Dark Chaos

Dark Chaos…..Chapter 3.....Now is the time


"Harry, wake up your owl comes."

Cordilla gently woke Harry from his sleep. Harry's heart fell to his stomach. Now was the moment of truth. Would they be able to pull this off? He got up and put his robes on, took a deep breath and left the room.

Down stairs he took the scroll from Hedwig. Hands shaking a bit as he unrolled it.

Dear Mr. Potter,
Thank you for your interest in our organization. As I'm sure you understand we do have some small reservations about bringing you in to the fold. We do want to give you a chance. However, we would like for you to join us in Diagon Alley in three days at noon. We will find you, don't worry about finding us. Harry, understand that if anyone is with you or this is a trick you will be dealt with, swiftly.
Filled with hope awaiting your arrival,
Tom

Harry felt a shiver of fear travel through him. He leaned against the wall, closed his eyes, and tried to get his bearings. Wishing there was someone to hold and comfort him. He could almost feel strong slender arms surrounding him…'Stop it, Harry! What is wrong with you? Okay, let's get this over with.'

Nearly Headless Nick floated by. "Nick can you gather up Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Ginny, Neville, Luna, Remus, Professor McGonagall and I guess Professor Snape? Ask them to meet me in Professor McGonagall's chambers. Nick, this is very important, it will make you very important."

"Of course. Mr. Potter. I will be happy to. Very important you say? I love to be important." With that Nick was off to relay the message, and Harry was off to Minerva's chambers.

"Harry, it all will be okay. You are strong and truly loved by so many. All those here. Remember, you always have me. Always."

"Thanks Cordie."
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Sev was working on a potion for Remus in his dungeon. He was trying to keep his mind off the horrors he has had to endure over the years at the hands of Voldemort and Dumbledore. More importantly, he was trying to keep his mind off of that bothersome Potter. Why, all of a sudden he was so taken, he couldn't understand. Suddenly, a feeling of complete despair iced through his body. Harry's face seemed to appear in front of him. "Harry! Merlin! What is it?" Before he realized what he was doing he was dashing out the door to find the brat who had become so important to him. He did not go much beyond his door when, Nearly Headless Nick met him with Harry's message. He dashed off to Minerva's chambers. Slowing to catch his breath and regain his composure. No one, especially Harry, should know of his feelings. As they would never be returned. It was something he would have to come to terms with.

Inside Harry waited with Moony and Minerva. "What did it say Harry? Wait…I don't think I want to know. I want them to ask you in, but at the same time I don't want you to be in more danger." Moony agonized.

"Moony, just wait until everyone is here so I don't have to keep repeating myself. Then we can get all the arguments over with at once."

Minerva went to answer the knock at the door. As she opened it, Snape nearly fell in the door. "Nick said to come, that it was important. Has the reply come?" Sev tried to avoid looking at Harry as a small shiver traveled up his spine anyway.

"Yes, it has come. We need to wait for the others and Harry will read it." Minerva said taking Sev by the arm leading him to the loveseat next to Harry. Harry's cheeks flushed slightly. He looked anywhere except at Sev. Again, he felt desire flair and that now familiar tightening. Feeling very glad he wore his robes. He was breathless.

"You do not look well Mr. Potter. Are you alright? Do you need some water." asked Sev. Thinking he felt much the way Harry looked. He was also glad for his robes. 'And when did I start thinking of him as Harry?'

"No, I'm fine, just tired. Thank you, a glass of water would be wonderful." Harry replied thinking Water is not what I really want. I want to ravish you for hours and hours. Where the hell did that come from? You're still lusting after Snape?
Sev conjured a small glass of water, handed it to Harry. His long sensuous fingers grazed Harry's as he did and a wave of pleasure cascaded through each of them.

Another knock at the door and the rest of the conspirators had arrived. Everyone anxious to know what was happening.

"Quiet! Quiet! Everyone settle down. Good, now Harry if you will…" Minerva took everyone in hand as usual.

