Harry Potter and the Mysterious Egg

Chapter 8 - Creatures, Potions, Research and Spells...Oh My


Harry woke up at six a.m. on Saturday to find Hermione’s warm body pressed against his chest. He smiled, he had gotten used to waking up next to her. He carefully got out of bed. It wouldn't do to wake her and he had a lot to do. After he’d quickly gotten dressed, he stormed down to the potions lab.

The potions lab had changed a lot since Narcissa moved in. She had her own style and Harry was glad to let her make herself at home. For a few minutes he just stood and admired the change in décor and the change in atmosphere it brought; it certainly didn't look like Snape’s Lab at Hogwarts. She had empty vials on the selves all around the room and the lab was bright and almost welcoming. There were only two doors in the room, one of them lead to the hallway and the other led to Narcissa's personal ingredients vault. Narcissa was sitting in the far corner on a luxurious chair Harry had conjured for her; it bore the Black crest and was soft oak with silk fabric.

"Good Morning, Narcissa, I didn't expect you to be up this early. I trust Neville has gotten you all the ingredients you will ever need." Harry asked politely.

"Oh yes the lab is well stocked; although you have left me another problem it seems." Narcissa announced.

"What would that be Narcissa?" Harry enquired.

"You have yet to tell me what I need to be making. I am no good until you have potions you want me to brew." Narcissa drawled, raising one eyebrow at Harry.

Whatever Harry had expected, it wasn’t that. It was true they never assigned her any work; they had assumed she would already know what to make. As Harry thought of possible uses for potions, an evil smile slowly spread across his face that almost seemed to darken the room as his mind ran across the Weasley ‘problem’. They still needed to know what Ron and Ginny were up to, and having Narcissa there opened the door to finding out.

Narcissa watched with glee as Harry, with a hard glint in his eyes, thought about how best to put her talents to use. She almost jumped for joy when she saw the evil grin on his face; she couldn't help but think that she was going to enjoy working for Harry and Hermione. They had yet to ask her to do anything, but she had everything she could want. She realized that whatever he was about to ask her to make was going to be useful and probably dangerous, rather than a batch of ordinary blood replenisher, like she used to have to make. At that moment, she was very glad she was on his side.

She had heard that Voldemort crucioed anyone that defied him, but Harry seemed to have much worse and inventive ways of dealing with those who betrayed him. She couldn’t help but think that Voldemort could learn a thing or too from the boy, though she knew that it was still nothing compared to what he would do if someone hurt Hermione. She was snapped out of her thoughts when Harry finally spoke.

"I know we need veritaserum, polyjuice, wolvesbane, dreamless sleep, and any other medical potion you can think of. While you do that, I will allow you to brew anything you think might be helpful and I will make sure to get you a few lab assistants as soon as possible. A room down the hall will be made available for you to store the more dangerous potions, so as to prevent any accidents. If you need anything more feel free to ask me." Harry explained.

"I do believe we will get along, Mr. Potter." Narcissa said with a wide grin, like a child with a new toy.

"Narcissa call me Harry. It won't do having you call me Mr. Potter if we are to be friends. If you must address me formally, Lord Potter-Black is my proper name." Harry said while walking out the door.

Harry caught up with Hermione in the library. A huge room with two floors and every wall covered in bookshelves. The ground floor was separated by huge mahogany shelves that held every type of book imaginable; though you could tell nobody had used the room for a long while as a thick layer of dust covered everything. As he passed his movement caused the dust to rise and sparkle in the shafts of sunlight shining through the domed glass and alabaster roof. In the center of the room sat a number of comfy leather armchairs and small tables, lit by a candle chandelier. A number of hanging braziers warmed the still air, as the frosty morning breeze tended to seep through the gaps in the old stone underneath the thick threadbare rug. He found Hermione curled up in one of these armchairs and, after sharing a deep kiss, he told Hermione what he had asked of Narcissa and Hermione agreed that he had done a great job of thinking of potions they would need.

She put down the book she was reading. "Harry. We are going to need to come up with some ways to counter Voldemort's minions. The most problematic of which has to be the Dementors." Hermione explained. “I haven't found a spell that can kill them. Do you have any ideas?"

