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"Crucio!" Lord Voldemort cursed. "Arrrg!" Voldemort was raging mad.
First with the fact that his incompetent Death Eaters couldn't find a 15-year-old boy. After reading the article about the disappearance of his Death Eater and the boy, he had initially thought it was a trick by the old fool. So he summoned his potions master, but the man didn't show. His other Death Eaters took the fall. The crucio rained endlessly.
Since that day he has sent his best Death Eaters to capture the boy and others to locate his potions master. A month passed but there was no trace of the brat and the teacher. The Dark Lord was sure that he was hiding the brat. He had betrayed him for the son of the filthy mudblood that was his friend.
In the meantime, of course, he had released his other prisoners locked up in Azkaban. That was the best part about the old fool looking for his protégé. His operation was a success and allowed his Death Eaters to suffer his wrath. Nevertheless, another month passed and still no information about this stupid brat and this damned traitor. He couldn't stand not knowing where he was. Of course, he had given Severus Snape two more chances by summoning him two more times. Nothing. That damn half-blood was going to die under my magic. But he will be tortured night and day without respite. I want to hear his cries of agony.
And now, The Dark Lord sits on his throne in Malfoy Manor and watches the Malfoy patriarch convulsing in pain on the floor after an hour-long crucio session. "Lucius, you have disappointed me terribly. A simple task like taking over the Ministry of Magic. With that idiot Fudge afraid of his own shadow, you couldn't handle it. And your excuse is that he is already under the influence of the old fool. Crucio!" The blond man screamed in pain before collapsing, unable to bear it anymore. Lord Voldemort had his wife called by a house elf to remove this failure from his sight.
"Take it easy, honey." She was pacing back and forth in the kitchen. Molly Weasley was furious. How had he run away? And with this...this Death Eater. This brat couldn't stay put. He had just one thing to do: submit to Headmaster Dumbledore. "How do you expect me to calm down with this ingrate who still hasn't come out of hiding. Eck...just holding him makes me nauseous." Her husband sees the grimace of disgust painted on his face. "Don't worry my sweet Albus has everything under control." Arthur reassures her. " I tried Arthur but this little creature didn't show up for 3 months." She snarls. " And how can he marry my Ginny if he's not there? She absolutely must become the next Mrs. Potter so our fortune is assured. We must find him quickly." Molly sums up curtly. She had sent a letter to her daughter to reassure her that the director had everything in hand. My poor baby must be devastated.
"But luckily he didn't go to Gringotts or their entire money would be gone or worse." Her husband adds calmly.
She collapsed when she saw the Daily Prophet's rag. Luckily her husband was with her to catch her. This also infuriated her husband that the young green-eyed wizard was nowhere to be found. He had already planned to leave the Ministry after his son's graduation. But now their financial future was uncertain. Although the young wizard disappeared under the watchful eye of the great Dumbledore, he blamed the teenager for his whims and the Potions master for helping him.
Arthur gets up and goes to kiss the cheek of his sweet wife. "I am sure that we will find him and return in order. He will defeat the Dark Lord and then marry our precious daughter when she is 17. And finally we'll get rid of him once Ginny has given him an heir." Molly gave him a vicious smile. "I can't wait to exterminate this vermin.Just the thought of him touching my princess makes me want to kill him right now." Arthur nods in agreement.
"Bloody rotten phoenix!" He sends the books on his desk flying. "Why don't you do what I order you, vile creature? I am your master!" But the phoenix ignores him and continues to clean its feathers on its perch. "Why don't you listen to me anymore?" He looks at his familiar, enraged. What was once the mighty Albus too many names Dumbledore was now an old, sleepless, anxious, wrathful wizard. He had locked himself in his study for weeks. The situation was beyond him. Many parents who were not under his control following the article had withdrawn their child from Hogwarts. Not only that, but Azkaban was attacked by Voldemort and this reached the ears of the wizards of England, putting a huge dent in his reliability. People rushed to flee. Only that idiot Minister of Magic, the Order of the Phoenix and a few other wizards were still following him. It's a good thing Fudge was loyal to him, because he was able to stop that idiot Amelia Bones from investigating the young Potter's guardianship.
And now his familiar has been doing whatever he wants for a few days. Overnight Fawkes has completely changed his behavior with him. He swallowed, his face turned pale. Albus realized that he could no longer feel the bond. It was as if it had never existed. He looked again at the majestic creature. No no no no! How could this have happened ? He felt the last thread that held him before he sank.
"Aaaaaarrh!" He shrieks with fury. The shrill cry could be heard for miles. Waves of magic spread throughout Hogwarts, shaking the castle. Anyone living in or near the castle could feel the fury of the powerful wizard.
A dark aura began to envelop the wizard. The students felt their breathing become labored. The pressure of their principal's magical power was affecting everyone in the castle. They felt their blood run cold as they heard the sinister laughter of their principal.
The office was a complete mess. Paintings lay on the floor, the desk was destroyed and many books were burned. Only Fawkes' perch remained intact. It's all their fault. Those pathetic vermin who consider themselves wizards. He stuffs three candies in his mouth. I can't tolerate it anymore. These filthy inferiors dare to rebel against me, the most powerful wizard. Dumbledore had completely lost it, blaming his failures on the wizarding world. I am Albus Dumbledore, the Greatest Wizard of all time, they must submit to me. They must. I am above them. You only have to eliminate those who get in your way. He runs his hand over his beard, grinning. Yes, I only have to kill them all. Yes, I'll do that, starting with that damned sparrow.
