The Rebellion

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A/N Edited: 4-14-09

Chapter 10: On the move.

Harry was standing before his aunt’s door at the Leaky Cauldron with a huge grin on his face. Draco had said he loved him, and it was the first time anyone had said that, in this sense to him, in his entire life. He knew Draco had really meant what he said too, especially after what they had just done. This was one thing in his life that he promised himself that he would not screw up. He would not give this up for anyone, not even his supposed friends.

Draco had let him be himself, and he didn't try to control him. Draco was already rich, or rather had been, so he didn't want Harry for that. He didn't want Harry for his fame either; he just wanted him for Harry, and just Harry. Draco had admitted to him that he had wanted to be with him before he even knew who he was, after they had met at Madam Malkin’s that day.

Harry totally understood Draco's jealousy of him over the years too. Harry had to admit that he was given 'special treatment' from Dumbledore, and all the other people in his life. He remembered all the rules he had broken, that should have had him expelled, but instead, he had received house points over it. Harry knew he was guilty of accepting those points, and after thinking it over, if he had been in Slytherin, he would have been jealous too. This explained the animosity towards him from all of the Slytherin’s, and a few from the other houses too, if he admitted it.

Snape though, had greatly encouraged it from his house, and he did know this. Payback's a bitch though, as Snape would pay for all he had ever done to him, and Harry would see to it. He had several aces up his sleeve to lord over him, and he was fully intending on doing so.

Harry needed to hurry up, as he wanted to get back to his Draco, and get the day over, so he finally knocked on Petunias door.

When the door opened, there stood his aunt Petunia, and she was fully dressed. She had bought some new clothes, and he had to admit, she looked better than she ever had. "Good morning aunt Petunia. I wanted to ask you over for breakfast before we get moving today".

"Hello Harry dear, I've been expecting you. I have everything packed, so it won't take us long after we're finished". Petunia said, as she stepped out into the hall to follow Harry. "You look really chipper this morning Harry, is there something up"?

"What? Er, no, nothing really, just that the paper came out is all". Harry said, as he turned red to his ears, and quickly stepped across the hall, to open the door for them to enter. Harry stood back, allowing his aunt inside, and then fumbled with the door, while trying to close it quietly behind them.

"Good morning Draco, you’re also looking well this morning ". Petunia said, with a knowing grin on her face.

"Yes Petunia, it's a fine morning indeed. The paper is out, and I couldn't be happier with that, plus everything else that is happening"! Draco explained, as he poured them all some tea. He had already had Nod to bring them breakfast, and have it waiting for them. Draco stood until Harry had seated his aunt, and then sat beside Harry for the first time, in front of Petunia.

Harry quickly looked between his aunt and Draco, his mouth open mid-way, while looking slightly embarrassed. Did Petunia know about them? Had the two been talking, and he didn't know? Then, to top it all off, Draco placed his hand on Harry's knee, under the table, and gave it a squeeze. "Did you er, order breakfast Draco"? Harry enquired, in order to get the conversation started. He tried to act as normal as possible, but he was failing miserably.

"Why yes Harry I did, and I sent Nod off as soon as you left. Here, let me make you a plate". Draco said with a grin, as he started to load Harry's plate with some bangers and eggs. Draco noticed Petunia getting a huge kick out of this, as his poor Harry was squirming in his seat.

"Er Draco"? Harry started, as he looked at his plate filling up with food. "You don't usually do this, is there something up"?

Draco and Petunia gave a small chortle. "Well, no Harry, nothing special. I just like to treat my man exceptionally well". Draco finished, with a solemn tone to his voice.

Harry couldn't help it; it was just too much. He had almost spit his tea across the table, but managed to get a napkin to his mouth just in time. Surprised, he looked up to his aunt who was actually giggling!

"Oh Harry, don't look so surprised! I've known since yesterday, about the way Draco feel’s about you. I'm just that glad you have someone, and I know that in the wizarding world, it's not a big taboo like it is with us. I bet you didn't know that in your world, you will be able to have children, now did you"? At this, Harry shook his head dumbly. "Yes, your mum told me all about it. You use a surrogate like in our world, but the DNA will belong to both of you, not just one". Petunia finished with a smile.

"Really? I never thought, I mean, er, well I never thought I'd have a family. To be honest, I've never really thought it over, as I always thought I would be dead before I made it to that point. Now though, I have something to fight for, well, way more than I had. So, are you really OK with us aunt Petunia"? Harry asked, as he looked between his aunt and Draco. With Petunias nod, Harry deflated like a big balloon, and all his tenseness released suddenly, so he started to eat.

"Now, about that paper, where is it"? Petunia asked, and Draco proudly handed it to her, as he rubbed Harry's back. "Humph, could have been a better picture"! Petunia exclaimed, as she continued to look it over.

"That's exactly what Harry said, though I think he looks exquisite, no matter what the look". Draco remarked, as he went back to eating his breakfast.

Harry couldn't help it; he had to grin at what Draco said. Draco was proud of him, and he knew it. For some reason, this meant more to him, than any other time, that anyone had ever said it to him. He began to devour his breakfast at this, and had another helping to boot. For some reason, the food even tasted better than usual. "What do you think, aunt Petunia"?

"Well, I say you gave them what they deserved. You didn't hold back, you’re just like your mother used to be. She didn't care what she said, nor to whom she said it, when it needed to be said. That's one thing I can say about Lily; she stood up for herself. I wish I could have been strong like her, instead of letting my father push me into marrying Vernon. No more though, and I'll never let that happen again". Petunia finished, handing the paper back to Draco.

"I'm proud of you aunt Petunia"! Harry exclaimed, "You've took the first step, and I'm sure there's plenty of guys out there, who will be pounding on your door, and wanting to meet you. Just watch them, and if they're ever mean to you, like Vernon was, I'll personally take care of the problem myself".

"Thank you, Harry. I just wish I could repay you somehow for all you have done for me. After the way we reared you, I don't deserve your favor. I really did do my best, but Vernon would always threaten to kick me out on the street, along with you, and keep Dudley. He controlled the purse strings, and I had to act on that. As soon as your grandparents died, Harry, he took the money that came from the estate, and spent it on paying off the house. I paid for it, but it's in his name. If possible, I'll take it right out from under him, and then I’ll sell it. I don't want to go back there, there’s just too many bad memories". At this, Petunia finally straightened up. "Harry, what will this minister do, and what about the others"?

"Aunt Petunia, first, you don't owe me. Just do as I asked earlier, and straighten Dudley out, before he ends up in prison with that little gang he hangs with. That will repay me just fine.

