CHAPTER TWO- Saying goodbye

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"Yes well try and have fun both of you," Rowena said looking at her husband like he was nuts then smiled at Ceidhli and Harry. "Now please everyone say goodbye for we are losing our corporealness"

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Harry looked at his parents who looked less solid than they had been seconds ago. Harry jumped over to his mother who had moved slightly away given him some space and hugged her tightly not wanting to let her go again.

"I love you mum."

"I love you too Harry, live your life my child and be strong don't let them win by breaking your spirit. Also I want you to remember this poem I loved so much growing up, my grandmother told it to me when my grandfather died.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there; I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints on the snow.

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift up lifting rush of quiet in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there. I did not die.

Remember that poem Harry I am always around even though you don't see me." she whispered into his ear as she hugged him tightly one last tight squeeze she let go and let James have his hug.

James walked up to Harry and kneeled in front of his son and took both of Harry's hands into his own, "I know you saw Snape's pensive and I know that you were angry at me and I know that I have no real excuse for what I did. But Harry you have to understand that Snape and I hated each other, even before Hogwarts his father and my father fought over a lot of things and we followed their example. I hexed him that afternoon because he hexed a first year Hufflepuff and I was angry at him all day; I might have played pranks but I never hurt someone who couldn't fight back. I promise Harry that I did grow up and after that day I never did anything like that again to anyone including Snape and the Slytherins, I swear." James looked Harry right in the eyes hazel meeting emerald and Harry saw that it was the truth, his father did grow up while Snape held old grudges. Harry nodded and smiled at his father and James quickly smiled back and grabbed his son in a hard hug.

"I know its hard to deal with a destiny that you don't want but try and have some fun this year, people do look up to you even though you hate it and deny it. If they see you acting normal even with a psycho trying to kill you, maybe they will fear him a little less then the day before. Besides Ceidhli is really good at pranks maybe she could you would . . .teach you some things be the marauder I know you can be." James winked at his son before continuing. "Please take care of Mooney for me, he was to be an uncle to you and I hope you can treat him like one again, also prank him if you can it would be good for him to laugh . . . oh and tell him that you have immunity because you are a marauder's son. Remember to annoy him a lot it is quite fun; also annoy Albus and Minerva they are grandparents they need to keep on their toes also the world needs a few more laughs especially those two and Minnie needs a few more gray hairs." Harry smirked at his father it was the same smirk that James, Justin and Godric had on their faces- the smirk that everyone of authority fears.

"God help that school and may it stand for another generation of Potters after this one," Amanda said while walking to Harry pushing her son out of the way and quickly stood up to face her. "Move James I want to hug my grandson," James quickly moved out of the way and went to Lilly's side while Harry's grandmother stared at him for a moment and the hugged him that rivaled Mrs. Weasley's Harry savored it not knowing if he would get another chance at feeling it this way again.

"Minerva told me that prayer when I married Justin Harry, for the Potters were always getting in to trouble either it was like James' kind or your it didn't matter. And because of this repetition of troubling acts centuries ago a mother said that pray aloud as a joke as she let her first born go away to Hogwarts and she continued to say that prayer every year until all her children had grown up and began to have children of their own. And when the first born grandchild walked towards Hogwarts she said that prayer in front of the grandchild's mother and that mother began saying the exact same thing and it continued ever since year after year. I wanted so much to say it to you when you first stopped on to platform 9 and 3/4 but I never got a chance to, no one did and I am sorry for that but now I am saying it to you and I hope that when you have children you will remember it also because my child it is tradition just like getting into trouble, so remember it and it will give you strength when dealing with annoying trouble making children. And know my child that I love you so much." Amanda said while tears were falling down her face she grasped Harry's face with her hands and then kissed him gently on both cheeks and on the forehead.

"I promise I will remember everything," Harry said quietly watching each tear fall from Amada's eyes he lifted his hand and caught one of the tears and let it slide down his hand, "pretty ladies shouldn't cry." Harry whispered before hugging her and then letting her go as she spoke one more time.