"If a spell isn't an option, what about natural enemies? I’ve never heard an animal that didn’t have a natural ‘enemy’." Harry mused out load.

"Why didn't I think of that? Your right of course, there must be something that preys on dementors." Hermione exclaimed.

"What else does he have in his army?" Harry asked not sure if he really wanted to know.

"We know he has vampires, werewolves, and giants. Vampires and werewolves are easy enough to counter with silver; Giants on the other hand will be hard to fight. I know he wouldn't risk basilisks as they could kill his own forces. He will probably have Inferni though." Hermione relayed.

"Giants won't be a problem, we have dragons, Inferni are susceptible to fire or we could use ghosts to control them and turn them against the death eaters; which could be very effective in a surprise attack. We can't risk basilisks either since Voldemort could convince them to join him." Harry explained.

"Well that makes sense and we need to research dementors, we might as well look into other creatures and races for our army while we are at it." Hermione told him.

They spent almost three hours looking up races and creatures. It was Hermione that finally found a book on dementors, after reading the first chapter through a few times Hermione turned to Harry and smiled. Harry grinned back at her, as he knew she had found what they where looking for.

"Harry, I found it. Dementors DO have a natural enemy. They’re called wraiths and they feed on souls. Dementors are nothing more then a shadow creature made up of the souls they feed on, they’re the ideal meal for a wraith!" Hermione said, beaming proudly.

"Perfect. I know we can't use werewolves without Voldemort finding out about our army, but I did discover that they aren't the only race of half humans that we could use. Werewolves are just one of the types. There’re others that aren't mindless killing machines; they’re called Therianthropes, there are several kinds too. One is part bird and another is part bear. I am sure we can convince them to join after all we are trying to save everyone." Harry exclaimed.

"Wow. It is amazing the things they don't teach you at Hogwarts. Where do these Therianthropes live?" Hermione asked.

"All over the world. North America, China and Egypt to name a few.” Harry explained, “We can send Lupin out to make contact with them while the order is out of the way."

"How are we going to contact the wraiths though?" Hermione asked.

"The book says it’s easy enough, all we have to do is send a patronus with a message." Harry told her.

Harry, after making a portkey and placing it in an envelope as well as a letter asking for help, sent his patronus with the envelope to where Hermione said the wraiths where last seen. He was sure they would agree; the house wards would prevent them from entering with hostile intent anyway.

Harry and Hermione stayed in the library, talking about their discoveries until almost noon. They sent for Lupin and explained about the Therianthropes, after much explaining Lupin agreed to search them out and enlist them to the cause; but it wasn't until Lupin left that they started planning again.

"Hermione, I think it is time we found out who is against us. I doubt it’s just Ron, Ginny and Dumbledore, as soon as Narcissa finishes making the veritaserum, we should question Ron and Ginny. We will have to obliviate them afterwards though, as we just can't risk anyone finding out about our operation. I’ll have Dobby make sure the dungeon is ready by tonight." Harry told Hermione.

"I know your right, but they used to be our friends. You know after we take this step there is no way we can stay friends with them." Hermione sighed softly.

Harry put his arm around her and pulled her against his chest, "I know, but we just can't trust them. They were the ones that betrayed us; we have to do this not only for the war to come, but for ourselves as well. We will have to fight them later and we can't tip our hand too early." Harry explained.

"Well then we’ve got to come up with a plan. I’ll handle getting Ginny here, but what are you going to do about Ron?" Hermione asked.

"That’s easy. I’ll tell him that I perfected a new Quidditch move. You know he’ll follow me to the ends of the earth just to see it. We’ve got to do it tomorrow though. We just can't wait any longer." Harry told her with an evil grin.

They finished the afternoon training under Bill as John had the day off. Bill had them learning every counter-curse he knew. He also knew it wouldn't be too long until they would no longer need him as their teacher, but he would still have a lot of people to teach as the ranks of The Army of the Truth grew in size.

Harry and Hermione went to bed still wide awake that night, as they weren’t as tired as they had been for the past week, as all they had done was read. Harry didn't want to waste this chance and started kissing her neck on the spot he knew she loved.

"Harry that’s not fair. You know you get me all wet when you do that." Hermione moaned out.