“Fudge, well I doubt he'll be in office much longer at all, especially after this article. Umbridge, well I have a personal grudge with her, much deeper than Fudge’s in fact, although he let her do all she did. If they get off, without any punishment from the ministry, which I figure they will, I'll take matters into my own hands.

“There was a verse in the bible that I remember, 'I am the lord, and I will repay'. Since I'll actually be a British lord when I reach seventeen, I will repay them both, and when I'm through with them, they'll wish they had fled the country, as a prison sentence would be equal to a summer retreat for what I have planned for them". Harry then proceeded to show his aunt his right hand.

Petunia gasped. "Harry, what is this, what happened, and who did this to you"?

"Delores Umbridge, detentions, and a blood quill. The quill in question is a nasty little dark arts quill, which cuts into you as you write, and uses your blood for ink". Harry explained.

"Dumbledore allowed this, did he"? Draco asked, and Petunia wanted an answer.

"Yes he knew, and I wasn't the only one she did this too either. He ignored me my whole year, and in the end, it caused Sirius's death. He claimed he was avoiding me to keep Voldemort from learning anything from my connection with him through my scar. Then, he claimed he cared too much about me, and wanted me to have a normal school year. That’s all bollocks, and I know better. He didn't want to take the time to teach me occlumency like he should have. No, he waited until I saw Arthur Weasley attacked during a vision one night, and appointed Snape to teach me. The same greasy bastard, mind you, who has always hated me, and was jealous of my dad over my mum. Yes, aunt Petunia, the same black headed boy that you know, the same one that used to sneak around to see mum when you all were ten. He's been nothing but a right bastard to me ever since I started school". Harry explained.

"Harry, in those memories I saw, your dad bullied Severus, and I'm not taking up for him by no means, but that's what his excuse was for treating you the way he did. He shouldn't have done it; you’re not your father. He was in love with your mum, and was jealous over James wanting to date her". Draco replied.

"There's more to it than that though Draco". Petunia stepped in. "Lilly told me all about that Snape boy every time she came home. She tried to be his friend, even before they left for school for that matter. However, after their first year, he started to change. Lily told me he was changing, acting dark, and starting down the road to dark magic then. He was hanging around with a gang of older boys already, whom were as bad as they come. Your father, Draco, was one of them, and he was older than the Snape boy if I recall. Anyhow, that's what caused Lily to pull away from him. Oh, she detested James and Sirius Black, saying that they were arrogant bullies. However, the ones that they bullied were the ones using dark magic on the other students. I think Dumbledore allowed it, and almost praised them for it. Lily never agreed to date your father, Harry, until their last year at school. It wasn't long until they married after that, and then she was pregnant with you. You know the rest of the story, that she was murdered by a mad man a little over a year after you were born".

"Yes, my father the school prefect, and who lied to me all my life. He claimed that being a pureblood was like being royalty. He had drummed that into me from the time I was born. He never did tell me the truth about Voldemort, and lied about ever following him. He claimed he was forced into it, and was placed under the imperious curse. I know better now though, as he covets the dark arts, and has used them every chance he got. At the end, just about a year before he was caught, he used the cruciatus curse on me, his own son, for me to "get a feel for what it felt like". He said there was nothing wrong with it, and that it was good for punishment. Nobody should have to endure that curse, and I know Harry has, from Voldemort personally. My aunt did it to a boy at schools parents, the Longbottom’s, which drove them insane. Yea, there's nothing wrong with that curse, when it feels like thousands of hot knives penetrating every inch of your body". Draco reminisced.

"There's something else, Harry, that you should know. I've been waiting for a time to tell you, and I think now is as good as any. Severus was the cause of all your problems, Harry, as he was who overheard part of the prophecy, and told it to Voldemort. According to him, when he found out it was you who Voldemort would target, he begged the Dark Lord to save Lily. He didn't give a damn about you, or your father, and I'd say he wanted you both dead. He then ran to Dumbledore, and begged him to be allowed to work for him, that is if he would save Lily. Afterwards, Dumbledore set them up in hiding, and you weren't but about a year old at the time. I think my auntie went after the Longbottom’s to try and find out where they were in hiding at, as they were friends with your parents. This memory is in one of those phials, and I didn't know about this until several days back. I knew it would be a hard thing to bring up, but it's finally out in the open. All my feelings for Severus as a godfather have dwindled greatly since I've seen his true colours".

At this, Harry felt his blood start to boil, and he couldn't hear anything but a rush of it in his ears. His face started to turn a bright read, and he started to shake. The furniture in the room started to rattle about, and both Draco and Petunia knew they would have to calm him down. Harry rose slowly from his chair and made it to the window to get some air. He finally shouted at the top of his lungs, his magic magnifying it like a megaphone. "SNAPE, YOU'RE A DEAD MAN, YOU HEAR ME? WHEREEVER YOU ARE, YOU ARE DEAD"! Next, there was a release of magic sent out like a wave. It looked sort of like heat rising off the tarmac in the dead of summer. It went out over London, and kept on going, nobody knowing where it finally dissipated. The force of it took Draco and Petunias breath momentarily.

Draco walked up behind Harry as if he were a frightened animal, and slowly placed his arms around him. He hugged Harry up against him and started to whisper calming words in his ear. Harry started to calm down eventually at this, and finally started to sob. Draco slowly turned Harry around so he could put his head on his shoulder. Petunia walked over to them and rubbed Harry's back.

"It's OK Harry, there will be a time to set things right. I knew that Snape boy was no good when I met him. I was only a little girl, and he hurt me. I had been spying on Lily and him one day. He caught me, and caused a limb to fall out of the tree that I was under, striking me hard enough to bruise my shoulder. At the time, Lily denied he done it, but I knew he did. We didn't speak for a week over him. She was so forgiving, and wanted to trust that all people had some good in them. I just wish now that she had listened to me, and never spoke to him again. If I knew he had been the one to cause this, I would have shot him myself years ago. I am so sorry Harry, I never knew this either". Petunia finished with tears in her eyes.

Harry let one arm loose from Draco and wrapped it around Petunia’s shoulder, bringing her into a hug with Draco and himself. All three were choked up over this, with Harry and Petunia longing for Lily, and pure hatred for Snape, and sorry for Draco for having to hurt both of them with the news. It was better for it to finally come out, and Draco knew this. Finally, they all three calmed down somewhat and released each other to continue their plans to move out that day.