Harry did not want to move, but he was too distracted by the warmth of the man sitting next to him. So rose to his feet, pulled the scroll out of his pocket and read the contents to the group.

"They’re taking the bait. Obviously, they don't fully trust me. But, this is too good an opportunity and they just can't pass it up. Before you get worked up, I do have a way to report back here. I will report to Ron and /or Hermione and then they will let all of you know what is going on."

"Harry, are you sure? You really don't have to do this. It's not safe." Moony asked.

"Yes, Moony. I have to do it. If I don't, we have no chance of finally being rid of their evil. You know nowhere is safe now. I just want to get this over with so everyone can get on with living, like you said." He glanced down at Sev quickly, hoping no one would notice.

"I do not like the idea of not being able to track you Harry. What if you get into trouble?" Minerva asked.

"I have to agree with Remus. It's too dangerous, and you are too valuable…" Sev quickly added "to the cause. You are the symbol of the light. There must be another way." Everyone was stunned that Professor Snape made such a statement. Wow, how things have changed! All Sev could think was that even though he knew he would never be able to let Harry know what he was feeling, he did not want anything to happen to Harry. Maybe it will go away, maybe it's just a side effect of being released from the spells and bindings. he thought to himself.

Harry's knees turned to mush and he had to sit back down abruptly, when he heard the…was it concern? in Snape voice. Merlin! Is he worried about me? Could it be? No, get a grip Harry he just doesn't want to have things go wrong. He's probably sure you can't do it. Probably thinks that you will make a mess of things.Harry thought to himself, while he said "We all know this is our best chance of success. Anything else would take to long and would at best be unreliable. I will not fail at this! I can promise you, we will destroy them. I can do this. I will do this! I will not let you down!" Although he said this to everyone in the room, it was mostly meant for Sev. Harry's heart ached at the thought of letting him down or disappointing him.

"Well, we at least need to decide what to do. You can't be totally on your own when they approach you. What if it's a trap? We have to have people watching to help you." Neville said.

"No, Neville. We can't risk it! Our only chance is if they believe that I am really changing sides. None of you can be anywhere around Diagon Alley on Friday. Besides, there will be a lot of people around. They won't do anything...there. And once I'm at their lair, there is nothing any of you can do anyway. As often as I can, I will let Ron and Hermione know what is happening. I can't tell you how, just know that I will be able to communicate regularly no mater what spells or blocks they have."

"Very well then, it is settled. Once you are there and we know a bit more we will be able to plan more. Harry, please be careful. They are both very good at trickery, especially Albus. Remember he fooled the entire wizarding world for years. Now, you should rest and prepare yourself. Friday will be here all too soon. All of you should get some rest as well. We will have to be most diligent once Harry goes, in case he needs us." As usual, Minerva was no nonsense.

The twins and Ginny left first, followed by Harry.

"Harry, wait up." Ron called.

"I guess that Cordilla is how you will stay in touch with us?"

"Yeah, I’ll even try to come back here to see you. When I can." Then to himself, ‘You and another'

"Okay. I have something I want to tell you and to ask you. 'Mione and I have consummated our bond. I know, I know, more information than you wanted to know. But, it's important to the rest I have to tell you. We had help from Luna and Neville. Harry, stop making faces. We discovered that the reason we were never really sure about our bond with each other is because they were also a part of it. Isn't it great? We have a very rare quad bond!! The four of us! Which brings me to asking if we can share what we know about Cordilla with them?"

"You and Neville are bonded together?" Ron turned red from his collar to his hair line. Then smiled and nodded his head.
"Yes with Hermione and Luna too. I know, who would ever have thought it? It's wonderful, Harry! I hope one day you will find as much joy."

"Okay, I do hope you are all happy, you all deserve it. But Cordilla's secret is not mine to allow you to share. We have to be careful. She is a secret weapon. She asked that I only share it with you and Hermione." And my mate, whoever the hell that is. "Until she says so, please wait."

