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Chapter 10: Admittance of Love

As Harry made his way once again to the Room of Requirement, he quietly contemplated to himself what had just occurred in the headmaster's office. The spell Harry had cast to drain the old man's magic was not nearly as flashy as what he made it out to be and he could already feel the trapped magic within his staff being siphoned back to Dumbledore, albeit very slowly. Harry estimated that Dumbledore would be back at full power by the end of September, Halloween if he was lucky.

Upon entering the RoR Harry was engulfed in a hug from the woman who kept him going through the past year of being 'dead'.

"OH Harry, I can't believe it! You're alive! Your actually here! I've missed you sooo much" Hermione sobbed into his shoulder.

"Shhh now Hermione, I would never willingly leave you. I had to go. For you…those I love to live I had to go and train." Harry said softly, trying to calm the crying girl in his arms.

"Can you tell me? Where you have been and who you have been with?" Hermione asked.

Harry pulled back from Hermione and stared into her eyes for a few moments.

"If you agree for me to cast a privacy spell on you afterwards? I will need to teach you Occlumency to stop certain people from obtaining your, and after this conversation, my secrets from your mind."

Upon receiving Hermione's nod of approval Harry cast the spell to stop any Legilmens from preening information from her mind. In essence Harry had made artificial Occlumency shields in her mind which would disappear when Hermione could occlude her own mind.

"Well I suppose I should start at the beginning. I mentioned before about High Elves coming for me, they were called Falathar and Enudriel…..

Flashback

The next thing Harry knew he was lay face down, panting heavily on soft grass. Opening his eyes and sitting up Harry could tell he was sat in a lush green field. He turned to look at his two companions with a questioning look.

"Relax Harry, we are making a stop off to meet some people anxious to see you. Turn back around child, you shall be pleasantly surprised."

Harry spun back around and was as promised surprised. Standing before him was a group of people, most he had never seen before, but the ones that struck out to him the most were the ones he dreamed to see again.

"Mum? Dad? Sirius? Please….. Please tell me it's you?" Harry was unable to keep the longing and sadness from his voice.

"Yes my Son it is us, to a certain extent. We love you so much Harry, we are so proud of you and all that you are yet to do!" came the soft voice of Harry's mother.

"You have been wronged by so many Harry. None of this is your fault." His father spoke up.

"Do not ever blame yourself for what you have no control over Pup. It does not do you well to feel guilty over the deaths of those you could do nothing to stop. Cedric and I hold no blame for you Harry. It is those in power that could have prevented things who should be blamed." Sirius said.

"Unfortunately we do not have long Harry, this is the last time you will see any of us until you join us in the Beyond. I think you should meet those who have come today." Lilly spoke up once more, moving aside for the others gathered to greet Harry.

Four people approached Harry, two women and two men, decked in the colours of Hogwarts. The first man, whose robes held red and gold as the prominent colours, stood at 6'4 with a muscular build. Sandy coloured hair pulled back into a loose ponytail adorned a handsome rougish face. Brown eyes looked at Harry with what could only be described as a fire burning within them.

"My Heir what an honour it is to meet you, I am Godric Gryffindor." He spoke up in a soft baritone that held an underlying danger in its tone.

A woman stepped forward, her dress a soft blue, beautiful was an understatement for this woman. Her soft brown eyes shown with an untold intelligence, chocolate brown hair cascading in ringlets down her back, very reminiscent of a certain witch Harry knew. "I too am honoured to meet you my heir, I am Rowena Ravenclaw."

Next to step forward was a woman who greatly reminded Harry of Mrs Weasley, but rather than red hair, this woman had straight blonde hair held in a ponytail. She too wore a dress, but this was of a daffodil yellow. Harry was surprised when she gathered him up in a hug and whispered in his ear "It pleases me greatly to finally meet you my heir, as you probably have guessed I am Helga Hufflepuff."

The final person to greet Harry was one he was weary of. For if the previous three were three quarters of the Founders, then this man was undoubtedly the fourth. He stood tall and proud, raven black hair falling below his shoulders, tied with a green silk cloth. The mans face was aristocratic, a clean shaven face with the exception of a well trimmed goatee. He radiated elegance, "You Harry James Potter are my true Heir, It is time you put the upstart who is descended from my brother, Seraphar, in his place. Claiming to be my heir, the nerve of the monster!"

"Easy Salazar, do not scare the poor child" came a calm voice. Harry looked towards the final person within the group. Whereas the others seemed to be the epitome of confidence, wisdom, protectiveness and elegance, this man could only be described as one thing. He was power.

A chuckle broke Harry's thoughts.

