Misplaced Trust

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Harry goes directly to the fireplace, taking down the floo powder and giving Remus's address. He kneels down and sticks his head in the fire, calling.

"Remus? Are you here?" Teddy was sitting on the floor playing with some blocks as he looks up at his own godfather.

A smile exploded on his face as he reached his hands up.

"Ahhhh!" Harry steps through the fireplace, glancing around.

He drops into a crouch beside Teddy and hugs him close.

"Hey, kiddo. Where's your daddy?" Teddy points to the door leading to his study as he grabs Harry's shirt snuggling into him.

Harry lifts the boy as he stands, walking over to the door and moving him to one hip so he can knock.

"Hey, Remus?" Remus was sitting at a desk as he looks over and smiles.

"Oh hey Harry... wait... Harry!" Remus stands up fast.

"How are you here?! I thought you were kidnapped!" Harry's mouth drops open.

He'd momentarily forgotten about his "Missing" status.

"Er...well...surprise!" Remus looks at him as he takes Teddy out of Harry's arms.

"Whats going on Harry?" Harry pats Teddy's head absently as he tries to think of an answer.

"That's not actually why I'm here..."

"Then what brings you here Harry?" Harry blushes and lays a hand on Remus' shoulder.

"Maybe...could...er." He glances at Teddy meaningfully.

Remus looks at him oddly then gently sets Teddy on the couch by his desk and puts a silencing charm around him.

"Alright whats going on? Harry leads Remus over to the loveseat, sinking down onto it and motioning for Remus to take the seat beside him.

His face is bright red and he seems a bit warm. Remus looks at him slightly as he sat down with him.

"What's going on Harry?"

"I...was...er." Harry looks away, ringing his hands.

Despite the silencing spell, he is still unacountably nervous about Teddy hearing them. He scoots closer to Remus, speaking close to his ear.

"A-are you...er...I mean...with....guys...um..." He finally swallows and finishes all in a rush.

"Isthereanypossiblewayyoucouldbeinterestedinguys?" Remus blinks and moves slight away from him.

"Can you repeat that Harry i dont think i understood you." Harry sighs, his blush deepening.

He puts his arm over the back of the loveseat, turning to face Remus, his knees touching the older man's.

"I...is there any...possible way that you....might...maybe be....interested in...you know...er...guys. Men." Harry's eyes do not leave Remus' as he waits for his answer.

Remus's eyes widen.

Oh dear god his psudo godson was asking... Fuck... was Harry interested in him? Oh no no no no this couldnt happen. Not when his heart... Remus slightly moves away.

"Um Harry... as flattered as i am that you would... um come to me to ask this... i dont... um think... that this is appropriate." He hopes that Harry will understand and not be scared for life.

Harry frowns, thinking. He guesses that the subject matter could be thought of as inappropriate, but he needed an answer for Sirius.

"Please...I need to know...I mean....is there any way at all?" Remus moves back slightly as he put Harry's hands on Harry's lap.

"Harry... i know your curious but... there are far better people out there than me..."

"Curious? Wha-" Harry's eyes suddenly widen.

"Oh. Oh! N-no! That's not...shit. I didn't...mean...I mean...I...oh bollocks." Harry puts a hand over his face, unable to continue.

Remus stands up.

"Look i still love you like a son so... um just try to find someone else." Harry looks up to Remus, an idea forming in his mind.

"I-I guess...I guess I could ask...Sirius. I've noticed him...looking at other guys before..." Remus gasps slightly then looks away slightly.

"Um thats... um." "Remus?" Harry ducks his head to watch him from beneath his lashes.

"Should I not ask him?" Remus looks at him as he turns away.

"Do what you like. Sirius can screw who ever he wants." His voice that of anger, jealousy and sadness.

Harry sighs heavily.

"You two are awful." He falls backward onto the loveseat, covering his eyes with an arm.

"And blind." Remus turns and looks at him blinking.

"What are you talking about?" Harry doesn't move as he answers.

"I'm talking about the fact that I'm str-...er. Not interested. I asked for Sirius. So am I going to get an answer or what?" Remus looks at him and raises an eyebrow.

"Sirius... wanted to know?" Harry nods but does not otherwise respond.

Remus blushes softly as he gulps.

"Im not interested in men... just interested in Sirius." Harry hops up, heading for the door.

"Right. That's all I wanted to know. I'll tell Sirius. See you." Remus blinks.

"But Harry... how are you able to see me if you are kidnapped?" Harry shrugs, turning back to face Remus and leaning against the closed door.