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At Hogwarts;

"Headmaster, I don't have time for this meeting today, as I have to finish brewing those potions for the hospital wing". Snape complained, as he sat sulking in a chair across from Dumbledore. "Did you transfer the money for the potions ingredients for the Order? I have to start on them too, plus I have to go and pick those up this evening at Diagon Alley".

Dumbledore peered over his glasses at his potions master. "Ah Severus, I have ran into a little problem. I just received an owl from the apothecary saying there has been a problem at Gringotts with the transfer. I'll have to go and try to straighten this out, so you will not have to leave until I'm back. I couldn't imagine what the problem is, but I will fix it as soon as I leave".

At this moment, a great wave of magic breached the wards of Hogwarts like they hadn't existed, and rolled through the castle, then leaving it, and continuing on. It made both Dumbledore and Snape lose their breath for a moment when it struck them full on.

Snape jumped up with a frightened look on his once scowling face. "He knows"!

"What was that Severus, who knows what? Voldemort"? Dumbledore asked, now worrying about what had just happened.

"NO, Potter knows about me telling Voldemort about the prophecy"! Snape exclaimed, as he began to pace Dumbledore’s office. "Didn't you hear the message, and what he said"?

"Severus calm down, I didn't hear anything of the sort. There's only four people who know about that, You, Voldemort, Professor Trelawney, and myself. It's impossible for him to know about that, and Professor Trelawney has not been out of this school to tell him. I haven't, and I assume you haven't, nor do I think that Voldemort did. What did you hear, as I heard nothing"? Dumbledore asked calmly, hiding the fact that he was wondering if it could be possible. He couldn't lose Severus, and he knew it.

Snape took a huge breath and explained. "It was Potters voice that I heard. He said, and I quote, "Snape, You're a dead man, do you hear me? Wherever you are, you are dead", and that was the gist of it".

“I don't see how that is possible Severus, as he doesn't have the power for that kind of magic. I'm wondering if it was Voldemort, and is mad about you not having those potions done that you promised him a week ago. Why he would be so upset that he released a wave of magic like that, I don't know. Maybe someone is injured, and there's nothing there to give them? You need to go and find out, then come straight back, and let me know what you’ve found. The brewing can wait, so go quickly, as this may be important".

"You foolish old man! I know Potters voice when I hear it. That was not the Dark Lord, as I know his voice all too well. I know the feeling I had come over me from that magic, and he knows, I tell you"! Snape said as he rushed over to the window to see if Harry was at the gates. He then turned and left Dumbledore’s office, his black robes swirling behind him. He would go to the Dark Lord, but he knew there was no use. His mark would have burned, and he would have been called if it were this. If Potter knew, then how could he know, he questioned himself.

Snape had made it almost to the stairs when a thought hit him. Had Trelawney sent Potter an owl during one of her drunken moods? 'That's it, I'll go ask her first', he thought, and turned on his heel towards the closest path to the Divination classroom. "I'll find out if I have to force feed her Veritaserum". He muttered under his breath on his way there.

Snape started to run full out up the spiral stairway. At the top landing, he used his wand to throw open the trap door, and summon the ladder down to him. He quickly scurried up it and into the hot tower attic. Once inside the classroom, he found Professor Trelawney passed out in her wingback chair by the fireplace. There was a half-empty glass of sherry sitting beside her. He slipped out a glass phial from his robes, and added three drops of a clear liquid to her wine. After placing the phial back inside his robes, he shook Trelawney’s shoulder, waking her up, and she looked startled to see Snape standing in front of her.

"Er, Severus, what can I do for you? Have you finally seen the light in divination and want your future foretold"? Trelawney blurted out in her drunken stupor.

"Ah. Mrs. Trelawney, I have come to discuss some things with you. I was wondering if you might have a minute"? Snape asked, as he sat down in the chair across from her.

Trelawney looked Snape over for a moment, then reached for her wine, and downed the rest in one huge gulp. In about thirty seconds, a glazed look came over her eyes. "Yes Severus you may, as long as it doesn't have anything to do with that neighing horse downstairs"!

Snape knew that the Veritaserum was at work by her glazed-over look. "Professor Trelawney, can you tell me if you have contacted a certain Mr. Harry Potter recently"? Snape asked, spitting Harry's name out as if it were the foulest thing ever to have called Potter mister.

"No Severus, I have not seen Mr. Potter since the end of term, and that was only in the great hall. I did not have him for class after that flea-bitten nag was brought in to teach".

"Yes, thank you professor". Snape said. "So, you’ve never written him a letter and sent it by owl, flooed him to tell him something, or met him somewhere to tell him something since you have known him"?

"No, professor Snape, I have not, nor have I had any reason to". Trelawney answered, as she sat staring at Snape with that glazed look from the truth serum.

"Let me be more direct then, have you ever told Mr. Potter about me being the one who overheard you telling that prophecy to Dumbledore, while at the Hogshead on the night he hired you, or to anyone else"?

"No Severus, I have spoken to no one about that night except Headmaster Dumbledore". Trelawney replied. "I wonder if you could ask the Headmaster when he will be firing that ignorant nag when you see him again"?

"Well, er, yes, I suppose I can". Snape replied, not having any intention on doing it, then stood up quickly, and headed for the trap door. He would have to go to the Dark Lord now, since she hadn't been the one to spill the beans. 'Who else could know', he thought to himself as he left.

Meanwhile, Dumbledore had left Hogwarts and apparated to Diagon Alley for a trip to Gringotts. He had to find out why they were having a problem with the draught for the apothecary.

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"Draco, do we have everything packed"? Harry asked quickly as he looked around their room.

"Yes Harry, I made sure that everything was packed, except for your invisibility cloak. I shrunk all the trunks, and put them all inside the largest so they are easier to keep up with. All we need to do is get Petunia’s ready and leave for her new flat. After we get her set up, we'll need to go by your uncles, and get Dudley for her. If you don't want to go, I can do it, but I'm just not sure that he will trust me, and I might get carried away with Vernon if he say's anything about me, or especially about you or Petunia. I've kind of grown fond of her now that she has changed". Draco commented.

"I have too Draco, and I wish she had been this way my entire life. I wouldn't have been so sour towards you and the other Slytherin’s in school, and Dudley wouldn’t have been the arrogant, spoiled bully that he grew up to be. You and I would have probably became friends that day in Madam Malkin’s, and I most likely would have been sorted into Slytherin where I really belonged". Harry replied.

