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Two days later. Funeral, Gardens of the Xavier Institute of Higher Learning
Storm was in the middle of her eulogy when there was a sudden 'pop' and Xavier and the Grim appeared out of nowhere to land in a heap in front of Xavier's tombstone.
There was a moment of complete silent surprise that was only broken by Logan rushing forward to kneel beside Xavier as he struggled to sit up with the Grim draped lifeless over half his body.
Logan gently eased the Grim's battered body from Xavier's, "Professor, what happened?"
"I cannot explain right now. Get Grim to the infirmary and do not let anyone try and perform an autopsy on him. I will explain later."
With that there's a sudden rush of people clamoring to help. Beast comes forward to lift the Grim's dead form from where it was resting in the grass and carefully carried him inside. Logan and Storm ease Xavier into his wheelchair which they had brought out in place of a casket since there had been no body to bury. Gently, Logan wheels him into the mansion and towards the infirmary to be looked over himself.
No one says another word due to Xavier's injuries and apparent exhaustion but everyone wonders where the hell the two had been and how they got back if the Grim was dead.
For two days, they held their questions while Xavier healed before trying to get some answers about his disappearance and sudden reappearance at his own funeral, "Like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn themselves," according to Beast.
However much they asked, Xavier said nothing but to wait as he sat next to the Grim's deathbed. After three days, they noticed that the Grim was not decaying. Within five days the Grim's wounds were healing and missing limbs were starting to grow back.
Another five days and Grim's body drew its first breath. Later that night, Grim opened his eyes to find Xavier and Hank hovering over him with concern. Startled, Harry jumped a little but found he did not have the strength to move from his current position.
"Please don't do that. Ever. You both are not what a man wants to wake up to," Harry rasped, wincing at his weak sounding voice.
"Apologies, Grim. But you've been a bit delirious for the last few hours and talking about someone named Voldemort and asking for a Ginny. You spoke of spells and what sounded like a war. We were worried."
Harry stilled before calling for Death.
Death stepped from a shadow in the corner and came to stand by Harry's side, stroking a gentle, if thin, hand over his dark hair. "Do not worry, Master. Your enemy is still dead and receiving punishments in the afterlife."
With Death's words, Harry relaxed a little. He could always Obliviate the mutants later but now he was too tired to care.
"However, Master. Ginny and your children are in danger. The one known as Magneto has discovered the wizarding world," Death said almost tentatively.
"What?!" Harry jerked himself into a sitting position only to fall back in agonizing pain.
"Master, please. I have warned Ginny and your friends. We have some time..." Death placed calming hands on Harry's shoulders.
Xavier and Hank glanced between themselves and Harry and Death.
"Grim, perhaps we can help. But we will need to know what is going on," Xavier started to explain but was cut off by Grim.
"Why? I've done nothing to deserve your help. This is my problem and I don't want more lives to be put in danger on my account."
"Grim, despite what you think, I can see you only had our best interests at heart when you warned us about one of our own. You also saved my life at the risk of your own when you saw that I could not reach Jean. For that, you have my trust. Please explain the situation and we will help you as much as we can."
Harry hesitated looking up at Death.
"Master, I believe you can trust them. At least for now. You know as well as I that oaths do not bind you any longer" Death said, it's face still hidden in its dark hood, more shadow than form.
Closing his eyes with a sigh. Harry reached up with his remaining hand to scrub at his face tiredly.
At first, Xavier and Hank though he wouldn't say anything but Harry gave another sigh and opened his eyes with a glint of humor.
"Well, if I have to explain I would like to do it only once. Who do you think would be willing to help me out?"
Xavier and Hank glanced at each other with a grin.
Here is another chapter. Yes, still short. TT-TT
I'm sorry. I'm feeling the short chapters lately and there are so many time/scene changes in the movie.
Also, I would like to thank everyone who has been so nice in reviewing my story and giving me honest feedback. It really helps with the writing process to know people are actually enjoying my work. So thank you.
And to the trolls, one word...chill!
This is my story and I'm sticking to it. If you want to insult me and call me names or tear apart my writing with no constructive criticism to offer, use a flipping profile so I can discuss things with you. Honestly, doing it as a guest just makes you seem like a giant coward who can't face the fact that I'M WRITING A FANFICTION! As in I'm doing this for fun and to see if anyone else would enjoy my work. If you don't like it, don't read it. Simple as that.
One last thing, people stop flooding my inbox calling Ginny a slut or calling me names for breaking up Harry and Ginny. IT IS AND WILL BE EXPLAINED! YES, SHE REMARRIED BUT THERE IS A REASON TO EVERYTHING I DO! So seriously... CHILL! Reread the earlier chapters. Harry is 67 and looks to be in his very early twenties. Ginny is 66 by now and has aged normally. Think about it.