"I wouldn't be able to see you if I was kidnapped. I'm not." Remus blinks rapidly.

"Then why would Dumbledore say that if it wasnt true?" Harry clenches his jaw, his hands balling into tight fists at his sides.

"You can't tell him I've been here, understand?" Remus walks over.

"What is going on Harry?" Harry sighs.

"Maybe...you should...come over for dinner...tomorrow." He silently prayed no one would be angry with him for bringing random people into his parents' safehouse.

"Where?" Remus was very much confused on what was going on.

"Um. I'll come get you." Harry turns and lays his hand on the doorknob.

"Please. I'm trusting you to keep this to yourself, Remus." Remus looks at him and slowly smiles.

"Alright ill keep quiet." Harry nods seriously before seeming to remember something.

He turns to Teddy and kneels, holding out his arms. Teddy giggles and wraps his arms around his neck.

"Ehhh!" Harry hugs the child to him for a moment before dropping a kiss on his head and standing up.

"Later, kid." He turns to Remus.

"Why don't you bring Teddy? I know I'd love to have some time with him." Remus slowly nods as Teddy giggles.

Harry turns an leaves quickly, wondering what his former professor's reaction will be to seeing his old friends alive and well. He arrives back at the safehouse just a few minutes before he's due and decides to seek out Sirius before finding Draco and Pansy. Sirius was in the kitchen helpping Bella to decorate the cake.

They were putting icing on it spelling out Happy Birthday Harry. Harry sticks his head into several empty rooms before he thinks to go to the kitchen. He smiles and sneaks behind Sirius, wrapping his arms over the older man's hsoulders and speaking close to his ear.

"Woof." Sirius jumps as he turns fast then sighs.

"Dont sneak up on me please Harry." Harry blushes slightly.

"Sorry."

"Its ok. Come on lets let Bella finish." Sirius said as Bella glared at Sirius.

"Please Harry get him out of here he kept trying to eat the cake."

"Lets go." Harry grins, but his eyes are narrowed.

"You owe me, you know." Bella smirks.

"Yep yep." Sirius shakes his head and walks out with him.

Once out in the hall, Harry turns to Sirius.

"You owe me for more than you think you do."

"How do you figure?" Sirius asked as he sat in the living room.

Harry runs a hand over the back of his neck.

"He thought I was coming on to him..." Sirius blinks.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Harry pauses before realizing his mistake.

"Remus. I went to see him earlier. I asked him about...well. He thought I was coming on to him." Sirius drops his jaw as he hits his forehead.

"And?" Harry shrugs.

"I set him str...I corrected him." Sirius chuckles as he ruffles Harry's hair.

"What did he say?" Harry studies his nails as he answers.

"I...he's coming to dinner tomorrow." Sirius drops his jaw as he looks at him.

"You did what? Harry shrugs, still not meeting Sirius' eyes.

"I invited him to dinner."

"Oh god... how am i going to handle through dinner with him." Harry puts a hand on Sirius' shoulder.

"Sirius. Look at me." Sirius looks at him and sighs softly.

"What?" Harry grins at his godfather.

"Wear those tight leather pants of yours. And that red silk button up. He'll be drooling all over you." Before Sirius can respond, Harry walks away and into the parlour to meet with Pansy and Draco.

He pauses just inside the door to secretly watch for Sirius' reaction. Sirius blinks then looks towards where Harry had gone as he grins slightly. Harry smiles to himself and turns back to the room, blushing slightly as he notices Pansy and Draco already there and looking at him oddly.

"Er...hullo." Pansy chuckles and shakes his head.

"Come on." Draco nods.

"Ya lets go." Harry nods, then pauses, something occuring to him.

"Hang on." He's gone and back almost before the pair of them can blink.

In one arm, he holds two black cloaks, and in the other, his invisibliity cloak.

"Well, " He shrugs.

"Either one of you can be invisible if you want, or you can share it, or..." He gestures with the black cloaks.

"I think it'd be a good idea for you two to be...not instantly recognizable..." Both of them look at each other nod taking the cloak.

"Alright now lets go." Pansy seemed so gunho about this.

Harry wraps a black cloak over his own shoulders and takes the floo powder from the mantle.

"Hogshead Tavern." He enunciates, and steps through the fire.

