Harry Potter and The Guardians of Life and Death
Disclaimer- I do not own the rights to Harry Potter. Everything familiar in this story belongs to J.K. Rowling.
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Chapter 4: Introductions
Gaius cleared his throat to get everyone's attention and announced. "Now that we are all here, How about we get our introductions out of the way so we can get on with our purpose for this meeting being the oldest person here I guess I will start." He declared with a wink.
"Ladies and Gentlemen I am Maxim Gaius leader of the group known as The Guardians of Life and Death. I am the father of Lilium Peverell, and many times great grandfather to Harry James Potter and his family. And I am the Guardian of Death. Now who's next?"
Another of the men stepped forward and announced "I am Merdyn Ambrosius Emrys but I mostly go by the name Merlin. I am the few greats grandson of Maxim Gaius and also ancestor of the Potters. I am Founder of the Order of Merlin, a group dedicated to the betterment of wizard kind promoting harmony between wizards and all non-magical beings, however in recent times corrupt Ministry of Magic officials have taken to using it to reward those who have helped to line their own pockets. And I am the Guardian of Time."
The next person to step forward was one of the women guardians who cast a cautious glance around the room before saying "Before I introduce myself I must explain that there have been quite a lot of half-truths and lies about me that have spread over the centuries, which I hope to clear up with all of you today. My name is Morgana Le Faye and many of the terrible things that have been attributed to me are either completely false or happened at a time when I was under a powerful dark curse that is now known as one of the unforgivable curses known as the Imperius Curse invented specifically to be used on me by my foe Mordrid. I am the wife of Merlin and also an ancestor of the Potters. And I am the Guardian of Knowledge."
"I guess I will be the next guardian to introduce myself." Spoke one of the males. "I am Ignotus Peverell, I am the great great grandson of Merlin and the son-in-law of Maxim Gaius. Along with my two elder brothers Antioch and Cadmus, I was the original holder of the relics known as the Deathly Hallows, specifically the Master Cloak of Invisibility which has been passed down from parent to child and now is in the possession of my ancestor Harry James Potter. And I am the Guardian of Truth."
Another of the female guardians stood up and said, "I am Lilium Peverell, I am the wife of Ignotus Peverell and daughter of Maxim Gaius. I am the Guardian of Life."
The final two guardians stood up together and the woman nodded to the man allowing him to go first then he said. "I am Godric Gryffindor one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and ancestor to the Potters, I am the Guardian of Bravery and War."
Then finally the last female guardian spoke up saying, . "My name is Ruby Gryffindor and I am the wife of Godric Gryffindor, and like all of my fellow guardians I am an ancestor of the Potters. I am a true seer and as such I am the Guardian of Destiny."
After all of the guardians sat back down James's father stood up and said. "Since we all seem to be going from oldest to youngest then that would make it my turn, I am William Tiberius Potter, eldest son of Tiberius and Mary Potter , elder brother of Charlus Potter and father to James William Potter and apparently grandfather to Harry James Potter, I have been an Auror for 50 years as well as a member of the original Order of the Phoenix. I died on June 17th 1978 of Magical Cancer at 160 years old."
Next to speak was James's mother who said. "I am Elizabeth Katherine Potter, I am the wife of William Tiberius Potter , mother of James William Potter and proud to be the grandmother of Harry James Potter. I was also a member of the original Order of the Phoenix. I died on June 18th 1978 also of Magical Cancer at 160 years old."
The next to stand up was Professor Dumbledore saying "I am Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Order of Merlin, First Class, and Grand Sorcerer; Founder of the Order of the Phoenix, Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot. On April 29th 1945 I defeated my old friend the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in a duel, and he has been incarcerated in his own prison Nurmengard ever since. But regretfully I was still too late to prevent the deaths of two of the three people that were the most important to me my sister Ariana and the witch that I was going to marry Elledora Chambers. "
"Rubeus Hagrid Keeper o' Keys an Grounds and Care o' Magical Creatures professor at Hogwarts School o' Witchcraft an Wizardry."
"Alastor Moody retired Auror and I was locked up in a trunk for a year by that dammed Death Eater Crouch junior." He grumbled
"Arthur Weasley husband of Molly Weasley and father of Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny Weasley I am currently the Head of the Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects at the Ministry of Magic."
"I'm Molly Weasley I am the mother of seven children plus two that I feel are just like my own" she said smiling at Harry and Hermione. "I only just now joined The Order of the Phoenix even though my two younger brothers Gideon and Fabian were members in 1979. I am willing to do anything to protect my family"
"I am Severus Snape I am the potions master at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Death Eater spy for the Order of the Phoenix. When I was young Lily Evans was my best friend until I made some choices that I will forever regret." He said glancing sorrowfully in Lily's direction.
"I am Lily Marie Potter and I am married James Potter and I am a muggle-born witch. I grew up in the same town as Severus Snape and at one time we were friends. I am a researcher for the Department of Mysteries in the Ministry of Magic."
"I am James William Potter also known as Prongs I am married to the lovely Lily Potter, I am an awesome Auror and the greatest chaser the Gryffindor house and Hogwarts has ever or will ever see, and prankster extraordinaire."
