Misguided Intentions

The train compartment was quiet for a few moments, and rightly so. Even Harry hadn't expected quite this reaction from Severus, though Remus was the most surprized of them all. He was used to a Severus that was needing, lost and afraid of almost everyone. Weary of the world and what it had to offer him. This was a different Severus, confident, strong, positive. And Remus found himself slightly intoxicated by the thoughts that were now running through his head of these new possibilities.

Harry was the first to break the silence. In an unwavering voice he said quietly but clearly, "Join Voldemort."

Remus was startled, and he felt his anger returning. "How can you tell him to do that Harry? To willingly give himself over to the dark lord on a silver platter and for what? What purpose other than to corrupt him and make him evil?"

Severus shook his head at Remus and took Remus's hand in his own as a comfort. "No Remus, let me hear him out. If this is what's meant to be, I have to know. Go ahead Harry, tell me what your idea is."

Harry nodded to Severus and continued. "As I told you, this isn't the way the photo appeared when I got here. Something has changed it, and I'm pretty sure it's already affecting the future..."

"Harry if that's true then why dont I have any memory of these changes? If...if that photo I just saw was right, how come I dont remember it?" Draco said now puzzled.

"I"m not sure. I have a pretty good theory that it's because we are still here though. Maybe because of that we aren't getting affected yet by anything in the changed future, I dont know. Maybe when we get back we'll never even know that there were any changes, but while we're here...we're getting the glimpses of what might happen." Harry said slowly, trying to figure things out. It was something he had been trying to do since he first began to notice the changes in the photo two weeks ago.

"I suppose that could make a bit of sense." Draco said thoughtfully.

"I wish I understood all this more myself, I dont. I'm not a seer like your aunt is, I cant say even this photo is 100% proof positive. But in the last 2 weeks it hasn't changed once. So that leads me to believe that it's showing us what really is going to happen. I was never very good at all this logic thinking though, heck back in 1st year my friend was the one that had to get me past your potion's logic puzzle!" Harry said looking at Severus and sighing.

"M-my potions puzzle? I dont understand..." Severus said surprized.

Harry nodded. "Yeah. It's alot to explain but basically I had to get past all these things in order to get to something back in my first year. Alot of the professor's had a puzzle to solve. Sprout had Devil's Snare, McGonagall a giant chessboard, Hooch had flying keys, Quirrel had a troll which he ended up taking out luckily, and you Severus...you had a logics potion puzzle. In order to get past it we had to find the right potion to drink. Hermione was the one who figured it out in the end. I gave up." Harry said.

"Wow, Sev actually does that in the future?" Remus said looking at his mate slightly impressed. "Guess there is hope for you after all luv!" he said grinning now.

Severus snorted towards Remus and rolled his eyes. "I'm not that hopeless you know. According to that photo anyway." he said looking back at Harry. "Still, why do you think I need to join that evil bastard? What good will it do?"

"I already told you Severus, you have to. You're going to save countless lives in the future...because you will be a deatheater." Harry said.

"That makes no sense Harry, everyone knows deatheaters kill, not help their victims." Remus said.

"True, unless of course....that deatheater wasn't really all he appeared. Unless that deatheater was...a spy." Harry said dropping his voice on the last word.

"A what?" Remus and Severus said at the same time completely surprized now.

"A spy. While you're 'pretending' to be aligned to Voldemort, you'll really be working for someone else." Harry said.

"Who?" Severus said quickly.

"Who else? Albus Dumbledore!" Harry said as if he'd just pulled a rabbit out of a hat.

"Dumbledore? Are you mental? He'll expel me if he knew I was a deatheater for sure! Even Lucius isn't that stupid!" Severus said taken aback.

"You're wrong Severus, he wont. Not if I told him the truth. Not if you're willing to do what you would be willing to do. And I know you will, I knew even before the photo showed me what it did because..." Harry said lowing his voice a touch now.

"Because of what Harry?" Remus said softly. It was clear to him that whatever Harry was going to reveal wasn't going to be easy for him.

"Because something's going to happen in my 4th year...something awful though I cant tell you even if I wanted to. The thing is that you're going to reveal your...your dark mark...at a very crucial time. So I know you were a death eater in the future anyway."

Remus stared at Harry. "Are you saying Sev would have been a deatheater regardless?"

Harry nodded and sighed. "Yes. And I think I know why he did it too. And it's because of you Remus, that in the original history he turned to that side and didn't find redemption until much later on." Harry said half holding his breath now. This was the second most important thing that Harry knew had to be done.

"I-I dont know what you mean Harry. I'd never send Severus off to the deatheaters, you're daft!" Remus said quickly.

"Harry, dont....I"m not sure how much of the truth needs to be learned right now..." Draco said softly putting a hand on Harry's arm.

