Only You Can Set Me Free

Chap. 16
Fight for Dominance, Round 1… Rumble!!

A Bit of a Recap…..

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“Snape, get out of there!!!” Draco yelled to his teacher. He would be killed if he got in their way, most likely by Harry, who, in his state, would do just about anything.

“What in the hell is going on in h-..” Snape started anxiously when he was cut off by a snarl by Harry, who turned his attention to the newcomer.

Harry charged the startled potion’s master in a blind rage.

Snape, completely taken off guard, did the only thing he could think of doing in the terror of the charging pupil…. He threw his arms up to protect his face. He closed his eyes in fear.

A collective gasp could be heard to all who were in the room….

“Nnnnooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!”


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Now, presently, we return to the scene…


Draco had barely screamed in anguish when Remus, full werewolf, flew through the air, tackling the unsuspecting dog boy. The blond stood transfixed in horror at the sight before him. Sirius gaped at the scene in shock; he heard a few voices behind him muttering bets on who would be the alpha. Most rooted for the older, seemingly stronger Semi-lycan. A few pictures in the office looked scornfully at the snarling beasts; many if not all left their frames not to appear in the next frame, but disappear all together. Dumbledore, however, stood snoozing peacefully.

The two dog types snarled, continuing to circle each other, looking for weaknesses. Harry snapped menacingly up at the tall werewolf, who was, for some weird reason, throwing what appeared to be cautious glances at his mate. They technically were not bonded, and werewolves were known to kill even their best friends while in this state.

The werewolf growled a threat. Harry, not to be intimidated, snarled and charged. Remus easily dodged the younger mans’ attack by making a 360 degree turn to the left. Harry turned back angrily and once again spit and snarled at the older man.

The younger boy once again charged, jumping over objects that were strewn across the floor by the scuffle. His eyes blazed neon green as he approached the werewolf. He pounced on the chest of the lycan and tried to grab hold by sinking his teeth into the others’ neck. Lupin, caught a bit off guard by Harry’s sudden attack to the neck stumbled back a bit in shock. However, he quickly composed himself and drew back a mighty paw, swiping at the boy clinging to him.

Harry was thrown off and flew into a desk across the room. Wood splintered and cracked upon impact. Draco tried to rush over to check on the fallen boy, Snape mentally held him at bay while he ducked an angry Harry, who recovered quickly, pouncing back onto all fours and charging once more. The boy’s ebony tail had ripped through his jeans and stood on end. He no longer paid heed to the dark potions master, his fury now focused on the opponent.


Snape, by this time, was inching toward Draco, wand at the ready. Draco noticed that his professor was coming toward him; he too pulled his wand out and held it at the ready as Severus got to him.

“Harry, please, sto-…” Draco was silenced by Sirius, who glared at him.

“Don’t try to break them up, they need to do this. They will not kill each other; just show the other who is boss.” Sirius said, though he sounded pained. The contenders were important to him; after all, it would surely break either one to lose. Especially in front of their future mates.


This time, Lupin charged, catching Harry off guard and tackling him to the ground with a loud thump. The ebony haired boy growled and snarled as he was forced to stay down. He thrashed wildly under the larger beast, who pinned his shoulders with his forearms and his legs were held with Lupins’ strong hind legs. He struggled a bit more, yet, pathetically now. He knew he could not retaliate in his current position. A few feet away, he could hear his mate sigh knowingly. He lost.

The werewolf growled down at him, drool falling onto his sad face. He showed his neck to the alpha, whimpering. The werewolf’s large head came down and he sniffed at the dog beneath him. Then, he bit onto the dark boys’ neck. Said boy stood still. Draco and Snape gasped in unison. Sirius sadly shook his head.

‘This is going to kill Harry,’ Sirius thought.

The werewolf slowly shook his muzzle, Harry being shaken with it slightly. Then, to everyone’s horror, Lupin, still werewolf form, urinated on Harry, splashing the defeated boy. Marking the young one as his property, in his pack. He threw the boy from him toward the others, who quickly gathered around him. His eyes, no longer glowing, stared blankly into space. His tail tucked back into his flesh. Nails that had drown considerably longer during battle shrunk as well as the fangs.

Draco was horrified; he kneeled next to his mate. Snape looked over at his mate, noticing that he was slowly returning to human state. He used Accio to bring some clothes for the new alpha. Though saddened by Harry’s defeat and humiliation, he was glad they were all alright.

‘Remus has won, he will be our alpha...’ Snape thought happily, then, looking down on his students, one shedding tears of fear and concern, the other laying emotionless, he felt very selfish.

Lupin gratefully dressed and turned to notice the small group standing near his desk. He slowly made his way over to the twosome and the mirror version of his best friend. He then looked upon Harry and sighed in grief. He did want to do it, but, he had no choice. It was how things had to be.

His neck was still bleeding from the bite he sustained. Harry had a powerful set of teeth. He pulled his wand out and cast a few cleaning and healing charms.

Draco looked up at the headmaster in great anger. He pulled his wand to point at him. Lupin was mildly surprised, yet not at all concerned. He silently muttered and Dracos’ wand flew from his hand. The blond cried out in annoyance, then, he spelled Harry clean and lifted him up, with no help from the broken boy. He staggered and then was caught by surprise as Harry suddenly jerked upright and slowly walked toward the exit. His head downcast, he could not look at those in the office. Draco felt that Harry was deeply depressed. He followed the boy to the door, grabbing his hand and snuggling into the other boy. What once made Harry shiver in excitement now made him stiffen and tremble.

