Harry Potter and The Sword Of The Phoenix

Title: Harry Potter and the Sword of the Phoenix
Chapter Title: The Binding
Author: Ash Knight
Pairings: Harry/Draco
Warnings: Lemon Spoilers from book 5, and Sap . . .
Disclaimer: I don’t own Harry Potter and I do not make any money from these stories. So I’d like to see anyone try to sue me, lol.
Synopsis: This story takes place after my previous story “For it May Come True.”


The sun had barely begun to rise into the ski above Hogwarts, but Harry was already awake. Harry watched Draco sleeping for a while, admiring his nude torso and face. It was almost time to get up to prepare for class, so Harry got out of bed and made his way to the bathroom to take a quick shower. By the time Harry began to wash his face Draco had already come into the bathroom.

“Good morning” Draco said as stepped into the shower and wrapped his arms around Harry from behind.

“Morning beloved” Harry said as he washed the soap off his face and turned around to kiss Draco.

They both bathed each other in the steaming hot water, carefully stroking and groping each other until they both had to get out and get dressed for class.

“What monster do you think Hagrid is going to show us today?” Draco laughed as he pulled on his black slacks.

“I’m almost too scared to think about it” Harry said as his clothes appeared over his body.

They continued to discuss ideas while Draco dressed and Harry got all there books together. By the time they got to the great hall for breakfast Hermione was already there, pouring over books for today’s classes. Harry knew she had a lot more classes then him, and would have to study another two weeks and take the last half of her NEWTS.

“Getting a head start?” Draco chuckled as he sat down across from her.

“We have a lot to cover and not that much time” Hermione responded with a serious look.

“Where’s Ron?” Harry asked.

Hermione gave him a sad look and Harry knew instantly where he was, back in Gryffindor Tower, pouting. Draco tried to lighten the mood but Harry didn’t feel like talking much, and Hermione continued to pour over her text books. Harry didn’t eat much, which Draco noticed, but didn’t comment on. The three of them left for Hagrid’s hut to begin there their day, and when Harry got there, he forgot all about Ron.

“Hiya Harry, Draco, Hermione” Hagrid said with a huge smile, clearly enjoying there shock.

“Hagrid where did you get it from?” Hermione spoke up.

“I called Charlie and had him and his friends bring her over from Romania” Hagrid beam as he pointed over his shoulder to the Hungarian Horntail behind him.

“Isn’t that the same one from the Tri-wizard tournament?” Harry asked.

“Yup, I thought it would be nice to bring her back here to see yea Harry” Hagrid responded.

Harry didn’t know what to say, but it was obvious this was going to be an interesting lesson. The Horntail was chained down to the ground, so it couldn’t get away but it was still clearly dangerous. She was pulling on the chains and thick leather straps that were bound to her around her neck and legs. It was obvious that she wasn’t happy, and more obvious that she remembered Harry. As soon as she saw him she gave a loud roar and shot fire in his direction. With his seeker reflexes he dodged out of the way, a split second before the fire hit. The earth where the fire landed was scorched black. After that things got a bit harder. Hagrid instructed them on how to treat scale rot, trim there talons, as well as what they eat and take care of their eggs.

Unfortunately, it proved to be difficult to do any of these things, since anytime they would get close the dragon would roar and swipe at them with her tail. After some forced handling from Hagrid, she stayed still long enough for them to get there practical practice. After that hour it was time to move on to the next creature. Hagrid took them around his house and told them to wait in his pumpkin patch for him to come back, and then went into the forest.

“You don’t think he’ll bring a werewolf do you?” Draco asked as he messaged a bruise on right shoulder.

“I hope now but just in case, have your wands out in case we need to stun whatever he brings out” Harry answered, and they all nodded.

After five minutes they could see Hagrid coming back out of the forest, and Harry breathed a sigh of relief. Hermione looked at Harry, not knowing what was going on until she realized what Hagrid was bringing out, even though she couldn’t see it.

“I thought we’d go over thestrals since they might come up in your NEWTS” Hagrid said as he walked the large thestral into the patch and closed the gate.

The large thestral went over to Harry to and began to sniff his robes, as if looking for food.

“Hello Tenebrus,” Harry said as he patted its head.

