Hava threw herself at Snape the spear clenched in her hand. Snape screamed flipping himself and the chair over backwards as he attempted to scramble away from the psyco spear wielding goblin. A wand was raised in the direction of the gobliness Sirius didn't think once again he just reacted and launched himself forward his paws colliding soundly with the old man's chest and knocking him from his chair. The wand Dumbledore was aiming at Hava went flying and Harry showing surprisingly fast reflexes snagged it from the air.
Sirius leapt back crouching in front of Harry his teeth bared and hackles raised out of the corner of his eye he saw McGongall throw a hex at Hava in a desperate attempt to stop her but her aim was off and the curse went wide and towards Harry. Before Sirius could move to knock Harry out of the way Draco had tackled him to the ground. Growling in anger at McGongall Sirius swung his head towards her just as a scream pierced the air.
All heads swung in the direction of the sound to find Snape lying on the ground screaming like banshee as he clutched his crotch which was sprouting a very lovely spear. Hava was grinning manically as she stepped back to examine her handy work .McGongall the only one with a wand quickly threw a stunner at the goblin which Sirius had to admit might have been smart. Goblins could be blood thirsty little things and Hava had plenty of reason to hate him in fact. And Sirius would really prefer not to be turned into a dog on a stick. Sirius turned his eyes to Snivellus years of war making him brilliant at decided whether or not an injury was fatal. And as far as he knew penis injuries though extremely funny were not likely to kill.
Damn it Hava that spear is not in a good killing place. You were to kill the Death Eater not prevent him from ever having sex again. Not that anything would go near his disease ridden bits except maybe Voldy or maybe that's why Dumbledore keeps him around. Would make more sense than him actually having a use or being changed. Sirius whined as he straightened from his defensive position in front of Harry. Dumbledore staggered to his feet groping for his wand which was still in Harry's hand as Draco dragged the smaller boy upright before taking up his usual spot at Harry's side arm over the black haired boy's shoulders. Fawkes who was on his perch behind Dumbledore's desk was the only creature that hadn't moved and inch his golden eyes locked on the space right beside Harry.
"Mr. Potter please give me my wand." Dumbledore held his hand out and Harry shook his head.
"No. Not until I get to explain why everyone wants to kill your Death Eater." The pup's voice was firm but Sirius could see the look in Harry's eye like an injured cornered animal. He whimpered wanting to interject but James popped into his skull just then.
Wait. I want to see what he does. He can't hide behind you forever Padfoot.
Get out of my head before Dumbles senses you.
The bird already has. James murmured but quickly yanked his mind out.
"Just give me my wand so I can heal your Professor and then I shall get to the bottom of this mess you've gotten into."
That's when the already interesting day Sirius was having got even better. Something sparked in Harry's eyes and Sirius smirked knowing exactly what was about to happen. . A cold fury seemed to sweep out from around Harry causing Draco to retract his arm rapidly before the pup realized Harry's anger wad directed at him and he returned to his usual position.
"NO. For once I want people to listen to me." Harry's voice was deadly cold and so similar to the tone Lily had taken when she realized that Sirius had tried to feed her best friend to a werewolf that Sirius's tail tucked between his legs for a second before remembering unlike Lily Harry adored him.
" this is a matter for the adults to settle. Now hand me my wand and go back to class while I have someone remove the dog and goblin." Dumbledore did probably the stupidest thing anyone could do to the severally abused Gryffindor who had only an hour before been attacked. He tried to grab for the wands Harry was holding in his right hand both Dumbledore's and his own. Though Sirius could see the movement hadn't been meant to harm Harry or else Dumbledore would be joining the speared snake much like the situation with Hagrid Harry panicked and his magic responded.
Sirius never could figure out why the burst of magic that happened then had been so much stronger then the two previous outburst Sirius had witnessed Maybe because he held two powerful wands in his hand or maybe because Harry was becoming in touch with his magical core through his Animagus training but whatever it was exploded out. Either way Sirius was extremely impressed. Dumbledore went flying backwards similar to how Hagrid had been tossed but this time ropes sprung into existence and wrapped around Dumbledore and a silvery piece of tape wrapped around his mouth. McGongall who had been silently watching the exchange found herself pinned to the wall while Snape well Sirius nearly felt a touch of pity for the overgrown bat. Harry's magic lifted him three feet off the ground and seemed to condense the air right in front of the spear. It knocked him backwards into a convenient wall where Snake's hands left his crotch to scratch at his throat as he was raised upward by an invisible hand and pressed him to the wall his toes just touching the carpet. The air hummed and crackled around them ready to respond if any of Harry's three captives twitched and of course Snape started thrashing. The magic leapt to defend Harry much to Sirius's delight Snape was wrapped in so many ropes he resembled a hogtied mummy.
Harry glared at Snape. "I'm sick and tired of no one wanting to listen to what I have to say. Just because I'm a kid doesn't mean I don't have thoughts and opinions. Every single adult I meet seems to think that they know what's best for me but not a single one of you knows anything about me. I'm not even gonna get into that today. I just need you to listen long enough to know why Padfoot attacked Snape and then why Hava speared him."
Draco and Sirius exchanged looks. A rant from Harry? Since when did the kid talk about what he wanted? Or for that matter when did he start talking?
McGongall the only person other than the pups with the ability to talk spoke her voice unusually soft like she was trying to calm a skittish horse. "Mr. Potter if I promise to listen will you please release me?"
Harry hesitated looking at Draco for support while his fingers dug into Sirius's fur.