Pansy and Draco follow both highing under the cloak. Once he arrives, he steps to the side, glancing around. He instantly sees Ron and Hermione, both in cloaks hiding their faces. Harry grins to himself, knowing nothing could hide the red of Ron's hair or the sheer mass of Hermione's. He nods as she waves to him discreetly and makes his way to their table, moving slowly enough to ensure Draco and Pansy can keep up. Draco and Pansy sit near them as they keep an eye out for aurors.

"Harry what is going on?" Hermione took his hand gently.

Harry looks from Hermione to Ron and back again.

"I don't think you're going to like what I have to say..." Ron raises an eyebrow.

"Please tell us we just want to help you Harry." Harry looks to his side at Pansy and Draco, motioning for them to drop their hoods back enough to show his friends who they are.

"I was never kidnapped." Pansy gently pushes the cloak down enough to show their faces as Hermione's eyes widen.

"What are they doing here?! We should get aurors here." Hermione hissed as Pandy glared slightly at her.

Harry tightens his hold on Hermione's hand, looking at her face seriously.

"Hermio-" Ron stands up quietly, his tone seething.

"What the hell are you doing?" Draco just watches quietly, his eyes never leaving Hermione's angry eyes.

Hermione looks at him.

"What do you mean that you werent kidnapped? Dumbledore said that you were taken by Voldemort and being torcured." Hermione hissed as she glared at Draco as Pansy looked up to Ron.

Draco sneers lightly at the mention of Dumbledore. Harry cringes.

"Do I look like I've been tortured?" He looks over to Ron.

"He's lied to us for years, Ron. My..." Harry chokes lightly and Draco turns to him.

"My parents..." Hermione looks at him.

"Your parents are dead Harry... they have been dead for years." Harry relases Hermione's hands to slam his palms down on the table.

"That's just it!" With Draco's nudge, Harry quiets down.

"They're not dead. They never were!" Ron growls, snatching at Draco's shoulder.

"What did you do, Malfoy?" He shakes the blonde violently.

"If you've got him under Imperius..." Draco sneers at Ron, removiing his classmate's hand from his robes disgustedly.

"He's telling the truth." Pansy moved in front of Draco as she glared at Ron.

Pansy may be about a full foot shorter than Ron but damn it she was intimidating.

"Sit down Weasley before i show you how big things do come in small packages." Hermione looked at Harry as she looked confused.

"What are you talking about? Your parents are dead why would Dumbledore make you live with the Dursley's if they were alive?" Harry crosses his arms.

"That's what I'd like to know." He shakes his head, his inner pain showing through for a moment.

"I've talked to them, Hermione. I...My mother...." He looks away quickly.

Ron stares past Pansy at Harry for a moment in astonishment. He's never seen Harry so distraught. He drops into his chair, looking over to Pansy and Draco finally. He glares at his blonde classmate for a moment before turning back.

"Harry? What happened?" Pansy sits down and wraps her arms around Harry's neck gently hugging him.

Hermione glares at Pansy still as she gripped Harry's hand. Harry heaved a deep sigh, slightly uncomfortable, but learning to enjoy hugs from Pansy.

After a moment, he begins, telling them the whole story of his arrival and meeting his parents, what he's learned so far about the "Dark" side of magic, minus a few key points involving a certain raven-haired temptress. Draco watches Hermione, his palms itching. He listens with half an ear to what he already knows and wonders what Hermione will do if he ever has the courge to give her the letter. Pansy gently holds Harry as she knew it was hard for him to deal with the fact the man he trusted had lied to him. Hermione looks at him as he told his story. It was ridiculous but... it did make some sence. She felt that Harry was some how hiding something. Ron watches Harry carefully, noting his slightly glazed eyes, his hesitation, and his restless movements-

All symptoms of the Imperius Curse. When Harry finishes his tale, Ron nods as though in agreement and stands. He looks Harry directly in the eye, hoping that whatever's left of his best friend's original self will understand his meaning.

"Don't worry Harry. You're my best friend and do whatever I can to help you." He offers his hand to Harry, ignoring Pansy and Draco completely.

Draco frowns, sensing something odd about the Weasel, but keeps his thoughts to himself for the moment as Harry takes his best friend's hand. Pansy looks at Ron and tries to see if he is lying or just being stupid. Something made her feel uneasy about the red head. Hermione nods in agreement instead of taking his hand she moves around the table and hugs him around the waist almost forcing Pansy to move away. Harry watches this byplay with mild amusement as he hugs Hermione tightly, more greatful than he'd care to admit for friends like the two of them.

"Well...I guess we should be going...Please dont' tell anyone you've seen me...I don't know who to trust..." Draco nods, his heart beginning to race as his time runs out.