"Draco, dont you understand? You know the Severus of the future, you know what he's like. Something made him be that way...something that had to have started now. You weren't there in the Shreaking Shack back in 3rd year when we...." Harry began but stopped himself just in time as he saw a look of pure fear and pain cross Remus's face.

"Harry enough!" Draco said warningly but it was too late.

"You know? You both know?" Remus said now, his voice shaken and hollow. His face had gone dead white, his body was shaking as well as his voice.

"Remus I...I"m sorry...." Harry began but was cut off.

"Know what? What's he talking bout Remus?" Severus said trying to calm his lover.

"Look it doesn't matter what was the original issues here. What matters is right now. We've got a hell of a lot more pressing issues then why Severus turned to Voldemort in a history that obviously never will happen anyway now." Draco said taking control of the situation now.

Harry stared at Draco but knew Draco was right. Things were getting off topic, and soon enough the train would be at Hogwarts and nothing had yet been decided. "He's right. Remus it doesn't matter anymore, you'll find the right time to...to do what you have to do. We have to worry bout Severus right now, and what he's going to tell Dumbledore." he said firmly and locked his gaze on Remus.

Remus didn't blink for a moment, but then nodded his head towards Harry and sighed almost in relief. After taking a few moments to collect himself he said, "Thank you...for not saying anything. I appreciate it."

Harry smiled at Remus and reached over giving him a reassuring pat on his arm. "One thing I can tell you is that when we come from...you're like a second father to me Remus. I'd never betray or hurt you."

"Thanks Harry....odd as that sounds now I'm sure I'm going to appreciate it even more in the future...except...will I even know it's you I wonder...obviously you aren't who you say you are...neither of you...so who are you really?" Remus said thoughtfully now.

"I wish I could tell you that Remus...I really do...but I cant. Suffice it to say, when the time comes...maybe Draco and I will let you know...if we can. Meanwhile we really do need to figure out what to tell Dumbledore." Harry said firmly and looked back to Severus.

"So what do I tell him then Harry? What am I supposed to do just waltz right into his office and say, "Headmaster Dumbledore I just joined forces with Voldemort but I really want to be a spy for you?" I doubt he'll take to that too well Harry." Severus said grumbling.

"Actually, that's bout what I was thinking you would do to be honest. I know Albus Dumbledore, maybe better than any other student during my time. That's exactly what he'd want and even hope to hear...or something similar to it anyway." Harry said with a grin.

Severus look at Harry as if he'd just gone completely mental. "You're joking right? You cant be serious!"

"I think he is Severus. Harry's right, sounds like something Dumbledore would appreciate even." Draco said with a bit of a chuckle.

Remus just shook his head and sighed. "I cant believe this is happening...but if you really think it will work...and Merlin knows I'd rather Severus not have to do any of this...but I know that git Malfoy would probably kill him if he said no to him. Atleast I'll know you're on the side of good Sev, even if noone else might think it."

"And that's exactly it too Remus. Noone...not James, not Sirius, especially not Peter...noone can know that Severus would be 'spying'." Harry said firmly.

"What? Noone?" Remus said halfway shocked. He might not be as close to James and Sirius and Peter as he used to be now that he was with Severus, but this was going to be hard to accept not being able to tell anyone.

"Unless you want his life forfeited before he even gets the mark, then Harry's right. It's too dangerous. If I know Lucius Malfoy, he'll be looking for his loyalties Severus. You and Remus will have to play things cool for a while, even if it means pretending to break up. Lucius wont tolerate Severus's being with you once he receives the mark you realize." Draco said matter of factly.

Remus and Severus looked at Draco in horror now. They just couldn't be hearing what they were hearing! "You're asking too much Draco....I'm not giving Sev up...especially not if he's going to do this..." Remus said trying to keep a control on himself from either getting angry or crying.

"He's right though Remy. Lucius wont like it one bit. He's put up with my 'whims' as he calls us right now, but once I do this...." Severus said softly and wrapped his arms round Remus's waist and pulled him close. "We'll find a way to be together secretly somehow Remus...I"m not going to leave you, even if I look like I have to I never will."

Remus leaned against Severus's body and shut his eyes, tears finally beginning to glisten. "Even if you knew something about me that would disgust you? That would make you hate me?" he half whispered.

"Draco why dont we go for a walk and check up on the others..." Harry said suddenly and stood up quickly. Before Draco could even protest Harry grabbed his hand and speed out the door shutting it behind him.

"Harry what the blood hell...?" Draco said after the all of 10 seconds it had taken for Harry to do this.

"I think it's pretty clear Remus and Severus need a few moments alone. Or were you not paying attention?" Harry said glancing back at the closed door.

"You saying I dont pay attention often enough?" Draco growled. "I got the hint, you didn't have pull me so hard though. That hurt." he said rubbing his hand now that Harry had finally let it go.

