DISCLAIMER – This story is based on the idea of the television program The Walking Dead. It was created by Frank Darabont. That doesn't mean I am going to use his characters. Time will tell, right now I'm just using the zombie aspect of it and such. The same could be said for the Resident Evil series.
DISCLAIMER 2 – Harry Potter is the sole property of JK Rowling.
DISCLAIMER 3 – I will also be using an idea from the movie Legion. I have wanted to write something like it for some time now. Therefore this story will have multiple ideas and plot plays here.
DISCLAIMER 4 – This story contains slash. This means male on male and possible female on female. I do NOT go into specifics, but I do have them show love to one another.
PAIRINGS – Harry/Seamus, Hermione/ Draco, Neville/Luna. Others will be determined as the story goes along. This story will contain a neutral Dumbledore and Voldemort. This will also contain Weasley bashing as I love to do so.
NOTE – The characters will be OOC. This is fan fiction. If I wanted the characters to behave like Rowling portrayed them then I would write in her fashion. As I don't want to be sued for plagiarism, then the characters will behave as I want them to. If you want them to behave a certain way, THEN WRITE YOUR OWN STORY.
Chapter 1 – Radiant Beings 101
Harry was sitting in his room on Privet Drive. He was thinking about the last couple of days at school. Dolores Umbridge was arrested in front of the entire school for her use of dark items on the student body. The use of the Blood Quill got her ten years for each student she used it on. She received an additional fifty years for her continued torture of Harry. On top of that, her attempt to use an Unforgiveable Curse on a student got her fifty more years. Her admission of sending the Dementors got her life without a chance for parole and a possible death sentence for attempted murder.
With all of the bad, there was the good. Harry smiled when he thought about his life partner. Seamus and Harry had begun dating at the end of their fourth year. Their plan was to have them pretend to fight so that people like Ronald Dead Man Walking Weasley wouldn't bother the couple. With everything going on with the return of Voldemort, the last thing the couple wanted was for attention on a same sex pairing during all of it to discredit Harry even more than he was already going through.
Ginny was on Harry's most disliked list along with two of her brothers. She was constantly after Harry to buy her gifts and to go on dates with her. She was constantly finding excuses to touch him and hang on him. She even went so far as to try and kiss him on more than one occasion earning her detention for inappropriate behavior. Every time he sat and tried to catch his breath, she would appear and annoy him. Seamus and Harry knew almost immediately that their love affair would go long and far as the magic between the two was something that was calling to both. It was just too bad that certain others couldn't and wouldn't accept it.
The sweet kisses Harry and Seamus shared, as well as, the holding hands and spending a lot of quiet time together went a long way to making the relationship prosper and grow. With the help of the Weasley and Patel twins, Hermione, Neville, Luna, and oddly enough, Draco and Snape, the couple was able to enjoy their moments together. More than once, someone came to the rescue of one or the other from those that would see Harry as a slave to someone else.
A loud crack sounded in his room pulling Harry out of his reminiscing. The Weasley twins were there in all of their glory, but neither looked jovial like they normally were. Both young men were frantic. Harry started growing concerned as both were more serious than he had ever seen them before. He wasn't expecting to hear the next words out of their mouths.
"Harry, we have to get you and your relatives to Hogwarts immediately," stated Fred in a voice that brooked no argument. "Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall are both downstairs working with your family. We came over when we got word from Dumbledore that you were to be brought to Hogwarts for a debriefing. He said to tell you that you will be told EVERYTHING. He feels that the time for you to be your own warrior and person has come. He wants you to work with him and others to help out with a MAJOR problem."
"Seamus is already at Hogwarts," added George seeing Harry fixing to ask. "Certain other of our friends is there as well. An epidemic has started and is spreading faster than wizard or muggle kind can stop it. We were told to tell you that you can use any magic necessary to help you pack and such faster as well as to keep yourself safe. Even the Dark Lord is at Hogwarts. We were told something huge is going to happen. The sooner we get you back to the castle the better all of those that are in the know will feel."
