Knight and Honor
Chapter 06: Blessing of Elune
Harry spent the rest of his summer lock in Grimmauld Place. Mrs. Weasley was absolutely furious that Harry was reckless during his hearing. Though Sirius was beaming with pride that Harry outsmarted Fudge and got his name clear. The Head of Magical Law Enforcement Madam Amelia Bones sent a letter of apology to Harry for the actions of the Ministry and that she hopes that the relationship between the Ministry and himself wasn't too badly damaged. She even sent him books that Auror's studied during training, believe it would benefit him.
Harry mostly spends his time locked up in his room with Vereesa who was making him do workouts to improve his physical capabilities. He did the basic exercise he remembers being doing at primary school. Needless to say, he was slowly building up his physical psyche and starting to gain muscle. He would do this for about a couple hours a day then dig into his books for studying. For the first time in his life, he was actually seizing control of his life.
Mrs. Weasley still attempted to separate Harry from Vereesa and have him clean the house to make it 'livable'. Yet Harry wasn't having it. He refused to help clean the house and spent his time in the Black family library.
However, it was nothing to what Dumbledore said.
Apparently, he too was displeased despite what many in the Order of the Phoenix believed. As the Ministry arrested every known Death Eater it also caused a problem of tracking Voldemort's movements. Dumbledore also expected Voldemort to retaliate for Harry revealing his existence to the Magical World. Yet so far, everything was silent. It made Dumbledore nervous as he expected Voldemort to do a mass killing in retaliation.
Harry was learning the basic of arcane magic. Vereesa was watching over him.
Harry was bathing in arcane magic when the door opens.
"Harry…" Hermione said as she walks in. Harry turns to look at her to his surprise, Hermione seemed in a state of shock as she was engulfed in Harry's untamed arcane magic.
Hermione's head drops yet she remains standing.
"Finally," A voice, that wasn't Hermione's spoke. "I was wondering when I would be able to reach out to you."
Vereesa immediately brought out her bow and fires a powerful arcane shot.
Hermione, with reflexes that weren't her and skills that she didn't possess, smacks the arcane shot aside and quickly dispelled it. The arrow lands on the ground with a soft clunk.
"My child still remembers me I see." The figure said.
Harry stands up and knew at once the person speaking wasn't Hermione. Harry pulls out the dagger Vereesa had given him and holds it in a defensive stance.
"Who are you?" Harry demands as he thought he would have to fight the person possessing Hermione's body.
"Elune." Vereesa growled out as she pulls back another arrow.
"Elune?" Harry repeated as he was very confused. Vereesa told him much about her world and it's history, but she never mentioned anything about Elune.
"High Elves no longer worship me. It doesn't mean I haven't forgotten them. It took a lot of my power to bring the young elf to you." Hermione or Elune said.
"What you… you brought me here?" Vereesa said in shocked.
"I alter the mage spell to bring you into this world. I have watched this boy for quite some time. I believe he may be the one to save Azeroth."
"Save, Azeroth?" Harry repeated.
"I cannot venture long in other worlds or realms for long. The Legion is preparing for it returns to Azeroth." Eluna said.
"What?" Vereesa said with her eyes in shock.
"The Legion? What are you talking about?" Harry asks.
"The Burning Legion… has long sought to destroy the world of Azeroth. The last time they were in Azeroth it destroyed the continent. They have invaded Azeroth twice. I remember hearing the stories of the Battle for Mount Hyjal. They say it was one of Azeroth's most fierce's battles. The Legion was banished from our world in that battle. However, the Night Elves lost their immortality in the process." Vereesa said.
"What are they?" Harry asks.
"The Burning Legion is mostly made up of demons. However, they use a dangerous type of magic. Fel. You've told me about your version of Fel. Dark Magic. We have our own. Fel. It doesn't just kill or torture, it consumes all life. Those who use Fel, undergo a dangerous transformation. I remember seeing Fel Orcs. They begin to look more demon than an Orc. It promises great power but at a price. It also corrupts the mind. One person who has a large bounty on his head is Gul'dan, I believe his bounty is currently at fifty million gold. He's been an agent of the Burning Legion and has attempted to destroy Azeroth. There is no place for Fel in Azeroth. It has even destroyed my people." Vereesa said.