He steps forward, his face a cold mask of hautier. He can't help it, when he's unsure of himself, it seems arrogance is always the best defence. He wordlessly offers the letter to her, his hand shaking slightly. Ron glares at Draco murderously.

"What is that, Malfoy?" Hermione looks at the letter her eyes very much untrusting of him. "What is in it Malfoy?" She asked as Pansy rolled her eyes.

"It's a penis Granger... it's going to pop out and say 'Surprise!'." Pansy says as she thought Hermione was being silly.

Draco huffs at Harry when he snickers.

"It is a letter, Granger. If you would be so kind..." Harry grabs the letter from Draco and hands it to Hermione.

"I can vouch for him. Just take it." Ron watches this suspiciously, wondering if it's possible to cast a spell through a letter...

Hermione looks at the letter then turns away.

"I wont open it until i can trust you." Pansy rolls her eyes as she whispers into Harry's ear.

"We should be going." Harry nods, remembering the woman waiting for him.

"Yeah." He looks over to Ron, offering his hand.

"Thank you. Both of you." Ron nods and neatly avoids Harry's hand, slapping him on the back instead.

"I still don't like the ferret. So you know." Harry nods at this, having expected nothing less.

Draco misses this, still watching Hermione, rather hurt by her attitude, but unable to blame her. When had he ever given her reason to trust him, after all? Pansy gently holds Draco's hand as she pulls both boys out of the place. Hermione puts the letter into her purse and turns to Ron.

"Im going to head back to the house. What about you?" Ron's gaze never leaves Harry's back.

"I think...I'm going to go home to bed." His mind races as he tries to figure out just how to get ahold of Dumbledore without alerting anyone else.

"Alright ill talk to you tomorrow Ron." Hermione turns and walks out of the building pulling the hood back over her head.

After several minutes, Ron pulls his hood forward to hide his face. He quickly makes his way to the main road of Hogsmeade. He stops half-way to Hogwarts and turns toward the Shrieking Shack. After fighting his way inside, he moves into the castle and through the corridors tot he gargoyle guarding Dumbledore's office. He pauses long enough to wonder if the Headmaster will be in the school during the summer..

"Come in Ron." Dumbledore calls out almost knowing Ron was there.

Ron closes his eyes, having half expected this. When he opens his eyes, they are determined. He walks up the steps into Dumbledore's office.

"Headmaster..." Dumbledore looks at him and raises an eyebrow.

"What can i do for you Ron?" For a moment, Ron hesitates, wondering if maybe Harry was telling the truth.

In the end, though, he shakes his head. There was no way Malfoy was on the right side. He sat in one of the chairs before Dumbledore's desk and told him everything he knew. Dumbledore listens his expression never changes but inside he was furious. Not only had his one pawn in this whole blasted war taken to the other side but he was bringing other into the fold as well.

"I see... well Ron the reason everyone believes the Potters died is because they betrayed me. They want to destroy the peace i wish to bring about. Ron i need your help." Ron nods solemnly.

"Anything to help Harry."

"Good... i need you to go with Harry. To where ever he is staying. I want you to gather as much information as you can about what is going on." Dumbledore knew that Ron would do what ever he said.

Ron takes a deep breath. His chest swells as an odd emotions takes over inside him. He's worried about Harry, yes, but this time, Harry is the one needing to be rescued by his best friend. This time it will be Ron Weasley who's being congratulated and admired. A small smile plays on his lips as he replies.

"I'll do what I can." Dumbledore smiled softly.

"Good. Now go tell Harry that you want to stay with him. Bring Hermione with you. Dont tell her what your doing."

"Understood." Ron makes his way quickly home.

He sneaks into Ginny's room, where Hermione is sleeping and taps his friend lightly on the shoulder to wake her. Hermione groans and slowly opens her eyes.

"What? What is it?"

"Shh. I was wondering if maybe we shouldn't go with Harry. I mean, I still don't trust Malfoy, but I want to get to know the rest of them before I make a decision..." Hermione blinks slightly then knows slightly.

"I guess that would be good." Ron bites his lip.

"Now?"

"Alright alright lets just give Harry a fire call."

"Or an owl just to let him know." Ron nods and quickly exits the room, settling at the empty table in the kitchen.

Hermione gets their bags packed and sent a letter out to Harry.

"Alright we are ready."

"Ready?" Ron asked.

"Um. Where...?" Hermione rolls her eyes and tosses him a bag.

"Here... we just have to wait for Harry."