"In some ways, it was probably for the best Harry. Somebody would have tried to hurt you in Slytherin, or one of their parents, including mine, may have tried to kill you, or use us to do it. In a way, it all turned out all right with us, and it just took a few years longer this way". Draco said with a small smile.

Harry walked over and gave Draco a hug with a chaste kiss at this. "I love you Draco, and now that we're finally together, I'm totally happy. Let's go get aunt Petunia’s stuff ready, yeah"? Harry took Draco's hand and led him over to his aunt’s room where she let them inside.

"Are you ready boys"? Petunia asked.

"Yes aunt Petunia, we came to shrink all your luggage so we could leave for your flat. Once we’ve set you up, we'll go get Dudley, and then we have to go to the lodge to get it ready for tonight". Harry explained.

"OK then, have at it boys, and I'll stand back and watch. It really amazes me what magic can actually do now that I've opened my eyes. I'm going to miss you both, and I hope you come to see me when you can". Petunia said, and was watching them as they shrunk all her luggage into matchbox-sized pieces. She then walked over and placed them in the pockets of her handbag. "Are we ready to go"?

"Yes aunt Petunia, we will be as soon as we disguise ourselves again. I have to stop and sign the bill for Tom, and then we can set out. We will be by to check on you, and I'll see about getting you an owl, or setting you up with a private floo connection somehow. You will always be able to contact us then, any time you want". Harry said, patting his aunt on the back.

Draco and Harry turned to each other, and with a few waves of their wand, they were transformed back into their disguises. All three left the room, and headed downstairs. They walked over to the end of the bar where Tom stood cleaning some glasses. Harry gave him a wink and bent over to talk to him.

"Hey Tom, seen anyone looking for us yet"? Harry asked.

"Not yet, but Dumbledore was just in here. He came in for a few moments ago and had a cuppa tea. He seemed to be looking for someone, but nobody showed up, so he got up and left for Diagon Alley. He didn't act like he had seen today’s paper yet". Tom said with a big toothless grin. "You nailed um good Harry, and you told um like it was"!

Harry grinned at this. "I hope Fudge and Umbridge gets the sack soon. That should have lit some fires under their tail anyhow. I'll need a room that overlooks Diagon Ally in a couple of days, as I’m going to find a way to show all those memories to the public. I'll let everyone see the truth, and not just wonder about what was actually said. If you don't mind Tom, we're leaving today, and I need to sign my bill".

"Oh yes, of course, you did say it was today. Let me get it for you". Tom said, as he turned to retrieve Harry's bill.

Harry and Draco kept an eye out for anyone from the ministry or the order that might have noticed something off. Then Tom came back with the bill in which Harry signed his name.

"Thanks Tom, and I'll be seeing you shortly". Harry said, as he shook Tom's hand.

"Any time, just let me know when you need me". Tom replied, as he waved at them going towards the London entrance.

When they got to the door, Draco noticed someone get up from their seat that he didn't know, and the woman in mention started to ease their way toward them. "Harry, somebody is following us". Draco whispered furiously in Harry's ear.

"Come on, quickly, out the door". Harry whispered to Draco and Petunia. Once outside, he hurried them to the closest alley, and quickly covered the three of them with his invisibility cloak. "Squat down some so our feet can't be seen, and move back to that alcove in the wall. Let’s see if anyone shows up".

Sure enough, in about two minutes, a woman that Harry nor Draco had ever seen before, showed up at the alley's entrance looking for them. She walked into it for a way, and turned like she had started back out. She then stopped and changed before their very eyes. It was Tonks, and she then disapparated away with a crack.

"That was Tonks, your cousin Draco. She's an auror and in the Order. I wonder what made her follow us? Did she recognize aunt Petunia by any chance"? Harry asked as he lifted the cloak off them and stored it in his jacket pocket.

"It's totally possible Harry. She most likely knows Vernon and Dudley too. She was probably doing guard duty around your block like some of the others were". Draco replied. "Come on, let's hurry and get a taxi".

The three hurried back out of the alley to Charing Cross and hailed a taxi. It didn't take long to make it to Hackney where Petunia’s new flat was located. They got out of the car; Petunia paid the driver, and then went inside the building. It was a really nice flat, and it was larger inside than number four, privet drive had ever been. All the furniture was there, but not set up yet. She had even bought herself a big-screen telly for the living room. She bought Dudley a new bedroom suit, but no electronic gadgets. He would have to use his old ones it looked like, Harry thought. Maybe she was going to crack down on him, and try to straighten him out. Though she was now wealthy, Harry figured she was going to start making him earn what he got, which was exactly what he needed.


"Aunt Petunia, if you like, we can go get Dudley and bring him here. You don't need to go and face Vernon, so we'll pack all of Dudley's things, and bring them here for him. What all do you want us to bring"? Harry asked.

"Don't bring any junk that he had stored in your old room. Only bring his computer, one TV, the one from his room, and his stereo. He can bring his music and games, but nothing more, other than his clothes. Once here, I'm going to go through those CD's, and throw out a good portion of them. The violent games and music that I know he’s been watching and listening to will be thrown out today. Then my little Dudders and I will set down and have a long talk. My solicitor said that I would be able to get custody of him very easily, so there's going to be a huge rule change. He may not like it, but I won't see him going to prison. That Polkiss boy and the others will not be coming here, and Dudders will be going to a private school of my choosing from now on". Petunia firmly stated.

"OK aunt Petunia, just sit down and take it easy until we get back, and I'm going to call Dobby to help you with all this furniture. Dobby"! Harry shouted. With a loud pop, Dobby appeared before Harry giving him a bow.

"The great Harry Potter needs Dobby's help? What can Dobby be doing for Harry Potter sir"?

Harry shook his head at Dobby's theatrics. "Er Dobby, there's no need to bow, and just call me Harry. Anyhow, will you please help aunt Petunia with arranging her furniture, and putting everything where it belongs"?

"Oh yes, master Harry Potter sir, Dobby would be glad to help"! Dobby exclaimed, while looking at Harry with two tennis ball sized eyes full of adoration.

"Harry, why don't I call Nod to help, and maybe have Dobby go get Winky? It would probably cheer her up. Also, just a little hint, you can bind an elf with a squib, it’s just a thought". Draco explained to Harry. "Nod"!

In popped Nod who gave Draco a small bow. "What can Nod be doing for master Draco this morning"?

"Nod, I want you to help Dobby with cleaning and moving the furniture for Mrs. Dursley. Harry and I have to leave for a bit, but will be back to help. Just listen to what Mrs. Dursley asks of you, and do as she says. Dobby, can you go back and get Winky to help"? Draco explained to Nod, and then asked Dobby.