Tenebrus replied by nuzzling Harry around his neck, making Harry laugh. Hagrid taught them how to clean their hooves, and treat the scale rot on their wings. He also taught them some tricks to calm them down when they were scared, confused, or angry. After that he taught them how to ride them properly. Hermione had the hardest time learning all this, since she still couldn’t see Tenebrus, although it seemed that Draco could. Each of them took their turn riding him into the air, and it seemed Harry was the best rider. Draco held his own in the air but it seemed he had trouble positioning his legs so the wings wouldn’t keep hitting them when they flapped. Hermione almost fell of just trying to get on. When she tried again, she was able to climb on, except she did it backwards, leaving her face facing Tenebrus’s backside.

Everyone tried not laugh at her, since it was clear she was trying very hard. After Hagrid corrected her, she was up in the air, soaring above Hagrid’s cabin. She almost slid off as Tenebrus jumped straight up into the air, but she managed to hold on as she circled the cabin and then touched back down in the patch. She then quickly jumped of Tenebrus back onto the ground, gasping as if out of breath.

“Great job Hermione” Hagrid beamed.

Everyone gave her a pat on the back to congratulate her, knowing how difficult it was to handle and fly a thestral, especially if you can’t even see it. After that Hagrid let Tenebrus go back into the forest and walked back in to collect another creature for there last hour.

“That wasn’t too bad,” Harry declared.

“Easy for you to say, you two could see it,” Hermione laughed.

“I’m just glad I wasn’t crazy when I found out what the thestrals were. I kept seeing them since I got back here in our 5th year” Harry replied.

“I always saw them,” Draco shrugged.

“How?” Hermione asked quickly, before thinking of how personal the question was.

“My grandfather once took me camping when I was seven in the forest behind our mansion. He wanted me to learn how to rough it, if I ever needed to. Unfortunately somehow a werewolf got onto our land. It surprised us in the middle of the night and mauled my grandfather to death. I took his wand and blasted it with the fire spell. Sometime after that I passed out. The next day my father found me in the forest with a concussion and the body parts left of my grandfather, and the charred body of the werewolf” Draco explained casually.

Harry wrapped his arms around Draco in a tight embrace, and Hermione did the same.

“It’s alright you guys, it was a long time ago” Draco declared as he hugged them back.

For a moment longer the three of them hugged each other tightly, and Harry gave his lover a quick kiss on the cheek.

“Everything alright?” Hagrid asked, making them all break apart and turn around.

“Yeah, everything is alright” Draco answered. “So what’s next?”

“I got a something real special for our last creature” Hagrid beamed, making the trio pull out there wands again.

They followed Hagrid back around the front of the house only to see the strangest creature they had ever seen. It seemed to have the body of a wolf, but the head and tail of an iguana. The creature was bound by a long chain to a big wooden stake in the ground.

“This is a Fanticroe” Hagrid said as they grew closer.

The Fanticroe sat up on its hind legs as they approached and bounded for Hagrid like a long time friend. Hagrid petted it on the head and told the trio to come forward. They were obviously still apprehensive but came forward anyway.

“Now, a Fanticroe is a very rare beast. It was once one of the most common animals in the forest of Brittan, but they have been hunted close the extinction. Which one of you knows why?” Hagrid asked.

No one had ever even heard of the monster, let alone new it was close to extinction (not even Hermione). They shrugged in answer and Hagrid began to explain.

“The Fanticroes were hunted to near extinction for their fur. It was considered of the finest quality and the shed skin from their tails and such were used as potion ingredients in various glamour potions. After their numbers got so low, a law was passed to stop hunting them” Hagrid informed them.

After that Hagrid informed them what they like to eat, which ranged from insects to rabbits and small birds. They took turns helping to feed it and also to clean its fur and to also check to make sure the reptilian part of the Fanticroe was not shedding, and what to do if it was. When it was all over they bid Hagrid goodbye and made there way to the next class.

“Well, that could have been worse” Harry chuckled.

“Speak for yourself, that dragon was ready to kill us, especially you” Draco huffed.

“I think it still remembers you from the first task” Hermione declared as they entered the defense class room where Tonks was waiting for them.

Everyone greeted Tonks and began to sit down, when she told them not to.

“This is going to be a practical lesson. So just get your wands out. Since the three of you are so advanced in this course I’m sure you know enough to pass the NEWTS, so I am going to be teaching you some advanced Auror spells” Tonks told them.

“But, what about the spells they will test us on?” Hermione asked.