Quickly waving his wand, Harry caused all of his belongings to soar back into his trunk. He didn't waste any time in getting things under control. When the twins were serious about something, nothing could sway them. Apparently things were beyond bad if the Dark Lord was involved and at Hogwarts without going on a killing spree. He shrunk his trunk and put it in his pocket. HE told Hedwig to fly safely to Hogwarts and meet him there. When she was gone, he went downstairs with the twins and walked up to his family.
"We are trying to get you lot to safety," hissed Severus to Vernon. Severus stopped long enough to greet Harry before turning back to an angry Vernon. "Are you so stupid that you didn't see the warning on the television? There is an epidemic out there that is killing people and turning them into mindless carnivores. They are eating living human flesh. Once you are bitten, or scratched, you are turned into one of those creatures. If you won't do it for yourself, then do it for your wife and son. We are already taking Harry with us back to Hogwarts. It is in your best interest to do so as well."
"You people just want my house," Vernon sneered, not listening to a word that Severus was saying. All this accomplished was to piss off the magical people in the room. "Take the freaky boy and get out. We don't want your kind here. We didn't even want him. He is a waste of space and not worth the time we gave to him. You lot are just lucky we got paid or he would have been on the street the next day. We don't believe a word you are saying. I'm not going anywhere. Get out of my house and do NOT come back."
What happened next surprised many people standing there. Petunia was listening to Minerva and Severus. She was taking every word they said to heart. She heard something about what they were saying on the television. She believed them. When Vernon started to make demands of the people that were trying to help, she started to get angry.
"I think that we should go with them," she told her husband. "There was something on the television before we lost power that stated that there was some kind of creatures out and about. I think we should go with them. Harry and his kind can protect us from these creatures. They can protect us all."
"Then go," snapped Vernon slapping her in the face. "If you love the freak so much, then go. My son and I are staying here. I won't have you interfering with Dudley's life anymore or exposing him to that freak show your family produced. You are too much of a poor mother anyway. My son and I will be just fine here without you."
Fury welled up in both Harry and Petunia. It was one thing to hit Harry. It was a totally different game to hit Petunia. Secretly through the years, she had been helping Harry as best as she could from her husband and son. She was so tired of the propagating statements claiming she hated her sister. She loved Lily more than life itself. She loved Harry as he was her son as much as her nephew. She finally let her anger come to the forefront for the first time.
"I WILL," she yelled hitting him back much to the pleasure of everyone standing there. Severus and Minerva were ready to curse the man before Petunia stood up for herself and lit into him with a fire she didn't usually show. "I hope that whatever is outside killing the people gets to you as well. I hope you rot in hell Vernon Dursley. When they do get you, I won't lose any sleep over is as I will be with people who will respect me and care for me. Harry would you please help me pack my stuff? I will be going with you as I know you will care for me."
Nodding, Harry walked with her upstairs and helped her pack her belongings. While they were doing that, Severus and Minerva were busy tearing Vernon apart for his audacity of hitting a woman who was defending her beliefs and family. It wasn't long before she and Harry were back and ready to go. Nodding his head, Severus grabbed Petunia and apparated away with her to Hogwarts. Minerva quickly grabbed Harry and did the same. With one last condescending look at Vernon and Dudley, the twins did the same.
Upon getting to Hogwarts, Harry paused. This caused Minerva to look at him strangely for a moment. Severus and Petunia were also looking at him with a curious look on his face. Seeing their concern, Harry rubbed his scar and looked at them all.
"There is something extremely powerful here," he said. "I can sense the Dark Lord, but there is something more powerful than either him or Dumbledore. I would even go so far as to say that all of us together are nowhere near powerful enough to compete with this. I never said anything before, but when I went to Ollivanders, I could feel the magic in the very air. I am very sensitive to things like this. There is something here that makes my skin crawl with the power. It isn't evil, just strong. It's almost majestic if you want to classify it."
"That does explain some things," stated Severus thoughtfully. "We can work on this later. Right now, we are due to meet with Dumbledore in the Great Hall. Everything will work out as it's supposed to. Right now, we have to get to a place where those creatures can't get to us. We are safer inside of the castle. Even the wards of Hogwarts aren't going to stop them for long."
Nodding, everyone quickly entered the castle. Seamus ran up to Harry and wrapped himself around his partner. Severus and Minerva gave a smile at this before ushering the teens towards the Great Hall. They didn't get far before two very angry red heads stopped them. It caused everyone to finally realize just how stupid certain people could be.