Harry paused.
"You're not telling me everything." Harry said with realization.
"It's not that I was trying to hide things from you. Azeroth has many problems right now. I wasn't trying to deceive you. Right now there are two factions that are fighting for Azeroth. The Alliance and the Horde. The Alliance is led by the High King of Stormwind while the Horde is lead by an Orc Warcheif. I'm a member of the Alliance. I was on my way to Stormwind to ask King Varian to allow refuge for my people after the Scourge destroyed our city." Vereesa said.
"Despite the fact that you never reach Stormwind, your people reach Stormwind and Varian allowed them refuge. The Scourge threat has ended. You're people, however, are divided. Half of them are remaining faithful to the Alliance. The other half, have broken off and are now calling themselves Blood Elves." Eluna said.
Veeresa seemed to be in a state of shock.
"I cannot linger long. It takes much out of me to stay here. Harry Potter, you will have a brief window of opportunity to enter the world of Azeroth. However, if you come to Azeroth, you will never be able to return to your world again." Elune said.
"I cannot simply leave. Voldemort will…"
"I can show you," Elune said interrupting Harry before he could rant. "How to defeat your Dark Lord. His very strength is also his weakness."
Silence filled the room.
"What do you mean?" Harry asks slowly. Harry couldn't understand it, what did Elune mean by Voldemort's strength was also his weakness. Harry couldn't see it.
Elune walks forward in Hermione's body and places Hermione's hand against his cheek.
Harry could suddenly see memories flashing before his eyes. He could see the Voldemort's childhood and all the spells he acquired. It wasn't just that, he could see places he's never been. Magic he never knew that existed.
That wasn't the only thing he saw. He saw Azeroth and it's people. He saw the lush green of the forest to wonderful.
Magic was pouring into Harry and he was feeling more alive than he has in months.
Eluna removes her touch causing Harry to look at her in surprise.
"What did you do?" Harry asks.
"I gave you insight. And knowledge. You cannot wait. Your best bet to enter Azeroth is on the Winter Solstice. I can help assist in opening the portal but only for a brief moment." Elune said.
"In case you haven't noticed, there is a Dark Lord who is…" Harry began. He stops as he realized something.
Elune smiles at him. "I have already given you the knowledge to defeat him. You can act however you choose to, but you must act quickly." Elune said. In saying that, Elune's presence vanished from Hermione and Hermione falls on the ground.
Harry could feel knowledge and power dwelling within him.
Harry sits on his bed his mind going over the fighting styles and magic Elune just gave him.
The Way of the Priest.
The Way of the Paladin.
The Way of the Mage.
The Way of the Warlock.
The Way of the Shaman.
The Way of the Rogue.
The Way of the Warrior.
The Way of the Hunter.
The Way of the Druid
It was knowledge Harry never thought possible.
"What did she give you?" Veeresa asks.
"Information. Knowledge of your worlds fighting styles and magic. And…" Harry began as he paused at the information carefully.
"And?" Veeresa asks unsure what Elune gave him.
"Information on how to defeat Voldemort, and a way to return to Azeroth." Harry said as he turns to look at her.
"There is a way?" Vereesa said in a hopeful voice.
"We only get one chance at returning to Azeroth. I must go, there is something I must see." Harry said as he turns and walks out the room.
Hermione stood up and looks at Vereesa.
"He's remarkable isn't he." Hermione said in Elune's voice.
"I thought you left." Vereesa said frowning.
"I will shortly. However, I must give you one final warning. He carries a heavy burden. He will always carry it. Your strength and love for him must be there to bring him when his burdens become too much. You know as well as I do, it doesn't take much for the Legion to turn a champion, into a nightmare. However, I fear your strength and love will not be enough. He will have many partners and consorts. They must all give him the life to live on and fight or Azeroth will perish." Elune said.
Vereesa wasn't sure if she could really share Harry with other women.
