A Story Re-told
warnings: detail gay smut, cussing, crossover Merlin/ harry potter. Read at own risk. Go ahead and flame cuz I really don't give a shit. Constructive criticism welcomed
light bashing
disclaimer...I don't own harry potter or merlin...duh!
Chapter one: who I am
Harry's pov
As my head hits the pillow it is of no surprise to me that sleep does not come easily. It never has. Staring at the ceiling I focus on my breathing until I finally fall into a restless slumber. What does surprise me is that I am not immediately surrounded by blood curdling screams or the putrid smell of death as I normally am. I am instead greeted by the beautiful site of a lake clear and silent.
"Harry." A voice whispers to me from below. Looking down into the water I am surprised to see a young man staring back at me, like a reflection. His hair is dark brown and his eyes with out color. Just pure wisdom staring up at me.
Curiosity gets the better of me. "Who are you?" I ask him him with confidence. The man smiles, "my name is Merlin. I come from beyond your realm to bring light into your world of confusion. " I relax at the softness of his voice, " what do you mean light. And why should someone of your importance waste time one me?"
I tilt my head as he simply chuckles, "ahhh but that is an interesting question with an interesting answer. Listen to me now for time is short. Go to gringotts when you wake as many questions will be answered there. I need you to fix the mistakes I once made. Promise me Harry. "
I don't know why but I nodded, " I promise." As I did this the man and the lake slowly disappeared before my eyes opened and my mind re entered reality.
Sitting in silence i sighed, pondering on my dream. something about Merlin was just too familiar and I simply couldnt place it. "Tempus," I whispered into the air. 9 a.m. Getting dressed I decided the only way I would sort anything out was by going to gringotts like I was told. Reaching the 7th floor I paced back and forth 3 times thinking of a floo connection. The door appeared and I was pleased to be greeted by a fireplace when I enter the room. Gently I took a hand full of floo powder, took a breath, and spoke my destination, "gringotts bank." Struggling I managed not to fall on my face as i exit the floo network.
I bow slightly, "may your gold flow in your enemies tremble at your feet." I rise and meet the eyes of the Goblin before me, "I wish to speak with the manager of the Potter vaults."
The goblin nodded, may your gold flow and your enemies tremble at your feet. Your vault Manager is Griphook, Follow me this way." I did as instructed and was led to an office cubicle. Griphook looked me over and gestured for me to sit. "What can I do for you Mr Potter?"
Glancing down I explained my dream and what Merlin said to me. "I was hoping you could help me retrieve the answers he spoke of," I finished shyly. After all I must sound foolish sprouting off about a dream that I felt was reality. Griphook was silent seemingly analyzing this information before nodding and producing a piece of parchment. "Cut your finger and bleed three drops onto this," he instructed. I I did so and watched as words formed onto the parchment.
Harry James Potter
reincarnate of Merlin Emrys
heir of Hogwarts founders
Heir of Potter
heir of emerys.
My eyes widened, "I'm merlin?" I don't know why but the thought felt right. I looked to griphook for answers to questions I couldn't physically form to words.
I was glad when the Goblin spoke to me patiently and with a more gentle tone. "Indeed There are times when fate herself decides that a life already passed deserves a better ending. Fate apparently wishes Merlin a happier ending and that is where you come in."
As he finished speaking a light formed in the room before a voice emerged from it, "hello Harry or shall I say emerys. Merlin lived in a time of suffering and with a kingdom full of hatred. His life let him to abandon the love he felt in order to fulfill his destiny. I need you to find Arthur and bring him to power once more. Don't turn away that love as you once did. Rule together side by side. Your journey will be difficult, and so I wish you luck. Goodbye Emerys."
I was silent for a while as I thought of all this new information. Finally I spoke "how do I find Arthur?" The goblin gave a toothy grin, "that is for you to find out."
I nodded hiding my annoyance, "I'd like to take overlordship of my houses and to withdraw from the potter vault."
"very well I will need a drop of blood for each ring. As for your withdrawal I can supply you with a card linked to each of your votes that will work in both the magical and muggle world." I agreed bleeding onto each ring before placing them on a chain around my neck. With my rings and card in hand I headed for the school prepared to spend the day researching in the library. I chuckle to myself realizing I may need Hermione for this one.