Draco stepped forward brushing shoulders with Harry. "How about you listen to us and then sign a letter that I draft up to the Minister? Someone needs to know how the students in this place are being treated and the Minister isn't likely to listen to an 11 year old that just shamed his family even one with my name. The Deputy Headmistress might have a touch more weight behind it then me."
Nice thinking Glaciereyes. Make it so we don't even need Dumbles to report it. Less chance of it being swept under the rug. Who is our Minister by the way? Someone smart and decent like Amelia Bones right?
McGongall hesitated before nodding. Draco flashed her a quick smile before moving so he was standing in front of Harry hands on his shoulders. "Hare can you let Professor McGongall go? She's gonna listen just like you want. She wants to help."
Harry's green eyes flickered to Sirius who nodded encouragingly. He didn't care for McGongall anymore but he knew she was at least he doubted she was gonna become an enemy. Harry closed his eyes his face a mask of concentration then they flickered open again. "Um how do I let her go?"
Sirius snorted. You are so your father's son. James was always inventing spells and then not knowing how to reverse the results. I spent a whole week speaking Greek while he tried to figure out what he did.
Draco shrugged and both boys looked at the dog. Don't look at me like that. I don't have a clue.
"Sorry Professor but looks like you're staying stuck to that wall until Harry can rein in his magic. Though personally I prefer it. That hex nearly hit my baby brother. If it was up to me Padfoot would get to use you for a chew toy just for that." Draco patted Sirius's head who stepped forward growling softly to show he agreed with Draco. That curse had been far too close to his godson by about a hundred miles.
McGongall's eyes flashed but she nodded. "Fine then. What do you want to tell us all Harry?"
The only child of the Marauder's took a deep breath before leaning into Draco's side while his hand found Sirius's collar. "I wanted to let everyone know that I was attacked." He looked directly at Sirius who gave a dogish smile. "And it wasn't my fault." He whispered so softy even Sirius with his dog hearing barely picked it up.
Good job pup. I'm so proud of you. That's my brave little baby.
Remember whose kid he is Sirius. James grumbled and Sirius found he didn't care if Dumbles noticed. A pain in his chest that he hadn't even realized had been there now lifted and it felt as if his mind was whole again. But that didn't mean James was gonna get away with that comment.
I do. He's our son.
Shut up with that before Lily figures out how to hex you as a ghost. And I may have to help. But there was no anger or venom in his tone.
Harry and I are the only people you've never hexed so I highly doubt that you would even for Lily.
Shut up.
Harry spoke again. "I want it known that I was attacked unprotected by him." Harry rose his hand and pointed it shakily at Snape. "I don't want him hurting other students."
James was suddenly alert in Sirius's mind and before the Animagus could hush the ghost James's mind bubbled with anger and hurt.
Remus is awake. I'm gonna see if he can hear me. Guard Harry with your life Pads.
He had only just disappeared when all of the sudden the magic in the room vanished and the three hostages fell to the floor with a muffled cry from Snape as he landed on his spear stuck body part. Sirius couldn't care less for Harry's legs gave out and he toppled forward only to land on a large black dog.
How many times do I have to tell you pup you can't be expanding so much energy. You are still weak.
"Had to make them listen. Could tell by how Dumbledore was acting. Wasn't gonna let me talk. Gonna send Paddy back." Harry murmured weakly as Draco knelt beside him and rubbed his shoulder. Sirius settled himself down so Harry's back was pressed against his ribs. He whined licking Harry's face. Harry tried to squirm away but without warning he cried out his little hands going to his forehead.
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Remus Lupin slowly left the darkness of opened his eyes to see the dark damp basement beneath his house. Something was wrong that much he knew instantly but it took several long sleep addled moments before he realized just what. He was only in mild discomfort. His back ached most likely from the fact he was lying on stone and he had some bruises on his sides but other then that he was unharmed. He sat up exaiming his skin carefully for any injuries he has somehow overlooked yet he was fine.
Why hadn't the wolf attacked itself? Had it found something else to hunt? No he didn't smell any blood and he felt the constant hunger in his stomach that told him the wolf hadn't fed. Confused and searching for some explanation he stood up and prowled around the room looking for any signs of what could have distracted the starving werewolf from attacking its own body. He hadn't woken up so unharmed since he had still hunted with his James, and Peter. He refused to think the murdering bastards name.
He found no signs of what had held the wolf in check. Then it stuck him. This was the first full moon since the traitor had escaped. Had he been here and changed with the wolf? No, a decade may have passed but the dog's scent was not forgotten and he didn't smell it. Another possibility presented itself but he was loath to consider it. Could that foolish bit of magic they had created allowed the mutt to contact the wolf? Was the wolf smart enough to work the bond?
Worried that he had been in contact with his best friend murder and betrayor he searched his mind and found the link. He sighed in relief when the mental shield was still up. No way the wolf was smart enough to put the blocks back up. There must be some very different reasonable explanation for why he was not hurt. Maybe the wolf had been so starved it couldn't move. Yes, that was most likely it.
But then a memory drifted up from the part of his mind that was only fully conscious on the full moon. Faded like a dream but recognizable none the less. A song. One he knew very well.
When the moon comes out at night,
And the storm gives you a fright.
Just follow your heart,
To find your path to us
For even in the darkest nights.
For we are here to guide you.
We are here to love you
We are here for you.
When the pack is here to guide you
When the pack is here to guard you
When the pack is here to love you
You'll find there's nothing you can't do.
Nothing you can't do.
So lay your head down my little wolf
And close those weary eyes.
Just listen to my voice
And let it sooth your every fear
For the pack is here.
And he knew the voice singing it. Snarling with outrage Remus ran up the stairs but was stopped when another voice just as familiar as the one singing.
Hello Moony. We need to have a nice long chat about my son.