"Do I have to?" Vereesa asks.
"If you want him to survive in the wars to come, it may be the only way. In this world, love is a powerful weapon. It allows a person to have the will to fight for another. And in some cases, bring them back to their senses. I fear when the legion turns him, it will take every lover he has to bring him back to his senses. He has… a remarkable gift. If I had a mortal form I would fall for him. You will find, that he has a strong pull with many women. Regardless of what race they are. Just remember, when the time comes to save him, your love and the love of others will reach him, or he will be Azeroth's doom."
"Sure he is gifted, but I doubt he can be Azeroth doom." Vereesa said in protest. Harry was improving, but he wasn't at the level where he could fight off the Horde or the Burning Legion.
"You fail to see child. I chose him because he has remarkable potential. One of the strongest I have ever seen in a mortal. Once he fully taps into his potential, he will be a force to be reckoned with. He might even be strongest enough to challenge the Aspects themselves. Possible, the Old Gods themselves. He may be Azeroth's greatest hope or become it's greatest threat. Others will see him as a threat. Both within the Alliance, and within the Horde. They will rise up to challenge him, to face him. To end him. You and the others who are with him must be there to give him the strength to protect Azeroth." Elune said.
Vereesa nods her head.
"How much time has passed?" Vereesa asks.
"When you return, four years will pass since you've disappeared. No one knows where you are, but it's time for you to return soon. Remember, the day will come when you are needed to protect him. You must be strong child." Elune said and with that, Elune vanished.
Vereesa stood there as Hermione came too.
"Harry, oh sorry, where is Harry?" Hermione asks.
"Went to get something." Vereesa admitted.
"What?" Hermione asks.
"I don't know. He didn't say." Vereesa replies.
Hermione look bewildered before she turns and leaves.
Vereesa pulls out her bow and looks at it.
She has fought the Horde for years. She knew once Harry started making a name for himself, they would seek to kill him. However, if Elune's information was right about the Alliance, then she knew others would seek to kill him too if they felt he was… too powerful. For the time being, they would appear as friends to the Alliance. However, it would be wise to not trust them. Varian Wrynn was the High King of the Alliance, yet Vereesa knew, not even he could control everyone in the Alliance. Especially if they saw Harry Potter as a threat to their rule of power.
Vereesa would have to be vigilant in knowing who would want to kill her consort.
Harry returns as he opens the door.
"I've got it." Harry said excitedly. "Stonehenge." Harry said as he pulls down a map on the table where they look at it. "Hogwarts has the wards I could use to vanquish Voldemort, but Stonehenge is the place where we can transport to Azeroth." Harry said in excitement.
"I'm not familiar with this place. What is it?" Vereesa asks.
"Not many know the secrets behind Stonehenge. It's always been one of our greatest mysteries. I think it was a means to transport to another plane or planet. This could be our ticket to go to Azeroth! It can only be done on the Winter Solstice. That's when we can come back." Harry said with excitement.
"First you have to defeat your Dark Lord before we go." Vereesa said.
"Elune told me how. I know how to beat him without facing him. It's a powerful spell that I can create using Hogwarts magic. Once I cast it, Voldemort is a good as dead." Harry said.
"You need to be careful, this could backfire in a big way." Vereesa said.
She didn't exactly trust Elune. Yet for the time being, she would accept the allies she could at the moment. If the Burning Legion was indeed seeking to conquer Azeroth, then they would need all the help they could get. They would need to train as much as possible.
"When is the Winter Solstice?" Vereesa asks.
"December 21st, which is in four months from now." Harry said.
"You sure this plan will work?" Vereesa asks.
"I'm sure. We can go to Azeroth. Elune showed me the way. As she altered the spell for you to come here, all I have to do is complete the portal. It's like your trap in a midway point in the portal itself. All I have to do is just open it to complete your journey." Harry stated.
If she was merely at a midway point in the portal, then perhaps there was hope in returning to her world.
They said nothing more as they return to their room to went to sleep.
The next day, Harry packed his things and brought his trunk together.
"Wotcher, Harry!" Tonks said as she winks at Harry.