"Is THIS the reason you haven't been buying me gifts and taking me out on dates?" asked Ginny in disgust. "This is never going to work Harry Potter. You are to be my husband. You will cease this disgusting show of nastiness. You will walk with me into the Great Hall and act like a normal person. When this is done, you will marry me like you are supposed to and treat me like the princess I am meant to be."
Harry and Seamus were both turning red with anger. A few people that were standing there were angry on their behalf. Severus and Minerva were looking at Ginny like she grew an extra head or something. Before anyone could speak, the human garbage disposal decided to add his two cents to the mix. The ensuing argument brought more people out of the Great Hall.
"You mean to tell me that Potter and Finnegan are poofs?" he asked. "That is the most disgusting thing I have ever witnessed. I can't believe that they kept that from us. We had a right to know if they were lusting over us and stuff. I feel so violated by this. They could have been staring at me this whole time and having perverted thoughts about me."
"If the two of you open your mouths once more, I will forget that I am not supposed to kill anyone here," hissed the last person that Harry would ever think would defend him. "For the record blood traitors, the two young men are soul bonded. Same sex bonds are normal in our world. Anyone with the power to witness such things will be able to see this."
"This means that no potion or betrothal contract will ensnare young Mr. Potter," stated Albus standing next to Tom. "As Mr. Potter's magical guardian, I have not approved any contracts anyway. If there is one, then it means that someone not only created it illegally, but is attempting line theft as well. Therefore, I will say this only once. LEAVE HARRY AND SEAMUS ALONE. We have more important things to worry about other than who loves who."
"We suggest that everyone enter the Great Hall and be seated," stated Amelia. "There are some beings that would like to talk to us and we need to get in and hear them out. What they say may well prove to be useful to us. We need to know what is going on and how to stop what is happening around the globe. Now ALL of you get in there and sit down. Like the Dark Lord and Headmaster, I don't want to hear anyone else degrade Mr. Potter or Mr. Finnegan again."
Everyone entered the room and those that weren't already there got their first glimpse of who was sitting in the dining hall. Majestic beings both light and dark were sitting there in all of their glory. Hermione walked over to Harry and Seamus and the trio started talking in hushed whispers to one another.
"Why don't you tell us what you are sensing Mr. Potter," stated a voice that sounded like thunder. "As MY chosen, you should have knowledge as to who we all are. Just like your intelligent friend here, I can sense that you are extremely intelligent and you are very aware of your surroundings. So for those that don't know who we are, why don't you make the introductions? For each person that you introduce, we will tell you other than yourself who we are sponsoring. However, just know that ALL of us will ask you to be our champion."
"Yes Sir," said Harry bowing. He was quickly told not to. "You are Lord Zeus. You are the ruler of Olympus. You use the Master Bolt to create lighting and such. You have two older brothers and two known sisters. Your symbol is the lightning bolt. You are married to the Lady Hera."
"Correct," stated Zeus. "Other than you, there will be two others that I will sponsor. Consider it a triad of good, neutral, and dark. Not all three aspects will come into play with each of us, but you get the general idea. Once all of us have spoken, you will tell us who the six other beings are that are NOT gods. For now, other than you, Severus Snape and Filius Flitwick are my chosen representatives. Continue on with the next person."
"Sitting to your right is Lord Poseidon," continued Harry. "He is your brother. He is the ruler of the waters and seas. He is father to the Cyclops race. His symbol is the trident. He is the oldest brother of the three of you that is fondly referred to as the Big Three."
"Correct," stated Poseidon. "That I am. Other than you, I will sponsor, Albus Dumbledore and Alistair Moody. A bit of information is that not all three of the chosen ones are going to the same location. Some of you will be staying here while others will be going to a different continent. We will give you all a list of who is going where when this is all done. Please continue with your narrative Lord Potter. You are very versed in our lore and myths."
"The third brother is Lord Hades," said Harry. "He is the Lord of the Underworld. He is the middle of the three of you. His wife's name is Persephone. She lives with him six months out of each year in the Underworld. His symbol is the Cerberus amongst others. Fluffy would be one of his that is out and about in the magical world and under the care of Hagrid."