"I love you my child," and the Amanda hugged him one more time and then walked over to James and Lilly to allow her son to hold her tightly.

It was Justin's turn next, "I know that you are a man now and unfortunately it's hard for many other people to see that including Albus, Minerva, Mrs. Weasley and for them to accept it as being true as they fight to keep you a child. Being a man is especially hard for you when you believe that you have no one to help you transition from childhood to adulthood and explain things to you and for that I am sorry James or I won't be there but just to let you know Albus will help if you ask for it I know it would be hard to do but give it a try he might surprise you. Also Remus, he is a very smart man and I taught him and the other marauders everything I know about being an adult and a man so Remus can help you he was a son to me and would be an uncle to you if you let him." Justin then went over to Harry and hugged him tightly then shook his hand.

"One quick thing, if you want to be an adult start acting like one, and I am not talking about your risks against Voldemort but the actions you take during the rest of the time. A good man can hold his temper especially when people are only trying to help him." Justin looked into his eyes with a look of knowingness and Harry nodded thinking about the last school year when his anger boiled over so many times at his friends. "Also instead of yelling at the Order explain quietly and calmly that you are now an adult and are ready for a new role that usually shakes them up enough to be convinced of many things and if that isn't enough then get Ceidhli to make them understand she will help you." Justin explained and then with a loud voice, "I am very proud to call you my grandson." Harry smiled brightly no one ever said that to him before.

December was next to say goodbye for a moment she simply stood and then quietly said, "I am sorry for everything." Harry looked at her in shock and then turned to everyone else for some help when December started to cry, he really wasn't comfortable with women crying, but everyone else were as confused as he was.

"For what?"

"For being the one who made the vow that my descendents would always fight Zamir's heirs, I was just so angry at him for killing my family members I didn't want him to gloat anymore. It is my fault that James and Lilly are dead and you have to live with these assholes. . . " she started to cry again and Harry began to panic and started to speak hoping that she would stop crying.

"No it is not your fault and don't ever think that, I have a feeling just by meeting all of you that my family your family would have still fought against Voldemort and other evil beings and I know that I would have no matter what. I don't think we are 'hide your head under the sand' kind of people. You don't know for sure if my parents would have live or not, or if I had lived or not. Don't ever blame yourself for anything that had happened because it isn't your fault." Harry said quickly and forcefully while December simply smiled sadly and hugged him tightly.

"You, Harry Potter will be one of the greats I can tell already. Thank you for forgiving me." December said while helping Harry wipe away the tears of her checks, "also my husband said to tell you to kick Voldie's ass for him." Harry laughed.

"I will do my best."

"That's all we can ever hope for." Then December stepped away to allow Helga her chance.

"Harry my child, I have watched you like everyone else here and to help you with your duty and your quest I give you a gift. I awaken the power that is mine by blood, the element of earth. The planes will talk with you welcome you into their fold they will help protect you and you will have everything that the earth is inside you: its strength, stability, the wisdom of knowing each person on earth is connected through you as they touch the earth they will connect with you and you will gain understanding of the world around you. You will be able to move mountains, make plants grow at your will, be able to do anything associated with earth it is your gift your power. Please my darling watch over my house at Hogwarts they need guidance show them loyalty is wonderful but blind faith is not healthy teach them to question. I am hoping that you will help them be better, show them how to be strong and not let them slop through the crakes like they have been." Helga said quietly and smiled softly as Harry began to glow a warm green and brown color around his body like an aura. She went over and kissed him on forehead before letting Rowena have her turn.

"Harry I give another gift, I give you the power that is mine by blood, the element of air. Books, formulas and logic will be easier for you to understand, you will begin to thirst for knowledge like my own house does much like Hermione Granger does use it to learn to protect yourself. The air around you will be yours to command and control it, it shall bend and dance for you. What the air has touch you will know and understand the tongues of man ancient and new you will know as if you have been speaking them for years. You will have clarity of mind speed and freedom that not many people know of you will know how to fly. Please like the Hufflepuff's guide my children show them that knowledge is not the only thing in life but show them the fun things in life, make them smile and laugh." Rowena said smiling while Harry's aura glowed in a blue color that seemed to move all around him like the wind, she went over and kissed him on both cheeks before allowing Salazar his own chance to saw goodbye.