"Hey Tonks, can you do me a favor?" Harry asks turning to the young Auror.
"What is it?" Tonks asks.
"I need a couple of books. But they're in the muggle world. Can you pick them up for me." Harry said as he writes down the books names on a piece of parchment.
Tonks looks at it.
'The Shaolin Workout 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul in the Warrior Way and Sun Tzu's Art of War.'
"Why these books?" Tonks asks.
"I'm training and in need of guidance. I'm not sure if you've heard of the Art of War, but it's a strategy book that teaches you how to fight your enemies." Harry said.
"I'll send them over when I have time." Tonks promised.
"Did you hear Harry? Dumbledore has been reinstated as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot. He's given me a trial!" Sirius said with excitement.
"That's good. Soon you'll be a free man." Harry said with a grin.
"Yeah, once Wormtail was seen in your memory helping the Dark Lord return to his body, it left questions what really happen. Soon my story will be out there. Hard to argue against Dumbledore who was right the entire time." Sirius said.
Harry grins.
"Alright, we're almost ready to go. The Weasley's are taking longer than usual due to the fact that they are running behind and the twins along with Mrs. Weasley are in a shouting match." Moody said.
"Should we just go?" Harry asks as Vereesa was wearing a witches robes over her armor. She had daggers concealed but other than that, she looks like a normal, very attractive and gorgeous young woman.
"We better." Lupin said. "I do not know how long the Weasley's are going to take."
Harry picks up the Daily Prophet.
"I better go to my station. I should have reported in by now." Tonks said and with a pop she disapparates.
"How are we going?" Harry asks.
"Side apparation. We want to get you there as soon as possible." Lupin said.
"Is she coming with you?" Moody growled out, in his attempt to ask a question. His magical eye on Vereesa.
"She is. She is going to be my bodyguard." Harry said.
Moody didn't say anything. He just looks at her roughly with his magical eye.
"Let's go." Lupin said.
"Is Moody coming too?" Harry asks.
"He is. Dumbledore has convinced him to be his Chief of Security at Hogwarts. There will be Auror's station at Hogwarts and Hogsmeade, but with Moody there to lead them, it's comforting a lot of people and parents knowing their children are safe." Lupin said.
"Let's go." Moody said.
Harry opens Hedwig's cage and lets her out.
"Go to Hogwarts Hedwig." Harry said. Hedwig hoots and takes off immediately.
Lupin grabs Harry by the arm as Moody grabs Vereesa. With a soft pop, they disapparate.
Vereesa never apparate before and it definitely wasn't the same as using a mage portal. It was like she was being squeezed through a small rubber tube. It was unpleasant and unsightly. This world means of transportation was disturbing. She couldn't wait to return home.
They reappear at King's Cross Station, Platform 9¾.
Harry waves goodbye to Lupin and he and Vereesa immediately get on the train.
Harry took the seat in the back and quickly shuts the door and locks it with his wand.
"You know the time is coming for you to no longer use a wand." Vereesa said in amusement in Thalassian.
"I know." Harry replies in kind in Thalassian.
"Those books you wanted, what are they for?" Vereesa asks.
"Well, the first one is training your mind, body, and soul to be like a Shaolin Monk. Even to this day, they are renown to be fierce warriors. For nearly a thousand years I believe. Could be longer. They have one of the best martial arts out there and devotion like no other. If I can learn to fight like them, I can improve myself." Harry said.
"What else did Elune give you?" Vereesa asks.
"She gave me knowledge of your people's way of fighting. So I know everything. I really need to train myself in mastering them." Harry replies.
Vereesa nods her head.
"How long is this ride?" Vereesa asks.
"Roughly six hours." Harry answers.
Vereesa looks at him with a raised eyebrow.
"Why so long?" Vereesa asks.
"We are going far up north. Unlike your world, which has developed ways of traveling long distances in an instant, we can't all travel like that. We normally have to wait seven years before learning how to apparate. Normally around when we are sixteen to seventeen. In some cases when we're eighteen. Besides, when we get there, we're going to be having a feast." Harry answers.