"Here is where most of the "dark" side of things come into play," explained Hades in his mysterious voice. "You are correct in your narrative of me and my consort. Other than you, Tom Riddle and Walden McNair will be my representatives on earth. Zeus and his chosen are representing the Light in all of this. Poseidon and his chosen are actually going to represent the Neutrality in all of this. My chosen will represent the Dark. I know that Tom has done evil things, but now that he is my chosen, he will do what needs to be done to help save the little bit of humanity that will survive this pandemic. Please go one to the next of us and continue your explanation."
"The elegant woman sitting next to Lord Zeus is the Lady Hera," he stated next. "She is the wife and sister of Lord Zeus. She is the goddess of marriage. She can be vengeful when made upset. Her symbol is the peacock. If history is correct, then she is the one that cursed the Lady Echo to only repeat what is said to her thus becoming the name we know today. She also sent snakes to kill Hercules when he was an infant.
"Correct," she said before anyone could say anything. "I am all that you claim and more. I am the eldest of the daughters of Cronus. Other than you, I chose Minerva McGonagall and Narcissa Malfoy to be my representatives. One will play a Light role and one will be a Neutral. Both of my chosen will work with you Lord Potter when you are sent to your destination. Please continue with the next of us. Your wisdom is high and I appreciate it. Your love with Mr. Finnegan will be protected by me. The two red heads will cease in their plots to destroy something I created. If they don't they will feel my wrath. We all know what happens to those that feel my wrath."
Ron and Ginny both hid behind Molly. Molly for her part was fuming at the injustice of it all, but she wasn't foolish enough to challenge the gods. Loud she may be, but she wasn't stupid. The same couldn't be said for her children sometimes. Others looked at the trio. Some had disgust on their faces while others had knowing looks.
"The regal woman with the owl sitting on her shoulder is the Lady Athena," continued Harry when Hera has subdued the Weasleys enough. "She is the goddess of wisdom. Her symbol is the olive tree though she also uses the image of an owl. Her birth is unusual as she was born out of Lord Zeus' head fully armored and fully grown. She has no mother. If I had to wager a guess, she will choose Hermione as one of her chosen as Hermione is one of the most intelligent and wisest people I know."
"You are very correct," said a laughing Athena. "Miss Granger is in fact one of my chosen and you are correct with your explanation of me. I am also a creator and inventor. Other than you and Miss Granger, I chose Lucius Malfoy. You will represent the Light. She will represent the Neutrality, and he will represent the darker aspect. He is not evil, just dark. Miss Granger needs to understand that not all people are wise just because they are older. Please go on to the next of us."
"The lady sitting next to you would be the Lady Demeter," said Harry smiling at her. "She is the sister of Zeus. She is an earth goddess. She is the mother of Persephone. Her symbol is the grain stalk. She is the reason we have four seasons. When Persephone is due to get ready to leave for the Underworld, we have fall due to her becoming sad. When Persephone is actually in the Underworld, we have winter due to her actually being said. Spring comes into play as she knows that Persephone is coming out of the Underworld soon. Summer is here when she is happiest as mother and daughter are together."
"Very well explained," stated Demeter nodding at Harry with a smile. "I like how you told my tale. It was very well reasoned and stated. Other than you, I chose Mr. Longbottom and Professor Sprout. They have been my chosen for some time as they are able to work with the plants and such that I love so much. Please continue with your narration."
"The younger looking man sitting there in gold would be Lord Apollo," explained Harry indicating the said god. "He is the representative of the Sun. He drives a carriage according to myth to pull the sun across the heavens each day. He is the twin of Lady Artemis. His specialty is healing and his symbol is of course, the sun. His younger half-brother is Hermes. He and Lady Artemis are the son and daughter of Lord Zeus and Leto."
"Very well spoken young one," assured Apollo. "You are absolutely correct. I find myself in total agreement with the others in your knowledge and thoughts regarding my family. I have thought long and hard about who other than you I will choose. The obvious choice is Madam Poppy Pomfrey. I was looking for another who graces these halls to join you and have decided on young Miss Hannah Abbot. She will make a great healer when she is fully trained. Do continue with your explanations."
