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Previously: "Good luck Phantom, you're going to need it," Clockwork says as he vanishes. I breathe deeply, steel myself and grab onto Fawkes' tail feather. I see Ember do the same and I feel an immense heat, followed by a bright light engulfing us, and then, nothing.
Now: "Holy shit that was uncomfortable!" I say after landing hard on my ass. I get up rubbing my buttocks trying to work out the pain when I feel another hand do the same.
"Want help, Babypop?" Em smirks sensually as she stands behind me. I chuckle and hug her as we turn towards the sound of someone clearing their throat. We both cringe and go red in embarrassment as we see Dumbledore standing there with eyes a-twinkling.
"After that lovely bit of travel, I would assume you would like to know what exactly is going on? My name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. I am Headmaster of this school we are now in and my familiar is the Phoenix we traveled here by, Fawkes. I asked some of the ghosts here if they knew of anyone who could help our situation and your names popped up. You see, a Dark Lord by the name of Voldemort has been recruiting for a war and stumbled upon, what I've been told is, a natural portal to a "Ghost Zone." He has met some interesting characters whom agreed to help him sow chaos in the coming war. I've come to find out from a spirit here, by the name of Sir Nicholas, that these are ghosts with special abilities not found here. Sir Nick was very helpful in getting me an audience with Clockwork in order to ask for your assistance young Daniel. I prefer using Voldemort's real name of Tom Riddle due to simplicity and because of the past we share. I was his Transfiguration Professor while he was a student here. I will explain more about the classes here in more detail after filing the proper paperwork that Clockwork sent for you two and answering any of your questions before I explain more," Dumbledore explains as an odd creature, who looks small and timid, with large eyes and ears pops in with tea and biscuits. As I listen to his explanation I worry about who might have come to help. I haven't seen Skulker or Technus around much lately back at home. Though, after whipping Skulker that badly I'm not surprised he'd leave for a little while to help his ego.
"What exactly do you want us to do besides fight the ghosts? Clockwork said we would need to protect someone as well?" Ember asks while I'm thinking to myself.
"Ah yes, there is a prophecy around a boy named Harry Potter who is known around the globe as The-Boy-Who-Lived. He survived the Killing Curse due to his mother's sacrifice when he was just a child. I fear I won't be able to help him much this year due to Voldemort's return last year. I plan to tell Harry everything at the end of the year after Voldemort finally shows himself to the public. I have been lacking in taking care of him all of his life. I have contacted the Ministry of Magic and the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to investigate the false imprisonment of Sirius Black, who is Harry's Godfather who escaped two years ago from Azkaban. Hopefully, Amelia Bones will come through and get him freed from all charges. I also plan to move Harry from his dreadful relatives this year even if it means the Blood Wards will fall. I visited them last week under disguise and realized how truly horrible it has been for Harry all these years. I apologize for droning on but I truly needed to "get this off my chest" as the muggles, non-magical folk, say. I plan on introducing you both to Harry as soon as you both have gotten your wands, and school supplies so you can make friends with him and look out for him better than I can. We must go speak with the goblins at Gringotts Bank before anything else. Clockwork was able to pull some strings and call in a favor he was owed by the leader of the bank, from what he told me you both will have plenty of funds from his personal vault. I do not know the amount of gold that is in the vault but I do know that vault has always been amassing wealth with no charges to pull from said wealth. Now, shall we be on our way or are there any questions?"
Ember and I sit there going over all of the information just given to us wondering what half the shit he said actually is.
"So basically, you are very high up in the ranks of the government and run the best school in London for Witchcraft and Wizardry, correct?" I ask as I see a nod of confirmation, "And to top that all off, you want us to protect this kid and fight the special ghosts in Tom's army while learning at a school that we are FIVE YEARS behind in, in lessons? Have I missed anything?"
"I dare say young Daniel, you'd give Professor Snape a run for his money in the sarcasm department! But yes, you are correct, and do not worry about being behind, Clockwork is sending something over to help correct that," Dumbledore confirms for us.
"Clearly sir, you don't know my girlfriend all that well, otherwise you would think I have a perfectly normal level of dry wit," I mutter as Em slugs me in the arm, angrily, "Sorry babe but you know it's true!" I exclaim as she just sighs.
"Yeah, you're right Babypop… doesn't mean I have to like it though! So what can we do to not piss of the goblins? I'd really rather not try and fight just yet in unfamiliar territory," Ember asks as we all stand up and stretch.
"I've found that if you are respectful, calm and quick about your business that the goblins are all decent. Now, let us go to Diagon Alley and Gringotts Bank via the floo," Dumbledore says as we step towards his fireplace. We watch as he grabs a handful of powder and steps into the fireplace!
"What the hell!" Ember and I exclaim as we see Dumbledore just chuckle, "Easy my friends! To travel by Floo we must travel through the fireplace while saying clearly where you want to exit, like so! The Leaky Cauldron!" Albus explains as we watch him vanish in a green swirl of flames.
I look over towards Ember, shrug and grab some powder. I see her hesitate before rushing and grabbing onto my arm, "Please let me go with you, this fire reminds me too much of that event," she trails off as I remember why she is freaking out slightly. I smile and give her a reassuring kiss before holding onto her hand tightly.
"Don't worry babe, I won't let anything or anyone hurt you like that ever again, let's go through ok? Ready? The Leaky Cauldron!" I shout out as we vanish in a similar green swirl.
AN: Hope you all enjoyed and keep an eye out for my random-ass upload schedule! See you next time!