"Harry I will not give you a gift, gifts are for those who do not have it in the first place, you do have it all it needs is to be awaken and that I will do for you. Harry James Potter I awaken the power that is mine by blood, the element of water. Intuition and psychic abilities will be your strength you will see in advance moves of your allies and enemies this is not divination crap that woman teaches you, this is the true art and thankfully Ceidhli will help you grow it. If you train yourself you will be able to see into the future, the past and even the present but remember that when you look into the future you can also change the present and the future with the actions that you take so never hold what you see as true. You will be able to speak with the dead when you are fully trained in the element of water but be warned not many can hold on to that plane for a long time so do not count on using it for long periods of time . Healing purifier is your also to command it is used to cleanse the soul as will as healing the body.

All I ask of you Harry is watch the Slytherins they are misguided by the lies of our world that are told by the families and history books, not all of them are Death Eaters only a certain few and it is a surprising few. Do not judge them help them instead to be great again, watch them and teach them to relax and have fun like it use to be before all the deaths and lies. I am sorry for my descendents, Voldemort is one of the worst, he is much like my son Zamir it is frightening to think about and I hope that you can forgive me for not dealing with Zamir better but he was and is my son and I could not do it. Live a good life after the battle is won Harry always think of what you will have after the war it will help you keep going." As Salazar was speaking Harry's eyes grew wide at the idea of his powers were going to be like then Salazar saw Harry's aura turn a slivery blue, he held out his hand and hoped that Harry would shake it.

Harry grabbed the hand and shook it, "I won't let you down the four houses will unite and I will watch them all for you." Salazar smiled slightly and tightened his hand quickly before releasing Harry's hand to allow Godric his turn.

Godric smiled brightly "Harry I give you the power that is mine blood, the element of fire and trust me mine is the coolest by far." Godric winked at Harry, before continuing. "Fire is your to control Harry it will never burn you if you should touch any flame no matter the size, you may travel by it also. Think a mixture of apparating and floo powder with less fear of splinching and getting dirty. You will have more energy then you can imagine so sleep will come by less and less unless you want to dream of things with the water element. Fire gives you purifying abilities, Ceidhli will explain it to you so don't worry about the boring parts. Remember that fire is never gentle but is always out going, fire never follows so neither should you, you are a leader Harry. Lead the DA and the others against Voldie to freedom and the light, something wizards and witches have forgotten do all the strife they had to deal with over the years. Guide my Gryffindors to be better and not the snobs many have become against the other houses. Explain that being a Gryffindor is not always the best that sometimes we are reckless and that the other houses and groups can help them to be better people." Godric said as he put his hands on Harry's shoulders and smiled as Harry glowed red and orange, Harry nodded quickly and smiled at all four founders.

"I will try and not let you down."

Gwen was next in the goodbye line, she smiled at Harry looking beautiful she took both of his hands into hers. "You my child are so much like Arthur it is scary sometimes, he is always took so much upon his shoulders and always felt guilty he never could do more," Harry blushed at the comparison.

"I was a simple Britain warrior who believed we should be free to governor ourselves than let the Romans control us under their rules. I was a clan leader's daughter when I met up with Arthur, whom which was beaten badly by me." Gwen explained smiling brightly at Arthur who was scolding. "I don't have magic like the others only the simple magic of our people's wishes, so to speak, we can give one wish to our children and if that wish is supported by the gods it will be granted." Gwen took a deep breath and looked into Harry's confused eyes.

