Dark Chaos

Dark Chaos….Chapter Two……The Plan and Love

"That's the trick then isn't it? How can we make a plan to defeat them if we have no idea about what it is they are going to do?" Ron complained leaning closer to Hermione.

"You're right. We need to send in a spy. Harry, do you still have that cloak? I could use it to infiltrate their lair and discover their sinister plot. I've been watching too much Muggle TV." Moony offered.

"Yes, I still have it, but you can't go there, wherever there is. You are definitely one who should not go anywhere near Dumbledore or Tom. What will you do when the moon comes, it is very close now. Can we afford to wait until it comes and goes?"

"Harry, I am the only one qualified to do this. We will just have to come up with a way. Severus, can you come up with a potion to keep the moon at bay?" Everyone except Minerva and Sev were shocked by Remus asking such a thing of Snape of all people. Which served to reinforce things had changed a great deal in the last several months.

"I could come up with something, I am sure. I do not think, however, that it can be done quickly. It is a quest that many have tried to accomplish and have failed. I'm afraid Mr. Potter is correct, you can not be the one to go." That admission surprised everyone, including himself. He tried very hard not to look at Harry, though all he could feel was his presence.

"Who can go then? A spy is the only answer. Where will the spy go anyway? We don't know where they are." Ginny whined.

Harry debated himself on rather the plan developing in his head would work and if he could convince the others, when Neville spoke up.
"I'll do it. No one would expect me to try anything."

"No Nevie you can't risk yourself. We have yet to find the other. "Luna cried.

Harry spoke up "I have a thought. What if I contacted Tom, now wait and here me out. I contact him using Hedwig, to let him know that I have discovered that Neville is the chosen one, not me. I will tell him the loss of Dumbledore, who was like a grandfather to me, left me needing to be as far away from his memory and all the damn goodness everyone has been trying to push on me all these years. He will be glad to bring me into the fold; he's been trying to do it for years. He will also get a great deal of pleasure from revealing that Dumbledore is indeed still alive and on his side. This will make him feel all the more confident in my switching sides. I can report back on the goings on. Then we can make a plan based on their plan."

"Oh, Harry you can't do that it's too dangerous! They will kill you!" Hermione cried.

"Remember 'Mione, I am The Boy Who Lived. They couldn't do it then, and they can't now." Harry felt no where near as confident as he tried to sound. And why was Snape so damn distracting.

"Harry there must be some other way. You are too important to risk. We need you for the final fight." Minerva scolded.

"Prof…Minerva, like I told you before, I am tired of being needed by everyone. If I have to be needed at least let me decide what and when I will do the things that need doing. I will be careful. You all know this is the only way. Let's decide what to put in the letter."


Dearest Tom,
I am writing to you hoping that you can find it in yourself to accept me into your ranks. I have found that the death of Professor Dumbledore, who I know you had no fondness for, has caused me to rethink my former decisions. It seems I have had all this pressure to be the savior of them all. I am no ones savior and I do not care for the manipulations. I think I can be a great service to you. I know you will hesitate to trust me. I will submit to any tests you choose. After all I will be under your watchful eye. Please send your reply with my owl.
I await your answer,
Harry


The letter was short and to the point, although it took awhile for everyone to be happy with it. Now everyone went their separate ways, attempting to find ways to pass the time until the reply. As everyone was leaving Harry took Moony aside.

"Moony, do you really believe all of this? Is it really true that Dumbledore is alive and evil? That Snape is good? That we can win this war?"

"Harry, I know it's hard to believe but yes to all your questions. I was there when the notice came about Dumbledore. I was also present through out the testing of Severus. He is still not one of my favorite people, but I do believe that he wants to destroy Voldemort and Dumbledore. Next to you he has suffered more at their hands than anyone. You can see the physical change in him as well. It is not a trick. As for the war, we have accomplished so much; we can complete it and get on with living."

"I trust you, Moony, more than anyone other than Ron and Hermione. Thanks, I hope you are right. I am so glad you are here and a part of this." With that Harry went, leaving Moony and Minerva alone.