He just smiled and started to pull off her shirt. He kissed up and down her spine as he unfastened her bra; Hermione was too far-gone to protest. She wanted it as badly as Harry did.

"It has been too long since I last had my wicked way with you. We need to make up for lost time." Harry told her as he tried to pull off her skirt, making Hermione giggle.

"Oh god, Harry. You’re making me so very wet." Hermione moaned out. She knew she couldn't fight it; Harry always made her melt. She knew she was addicted to his lips, his hands, his body, everything about him made her go crazy; it didn't matter where he kissed her, she would be driven insane with lust.

Harry slipped off her panties; He hadn't bothered with her skirt. He leaned her down over the bed, and dropped to his knees, licking the folds of her pussy for a while before he used his Parseltongue on her button.

"OH MY GOD, HARRY! IT FEELS SO GOOD. FUCK ME NOW!" Hermione screamed as she felt her body convulse as a huge orgasm overtook her.

Harry was happy to do as she asked; He’d gotten rock hard just listening to Hermione enjoying his tongue. Harry stood up pulling down his pants. As always, he wasn’t wearing underwear. Hermione reached back and guided him into her pussy, Harry rammed into her at a steady pace.

"Damn you, Harry, fuck me hard. I need you deep inside me now!" Hermione said full of lust.

"Your wish is my command Mrs. Potter-Black!" Harry exclaimed as he started to slam his dick into Hermione faster and harder with each stroke.

"Mmmmm." Was all Hermione could moan as she hit yet another orgasm.

"I’m going to cum inside you." Harry exclaimed while barely casting the protection charm in time.

Harry slowly pulled out only to have Hermione turn around and drop to her knees and started sucking him like her life depended on it. She took him deep into her throat to show how much she enjoyed his dick. She finally stopped after almost half an hour, as her jaw started to ache.

"Harry fuck my ass now!" Hermione exclaimed.

Harry turned her around, and grabbed his wand to cast a lubrication charm on her perfect ass so he could go in and out without hurting her. He loved her ass and didn't want to ruin it. Hermione helped guide him into her and Harry started to slowly slide his way in and out of her.

"Oh god you fill me up so completely. Take my ass like you took my pussy!" Hermione said, her voice full of need.

Harry didn't have to be told twice, he picked up the pace at the same time as he started kissing up and down her spine again. After a while he slowly reached around and started playing with her button causing her pussy to gush.

"Oh...God...if...I...knew...you...were...going...to...fuck...me...like...this. I...would...have...done...this...earlier." Hermione whimpered breathlessly between thrusts.

Other then a few moans, Hermione didn't say anything else. Harry was fucking her ass too well for her to even think, let alone talk. He continued fucking her ass until she passed out, he pulled out and kissed her once more on her spine, before picking her up and putting her in bed. He covered her and walked to the door, taking a last look at her before exiting. He knew he had a few things to do before he could join her.

"Dobby!" Harry called.

"Yes, Ma… Harry? I am here to serve." Dobby said.

"I need you to make sure the dungeons are ready for our special 'guests' before tomorrow. Please make sure that Narcissa knows we need a batch of veritaserum ready by tomorrow night; Ron and Ginny have a lot of questions to answer." Harry told Dobby.

"As you wish, Harry" Dobby said as he left with a pop.

Harry opened the window, and transformed into his raven form after writing a letter to Ron. He flew to Hogwarts with the letter in his beak, enjoying the wind flowing over his feathers. He came to rest at the window to Ron's room, Ron seeing the raven opened the window, and took the letter.

"He actually believes I am still his friend. How can he be so stupid? I’ll have his precious Hermione and he will be Ginny's slave. Well I can always steal his new move when I become the best Quidditch player and he is serving Ginny like the dog he is; How in the world can a git like that get all the fame and money that I desire." Ron muttered with venom.

Ron wrote back and gave it to the raven, smirking the whole time; He was totally unaware that he had just revealed part of his plans to Harry. It took all of Harry’s will power not to transform and hex Ron into the ‘next great adventure’. After he had Ron’s reply safely on his leg, he took off back to the Keep in a rage. He knew what Ron’s answer would be. His greed always had made him predictable.