This declaration caused Ginny to glare at James which Harry admitted to himself was absolutely adorable.
"I am Sirius Orion Black also known as Padfoot, Snuffles, or to one little boy who fed me when I was on the run Blackie, I am an escapee from Azkaban prison and the godfather of Harry James Potter."
"I am Remus John Lupin also known as Moony. I am a werewolf and at one time for one whole year I was able to live my dream as Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts."
Fred and George just stared in shock having finally come to realize that sitting in this very room were three of their idols, the group known as the Marauders. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny burst out laughing at Fred and George's expressions.
"You knew?" Fred asked incredulously.
"Since the end of our third year." replied Ron with a grin.
"Harry told me last year." confirmed Ginny.
The two identical boys just glared at their brother and sister much to the amusement of the rest of the rooms' inhabitants.
"Let's move along now shall we, I am Frank Longbottom, I am an Auror and a really good friend of the Marauders."
"I am Alice Anne (Parker) Longbottom , like my husband Frank I too am an Auror , and Lily Potter is one of my best friends."
"Then it was the unknown woman's turn. I am Marlene McKinnon, the best friend of Lily and Alice, and I am currently dating the younger version of Sirius Black, and by Remus and Sirius's reactions when they first saw me I can only presume that something will happen and that I am dead in the near future."
It was Sirius who answered while he stared blankly at the floor. "It happened on August 1st 1980, we were celebrating that we were asked to be Harry's Godparents when I spontaneously asked you to marry me and naturally you accepted, that night however when you went home to tell your family the good news you arrived only to find both of your parents dead and your little brother being held under the torture curse by none other than Voldemort himself, your entire family was killed that night."
"I'm sure you would have been a wonderful Godmother for me." Said Harry smiling at the young woman who would have married Sirius and been in his life if it hadn't been for Voldemort and his quest for power.
"Let's move along shall we, who's next?" announced Sirius wanting to quickly move past the rest of the introductions and get to the purpose as to why they were gathered there, the putting to death of one Tom Marvolo Riddle also known as Lord Voldemort.
"I believe that would be me, I am William Arthur Weasley, eldest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and a curse breaker for Gringotts Bank."
"I am Charlie Weasley and I am the second eldest of Arthur and Molly Weasley's seven children, and I am a Dragon trainer in the Dragon Reserves in Romania."
"I am Percy Ignatius Weasley, and I want nothing to do with any of this nonsense."
"Shut up Percy, Next Fred, George?" said Bill.
"We are,"
"The Wonderful Twosome."
"More like the Terrible Twosome" said Ginny.
"Known as."
"Gred."
"And Forge."
"Weasley." The twins finished in unison.
"Are they always like this?" asked James.
"Yep and they absolutely worship the Marauders." Answered Harry.
"Just great, just when I managed to deflate his head enough to consider marrying him and then someone comes along to inflate it back up again." grumbled Lily.
"A trait he picked up from his father no doubt." Elizabeth muttered whist smacking said wizard upside the head."
" A trait shared by all the men that are descended from my father, which is why it takes such a strong fiery witch to even put up with them." Lilium said casting a thoughtful glance toward the youngest Weasley sitting next to Harry.
Then it was the last Weasley boys turn to introduce himself. "I am Ronald Bilius Weasley, the youngest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and one of my best mates is Harry Potter."
"I am Ginevra Molly Weasley, but prefer to be called Ginny I am the youngest and only daughter of Arthur and Molly Weasley and in my second year at Hogwarts Harry Potter rescued me when Tom Riddle took me into the Chamber of Secrets, after Hogwarts I want to play Chaser for the Hollyhead Harpies Quidditch team."
I am Tonks, I am an Auror having just finished my final year of training with Alastor Moody. I am a Metamorphmagus.
"I am sure you all know that I am Harry James Potter; I am the son of James and Lily Potter, Grandson of William and Elizabeth Potter, descendant and heir of the Guardians, and perpetual target of Voldemort, I enjoy flying on my broomstick, playing Quidditch, and spending time with my friends." Harry said while unconsciously grabbing Ginny's hand which sent a strange tingling sensation all over his body.
"I am Neville Longbottom, the son of Frank and Alice Longbottom, I was brought up by my Gran Augusta Longbottom because my parents are in the long-term care ward at Saint Mungos after being held under torture curse by Bellatrix Lestrange and Barty Crouch Jr. after Hogwarts I want to be either an Auror like my parents or a Professor of Herbology."
"I am Luna Lovegood, I refuse to conform to what others expect me to be, and it is my lifelong desire to find and start a reserve for the Crumple Horned Snorkack."
"A worthy goal Miss. Lovegood." said Merlin.
"You mean those things really exist?" asked Hermione incredulously.
"Indeed they do Miss Granger, but sadly they are on the brink of extinction." Merlin answered.
Gaius stood up and announced.
"Now that we have all introduced ourselves I believe it is time to focus on the purpose of our gathering here today, to put an end to Voldemort's reign of terror and save the world, but in order to do that I believe that everyone needs to learn what magic truly is and where it really comes from."