"Dobby will be doing that right away master Malfoy. Would Mrs. Dursley be interested in having Winky full time, it would make her come back to us. She so misses someone to take care of"? Dobby hopefully enquired.

"We'll think about it Dobby when we get back. If you like, go get her to help, and I'll see you when we get back". Harry stated.

Dobby gave a huge grin, snapped his fingers and was gone with a pop.

"Well Draco, let's go get Dudley. We can apparate there, but you'll have to take me side-along. Can you apparate us to the back alley since you done it before"? Harry asked.

"Sure, let's get going". Draco said, as he bowed slightly to Petunia to take his leave.

Harry walked over and hugged his aunt before they left. "Aunt Petunia, I'll see you in a bit. Just tell them what you want, and they'll gladly do it. If something’s broken, they can repair it with the snap of their fingers, as their magic's just as strong as ours. You might even think about what Draco said about Winky. She's a good elf, and is looking for a good home with someone to take care of. She would spoil you rotten". Harry finished with a grin at his aunt.

"I'll think about it Harry. You two get, or you'll be all day, so shoo"! Petunia said, flinging her hands towards the door. Harry and Draco left hurriedly, now on there way to get Dudley.

Once outside, Harry and Draco slipped behind the building to disapparate. Seeing nobody around, Harry took Draco's arm, and with a crack, they were gone. They then apparated to the alley behind the back fence of number four, privet drive, Little Whinging in Surrey. Harry opened the back gate, and they walked up to the back door. Harry gave a loud knock and waited for someone to answer. Finally, he heard someone bellow from within.

"Who is it? I thought I told you Polkiss that Dudley can't come out today, he's busy"! Vernon bellowed as he slung open the door. Vernon was startled at the sight before him. It was Harry and Draco, and they both had their wands drawn. He tried to slam the door in their faces, but it didn't work, as a spell was sent at the door shoving it open, making it slam to a stop against the wall, and the doorknob went through the drywall.

"Now, now, Vernon, that's not a nice welcome for your soon-to-be ex-nephew is it"? Harry asked with a smirk, knowing he couldn't be caught for underage magic now. "My aunt Petunia has sent me here to retrieve Dudley and his belongings, so you will be nice and show us to him wont you"?

Vernon was shaking in rage now. His face was a dark puce, and two veins were bulging on his forehead. He was taking in great gulps of air, his chest wildly heaving, and his walrus mustache was swinging in and out with each breath. "HOW DARE YOU! You come to my home, and order me about"!

Harry casually flicked his wand, "Langlock", and Vernon’s tongue was glued to the roof of his mouth. "Ah, ah, ah, not very friendly are you. Well, you see Vernon, you won't own this house for much longer, since I know you stole my aunts and grandparents money to pay for it, and put the deed in your name only. You see Vernon; I shall take care of it all, and I have for that matter really. My aunt will get this house, you'll be out on your fat arse, and she'll sell it. Not that she needs the money mind you, as she is now wealthier than you can imagine. You won't be able to afford a solicitor like she can, so you are, shall I say for a better word, screwed"! Harry exclaimed with sharky grin.

Vernon tried to bellow, but could only manage some loud grunts. An "Ungh, umph, umph" was all he could manage to say with his tongue tightly stuck to his mouths roof. He next tried to take a swing at Harry, and that was his big mistake.

Harry quickly raised his hand and thought of Vernon flying backwards, then thought the word 'Repello'. Vernon was slung backwards against the far wall of the dining room with a sickeningly loud thud. He slid down it onto his fat arse, and rolled over onto his side. The breath that he had left was knocked out of him. The imprint of his huge body was left in the plaster on the wall. Harry quickly took aim again, and with a wave of his hand, he hit Vernon with the 'Impedimenta' hex. He then waved his hand at the dining room table and thought of 'Inanimatus Locomotor’, which caused the table to leap to life and straddle Vernon, pinning him to the floor, as if it had walked over to do it on its own.

At this, Draco looked at Harry in awe. He had only seen one other wizard do that, and that was McGonagall. Except that McGonagall didn't do it with quite as much ease as Harry had, he recalled, and she also needed a wand. "Uh Harry, where's Dudley? Surely he should have heard all this commotion and came running"?

At that moment, they heard something or someone banging against a door upstairs. They both broke into a sprint and headed up the steps. When they made it to Dudley's door, they opened it, and Dudley wasn't there. The banging happened again, this time directly behind them, and it startled both boys. They quickly turned and saw that it was coming from Harry's old room, and they noticed all the locks were in place. Draco gave one large swipe with his wand and yelled "Alohomora"! All the locks came swiftly undone at this, as Draco reached for the doorknob, and swung the door open. There was Dudley standing stock-still and looking terrified. His eyes were almost swollen shut, as someone had beaten him black and blue.

"Oh my God, Dudley, what has happened to you"? Harry asked, as he rushed in to check on his cousin.

"It was dad"! Dudley spat out. "I wanted to contact mum, and he set in on me. I didn't back down about wanting to see her, so he wailed on me. He then threw me in here, and locked me in. This all happened yesterday Harry, and I’ve been in here since". Dudley finished, and was now shaking from all that had happened.

"Your own father beat you? Well, join the club, as mine was famous for it too". Draco said and shook his head in disbelief. "We've come to take you to your mum, Dudley, so show us what you want of your clothes, and we'll get you packed fast, then be out of here before anyone comes around. We have orders from your mum on what else to take. She already has a flat fully furnished so you won't need any furniture". Draco explained.

Dudley walked over to Harry and Draco, giving them both a huge, bone-crushing hug, with tears in his eyes. "Thanks guy’s, both of you. I knew you would be back, I just knew it. I really never thought he would do what he did to me. Well, come on, everything's across the hall in my room". Dudley finished, pointing towards his door. Harry and Draco turned and followed him inside.

"Dudley, get all your clothes and lay them in a pile on your bed. Then get out your luggage, open it up on the floor, and just stand back". Harry told him.

Dudley did what he was told, and he hurriedly took all his clothes from the closet and drawers, and piled them on the bed. He then broke out two large suitcases and a trunk. Next, he opened the lids and stood back. Draco raised his wand at the clothes and muttered "Pack". The clothes rose into the air, folded themselves, and packed themselves into Dudley’s luggage. Dudley watched all of this with his mouth gapping open.

"You'll both get in trouble doing that here. You know you’re not supposed to Harry, they'll expel you"! Dudley said in a low tone to Harry.

