Harry's eyes narrowed in annoyance, "I have not insulted your intelligence, do not insult mine. I am well aware of the map you two carry that shows everyone in the castle. It is mine and I want it returned."
"Who the hell says it is yours!?"
"The fact that Prongs was my father."
Both boy's mouths dropped, before one reluctantly pulled it out and tossed it to the Slytherin.
"Now then, in return for your sister I want an oath from both of you."
"And what would that entail?" George growled.
"That you will not prank or harass anyone below your school year…" Harry was interrupted as Draco whispered something, earning a chuckle from the emerald-eyed boy. "Exceptions can be made concerning family of course, feel free to prank Ron as much as you desire."
"W-wait… that's it?"
"Yes…"
"You just want us to stop pranking…"
"No, I could care less about those your year or older, they can defend themselves, but anyone younger than you is now to be exempt."
Both redheads glanced at each other, before raising their wands and swearing the oath.
"Very good, Ginny come here please."
The shy girl stepped out from the shadows, before walking towards her brothers at Harry's slight gesture.
"She has mostly recovered from her ordeal, but I would still keep a close eye on her for the next month or so just in case. Possessed diaries are so very irritating to deal with."
"P-p-possession!?"
"Indeed, had I not intervened I fear she would be sapped of her life-force within the next few weeks. Oh and considering her involvement with the Chamber of Secrets I would highly suggest you keep this little incident to yourselves. If not she will either end up at St. Mungos, which your family cannot afford to use for the time they will deem necessary, or Azkaban, which she will not survive."
The two boys gulped, before nodding and gently leading their sister off.
Neither noticed the way she looked back at her raven-haired savior, an expression of longing in her eyes as she watched him turn and leave.
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"I don't get it my Lord, all of that just to get them to stop pranking? She was worth way more than that."
"Oh I am fully aware Draco, but she has already become infatuated with me, and now her brothers will feel that they owe me a favor as well. I have no need of anything they possess Draco, at least not at the moment, but the debt that I can now call upon… that is something I might be able to use." Harry replied, already unveiling the map and studying it intently.
"So now what?"
The boy-who-lived chuckled, "Now we need to address a small issue, before continuing upon my plans for this year."
As the two entered the Slytherin commons the various students stood, as was required when a Lord entered the room, to show their allegiances.
"It has come to my attention that there are rumors going around Hogwarts, rumors about my position in this house. Now I thought I had informed everyone that this knowledge was to remain secret… but apparently I was not quite clear enough." Harry began, his eyes sweeping the room before landing on Pansy who had started fidgeting.
"Is there something you wish to say Miss Parkinson?"
"I…" the girl replied, before stepping forward and kneeling before him. "I beg your forgiveness my Lord! I overstepped my boundaries and I wish to make amends for my error."
"Indeed… and how do you plan on doing that Miss Parkinson? What skills do you have that could actually be of use to me?"
"I… I…"
"Your grades are nothing to be excited about, your family has little power, you possess no notable skills…"
"I can…"
"Yes?"
"I… I don't know…" the girl looked ready to break down in tears, while Harry took on a 'thoughtful' posture.
"Perhaps… well I am not sure if you would be able to…"
Pansy knew what was at stake, if she was exiled from his presence her life in Slytherin would become hell. Sure some had not sworn loyalty, such as Daphne Greengrass, but those who had were expected to stay loyal . If she was discarded her very future, including marriage to Draco, would be in jeopardy.
"ANYTHING! My Lord I will do anything you command!"
"Very well, I want you to gather information on two individuals for me. As much as you can. Everything concerning their current studies, their pasts, their plans for the future, their personalities, friends, loved ones, families, hopes, dreams, fears, ambitions… well you get the idea."
"O-of course my Lord!"
"Good, the two in question are Luna Lovegood and Hermione Granger."
"Ummm my Lord, with all due respect…" one of the older Slytherins interrupted, looking a bit nervous to do so.
"Yes?"
"Why them ? I mean Lovegood is an old Pureblood name but Granger… isn't she that Mu…"
The look the older student received froze him in place. It was nigh impossible to get a 'read' on Harry when he did no wish you to do so, that was why when his anger was obvious it was best to reassess your situation.
"No, please continue, clearly you have something important to say."
"N-no my Lord, nothing…"
"You are sure? I want to emphasize that I am open to all suggestions and critiques, if you have one do not be afraid to speak up."
"N-no of course not. I was merely missing the bigger picture, forgive me."
"Ah of course, of course. Now then, do you have any questions Miss Parkinson?"
"O-only one m-my Lord, how long do I have to…"
"Accomplish your redemption? I do not think we need to set a definitive date, however I do not wish to seem too forgiving or weak with my compassion so… let us make it a bit interesting shall we?"
The boy's hand extended, his fingers brushing against her forehead before the girl cried out and nearly crumpled onto the ground, her body shaking as it did so.
"This will persist until I deem it necessary to give you the key to your release… should you be unable to cope… then perhaps I was wrong, and you are not needed."
"I-I-I w-will s-s-succeed m-my L-Lord."
"Good, I anxiously await your results."
With that the boy departed, and Pansy slowly rose before struggling off to her room, thus missing the whispers from the common room.
"What the hell did he do to her?"
"Beats me… but I sure as heck don't want to be subject to it."
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"M-my Lord?"
"Ah Draco, please come in, you wanted to speak with me?"
"Indeed my Lord, it is about Pansy…"
"Miss Parkinson? Oh I do so hope she has not caved already…"
"No… no of course not it is just… if she fails my Lord, if you cast her out…"
"Oh do not worry Draco, even if she fails I am sure that I could find some use for her… even if it is on her back being used for as a sex toy."
The blonde let out a rather shocked sound, his jaw almost dropping in the process.
"Oh relax Draco I was merely kidding, I would not use your fiance in such a way."
The whisper was almost missed by the raven-haired boy, but he still caught it in the silent room, "Wh-why not?"
"Pardon?"
"Why… why wouldn't you use her? I mean it is your right to do so, she swore loyalty to you, she is attractive…"
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