"I wish for thee Harry Potter, my child by birth right is that that you find and hold your soul mate and soul flames. The ones who will be there for you and help you in your times of needs and burdens. Your flames are those who have always stood by you in ever life time and helped you through multiple trails of this life, you will know them by sight- a small silver thread will tie you together with them, a thread that nothing can break through. Your soul mate will be harder for you to tell who he or she will be. I will not tell you who he or she is but only that you know him or her already and you must look past the surface to really see who he or she is to you. He or she will be your rock in this world like I was to Arthur. But remember do not push any of them away the flames or your mate, for they won't leave you Harry and they will give you a very bad headache if you try." Gwen said softly then kissed Harry on the forehead before hugging him tightly.

Arthur stepped up to Harry and smiled sadly at him, "Gwen my love was right, you have my gift and my curse. I am sorry for that, but there is nothing I can do for you to change who you are, but even though I can't do anything about my curse I can give you something. But what? I mean the elements are at your command already so what to give you that is cooler than anyone else for you already have my sword I was going to give, but you already have that and I need to be your coolest ancestor I mean I am a king . . .." Arthur thought for a moment,

"I give to thee Harry Potter my title as King of Camelot," Harry was about to interrupt him when Arthur held up his hand. "Don't worry Harry, I know you don't want to rule, and you won't need to, England had a queen and a very good on at that. You know no one in the family actually liked ruling and that includes me which I really think is ironic. But when you show the world that you are my heir by the ring I will get for you, I kind of lost it awhile ago, you are actually going to be 6th in line to the throne, the Kings and Queens of England proclaimed it every time a new line is brought forth to rule, it is tradition no matter how many children they have my heir will always be 6th. It is a lot of power and responsibility even though you aren't going to rule but the Queen now and Ceidhli will help you understand, the Queen is really good and nice she will love to help you and if she's busy you got Prince Charles, William and Henry to help you.

You see being the King of Camelot you are able to control the land in England much like the earth element but different, this gift is used only in war and only to defend your home 'England'. you could set traps against your enemies during times of battle it will help you fight Voldemort and Death Eaters. Also animals and creatures of magic and non-magic will help you because they respect the power of Camelot more then the ministry of magic and the throne of England. Simply call them to you but remember Harry being the heir will only get you so far you must respect each and everyone who you see do not order people around." Arthur smiled and touched Harry's shoulder.

"Don't forget the little people Harry, the ones who never really have a say in matter of their own lives, for it is their voices you need to hear the most and speak for because when you do they will follow you anywhere." Arthur moved back to Gwen and Harry turned to Merlin who squeezed Ceidhli and then let her go to step up next to Harry.

"Well my boy I believe this is what people call a very stressful and eye opening day." Harry nodded silently not ready to speak up yet and Merlin chuckled at the sight. "Unfortunately my boy we will be leaving soon and I still haven't given you my own gifts." Harry looked up at the father of magic in shock he had already so much, "Harry I give you the power of beast talkers, any animal you see you will be able to talk to. Use it well Harry, you are no longer a simple Parselmouth so tell anyone who says you are evil to shut up. Also my child watch over my sister because I have a feeling that she is going to be needing a baby sitter. Protect each other and be happy in your lives grow old and be happy. We all will see soon I promise." Merlin said quietly looking at both Ceidhli and Harry. They both really didn't want anyone to go quite yet but knowing there was nothing they could to stop them from leaving.

"Goodbye," Harry said to all of the now ghost forms, "I will miss you and I love you mum dad, I love all of you."

Ceidhli looked at them all and said, "bye guys don't be strangers among the living, we could have lots of fun tormenting the Dursleys and Snape scaring them all. " Godric and James laughed and nodded at her in agreement. While the others just rolled their eyes at them but had smiles on their faces, maybe the Dursleys and Snape will be haunted by a few more ghosts they thought. Slowly they all faded away leaving Harry and Ceidhli by themselves once again.

Well there are you are the next chapter very sappy but I hope you enjoyed it . . .

Got a question need an answer

Who is Harry's soul mate?

Ginny Weasley- the only girl of J.K. Rowling 's world I can see Harry with right now

Or I can go OC you decide? leave me a review and see what happens next. thanks in advance Fire Wiccan