Harry grinned, "Not anymore Duds, they can't track me using magic now. Draco took the tracking spells off my wand, and any that was on me. If they do detect any here, they won't know who did it without proof. If they do say anything, we'll just say it was someone from the Order who stopped by. Now, your mum said to get your computer, one TV, your stereo, your music and games. I'll shrink them all down and put them in a box if you have one handy. A shoe box will do".

Dudley got an old shoebox out of the closet and handed it to Harry. "Will it hurt them, and how can I change them back"?

"No, it won't hurt them, and I'll change them back when we get to your mums", Harry said as he walked around the room performing the shrinking charm with a wave of his hand. As each shrank down, Harry placed them into the shoebox, and handed it to Dudley when he was finished. "Is that all there is Dud"?

Dudley stood there with his jaw opening and closing several times before he could get a word out. "Er, uh, how did you do that without your wand thingy"?

Draco answered this, "Dudley, didn't you know, Harry is the most powerful wizard anyone has seen for several centuries"!

Dudley paled at this new news. All those times he had bullied Harry he thought. All that Harry would have had to do was wave his hand and snuff him out, but he didn't. Dudley trembled at this as he thought back about his life. "Listen Harry, I've been a right arse to you over the years, and I'm sorry I did it, now that I've seen the truth. You helped my mum when I was too scared to, and saved me from those dimmer thingy’s. I won't forget this, and I hope to be your friend if you'll let me". Dudley finished, holding out his hand for Harry to shake.

Harry looked down at the outstretched hand, and thought for a moment. He finally took his hand and gave it a shake, then released it. "All right Dudley, we have to get going. Draco will shrink your luggage, so just put everything in your pockets. We'll apparate back like we took your mum. When you take Draco's arm to disapparate, hold on tight, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Nod your head when your ready, and you'll be in London in mere seconds all right"?

Dudley nodded, and loaded the pockets of his jacket with his belongings. They started back through the house and made into to the dining room. "What happened here"? Dudley asked, purely astonished.

"Well, Vernon didn't want to play nice when we asked where you were at. He tried to take another swing at me, and that was the result". Harry explained. "You both get going while I release Vernon from his captivity of the dining room table".

Draco and Dudley left through the back door. Harry waved his hand at the wall and muttered "Reparo". The large dent that Vernon's body made was repaired, and Harry also did this for the hole the doorknob had made. He then released the spell on the table, putting it to rights. Next, he walked over and knelt down by Vernon. "What shall I do with you Vernon? You not only treated your wife like a punching bag, but you did your son as well. Plus, there were all those times you were rough with me. Well now, I can't have that can I? I can't allow you to have another woman to treat as badly as you did aunt Petunia. There is only one way to stop you that I know of besides killing you, though tempting as that is". Harry said, as Vernon’s piggy eyes glared at Harry with ever drop of hatred he could muster. Harry waved his hand over Vernon’s groin, and Vernon’s eyes widened comically. Harry had just shrunk his genitalia to the size of a newborn baby. Harry knew it would be permanent, unless another wizard or witch reversed it. At this, Harry smirked at Vernon. "That should do it, and fat chance of you getting another woman with a babies dick"! Harry said as he stood and walked over to the back door. He finally waved his hand, and released the 'impedimenta' jinx, so Vernon could move at a normal speed. "Vernon Dursley, you're a vile man and so is your sister. If I ever have to come here again, or where you are, you better hope that you are dead at the time, because I will have no pity sake on you again. I'm only leaving you sane over Dudley, however, if I ever get a whiff of something wrong, or of something that you have done to either of my blood relatives I have left, they'll be picking pieces of you up for a month! DO I MAKE MYSELF PERFECTLY CLEAR"? Harry bellowed.

Vernon still couldn't speak; Harry hadn't allowed him that luxury just yet. He looked at Harry with squinting eyes and nodded his head.

"If you call the police, you'll be making a bad mistake after I leave. They'll never find me, but I will and can find you very easily. Do you catch my drift Dursley"? Harry asked, and again Vernon nodded his assent. "I should just leave that spell on your mouth and let it take a week to wear off, but you won't be able to feed your piggy face. If I hear one word muttered from you while I'm still hear, I'll make it permanent". Harry then waved his hand and un-stuck Vernon’s tongue.

Vernon had noticed Harry didn't use his wand when he did most of the magic he had done. This terrified the fat man to no end, so there would be no taking the wand away without Harry doing magic on him, and he now knew it. The more he thought on the matter, the more he started to tremble from fear. He did it again, just like the encounter with Alastor Moody, and shat himself. At this, he proceeded to turn a violent shade of red to the tips of his ears. He couldn't help but make a little whine, but held his tongue.

"You better do something about that Dursley, before it stains"! Harry quoted Mad-Eye's words back to him. Vernon stood up, back against the wall, and moved to the door leading into the hall. Once there, he waddled as fast as he could go up the stairs. Finally, Harry heard a loud crack out back, and knew it was Draco who had come back. Harry turned and left, closing the door sharply behind him.

"Well, how did it go? I figured you wanted a word with your soon to be ex-uncle when I left". Draco asked.

Harry laughed, "Well it went the way I figured it would. I used the genitalia shrinking curse on him, and before I was done, he shat himself".

Draco barked out a loud laugh at this. "Come on Harry, let's go back and see about your aunt. I figure she has already had enough time to lay the law down to her little Dudders".

Harry nodded at Draco, still shaking with laughter. They went back into the rear alley at number four, privet drive and disapparated. They apparated at the same place Harry had left earlier; the rear of the building that Petunia's flat was in. They walked calmly to the front, went inside, and made for the lift. Once they came to her floor, the doors opened, which found Harry and Draco snogging the breath out of each other. They broke apart when the lift made a 'ding', and stepped out into the hall. When they made it to Petunia’s door, they heard someone shout inside.

"But mummy, I always got to do that back home! That's not fair at all"! Dudley's voice shrilled through the steel door of their flat.

Harry looked over to Draco at Dudley’s exclamation. "It's seems you were right my dragon, shall we"? Harry asked as he knocked.

In a few moments, the door opened, and Petunia stood there looking slightly disheveled. "Hello Harry, Draco, please come in. Those elves work wonders don't they, as I've never seen anything like it. They were almost done by the time Draco got back with Duddykins. They just finished up, and everything is perfect. Please, have a look around". Petunia said, acting very proud of their accomplishment.