The madness had left him without a shred of reason. He raises his wand and points it at the phoenix. He didn't even have time to say the spell when the phoenix had already disappeared. He remains for a moment staring at the place where the bird was before taking powder for the chimney while whispering repeatedly that he is superior to all. He then disappears into the flames of the fireplace to go to a destination unknown to all. No one saw the director since that day.
"Gred, do you think your Harrykins are safe ?" A young man with red hair asks while sitting on a sofa near the fireplace in their common room during their break. "If he is with Professor Snape then yes." replied his twin brother sitting next to him. They both give each other a knowing look. When they learned that their little brother and their favorite teacher had disappeared, they were at first worried but at the same time relieved that they were in the war. Far away from all this madness. However, a few hours later they unwittingly activated the Marauders' map and made an incredible discovery. The map showed that the two missing people were still at Hogwarts. The Weasley twins began to search the room. However, days went by and they were unable to locate it. They were comforted to know that their Harrykins and Snapey were safe.
"Let's hope that's the case." There was a moment of silence, you could only hear the crackling flames. However this silence was disturbed by the sound of footsteps coming towards them. One of their favorite Gryffindor sat on a chair not near them. He didn't seem to have seen the two red heads. The brunet was completely in his world.
"But wouldn't that be our dear little will-o'-the-wisp ?" The interpellé startled by hearing the voice of the twins.
"It seems that..." Forge starts.
"...our little Nevy has..." Gred continues.
"...not noticed us at all." George finished by pretending to be offended. Neville blushes and mutters sorry. "What is it, little will-o'-the-wisp ?" The twins ask at the same time.
"I..." Neville was abruptly cut off by a cry of fury. The three of them looked at each other worriedly. Then suddenly their breathing became heavy. Then they gasped at the sudden laughter and swallowed. They flinched at the sudden change in atmosphere, which became darker. They hoped that their director had not gone completely mad. Because nothing good would come of it.
The magic had decided to give them a gift. She married them magically. Rings appeared on their fingers. However, she had not foreseen that her blessing would have such an effect. They were now connected by magic, their bodies, their souls, but also their minds. In the weeks that followed the completion of their union, they saw each other's memories. Not only that, but their magical capacity had doubled. Magic had watched them throughout the month with fascination. Never before had her blessings had such an impact. I think my work here is done. A future full of joy awaits you my little protégés. No one can interfere with that.
The little chalice was the first one to wake up this time after weeks of navigating the different memories of his husband. He looked at the vampire in the darkness, seeing him perfectly. They were still naked. He was the bravest man he had ever known. He placed his hand on his cheek and stroked it tenderly. The older man soon opened his eyes. Their eyes met and smiled at each other. They no longer needed words to understand each other.
The chalice and the vampire felt complete as one and devilishly powerful. They suddenly tense up. They felt transported. In the blink of an eye they found themselves in a room with a blue tint. The two wizards were this time on a huge, very soft bed. They immediately checked to see if their wand and purse were there. 'Pop' A house elf appeared before them bowing. "Master of Hogwarts, I am Gaby the Hogwarts butler." The elf was elegantly dressed. "Master of Hogwarts ?" Severus was the first to speak.
"Oh forgive me for being so blunt. Your husband has been recognized as the guardian of Hogwarts now. You are currently in a private wing of the castle accessible only by you. You have at your disposal a kitchen, a sitting room, a small library and an office. Oh and no one can sense your magical presence here. Only us house elves know you are here." On those it disappeared. Harry sighed as Severus pinched the bridge of his nose.
Chalice looks at his husband a little amused. But suddenly he gasps. The potion master gives his companion a concerned look. The younger man's eyes were wide as he contemplated his left hand. Severus also looks at his left hand, a ring or rather a wedding band was on his ring finger. "Severus ?" Harry was stunned the alliance was just so amazing. "Harry I...um...I think we are magically married." 'Pop' Gaby had reappeared before them. "I took the liberty of preparing a bath for you as well as some new clothes. Lunch will be served in an hour." 'Pop' The two spouses glanced at each other. They had earned a real bath. The one with the green eyes tries to get out of the bed but his act is stopped by his vampire who takes him in his arms bridal style.
"Too weak." Severus growls. Harry pouts knowing full well he was right. Severus heads for the first open door. They enter a spacious bathroom almost as big as the bedroom. Scents of lavender wafted from the warm bath. The older man placed his chalice gently in the spacious bathtub embedded in the floor. Harry moans with well-being. Severus enters in turn. Chalice stares at him, noticing something on his left hip.
"Severus, where did you get that tattoo?" The vampire looks down at his husband's designated hip and widens his eyes. He quickly inspects his husband and sees that he also has a rune but on his right hip. It was not a simple tattoo but a rune. Why am I surprised? I'm involved with the wizard who doesn't do anything like the others. Hogwarts master, magical marriage and now a rune on his body. What's next?
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