Vereesa smiles.
Harry drops to the floor and immediately starts doing some pushups. Harry plan on doing them every hour. To improve himself and make himself stronger.
"Who are the enemies in your world?" Harry asks.
"Well, the most dangerous enemy we have is the Burning Legion. Their leader is Sargeras. He's a titan. A very powerful one and one of the oldest beings alive. His goal is to consume all life in all worlds. He leads an army of demons known as Fel magic. We've had to repel two invasions. Yet if Elune is right, then he is planning a third invasion. Most likely he will have his agent's open portals to Azeroth. If that happens, we're going to need every available faction to join forces to fight him and his burning legion." Vereesa stated.
Consume all life in all worlds. Voldemort would proudly serve him in return for having immortality. Perhaps it was a good thing that Sargeras was blind to Earth. Therefore Voldemort wouldn't grow a new pair of fangs.
"Another enemy we have to consider is the Horde. They are currently being led by Thrall, a powerful Shaman. From what I understand, he's a war hero of the Horde and helped refound it. However, given the mutual hatred between Humans and Orcs, it's safe to say that the Horde will be no friends of ours. The Alliance, led by High King Varian Wynn of the Southern Kingdom of the Eastern Kingdom, Stormwind. He's from what I understand, a fierce warrior. One of the best human warriors there is. I know he will make a powerful ally to make." Vereesa said.
"But?" Harry asks sensing the but.
"There are those… in the alliance who will see you as a threat." Vereesa admitted.
"So the Alliance isn't a friend?" Harry asks.
"In time they won't be. In truth, you will not be respected because you're not a noble. They will see you as a lesser of themselves." Vereesa said.
"I am noble." Harry protested. Harry knew this because Sirius told him. His mother was from a muggle nobility. She was a descendant of Arthur Pendragon himself. Apparently, she was the adoptive daughter of the Evan's family.
"Your name doesn't say you're a noble. Your surname is what the Humans would give to a pot maker. If you are noble, you're going to need a noble name to carrying around." Vereesa said.
Harry paused as he thought about this.
A new name. It wouldn't be a bad idea. Harry Potter was a person who was famous in this world. Yet if he went to Azeroth with his name, he would appear like a commoner. He would need a new name. A new identity. He was the heir of Pendragon himself.
Then Harry remembers reading about his ancestor. The argument about his name. While his official name was Arthur Pendragon, he was called another name in Latin.
"How about Artorius Pendragon?" Harry says.
"It's nice. I've never heard of it. What does it mean?" Vereesa asks.
Harry smiles. "It's a name from my ancestor. It means Arthur Pendragon. In my world, in this world, he was a famous warrior and a great king."
"Was he really great?" Vereesa asks.
"Some consider him to be one of the greatest warriors to ever lived. He was a formidable duelist, yet a kind and wise king. He was a formidable swordsman and a gifted strategist. His death was a tragic loss. I hope I too, can be a great leader like my ancestor." Harry said.
Vereesa reaches up and holds his hand.
"A wise king knows when to listen to counsel. But also to lead others through the darkness when no other will lead them. He must be the light of his people to shield and protect them from all threats." Vereesa said.
"Do you have a king?" Harry asks.
Vereesa face fails.
"I once did. He felled in the Scourge attack. Our prince turned traitor and align with the enemy. So we are without a king. My people have suffered enough. I hope they reach Dalaraan or Stormwind safely." Vereesa said.
Harry embraces her hand and smiles at her.
"I'm sure they are fine." Harry says with confidence.
"My people trust me. If I vouch for you, they will trust you. Who knows, you might even be a King if you have the charisma to do so." Vereesa said.
Harry smiles.
"I really don't want to be a king. But I do want to protect your world from those that threaten it." Harry says with a smile.
Vereesa smiles and felt reassured. There was something about him that caused him to make her feel relax and everything was going to be alright.
"When we arrive, we're going to need someplace to train quietly. Somewhere, where people won't disturb us and where I can be myself. Plus it's a good idea for you to train where others cannot prive on you." Vereesa said.
