When Darkness Rises

Wings and School

Harry wakes up screaming so loud that even Kreacher comes into the room. He is curled up on his stomach, exposing his back, which has two raised lumps. They seem to quiver.

"Kreacher get some towels and hot water. His wings are going to come out soon." The house elf pops out.

Severus manifests pain potion, spelling it directly into Harry's system.  A calming draught follows.

Kreacher pops back in just in time to see Harry's wings explode out of his back. Blood flies everywhere. Quickly, Draco and Charlie grab a towel since they are the most experienced with wings. The cloths are wetted and patted gently to the wing, cleaning off the blood.

The small teen whimpers.

It takes ten minutes to get all the blood. Kreacher disappears with the dirty things. Slowly, Harry stretches his wings, they are black with red veins. Each tendon and hollow bone pops into place.

After a few minutes, he gets up with everyone watching him. "I think I will go sit on the couch and eat something." He leaves, wings hanging limply.

Draco, Charlie, Remy, Siri, Snape, and Tom watches him leave then stare at each other. Not saying a word, they file out. They settle into the living room.

They are there for ten minutes when the fire place erupts, green flames going high. Dumbledore steps out of the fire, shaking off his robes. Harry, wings folded to his back, stands. Draco and everyone else stands in front of him.

"What is your business here Dumbledore?" Sirius asks, his voice filled with anger.

"I came to see Harry of course. It's a shame I couldn't make it for your party. I was too tied up." He tried stepping forward but Tom blocked him. "I just want to see him Tom."

"You haven't the right to see me," Harry pushed his way forward. "Yet here I am. Take a look and leave."

"I can't just leave my dear boy. I have to know what it is you are," the older man's eyes twinkle as he steps closer.

"Stop." Harry raises his hands.

"You're not being polite Harry." Dumbledore's blue eyes harden. He moves closer only to scream in pain.

"No. I'm being fair. You cause me years of pain. Now you will suffer." Harry steps closer to the headmaster's stained body, frozen in an awkward  position. Another scream sounds.

"Harry let him go." Charlie says.

With a deep breath, Harry breaks the hold and Dumbledore nearly crashes to the floor, but holds himself up by a chair. "What is this?" He gasps out.

"My power over you. I am tired of all the simple shit not getting told." Harry's wings stretch out. "I'm tired of being pushed around, and I'm tired of your people. I will not continue on with it. Get out and do not return."

"Harry, you do not mean..."

"Yes I do. Now go!" He flings his hands out and Dumbledore stumbles toward the fireplace.

He gives one last glance around and disappears in been fire.

Everyone looks at Harry with wide eyes. "Well, he is taken care of for now."

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The summer sped by as every single one of Harry's family trained him. When his letter comes in, along with Draco's, Harry stays at Grimmauld while Siri goes gets his books.  A while later, its time to go back to school. Siri, Remy, Draco, Charlie, and Harry arrive early to get a cabin to themselves.

"Bye, I will write." Harry says waving his hand as the trio goes back through the gate. He and the blond quickly get a room and lock the door, pulling the shades.