Moony closed the door and with a leer asked "So…Sweet Minerva, would you care to pass the time by loving a wild one?"

Blushing she came to him "I thought you would never ask." With that they put a better use to the cushions.

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"I think we need some food…."

"…before we fade away…."

"….it's been hours…"

"….since last we ate."

"Come on. The two of you are silly" With that Fred, George and Ginny were off to the kitchen.

Ron, Hermione, Neville and Luna stood looking at each other for a moment. Hermione finally broke the silence.

"Luna, what did you mean when you said you had not found the other yet?"

"Neville and I are bonded, but there is another who is a part of our life bond. We knew something was missing. Then I discovered life bonds can include more than two people. On rare occasions, as many as four."

"How do you know if you are life bonded? Ron and I think we may be, but we are not sure."

"You feel it. Once it is consummated nothing can truly take you away from one another. "

Hermione blushed "We have not done that, yet. I was brought up a bit old fashioned. I wanted to wait until marriage. I have been having doubts about it lately."

"Silly girl, how can you marry without knowing? If it is not right it would be horrible you waited."

Whispering Hermione replied "Ron has never either. All either of us have ever done is snogging. I don't know if we will know what to do."

"We can help if you like."

"Would you?"

"Of course."

The foursome headed to Luna and Neville's room the girls arm and arm.

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Sev was the first out and away, back to his dungeon quarters. They had offered other rooms to him, but this was now home. He had to do something; he had to take his mind off of those haunting green eyes. What had happened to him anyway? He came to the meeting prepared to be impressive and got caught up in those damn eyes. And when did Potter fill out so much, Gods he was beautiful. Stop it! Do something. Research, that will do it, get my mind occupied. I will find Remus the perfect potion.

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Harry lay on his bed turning the events of the day over in his head. 'I'm crazy, that's what it is. If they do fall for it, how will I report back here? How will I be able to pull it off? I'm a terrible liar.' He closed his eyes, fighting to keep himself in check. As soon as they closed the image of Snape appeared. Harry imagined touching the onyx locks, that they were soft as silk. He could feel those wonderful, long slender fingers cupping his check. Stroking his hair. Harry wanted to touch those sensuous lips. Explore every inch of the beautiful face, graceful neck….Stop it Harry. Have you gone daft? You're daydreaming about Snape of all people. Snape!! Gods, but he is beautiful. Harry sat up Guess it's time for a very cold shower

Later, back on his bed Harry asked Cordilla "Cordie can you bring me back here no matter where I am?"

"Harry, of course I can. You are the blood of my blood. There is nowhere you can go where I can not reach you. Go do your duty. I will be but a thought away. You should rest now. It has been and eventful day. You will find many seeds have been planted this day. Sleep, my love."

"Thanks Cordie, I knew I could count on you. You are right; it has been a trying day. Good night." Harry dozed off with visions of Severus dancing in his head.

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Tom and Dumbledore sat beside each other in matching armchairs. They were reveling in each others company, when Hedwig came through the window.

"That looks like Harry's owl. What on earth would Harry's owl be doing coming here?" Albus questioned.

"It looks like a message. I wonder if it is safe."

"Of course it's safe; it made it to this point. If it were booby trapped it wouldn't have. Besides he would never risk destroying his owl."

"Well, let's find out." Tom took the paper from the owl, which perched near the window to wait for a reply.
Dumbledore leaned closer to peer over Tom's shoulder at the note.

"Well, that's unexpected, isn't it? Do you think this is real? Can he possibly be finally changing sides?" Tom asked.

"I don't know. I have heard he went into hiding after my largely exaggerated death. Perhaps it is legitimate. If it is not we will at least have him, as he pointed out. If it is we will have a very powerful ally. Send the bird back to him. In the reply have him met us in Diagon Alley, so he will not know where our stronghold is, and we can watch for a trap. Once he is here I will reveal myself. His love of me will bring him the rest of the way to our side. This may indeed be the opportunity we were looking for. "

"Yes my lord." answered Tom looking upon Dumbledore with complete adoration as he conjured a quill and paper to send their reply. Hoping this would be the change they needed.