“Don’t worry; we are going to review those as well a little later. Now the first spell I want to show you is the advanced shield charm. Now this spell is stronger than the protego charm. It will actually cast a shield around you to block spells, and will stay there until a more powerful spell breaks through it. Now all of you will do this in turn and I will test the strength of the shield by trying to break through.” Tonks instructed. “Now to cast the charm the spell is Protegia.”

Draco decided to go first and cast the charm. It took six spells for Tonks to break through, and congratulated him on such a strong shield. Hermione was next, but didn’t do so well. It took Tonks two stunning spells to break through Hermione’s shield, and encouragingly told her how to improve the shield strength. In her second try it took Tonks 4 spells before she broke through. After that it was Harry’s turn. Harry quickly cast the shield charm as Tonks attacked, blocking her attack. After about ten minutes of various Auror spells, Tonks still couldn’t break through, totally amazed.

“That’s amazing Harry,” Tonks beamed as Harry took down the shield.

“Thanks” Harry replied, blushing.

Next Tonks showed them many more advanced spell. And then quickly went over the usual NEWTS spells. After that it was time for lunch and Harry told them that he would see them later. He wasn’t very hungry and he knew Dumbledore was expecting him.

“Almond Joy” Harry said as he reached the gargoyle blocking the rotating stairs.

Before he knocked, Dumbledore’s voice told him to come in, but when Harry walked in he saw Professor McGonagall there as well.

“Good afternoon Mr. Potter.”

“Good afternoon Professor McGonagall” Harry replied.

“I was hoping to talk with you before I made a final decision about something. I am still considering who I should choose as quidditch captain. Since you are becoming a Professor, I’m afraid I can’t choose you for the position.”

Harry just stood there, completely flabbergasted. Quidditch was the last thing on his mind lately, and he couldn’t believe McGonagall was at least considering him for the position.

“Well . . . if you want my honest opinion, I think Ron would make a great captain. He’s a great strategist and he is already obsessed with the sport” Harry replied, chuckling at the end.

“Alright Mr. Potter,” McGonagall replied, “I will take your recommendation under advisement.”

With that she left, leaving Harry and Dumbledore alone.

“Well Harry, are you ready to perform the binding ritual?”

“Yes” Harry answered.

“That is good Harry, but I would like to talk to you before we go to headquarters. You see, I was hoping you would help me with a problem.”

“What problem?”

There was suddenly a knock at the door before Dumbledore could answer.

“Please come in” Dumbledore announced.

The door opened and in walked Dobby, closely followed by Winky. Dobby was dressed in layers of the layers of misshapen clothing Hermione knitted, making him seem larger and oddly shaped. Winky was dressed in her usually badly soiled clothes, staring down at the floor, looking as sad as ever.

“Harry, I was hoping that you would consider a request I have. You see Winky is not very happy here, and I was hoping you would consider becoming her new master.”

“Harry Potter needs a house elf?” Dobby asked as Dumbledore explained.

“What?” Harry stammered, not understanding what he was hearing.

“A new master?” Winky stated, equally as confused.

“Winky, I know you are not happy here, and I also know how important it is to you, to be a good house elf.” Dumbledore stated. “Which is why, Harry, I was hoping that you would consider taking Winky to your home as your servant along with Kreacher.”

“But, what if she doesn’t want me to be her master? I can’t force to be my servant, and it feels wrong for me to take her freedom away” Harry stated.

“Winky doesn’t want freedom, I miss my master” Winky said sadly as a tear streaked down from her large right eye.

“Winky,” Harry began as he went over and kneeled down so he and Winky were eye to eye. “If I could change anything that happened with your old master, I would, but it wasn’t your fault. But, in the end if you do choose to be my servant, I will take you happily. From what I have seen you are a wonderful house elf, and anyone would be lucky to have such a wonderful, loyal, and hardworking elf in their family.”

At his words, Winky began to weep and then caught Harry off guard as she ran to him and buried her face in his neck, still sobbing. For moment Harry couldn’t decide what to do, but quickly recovered. He picked Winky up into his arms like a small child and held her, assuring her that everything was going to be ok.

“Harry Potter is a great wizard,” Winky declared as she finally calmed down.

“Harry Potter?” Dobby chimed in.

“Yes Dobby?”

“I would be honored if you would take Dobby as your house elf also” Dobby replied.

“Dobby I would be the one who is honored. But, I’m afraid I just can’t do that. I set you free, because I knew how much you wanted to be and how much you deserved you freedom” Harry answered.

