feel a bit better. When they finally arrived at the great hall, the enchanted ceiling was shining brightly with stars of the night sky. Harry couldn’t help notice Malfoy talking secretively at the Slytherin table with Crabbe and Goyle. The talking quickly stopped as the row of first years appeared behind Professor McGonagall about to be sorted into the four houses of Hogwarts. The sorting hat called out the house names one after another until the last student was called, and Dumbledore arose to mark the beginning of the feast. The magical plates before them filled with mounds of food. Ron began to stuff himself as always, trying to make conversation with entire mouthfuls of food still in his mouth. It was good to be back at Hogwarts, but Harry was still looking over at the Slytherin table watching Malfoy secretly. When the feast finally ended the students left the great hall for their dormitories. Harry put his pajamas on while thinking of what Malfoy might be planning. But, regardless of what will happen, Harry new that like every year before now, this year was going to be full of surprises.