"Aunt Petunia, the place looks very good now that everything is arranged. I bet they had you running to keep up didn't they"? Harry asked. He also noticed Dudley setting on the couch, pouting, while holding an ice bag to his left eye.

"Well, we did it in a hurry, but it was well worth it. What was this thing Dobby and Draco said about bonding with Winky? I think I'd like to have her around. I'm not getting any younger you know, so she would be a big help to me". Petunia asked, and Winky was standing behind her, looking hopeful that at last she would have a new home to take care of.

"Aunt Petunia, if you’re sure, there's a spell that will bond her to you permanently, she will only be released upon your or her death, or if you give her clothes. Her last master died, leaving her without a home. Once bound, she will do whatever you tell her to do, so just keep in mind that they have feelings, get sick sometimes, and really need someone to be with. She'll come at anytime you call her, no matter where you are. Just give her a warm bed and food, and she'll love you more than her own life. If you want to do it, Draco can do the bonding, I think"? Harry said, as he turned to Draco, and who nodded in agreement.

Winky walked up to Harry and bowed, "Please master Harry, I loves your auntie Petunia. I would love to be here to help her take care of her home and son". Winky then looked up with those two big eyes and had tears running down her cheeks.

"If that is what you want Winky, we can do it". Harry told her, and immediately Winky jumped up and down with joy".

Draco had Winky and Petunia go to the center of the living room where he performed the bonding spell. There was a golden glow that formed around their hands where they held each other. After the glow faded, Draco announced it was complete and said, "Petunia, go ahead and try it to see if it was successful. Just ask her anything, she should do it".

Petunia asked, "Winky, will you bring us all some tea"? Winky gave a sober bow, stood up straighter than Harry had ever seen her, and said, "Yes mistress Dursley, I will be bringing it right back"! She then snapped her fingers and popped out of sight. Winky had disapparated out of the living room and into the kitchen. In seconds it seemed she was back with a tea service, pouring them all a cup, and making it however they liked it. After everyone had their tea, Petunia asked the little house-elf, "Winky, if you would, please also make Nod and Dobby whatever they want. The dear little fellows deserve it for all their work, and you have some too. Afterwards, I want you to take a good rest until I need you again". Petunia added with a smile.

"Oh, mistress is so good to Winky, thank you mistress, thank you"! Winky said, wiping the tears from her eyes, and popping back into the kitchen.

"I think I will give her the smallest bedroom, and buy her a bed to fit her. I'll even buy children’s sized furniture so she can reach everything. I simply adore her, even though I've only known her for a few hours. Now, what were you saying about giving her clothes Harry? She needs something better than she has on".

Draco spoke up at this. "Petunia, you can buy her all the clothes you want, you just can't hand them to her. Dudley can as he is not bound to her, or one of us can". He motioned between he and Harry. "If you ever give her clothes yourself, it will break the bonding I've just done, making her a free house-elf again. Winky can't break the bond, only you can. It's really a type of enslavement, but they want that, and that's what they live for. Dobby likes being free, but he is only one of a very few that does. He answers only to Harry mostly, even though he's not bound to him.

“Harry set Dobby free from my cruel father, and he is beholding to Harry over it. Harry owns one house elf named Kreacher, and he's a vile little toe rag that's not to be trusted. Harry inherited him from his godfather, and he is part of the reason why Sirius is dead, because he lied to Harry on orders from my family. Harry has him at Hogwarts now, where he can't leave until ordered by Harry to do so, and to be watched by Dobby".

"Oh my, enslavement, I didn't know that". Petunia muttered.

"Aunt Petunia, please don't feel bad at all. Winky wants this with her very heart and soul. I've never seen her so happy as a matter of fact. Most house-elves feel ashamed if they don't have a family. Poor little Winky used to drink herself silly because of it, and you’ve saved her from ruin by simply doing what you've done. She will be the most faithful to you, she will never tell your secrets, and she will become a great friend to you. You'll need to keep her hid around muggles though, and she knows this, but you'll have to tell her who she can trust, and be seen by. She knows all of us now, but anyone else, you have to be careful about. If muggles see her, the Ministry of Magic could remove her for breaking the statute of secrecy decree, if they get wind of it". Harry explained so his aunt wouldn't worry.

"That's better then, as I didn't want to force the poor thing into anything she didn't want". Petunia explained.

"Oh, one more thing. If she thinks she's done something wrong, she'll think she has to punish herself. You need to tell her very quickly that she does not, or order her to never do that. I've seen Dobby bang a lamp over his head, and iron his hands. Believe me, that's not a good thing to happen". Explained Harry.

"I'll make sure to order her not to do that the next time I call her. I'm going to let the little darling have her well earned rest first". Petunia expressed with a smile. "I wonder if they could make a French maid's uniform that small? She would look like a darling in one".

"Petunia, they sell those in Diagon Alley, and Madam Malkin’s should be able to help you out". Draco chimed in, and noticed that Dudley was still pouting, not saying a word. "Dudley, is there anything we can get you for that? I have a few pain potions left on me, and I can help those bruises with a healing spell or two".

Dudley looked up and didn't know what to think. He looked at his mum to see what she would say about magic in her house. She just nodded to him that it was all right, and this surprised him. "Yeah, if you can, it would be great".

Draco proceeded to give him a pain potion, which almost knocked him out, and used several spells, which automatically took down the swelling, and a good bit of the bruising. "Have you any more of that bruise removing salve Petunia"?

"Yes, it's in the loo off the hall. I'll show it to Dudley after you leave to go home, it can wait a bit. Thank you Draco for all your help". Answered Petunia who then turned to look at Harry. "Harry, please tell me you'll be all right, both of you? Don't do anything foolish and get yourself hurt, or worse".

"Aunt Petunia, I promise I won't look for any trouble, though it always seems to find me". Harry said with a slight grin. "We'll stay as safe as possible, and I'll get you a way to contact us, I promise. I won't go looking for Voldemort, or at least until I'm fully trained. I have my full power somewhat now, and I'll get some stronger again on my seventeenth birthday".

"Don't let him kid you Petunia, he's the most powerful wizard that has been seen in several centuries. Now, he can do magic that wizards over a hundred years old only dream of. Hell, he can do most magic now without a wand. Very few can do wandless and non-verbal magic, and Harry just started doing it without any training at all. I would say that after he turns seventeen, he would be as strong as the Hogwarts founders, or maybe even Merlin himself. Harry is heir to two of the founders of Hogwarts, so it doesn't surprise me in the least. He's stronger now than Dumbledore was in his prime". Draco bragged as Harry blushed to his roots.