"I shall move on to your sister," stated Harry indicating her. "She is the lady in Silver. Lady Artemis is also called the Mistress of the Hunt and Moon. She recruits women who are virgins to join her in the hunt. No matter whom their parents are, if they join Lady Artemis they become hers and hers alone. Her symbol is the moon and the stag or wolf. Each of the deities present today has multiple symbols. I'm just giving you the ones that are more prominent than the others."
"That is correct on all accounts," admitted Artemis. "We do have other symbols that we use. You are wise to acknowledge that we have more than one. It is true that no man has touched me or my hunters. I will not waste much time. You are the only male that I have ever inducted into my group or under my banner. Your comrades are Lady Luna Lovegood and Lady Amelia Bones. While Madam Bones is not a virgin, she has what it takes to make a great huntress. You will need her in your corner to fight the problem that has taken over most of the world. Please move on to the next of my kin."
"The beautiful woman sitting next to you is the Lady Aphrodite," stated Harry while waving to her. "She is the goddess of beauty and love. Her main symbol is the rose. She is the wife of Lord Hephaestus though she also loves Lord Ares. Her myth tells us that she was born out of the sea foam of the ocean and became the most beloved by those who value beauty. She is the reason that Queen Hera cured Paris due to claiming that Aphrodite was more beautiful."
"Well done young one," laughed Aphrodite. "I could sense your hesitancy about talking about my love for Ares. It is common knowledge that while I am married, that I do enjoy the occasional trysts with Ares. All of us gods and goddesses do. It's why there are so many demigods around. You have no fear of repercussion due to stating what we asked you to tell. Other than you, I chose Draco Malfoy and Daphne Greengrass to assist you in your endeavor. Both will represent the Neutral aspect of this trilogy while you represent the Light. Both will be going with you when this is all said and done. Please continue telling everyone who we are. You are doing a wonderful job of it."
"Sitting next to you is the youngest of all the gods," explained Harry indicating Hermes. "His name is Lord Hermes. He is the patron of all travelers and traders. His parents are Lord Zeus and Maia. He is the reason that crows are now black as he upset Apollo when he stole his lyre. He is also known as the messenger god. His symbol is the caduceus even though it's a symbol for healers. He is also a trickster."
"Yes I am that and more," admitted Hermes with a laugh. 'It is therefore that I chose you, Seamus Finnegan, and Susan Bones as my chosen. You each have something within you that I like and can enhance. It will make for an easier time with the task that we gods and goddesses are asking of you all. Please move on to the next of us as we are running on borrowed time as the mortals say. The longer we sit here, the more of those creatures are being created. Other things have come into play that is now causing more destruction."
"The stern and hard looking man is Lord Ares," stated Harry pointing at said god. "He is the only full child of Zeus and Hera. He is the god of war. He loves Aphrodite. He represents the chaos while Lady Athena represents the strategy. His symbol is the sword and shield though like everyone else he has animal symbols as well."
"True," said Ares. "You, Bellatrix and Griphook are my chosen. I have nothing more to say, please move on to the next person. Like Hermes said, we have problems brewing that will need our full focus."
"The scarred man is Lord Hephaestus," Harry quickly said. "He is the god of the forge. He created the weapons of the Big Three. He is married to Lady Aphrodite. While Athena is the child of only Zeus, Hephaestus is the child of only Hera. He enjoys creating things and is always working on something. His symbol is the anvil."
"You are absolutely correct," said the god. "You, the Weasley twins, and Remus Lupin will be my chose. I chose them as they are constantly creating something. It is something I look for in my followers. Therefore, I have no problem choosing them as my champions alongside yourself. Please move on. We still have the last six people sitting there with the last two of our own numbers for your explanations."
"The last gentleman sitting with you is Lord Dionysus," Harry told the crowd. "He is the god of harvest and wine. His symbol is the grapes. His birth has many legends, but in all, it is stated that Lord Zeus is his parent. Also in legends, Lady Hera cursed him. It is even said in one legend that Lord Zeus cursed him for going after a nymph or sylph that was off limits."
"Yes that would be true," responded Dionysus. "To save us time, I will just name my three champions. Harry Potter, Rubeus Hagrid, and Blaise Zabini are my champions. I have no doubt that each will do their part to help us in this time of need. Move on to our last deity and then we can get on with those from your world."