“Harry, I didn’t wan-…” Lupin started, he felt he had to explain something to his adopted god son.

“Harry, it had to be done. It is the way of the dogs, you have to understand.” Sirius looked sadly at his god son, he wished he could have prevented this.

Harry barely heard their words. He slowly turned to face his new alpha and his ‘real’ godfather. He did not raise his eyes to meet the new alpha's, however, which would be a sign of disrespect.

“As you say, Headmaster Lupin. I mean, alpha... sir. I will just be going to my room, excuse me.” Harry bowed slightly and turned back to the door. Draco shot a death glare in the headmasters’ direction before turning as well.

Remus felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart as he was referred to as Headmaster by someone he considered family. Sirius slowly vanished from the mirror. Snape put a comforting hand on his mates’ shoulder. Harry and Draco exited the office at a steady pace, the darker boy staggering slightly.

Somewhere in the distance, a phoenix could be heard, singing mournfully as his companion made his long journey back to his house.

Draco tried to get near enough to his friend to comfort him. Harry growled and sped up every time the blond reached out to him.

They finally arrived at the portrait, Draco, knowing Harry would not speak, knew he would have to give the password.

“Angel’s Tears.” The door swung open, Harry jumped through and made his way to his dorm, where upon arriving, flopped into bed and lay silent.

Draco, who had a bed next to his, lay down and stared over at his new mate. The former Slytherin slowly fell asleep.

Harry began to sob mournfully. He could not stand the feeling of being dominated. He wanted out.

Quietly, he slid out of bed and packed a few possessions into a sack. He walked over to his mate and kissed the blonde’ head.

“You need so much more than what I can offer. I need to leave for a bit my love, I shall be back for you. I have a lot of training to do, and it would not hurt to gather a few horcruxes. Accio Firbolt.”

The broom came speeding up to him and stopped just as it was about to collide with the young heartbroken boy. He climbed on and flew slowly to the window, spelling it open, he whistled into the darkness.

The phoenix came seconds later, perching at the front of the broom.

‘Where are we off to at this hour Harry?’

‘We are leaving for a while pal, just you and me.’

Helios nodded his elegant head and they flew off into the darkness.

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Dracos’ Dream…..

The werewolf quickly finished off the dark haired youth, tearing his throat open. Draco maliciously sent a crucio at the huge animal. Just as the curse was about to hit, up popped two young boys, blocking the path of the curse and sending it careening off into the distance. Both fell at a heap on the ground. The beast stepped over them, advancing on the angry blond.

“AVAD-…” Snape popped up, holding a bundle up as a shield, wails could be heard coming from the little bundle. Draco stopped the curse and looked at the tiny baby kick and scream. He looked upon the most beautiful baby girl he had ever seen. Eyes golden, dark hair covering her tiny head, her skin was honey colored.

He reached out to touch the infant, when Snape drew her toward him then turned to stare up at the werewolf happily. He raised the child to the lycans’ face in offering.

“Nooo!!” Draco screamed as the beast opened his powerful jaws and swallowed the baby whole. Snape hugged the wolf lovingly.

End Dream……


The young man with the lightning scar upon his forehead and the beautiful coal black phoenix landed in front of a rundown building. Weeds grew from the dark earth around the establishment, which seemed to be on its last legs.

‘His scent, it is all over me.’ Harry sadly thought back to the fight that occurred not three hours ago. Helios cocked his head in confusion; his master seemed really disappointed, broken. Harry shook his head quickly and smiled at his companion, trying to reassure the beautiful bird.

“I guess this is the place Helios. You know what to do. Five minutes should be enough, right buddy?” Harry jumped off the broom and Helios followed suit, landing gracefully on his companions’ broad shoulder. The lovely bird nodded and flew into the air before vanishing with a puff of smoke, a single black feather fluttered into the boys open palm.

About two minutes later, the feather became a soft golden color and became warm. Harry smiled and stretched his right arm out, on which the phoenix immediately reappeared.

‘I take it as a sign to go on in, right?’

‘All safe, not a single muggle in sight young master.’

Harry smiled and hitched up his broom then entered the dusty old building. It was not hard to get in; the doors were hanging off their hinges. He stepped onto the creaky floor boards, Helios humming softly on his arm.

He walked up to what appeared to be the front desk and looked above to see a sign hanging on the wall. Dusty as it was, he could read the golden letters.

“We are in the right place, that’s for sure Heli...”

‘This is the orphanage Harry, I knew the location.’

In gold letters, the sign read:

Children’s Orphanage,
Current Head Matron
Mrs. Cole

‘Ready to find another horcrux mate?’ Harry asked the phoenix, who blinked in recognition. The bird then stiffened and vanished once more in a puff of black smoke. Harry opened his hand as a feather fell into it.

‘What the-..’ He thought as the feather turned hot and floated before bursting into flames. The phoenix returned seconds after.

‘Sir, we have some company. I suppose they just arrived…’

No sooner had the phoenix reported to Harry than ten shadowy figures popped out off the walls, closing in on the two.

‘Something of importance has to be here, if these scar faces are here…’ Helios flew up and circled the fighters.

“Dementors! Not again!” Harry called out as the entities swooped in.

“EXPECTO, PATRONUM!!”

A silver stag, phoenix and dragon flew out of the wand and straight into battle with the hooded figures.

Yet again, Harry was beyond surprised when not only three silver patronus flew into battle, but, a beautiful red and gold phoenix as well. The new phoenix climbed above the battle and flew along side Helios gracefully.

“FAWKES!!!”