"I'm not that good..." Harry started, but Draco raised his hand cutting him off.

"You may not know as many spells Harry, but we'll cure that. Power wise, or the magic you contain, is a great amount, very great in fact. I would say probably twice what Dumbledore wields. It is thought that Dumbledore is only as powerful as he is over that wand he carries. There have been tales about it that it may be what's known as the 'death stick', or the one mentioned as part of the 'Deathly Hallows'. It is said he took it from Grindelwald when he defeated him. Voldemort knows a little about this Harry, and he is after a wand like it, or the death stick itself. He's not sure if the one Dumbledore has is it or is not".

"Where did you hear this Draco, and what tale is this from"? Harry inquired.

"Well, it's been said that all tales have some truth in them. The tale in mention is 'The Tale of the Three Brothers'. There's an old wizarding children’s book named 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard', that all wizards and witches are read when they're young. You haven't heard of them"? Draco asked.

"No". Harry said, slightly looking at his aunt, and then at the floor.

"I think there's a copy of it in your mothers trunk". Petunia said in a low embarrassed voice.

Draco saw this was a sticky subject and quickly plowed on. "Well the tale speaks of three brothers who met death one day. They beat death and he gave them three gifts. One was an unbeatable wand, but everyone who ever had it was eventually killed, because they bragged about having it, or someone sooner or later figured out they had it, and asked for a duel. The other was a stone that could bring back the dead. The last brother was given an invisibility cloak, but this one was special, as it didn't have concealment spells or disillusionment charms placed upon it like the kind you can buy now. It was said that it could block curses, and that the last brother kept death away with it until he was old enough to want to die.

“Now, whether the tale about death actually meeting the three brothers is true, well, it probably is not. Most likely, it was three very gifted and powerful wizards who made them. There are several learned wizards and witches that believe this to be the case, and they believe that all three actually exist. They also believe that someone holds one of each today. I also don't think Voldemort knows of this tale, but knows about a powerful wand. I really think you should look more closely into that cloak of yours, as it is made like none other that I have ever seen or heard of. All three were to have a mark on them, and the mark was a that of a triangle that represented the cloak. A line went from its point, through the center, and down to the bottom dividing the triangle in half. That line represented the wand. In the center of the triangle was a circle. It represented the stone. If that is on that cloak anywhere, you already have one of them. It is something you should most definitely check out".

Harry stared at Draco with a stunned expression on his face. "You don't seriously believe in this do you"?

"Harry, when have you ever seen anything in the wizarding world not mean anything"? Draco reminded him. "In our world, you have to have an open mind, or you will dismiss a lot of things. See, that's Granger’s problem. She only believes what's written in books, or what an authority figure tells her, like a teacher. You mention anything out of the ordinary to her and she immediately dismisses it as tripe. You never believed in magic or a wizarding world at one time until you were shown it. There are things I've heard my father speak of when he didn't think I was listening in, and the deathly hallows are one of those. It is said that if anyone could bring all three of them together, they would conquer death. That symbol is also a coat of arms from an old wizarding family. I can't remember who it is at the moment, just that my father mentioned it. Most likely, those were handed down over the generations, as are everything in most wizarding families, and yours included".

Harry thought back on this. Dumbledore did say that his father had left his cloak to him. Why though, did Dumbledore have it to start with, Harry thought? He would have to ask about that when he could think to. Harry then pulled the cloak out from his pocket and turned on a table lamp so he could look it over. He began looking it over around the hem, and Draco joined him in this, looking over his shoulder.

"I'm telling you Harry, I've never seen a cloak like this before. This one is very old, and you can see through it easily. The ones you buy are a thicker material. I wonder if it will deflect any spells"? Draco inquired.

Harry shook his head at this, as he didn't know off hand if it would. He kept looking at the hem then stopped. A cold sensation went over him and he was frozen on the spot. There, embroidered in the hem was the mark, or coat of arms as Draco described it. Harry slowly looked up at Draco but couldn't speak to save his life. He opened his mouth, and closed it a few times. Finally, he got out one word, "Look".

Draco bent down and looked hard at what Harry was looking at. There, he saw it himself, and quickly looked back at Harry. "Oh my God, Harry, it's it! I told you I thought something was special about this cloak. It needs to be tested against spells, and I would only try some minor jinxes or hexes, as it is quiet old. The book was written centuries back, so it's untelling how old this is. Don't tell anybody about this, and I mean nobody. If anyone would ever find out, some nutter would try to steal it. They would kill for this Harry; even people who you would think would never do such a thing. It's invaluable; no price would be too great. Hell, the ministry might even try to take it to use themselves. The Department of Mysteries would give anything for it so they could see how it worked. Do you understand the importance of this Harry"?

Harry nodded numbly, finally getting up enough nerve to fold it back up, and place it in the pocket of his jacket. At this, Draco reached over and zipped the pocket shut so he couldn't lose it on the way to the lodge. "Aunt Petunia, we need to be going. There's a lot of research I need to do this evening when we get there. I'll be back as soon as possible to bring you something to contact me with. If you don't mind an owl, Winky can look after it. I would like to get you something quicker though, so you could call me at a moments notice, in case of an emergency".

"It's all right Harry, I understand, and especially after this news. You really should lock that up and only use it when you have to. I agree with Draco about what he told you too, and I don't want something horrible to happen to either of you". Petunia said as she stood up to give Harry a hug goodbye. After she was done with Harry, she gave Draco one also to his surprise.

"Nod, Dobby"! Draco shouted. Both elves popped in front of the boys. "Nod, we're leaving to go to the lodge. Has everything been taken care of there"?

"Yes master Draco, we did as you asked. Dobby and I have finished cleaning everything up ready for you to move in. The main bedroom, we took extra care with, master Draco sir". Nod bowed a short bow at the end. Draco and Harry both blushed slightly at this.

"Petunia, we will be seeing you then. We'll apparate outside since the loud crack may stir the neighbors. Nod and Dobby, you can come when you’re rested up". Draco explained and walked to the front door and opening it.

Harry followed, and then turned to his aunt. "I'll be by in a few days to check on you. If you need us, send Winky, as she knows where the Lodge is located. In case of an emergency, she should be able to bring you to us by side-along apparation, I think". At this, Harry looked at Dobby who nodded his head. "Great, then we'll see you in a few days then". Harry said, as he was turning to walk out the door.

Harry and Draco made their way back down the hall, into the lift, and outside to the building's back. Harry took Draco by the arm and they disapparated with a loud crack.


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