2The Black Order Year 1
Year One
The first time Harry had heard about the Black Order was when Hagrid took him to Diagon Alley. It was just after Hagrid mentioned the Families that had been destroyed by Voldemort.
"O' course, not many of 'is followers lasted long enough to be arrested, not when the Black Order go' to 'em." Muttered Hagrid, looking nervous.
"What's the Black Order?" Asked Harry, confused.
"Ne'er yeh mind." Dismissed Hagrid, looking sick, "The less yeh know, the better."
Harry spent the rest of the summer before he went to Hogwarts, trying to find anything about the Black Order in his books. He found nothing.
*/TBO/*
The next time Harry heard of them was from a boy who'd sat with him and Ron on the train to Hogwarts.
"I don't know how Malfoy is sauntering around as if he owns everything, most of his Family's wealth was taken by the Black Order after You-Know-Who died." Said the Boy, his gloved hand running across the seat.
"What's the Black Order?" Asked Harry, making both Ron and the boy freeze.
"That Black Order was created by the Heirs of many Ancient and Noble Houses as a reactionary force against You-Know-Who," Explained the boy, "Unlike the Ministry, they didn't take prisoners. They killed and displayed the bodies in different places, like Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade, with the promise that any more who joined You-Know-Who would meet the same fate."
"So, they're not around anymore?" Said Harry, getting a snort from the boy.
"Oh, they are," Responded the Boy, leaning back, "They're still routing out supporters of You-Know-Who, like some werewolves and vampires. The Black Order is the reason there are no Giants left in the hills and mountains."
*/TBO/*
Harry was sitting in the Great Hall with his year mates, when a group of Fourth Years came stumbling into the school. Professor McGonagall strode past them and stood in front of Dumbledore and spoke to him in hushed tones. There was a moment of silence, before Angelina Johnson screamed, as a bloody body slowly floated in behind the Fourth years.
Dumbledore quickly stood and commanded the prefects to gather as many of their house mates as they could and return to their common rooms. Classes the following day were cancelled, Harry heard from Fred that the body was Marcus Flint's father. There were days when none of them could sleep, because they could see the body whenever they tried to sleep.
*/TBO/*
Harry first met a member of the Black Order returning from his detention in the Forbidden Forest with Neville and Hermione.
"Excuse me, young man," Said a man with dark hair and grey eyes, "I'm looking for a man called Snape."
"He's usually down in the dungeons." Responded Harry, making the man smile and nod.
"Thank you, Harry Potter." Thanked the Man, "May the Old Gods smile upon you."
Harry watched as the man walked away, thinking what he said was strange. Harry shrugged and continued back to the common room, only for Professor McGonagall to rush towards him.
"Potter, have you seen a man lurking in this area?" Demanded the Professor, the other heads of house behind her.
"Yes, he said he was looking for Professor Snape." Answered Harry, making Snape freeze.
"Harry," Said Professor McGonagall, using Harry's first name, "return to Gryffindor Tower and don't come out until you are called. That man is dangerous."
Harry nodded and followed her instructions, not leaving the common room until midday the next day. He'd asked Ron about the 'Old Gods', only for Percy to suddenly choke.
"Harry," Said Percy, grabbing Harry's shoulders, "What else did he say?"
"He asked for Professor Snape." Responded Harry, making Percy pale, "Why?"
"That was Regulus Black, the only known Death Eater to join the Black Order."
*/TBO/*
Shortly after Harry woke up from saving the Philosophers Stone, Professor Dumbledore took Harry up to his office. It was large and round and full of portraits and strange devices.
"Harry," Said Professor Dumbledore, making Harry looking at him, "I'm afraid something's happened to your relatives."
"You're not going to send me back there, are you?" Harry burst, fear lining his stomach.
Dumbledore gazed into Harry's eyes, before responding, "No. It's come to my attention that your uncle did more that threaten violence against you. Shortly after your run if with Mr. Black, your relatives were all killed in a car accident. You are going to be place with a man by the name of Amos Diggory, he has a son in Hufflepuff who's just completed his Third Year."
Harry didn't know how to respond, but he met up with the Diggorys on Platform 9 ¾ and left with them. He was pleased to find out that Ron lived a stone's throw away from the Diggorys.