"Okay Harry. I just thought it didn't seem right to keep something so important from them. But we’ll wait. Just so you know, we are sharing chambers now. So, be sure she is careful when she brings you here."

"Thanks Ron. It won't be for long. Cordilla is always careful, I think." Ron smiled and nodded, then turned down the hall to where his mates waited for him.

Harry thought to himself, They do all look happy. I wish that I really did have a mate of my own. Merlin knows I have searched. Well, at least the search was fun.He smiled to himself as he followed the corridor remembering said search. He turned a corner and saw Professor Snape walking towards his chambers. He thought, even at this distance and from behind, especially from behind, he is exquisite, wow, not being cursed sure has been good for him. Harry found himself following Snape, wanting to absorb as much of him he could before he had to leave.

Sev was taking his time making his way back to his chambers savoring the memory of the feel of Harry's leg against his and their hips just touching as they sat next to each other. Remembering the jolt he felt when their fingers brushed and the breathtaking profile he had never noticed before. That awkward scrawny boy had become quite a man. Everything about him tantalized Sev. Every time he saw him, or thought about him, his pulse would quicken and fire enveloped him. If only he could let him know how he felt. If only he felt the same. And the worry was eating him alive. Nothing could happen to Harry, this had to work. They had to destroy Dumbledore and Tom. Especially Dumbledore. He couldn't believe he had failed at that. Must have been to overtaken with emotion, he thought. Now Harry was more at risk than ever, and there was less than ever he could do about it.

Harry continued to follow Sev. He was just so beautiful. How had I ever thought he was ugly? Even with the release of the bindings, it seems the change shouldn’t be so drastic. Maybe it is just my prospective. Now I'm not his student; I'm a man in all ways now. Since I came of age so much seems different. Still, I don't understand why I feel so drawn to this man. Why he makes me tremble every time I think of him? To see him or talk to him is almost more than I can bear. Harry turned and ran back to his rooms afraid he would make a fool of himself.

Sev heard something behind him and turned but, Harry had already gone out of sight. Sev shrugged and went to continue the search for the potion Remus needed.
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"My Lord, do you think he will truly come to us?" Tom asked Dumbledore.

"I think he will. He was nearly mine when that idiot Snape made his discoveries and ruined everything. The fool wanted to protect his poor precious Potter. Harry had no idea. He thought the man hated him--just as I wanted it. Anyway, he was very attached to me you know. My 'death' must surely have upset him. Once he discovers I am alive, and after we tell him the stories we have for him, Harry will be ours. Then we will have the World, both of them, no one will be able to stop us." (Dumbles is completely of his rocker, and I don't mean a chair.)

Tom (and it really is Tom not Voldemort as Dumbledore really did not care for the looks of the later and really liked the looks of the former) said "I hope so; I am worried about a trap. We never did find Snape."

"DO NOT TALK OF HIM!!!!! HE TRIED TO KILL ME YOU KNOW!" Dumbledore took a deep breath to calm him. "We need not worry about him, the magic he used to try and kill me was much too strong for him to wield. I'm sure if he isn't dead he is out of commission for a long while. And when he comes back, he will be dealt with! Now look what you have done, Tom. You have upset me talking about that bad, bad man." Dumbledore pouted at the man sitting in the chair next to him. "You made Little Winkle wake up. What are you going to do about that?"

Tom leered at his companion. "I can take good care of Little Winkle, my Lord. I can take real good care of him for you." He rose from his chair and went to Dumbles. Kneeling before him he looked up with eyes full of worship and asked. "May I come inside, My lord?"

"Of course. Of course. Get on with it." He thought to himself as he leaned back in his chair to be taken care of 'Now that's what I like, good manners and a man who knows his place. Taking him when I did all those years ago was a great idea. No one has ever done better than Tom.'

"Tom, do it right. I will punish you for causing this either way. You'll know what to expect by how well you perform." With that he conjured a flame to nearly lick the now naked back of Tom as be bent to perform his duties.