Yes, that was important. The problem was, Hogwarts was massive. Filch knew almost every part of the castle and would come to investigate if he heard a disturbance. Harry didn't know any place in Hogwarts that offered any real 'privacy'.
The train started moving and Harry and Vereesa smile at each other.
The cart arrives and Harry orders some food for the two of them to eat. Vereesa, who's never eaten these many magical sweets was enjoying herself. She was trying everything she could taste.
The ate in silence as they continue onward.
When they finally arrived they step out of their compartment and Harry was showing her the way to the school.
Only both froze at what was in front of the carriage.
"What are those?" Vereesa asks pointing to the black horse that had wings and looks like they reek of death.
"I don't know." Harry admitted.
"Are they safe?" Vereesa asks.
"I would assume so." Harry said as he climbs into the carriage with Vereesa behind him. They eye the strange horses as it walked forward towards the castle. They sat in silence, unsure what kind of omen the horse meant.
When they finally arrived, they step out of the carriage and Harry leads the way to the Great Hall. He quickly ushers her inside as by now, a lot of boys were eyeing Vereesa greatly as she passes them by. Many of them were whispering about who she was.
Harry knew this was going to be an interesting year. Well half year, seeing how he would be leaving at the winter solstice. He was going to spend most of his time training and preparing for Azeroth. He hopes he would do well and prepare for the wars to come.
Harry wonders how to draw Voldemort out in the open and how to defeat him. Harry knew how to defeat Voldemort, but did he really need to draw him in the open… no of course not. Harry was a fool to think so otherwise. Voldemort used his blood to revive himself. Seeking the protection of his mother. The Soul Ripper Spell should do the trick. It destroys the soul of the victim. And Harry knew without his soul, Voldemort was as good as dead. Everything needed a soul to live.
It would take some time to prepare, but Harry was confident he could do it. It would require the right runes to cast. Harry could already see the runes in his head and knew it could only be done at a full moon. The best night to do this would be… of course… on Halloween itself. It's where the spirits world was at it's strongest in his world. Samhein. This would take a lot of him but he was confident he would succeed.
Harry was so lost in thought he missed the sorting and nearly merely the fist. Harry jolts awake and could see many boys in the Great Hall watching Vereesa with a deep hunger in their eyes, almost like they couldn't withstand her beauty. Many of them were eating with half focus, smearing their face with food as they attempt to eat and watch her.
Harry sighs as Vereesa was eating like she was nobility and it took Harry a moment to remember she was nobility. She was the youngest daughter of the Windrunner family. She longs to see her sisters Alleria and Slyvannas. To see her people and walk among them again. They only need a spark to keep them going.
When it was time to return to their respective dorms, Harry gets up and leads Vereesa up the staircases of Hogwarts to Gryffindor tower. However, given how much the boys were staring at her, perhaps they would need their own room.
Harry would have to consult Dobby later.
Harry was the first to arrive at Gryffindor Tower and he quickly ushers Vereesa inside. They reach the Fifth Year dorm and climb into bed quickly. Harry throws his four posters around his bed to hide the fact that Vereesa was sleeping in the same bed as him. They both lay down and fall asleep dreaming of dreams to come.
Author Notes: Sorry for the long wait, I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible. Some of you are asking for Harry to Join the Alliance or the Horde, becoming the first Human WarChief of the Horde. The truth, he won't join either. He is going to create his own faction. You'll see what I mean in a few chapter. He will become the third power in the war for Azeroth.
With Vereesa Windrunner behind, (Who is a Ranger-General of the High Elves) He will be the leader of the High Elves.
I alright got a place for Harry to set up a base. Many of you will be surprised where Harry is going to set up his kingdom, but if you all think about it, it makes perfect sense. I already got a list of allies for Harry. Yes many of them will be women and they will be lovers to Harry. His Consorts. Meaning that while he won't be married to them, but he will be brethren to them. He will have children and be the greatest champion Azeroth has ever seen.
This is the last time I'm changing the name to this story. been having trouble keeping a title for this story. This is the last time, I swear.
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