Dobby’s ears dropped down in disappointment along with his face.

“But, I’ll tell you what. I am going to need some help this coming year, here at Hogwarts. If you want, I will match your current wage and you can serve me here and so forth.”

“Oh thank you Harry Potter” Dobby declared, bowing continuously.

Harry just laughed and put Winky down.

“Is that all then?” Harry asked Dumbledore.

Dumbledore gave Harry a large smile and a nod, and with that it was off to headquarters. When they arrived, Dumbledore explained what he needed to do and then they went off to find Kreacher. Kreacher was in the kitchen serving Remus some food. Remus seemed the happiest Harry had ever seen him, and Harry was glad he was finally able to enjoy himself.

“Hey Remus” Harry greeted him warmly.

Remus looked up suddenly as he realized he wasn’t alone. For a moment he seemed to have a worried look on his face before a large smiled replaced it.

“I didn’t expect you so soon. Welcome back” Remus said as he went over and hugged Harry.

“I just came to perform the binding ceremony with Kreacher and Winky here” Harry answered as he gestured to Winky. “Winky I would like you to meet my friend Remus Lupin.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Winky” Remus said as she curtsied. “Well I have to get something upstairs.”

Harry watched as Remus walked up stairs quickly, unable to shake the feeling that something was going on. But, he quickly shook it off knowing he had to concentrate on the task at hand.

“Kreacher, I would like you to meet Winky, she is another house elf who needs a master” Harry explained.

“Winky is welcomed here” Kreacher replied with a bow.

“Alright lets begin” Harry began and pulled out his wand.

Both Winky and Kreacher took hold Harry’s wand and Harry began to speak”

“Do you solemnly swear to serve me and my descendants, loyally, and faithfully?”

“We do!” the both said proudly in unison.

“deslagrate, bindus servante, uktaktare” Harry chanted.

Harry’s wand began to glow and the faint sound of the phoenix song could be heard. Soon the glow spread from the wand and covered the three of them in a brilliant red-orange glow. Then the song faded along with the glow.

“What are your orders master?” Kreacher said in another low bow.

“First of all, Kreacher, you are still not allowed to leave the house. I want you to serve all the order members who come here and help them in anyway you can. Dumbledore has assured me that any and all order members will treat you both with respect, and if any of them treat you otherwise you are under strict order to either contact myself or Dumbledore. Winky, you do have permission to leave so if there is anything you need just come and find me. Also, Winky, I mean no offense, but for right now, I want you to go and take your clothes and wash them and then give yourself as bath.” Harry declared.

“As you wish master” Winky curtsied.

“Kreacher, I want you to show Winky around the house so she knows where everything is” Harry added.

“Of coarse master” Kreacher answered.

“And finally, don’t call me master. Call me Harry.”

“Of coarse mas. . . um . . . Harry” Kreacher answered.

Harry gave them a few more instructions before he had to go back to Hogwarts. When he was finished he and Dumbledore walked back upstairs to floo back to the castle only to see Snape in the living room, talking to Remus. They quickly noticed they weren’t alone and stopped talking before they were over heard.

“Hello professor, what brings you here?” Harry asked politely.

“Nothing you need to be made aware of Mr. Potter. Now if you will excuse me I must be getting back” Snape answered shortly, and left by floo to his own office.

“What’s going on?” Harry asked Remus, hoping to get a straight answer.

“Nothing, he was here to bring me the wolfsbane potion, but was a bit upset that he wasted his time making it for me” Remus answered.

Harry gave him an appraising look, and somehow he knew that Remus was lying. rdlerdless, Harry didn’t press him for the truth and just accepted what he said for the moment, even though the look on Remus’s face was that of a child how was just caught with his hands in the cookie jar. With a last hug goodbye, Harry flooed back to Hogwarts with the headmaster and went back to class, but as he did so, his scar began to burn. It wasn’t severe but somewhere, Harry knew, something was happening. . .


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Authors notes:

I hope you all like this chapter, and PLEASE REVIEW!!!

M.E: thank you for your review, and yes, Petunia is a bitch!!! I hope you like some of the training they got in class but more training is still to come. . .

Mikochef: I’m glad you like the chapter and that you enjoyed Harry’ memory. As for what is going to happen in the future. Well . . . even I don’t really know whats going to happen lol.

PC: Thanks for the review, and I’m glad you enjoyed the story so far.