"The last lady has a hidden history to those not looking for it," explained Harry tentatively. "Her name is Lady Hestia. She is the goddess of the home. In some histories, she isn't mentioned at all. In others, she replaces Lord Dionysus. It's more a matter of what your beliefs are. She is no more or less important than any of the other gods and goddesses. Her symbol is the kettle."
"I chose Petunia Dursley and charge her with keeping you loved," stated Hestia. "I also charge Augusta Longbottom to help with any and all children that are found and saved during this dark hour. Of course, like my brethren, I chose you Lord Potter to pass on the love and understanding that comes with being a family and having a home."
"As Lord Potter has done so wonderfully in introducing us all, how about we let these six spirits tell you who they are and why they are here," suggested Athena. "This will save Harry's voice and we can explain to everyone present what is going on and why we are choosing to become involved. Let's start with the one in green and silver."
"My name is Salazar Slytherin," said the specter becoming more solid. "I am the founder of Slytherin House. I have TWO descendants alive at this moment. Lily Evans was NOT a muggleborn. She as my many times removed granddaughter. Tom Riddle is older and the new head of the family, but Harry Potter is also an heir. It is my charge that the two learn to live with one another. Tom got lucky that the family magic didn't kill him outright for his attack on a fellow heir."
"My name is Godric Gryffindor," said the specter in red and gold. "Harry Potter is my only living descendant. Neville Longbottom has as much of the qualities that I look for as Harry does. It is my desire that my sword and Fawkes be turned over to Harry as both were mine and Harry's by birthright."
"My name is Rowena Ravenclaw," said the specter in blue and bronze. "Many of you believe that my line died out with Helena. This is wrong. I have one descendant still alive. Luna Lovegood is the heiress of the Ravenclaw line. She is the last of my line."
"My name is Helga Hufflepuff," said the final specter that was dressed I black and yellow. "I have about five descendants alive at this time. Zacharias Smith is one and Amelia and Susan Bones are two others. I have been tasked with telling you why we are here. The time for those who think that blood purity is better than others is over. With this threat to the world, we need everyone to work together whether you have magic or not. We have been given permission from Lord Hades and the other deities to work with you in an advisory capacity until this pandemic is done. Once the apocalypse is over, then we will return to our slumber."
"Last but not least, I am Merlin Ambrosias," stated the ancient looking specter. "I am the father of magic as you know it. I have no blood relatives per say, but I chose Harry Potter and Seamus Finnegan to carry on the magic. Unlike the four founders, I will not be seen again on this world. My form will split into two and enter Harry and Seamus infusing them with my magic. Consider it a blood adoption if you will. The difference being instead of getting my blood, you will get my magic."
With that being said, the form of Merlin split into two and the white mist approached both Harry and Seamus. Upon touching it, the mist entered both young men and everyone watched as they rose off the floor as their bodies glowed a soft golden color. When it was done, both young men sat heavily on the floor next to one another and leaned into each other's embrace as their bodies got accustomed to the influx. Everyone sat watching them with concern and curiosity. Harry waved away all concerns and he relaxed more.
"My name is Morgan Le Fey," stated the woman standing where Merlin was formerly standing. "Just like my teacher, I will bless two of you with what is left of my magic. In this, I chose Hermione Granger and Severus Snape to receive what aid I can offer to the war that is going on outside."
Just like Merlin, her form split into two and approached her chosen. Both followed Harry's example and touched the mist. It entered their bodies and like Harry and Seamus, they rose off the floor and started to glow. When it was done, they were just like the boys when it came to catching their breath and adjusting to the influx of magic.
"This is a great gift indeed for the four of you," stated Voldemort. "I'm sure that once we learn everything that the four of you will go down in history as powerful magic users. Shall we hear what is going on and who is going to be doing what?"
AUTHOR'S NOTE – ok so I went overboard with explanations about the gods. This will come into play for the rest of the story. The next chapter will give the explanations as to what is going on and how the story will get started. Thanks for reading. I did my best to research Greek history and mythology to get the information about the gods and goddesses. If you found something different, then I apologize for finding different data.