Harry looked at Draco who was rubbing his injured hand now with the opposite hand. A small smirk fell on Harry's lips and he said, "Allow me..." He reached over and gently took Draco's hand in his and slowly placed a tender kiss on the palm. "Better?" he said silkily.

Draco nodded and grinned back at Harry. "Much...but I'd rather have this..." he said and took his free hand and snaked it round Harry's waist melting into Harry's body, his lips easily finding their target.

Thankfully noone chose to come by the back of the train at that moment, but it wasn't until nearly 10 minutes later they heard the door behind them finally reopen, and Remus called them back in. Harry and Draco separated though they didn't want to of course, but seconds later they were back seated in the compartment, questioning look on their faces.

"It's allright. I told him everything and...and he doesn't hate me." Remus said in a rush and glanced a look at Severus that was filled with even more love than ever before.

Severus smiled. "I'm just upset he didn't tell me sooner is all. Maybe I could have even done something. I wish I'd known bout everyone being animagus though, I'd have loved to have done it too!"

Harry grinned. "Don't worry, I think I can safely say that on both points, in the future you'll be able to do both. So...the plans are then...?" he said now tentively.

"I'll do it Harry, I guess I dont have much of a choice anyway. Either way I have to say yes to Lucius, and this way atleast it wont be for naught. People will be saved and...oh...but...does this mean I have to really start learning to use a wand though? You know I"m awful with wands!" Severus said groaning now at the realization of all of this.

Everyone laughed at that point, and Harry nodded. "You will never like silly incantations or foolish wand waving as you call it Severus, but atleast you'll be able to do it at some point, that much I do know. Call it a pitfall of the job." he said grinning.

"Well, what cant be cured must be endured...some muggle said that once I think. I'll help you Severus, promise." Remus said snuggling into Severus's arms now.

"So will we Severus, Harry's actually not a bad dueler I should know, I've seen him in action. The only thing is, it'll all have to be done in secret...but where?" Draco said thoughtfully now.

"I dont know yet, but we'll figure it out when we come to it. Remus, Severus...much as I hate saying this...you two are going to have to break up...and soon as possible. We cant give Lucius more ammunition, so however you decide to do it..make it believable." Harry said though his tone of voice wasn't harsh, he did have to make them remember this wasn't going to be easy.

Remus and Severus nodded slightly and sighed. "I know...we'll come up with something Harry dont worry." Remus said dully.

They discussed a few more potential problems and worked a few more details out during the rest of the trip. Oddly enough Lucius Malfoy didn't confront Severus on the train, although he did give Severus a dark look when they all alighted for the carriages to the castle. He took note it seemed that Severus was with Remus, Remus's arm protectively wrapped round Severus's waist, and his face held a contemptuous sneer on it.

Since it was 4 to a carriage, the same set up as on the train was taken, and they had one last final chance to talk.

"Lucius wasn't all that happy I noticed." Severus said with a trace of fear again.

"You're 100 times better than Malfoy is Sev, don't forget that. What I would give to take him down to the shack on the next full moon..." Remus said growling.

"Forget it Remus...it's not worth it. Sides he probably wouldn't taste too good..." Severus said grinning.

"Oi not before the feast please!" Harry said with a mock groan, then turned serious again. "Somehow tonight we've got to get to Dumbledore's office got it? If need be we'll sneak out after curfew or something...anything...just as long as we can get there." Harry said.

"Yeah yeah, we know. We're good at sneaking round at nights right Sev?" Remus said with a chuckle. "Why dont we just meet up at the gargoyle at 10 pm? I dont think Dumbledore will be sleeping yet, and hopefully Malfoy will be already with Narcissa."

"You can count on that, they've been apart all holiday...I know that for fact." Severus said grinning. "Sounds good to me."

"Fine, we'll meet there at 10. And remember you two...come off with your break up and make it as believable as possible allright?" Draco said as the carriage got the front steps now.

Remus and Severus only nodded back for the door opened right at that moment. Everyone got out of the carriage and then together they walked over to join up with the others. They all made their way to the Great Hall for the yearly Holiday Returning Feast, and though Severus had to return back to the Slytherin's, over all to the rest of Hogwarts, everything seemed to be running as it always had.

Little did Harry and Draco know that 19 years in the future, another Albus Dumbledore, still in his office, was recalling a strange conversation that took place between himself and 4 boys that very night of the Return Feast many years ago. As he was leaving his office to head to the feast of his time, something caught his attention down one of the corridors, and he decided to follow what he thought he saw.

When he finally arrived at the feast, three of his professors didn't realize that they were being subtly watched by Albus Dumbledore, and if they had noticed they would have seen an expression in those blue eyes that they had seen once before, many years ago. For what he had just seen in the corridor moments ago confirmed a nagging suspicion that he had for the past two weeks now, and he realized that yet again something had changed in the annals of time, and Harry and Draco were behind it.

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