Harry flew through the open window and landed on his bed, finding that Hermione was awake. She helped take the letter off Harry's leg and Hermione watched as Harry transformed back into himself. She opened the letter and read it out load.

'Dear Harry,

I will be happy to give you my opinion on your new move. Things have been crazy, someone keeps pulling pranks on Ginny and me. Headmistress can't figure out who is doing it. My money’s on Draco, but how is he getting into the Gryffindor tower? Ginny has told me that Hermione isn't in the girl’s dorm. Do you know where she’s been? Well anyway let me know when I see you tomorrow.

Your best Mate,
Ron'

Harry and Hermione laughed when she’d finished reading the letter, the trap was falling into place. Harry told her what Ron had accidently let slip to him. Ron’s plan left Hermione fuming. She was not only, too good for Ron but if it weren’t for Harry, Ron wouldn't even look at her. Although she was angry, her rage was nothing more then hurt pride and she quickly told Harry that, so as not to worry him.

"Harry would you deliver a letter to Ginny for me? In you animagus form, you should be able to get into the girls dorm since the spell is only for humans." Hermione asked him.

Harry didn't say a word, he just transformed back into a raven. Hermione tied the letter she had just written to Harry's leg and he once again flew off to Hogwarts.

Once he had landed on the ledge outside Ginny's window he tapped on the glass with his beak. Ginny was up and trying to ward her belongings against Peeves. She quickly saw the raven and opened the window, taking the letter and reading it.

She laughed and muttered to herself, "I can't believe Hermione still thinks I’m her friend. She’s supposed to be the smartest witch of her generation and she can't see I am only using her to get close to Harry. She’s even going to help me get rid of the cat ears; if I only knew where she was, I’d hex her into next week. Ron would forgive me. He doesn't even love her. I’m going to love it when she’s Ron's sex slave; Sex slaves are all that Mudbloods are good for anyway but of course Ron knows that."

If it weren’t for the anti-male spells on the girl’s rooms, Harry would have changed back and cursed her. His plans for her had just gotten a whole lot worse; he was going to hurt her. Badly. When she finished her reply she tied it to Harry's leg, he barely managed to refrain from pecking her, but he did and flew back to the keep for the second time that night.

He flew back into his and Hermione's room and Hermione took the letter from Harry’s leg. After he transformed back into his human form Hermione read the letter out loud. Harry had the distinct feeling of déjà-vu.

'Hermione,

I’ll be glad for you to teach me how to get rid of Peeves and help me to get rid of those cat features. I’d like to know where you’re living, so I can speak to you in person. I know Hogwarts doesn't allow girls and guys to sleep in the same bed so I bet you convinced them to give you a room right next to the library. Ron tells me that Harry is training all the time to face Voldemort; it must be lonely without Harry with you other then classes. Well, let me know where you are and when we can meet, tomorrow after dinner.

Your friend,
Ginny'

Harry told Hermione what Ginny had muttered while she was writing the letter, but Hermione just frowned and soothed Harry’s temper, reminding him that they would have their revenge soon. It was time for answers, She had been reluctant when Harry first mentioned it in the library, but now she wanted nothing more.

It took almost an hour of cuddling and snogging before they were both calm enough to sleep. They both dreamed of their revenge on their ex-friends, thinking of ever more ingenious ways to cause them pain; and regret the day they had betrayed them. Tomorrow would certainly be interesting to say the least.

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A/N: In the next chapter, we will find out the whole truth of Ron and Ginny and Harry and Hermione will put their plan into action; and we will meet another new character. I would like to take this time and explain to you the Therianthropes and Wraiths. Therianthropes are in various myths. They are described as half human and half animal. I am using the Native American myths in this story. The Falcothopes and the Bearothopes to be exact. The falcothopes are half falcon and half human. The Bearothopes are half bear and half human. The Native Americans believe they are the product of not being able to totally come back as an animal spirit. Anyone that wants more information on Therianthropes can check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therianthropy#Hybrids. A wraith is a vampire or an evil spirit that feeds on the soul of it victim. They are almost exactly like a vampire. They, however, can only be killed by a holy ritual or holy water. I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. Please review and as always no flamers.
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