"Oh. Right." Ron grins at Hermione, scratching his head.

Several minutes later, the fireplace flares up and Harry's head appears.

"You two ready?" Hermione and Ron nod walking to the fireplace.

Harry stands, shifting his feet nervously as his two best friends step into the most well-kept secret on this side of the war. Sirius is sitting on the sofa, smiling welcomingly at the two of them. Harry's parents have decided it would be best not to make an immediate appearance. Bella was hiding in the kitchen as she had given Harry a piece of the cake she made for him before the letter arrived. She knew that both of them would be angry if she showed up but she felt her heart hurting at the tohught of hiding her love for her young lover.

"So...this...erm. This is it. I'll just...get you two settled, shall I?" Harry asked uneasily.

Hermione nods looking around.

"This house is nice... who lives here?" Hermione asked as she waved to Sirius.

Harry leads his best friends down several hallways before he answers.

"It's LeStrange property." Hermione comes to a dead stop.

"LeStrange? As in Bellatrix LeStrange? That nutcase that is Voldemort's bitch?" Harry slams his palms flat against the wall on either side of Hermione's head, drawing a startled yelp from Ron.

He glares murderously at Hermione for a moment, his throat working as though fighting with himself before he takes a deep, calming breath.

"Let's just...leave that discussion for the morning." Hermione looks at Harry with a new sence of fear.

She had never ever seen Harry so angry. Not even at Voldemort. She looked at Ron almost to help her.

"O...ok." Hermione stamers.

Ron stares for a moment, seeing this a new confirmation that Harry is not himself. He looks to Hermione, but ignores the situation.

"Where are our rooms?" He asks as he turns back to Harry.

Harry clears his throat, leaning back away from Hermione and gesturing up the hall.

"I-I-I'm sorry...."

"It's .... ok." Hermione says not wanting to make Harry angry again.

Hermione walks into one of the bedrooms. Harry turns to Ron.

"Yours is across the hall. I'll...see you in the morning." Harry retreats quickly, not waiting for his friends to respond.

Ron turns to Hermione.

"You alright?" Hermione nods as she bit her lip.

"Ive never seen Harry that angry before." Ron nods as well.

"He's acting...weird."

"Should we like spy on him?" Hermione was curious about what brought on this change.

Ron shrugs casually.

"We might just keep an eye out for him."

"Alright well.. im going back to sleep." Hermione walks back into the room.

Ron watches her close her door and stays there for a moment, contemplating his next move.

For now, he decides, he'll just keep an eye open. Tomorrow night, though, he's going to start digging. Harry finds Bella after leaving his friends. He wordlessly wraps his arms around her waist and drops his head onto one of her shoulders, sighing heavily. Bella gently holds him close.

"What's wrong my love?" Bella was very much worried about her lover.

He chuckles into her hair, but there is no real humor in it.

"I just scared the shit out of Hermione..." Bella gently holds him.

"Why dont you tell me in my room. Come on." Bella leads him towards now their bedroom.

Harry follows sedately, head low. He hadn't been so angry in a very very long time. Once in the room Bella gets Harry changed into only his boxers. Her own pajamas were her bra and panties. She gently turned off the lights crawling into bed with him. She pulled him close petting his hair.

"Now what happened?"

"She...Hermione...I told her who's house this was..." Harry runs his fingers through Bella's hair, the silky strands soothing him.

Bella gently runs her nails over his back, her legs lacing with his.

"She probably had something bad to say about it." Instanly Harrys arms are around her waist, pulling her protectivly closer to him.

"She called you...a nutter and Voldemort's bitch." Harry spits the last word out, his anger returning twofold as his hands shake.

Bella blinks and holds him tighter. She knew that her reputation wasnt the best.

"She was just speaking her mind."

"But she was wrong!"

"Calm down love. You didnt have a high opinion of me when you first met me." Bella lightly curled her finger around his hair.

Harry releases a pent up breath, hugging her tightly.

"But I know better now. And they will to..." He sighs.

"It's...been a long day." Bella gently kisses his temple. "Why dont you sleep then." Harry takes a deep breath, then nods.

He lays back, pulling Bella onto his chest as he does.

"You going to kiss me goodnight?" He asks playfully, but with no real intent.

His body is as exhausted as his mind tonight. Bella smiled softly and gently kisses his lips carressing his cheek. Harry's expression softens as he kisses her back.

"I love you, Bella."

"I love you too Harry." Bella slowly breaks the kiss and lays next to him holding him close.


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