~Chapter Eleven~

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Classes that day was considerably boring for the young Phantomhive. He had to pretend to be Harry Potter when that name was never truly his. What Ciel knew was that Dumbledore intended to use him as his pawn, Ciel hated it.  Sebastian and Ciel walked along the corridors of Hogwarts, noting how the shadows that once loomed over corners of the room was now no more than dreams as they were now lit with flying candles, probably to make the young Lord entranced by the castle's change and beauty. Ciel chuckled at how desperate Dumbledore was to get him on his side. Sebastian found it amusing how such a foul smelling soul could act so happy and cheerful, the foul smell was something Sebastian recognized from the Durlsey husband, Vernon. Sebastian had denied devouring the disgustingly overweight man's soul for the simple reason that it was so foul smelling that he nearly threw up just being near it.  Sure Sebastian was a demon who craved souls but he at least had standards.

"Sebastian?" Ciel mumbled, breaking the thoughtful silence between the butler and master.

"Yes My Lord?" Sebastian replied with a closed eye smile, he had to fake a smile to hide the fact he was thinking about souls and not the case at hand. 

"I want you to visit the Queen and return once you receive the letter she has written to me about. I also expect a suspect list written by the time dinner is ready tonight." Ciel ordered, continuing walking. He denied what his body wanted him to do; throw himself into Sebastian's arms and complain about how tiresome it is to avoid the headmaster constantly. 

Sebastian put a gloved hand to his heart and bowed, "Yes, My Lord." He then turned on his heels and left the young Phantomhive on his own. 

Ciel never felt so vulnerable than he did in that moment, he felt someone walking up behind him. Ciel grabbed the gun that was in his hand, turned around and stared in shock at the face of Headmaster Dumbledore. 

"Good Morning, Harry." Dumbledore greeted with a cheerful smile, Ciel noticed someone behind Dumbledore and recognized it as Draco. Ciel started to act along with Dumbledore, hiding the stone glare he was giving the headmaster.

"Good Morning, Headmaster Dumbledore. What a lovely morning it is, too, what brings such an important professor of this school to seek me out personally?" Ciel acted, his act even surprising himself so he continued, "I must thank you, though. For allowing me back into your school after I left in first year." 

Dumbledore's eyes twinkled behind his half moon spectacles, "It was no trouble, my boy, no trouble at all. To answer your previous question, I came to find you because I need to tell you the dangers of that demon that is following you around." Dumbledore informed, a fake yet nearly real smile on his lips. 

"Demon? You mean my butler? I must ensure your safety, headmaster, by telling you that while Sebastian is under my contract no harm shall come to you unless you force it." Ciel shrugged, his eyes meeting Draco's as if ordering him to leave. Draco complied and took his leave, knowing Ciel can handle this but he didn't get far when he heard Dumbledore speak up.

"Still, let me see if there's anything I can do to free you from that demons grasp." Dumbledore offered and Ciel nodded, acting like the helpless boy he knew he would've been had he not met his lover. 

"Lead the way, Headmaster." Ciel muttered and then glanced at Draco, mind joined with mind for a moment and Draco ran off to a place he hoped he wouldn't have to return to. Trancy Manor. 

Dumbledore leaded Ciel to his office and sat him down in a grand chair. "This won't hurt a bit, my boy." Dumbledore grinned and pulled out his wand, pointing it at Ciel.

"Claude! Now! Save Ciel Phantomhive that's an order!" Draco shouted as he sprinted up flights of stairs, followed by the golden eyed butler he had just contracted from his now dead great grandfather.

"Yes, your highness." A monotone voice replied and before Ciel could blink, Dumbledore was on the floor trying to catch his breath as he stared up at the golden eyed butler that seemed so familiar to Ciel. 

Draco reached the room and leaned on the door, out of breath. "You're welcome, Phantomhive." Ciel frowned as he realized what his friend had done. "Now, let's get out of here. Dumbledore will probably get to his feet soon." Ciel nodded and ran out of the room, dragging Draco with him.  

"Why the hell does Dumbledore desire me so much?! What's so important that he just wants me to be on his side?" Draco shrugged. 

That night, Ciel was sat in his room pissed off because Sebastian hadn't returned yet and he was worried that something had happened to him. He pushed himself up from his bed and went out of the common room to the long dark halls of Hogwarts. He walked for a considerably long time until he reached the doors to exit the castle. Instantly pushing them open, Ciel strolled out of the castle and into the night.

The next morning Ciel returned after a well earned sleep beneath the stars. Sebastian had returned only two hours before. Walking into the hidden common room, Ciel was pulled into a tight hug by the young earl Trancy.

"Ciel! Bloody hell where was you?! I came to check on you because I couldn't hear you snoring like usual and when I opened the door, Sebastian wasn't there nor was you!" Draco heaved a sob as he held his only friend close, "I wasn't fully awake to process Headmaster Dumbledore could've taken you please forgive me Lord Phantomhive." 

Ciel looked at the young Trancy in shock then chuckled, "You really think Dumbledore could get into the Slytherin common room when I put up repelling charms? Draco I am safe I just spent the night outside reading. I just wanted to see the stars for a change instead of the dark common room and cold bedsheets." Ciel gently explained, "Now, what's Sebastian's excuse for not returning when I ordered?" 

Slowly emerging from the shadows, Sebastian heaved a sigh as he walked over to Ciel and gave him a cup of tea, "I ran into an old friend of James Phantomhive's, Sirius Black. He thinks you're Harry Potter and believes Dumbledore is innocent until I took the memory blocks off him and he recalled your real name. He is now hiding out in a room I spent all night building in this common room. I hope you don't mind your godfather living with us until we can find a way to get him to Potter manor?" 

Ciel sighed, shaking his head. "No, I don't mind. Now all we need to remember is Uncle Moony aka Remus Lupin. Sebastian, you are to attend Defence against the Dark Arts with me in your raven form." Ciel ordered and Sebastian bowed.

"As you wish, yes my lord."

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