"My dear child, if you think me power, then wait until you come into your own. I will be but a candle next to an inferno. I am Myrddin Emrys, Merlin Ambrosius or better known as just Merlin, and you Harry, you are also my heir. I could not ask for a more worthy soul."

"B..b..but how can I be the heir to all of you?" Harry stuttered.

"Harry my Son, from me you are descended from Godric and Rowena. From your mother you are descended from Salazar and Helga. Merlin, well that is a different matter, magic has declared you his heir in accordance to Merlin's will." James spoke.

"I apologise for interrupting, but time is short. Harry must be on his way if we wish to make it to the Elven realm before the gates close" came the soft melodic voice of Enudriel.

"Quite right, Harry, as my heir I bequeath you some gifts. I give you the knowledge of battle magic and martial arts, including swordsmanship. Bring the Gryffindor line to light once more, show courage in the face of battle and be proud of whom you are." And with a pat on the shoulder and a gentle smile, Godric Gryffindor faded into nothing.

"As my heir, I endow you with the gifts of mind magic and soul reading. Let the Ravenclaw line rise again, show intelligence when things are bleak, stand tall knowing we are proud of you." Just like Gryffindor before her, Rowena also faded away.

"Your loyalty rivals my own young heir, I give unto you the knowledge of wards and shields. Protect those who cannot protect themselves and bring the Hufflepuff line a proud one as it should have always been." Helga again embraced Harry before fading like the two before.

"You have much to learn my young heir, but I have faith in you. I grant you the gift of tongues and the knowledge of the grey arts. Reclaim the Slytherin name from the fake one my heir and prove to the world that a true Slytherin fights for what is right." Salazar said before he departed.

"Young Harry, before I bequeath my gifts to you I feel I should explain why you are my heir. Whilst we are not related by blood, our souls are exactly the same. I pledged to magic that in a time of great need, one who was pure enough would be entitled to my power. This was never written and never heard but magic claimed this as my will and has come through, she has chosen you Harry, and as I said, I could not have picked a more worthy recipient." Merlin spoke in what Harry could only guess was a way a grandfather spoke to his grandchild. "Now alas, my time is up Harry, but before we depart company I wish to give you the gifts of wandless and elemental magic. If left uncontrolled they are a destructive force, but I have faith in you Harry. We shall me again young man, but not for a very long time" He finished with a smile before disappearing to where the free souls reside.

Turning to his parents and godfather Harry could not hold back the tears in his eyes. He had always dreamed, wished and prayed to meet his parents and to see his godfather again was a blessing but even though it was for a short time, he was grateful none the less.

"Hey pup, I mean what I said! You are not too blame! I have a few final requests if you will? Get Mooney off his butt and to fix himself up with the money I have left him! Also Harry, this is really serious now, reform the Marauders! The world will need laughter and with all your new powers pranking is going to be a whole load of fun!" Sirius said, eyes twinkling in excitement, "I love you Pup, as if you were my own. Live a long a joyful life Harry, do us proud!"

"My Son, Harry, I am sorry we were not there for you. But know that I am proud of you and will always love you. I am afraid I can only offer you advice rather than gifts my son. But please Harry, open your eyes and see the woman you have grown to love. Tell her how you feel, she would make an excellent addition to the Potter line" James spoke with a knowing smile, embracing Harry in a fatherly hug.

When Harry was released he was immediately engulfed in a hug again.

"I love you Harry, always will. Me and your father could not have asked for a better son. You are our everything. My advice is the same as your fathers. I approve of her Harry, and I fully approve. Now before I go, Severus is not the man he appears to be. He has had to play the role of Spy too long my child and it has clouded his judgement. He made a promise to me, to look out for you, please forgive him for his past Harry. I know he has always tried to protect you from outside forces. When you return read his soul and you will see." Lilly said, tears coming to her eyes. "It is time Harry, remember we will always be proud and always love you, we will be watching and cheering you on!"

With one final embrace Harry only had enough time to whisper "I love you all!" before his parents and Sirius faded from his tight embrace.

Taking a few moments to collect himself, Harry turned back to Falathar and Enudriel.

"Thank you. I have dreamed of meeting my parents since I can remember. I… Thank you"

"It is our pleasure Harry, we are only sorry that it was for such a short time. Please, come, the gates are close to closing, and we must pass through them before we are locked out of the Elven realm."

End Flashback

Silence met Harry after recounting his disappearance. Taking a chance to look up Harrys saw tears in Hermione's eyes.

"Oh Harry, I'm so pleased you got to meet your parents! And wow the founders and Merlin himself! Just…Wow Harry! I don't know what to say…"

"Do not say anything Mione. Just being here with me is enough. Before I returned I promised to follow through with my parent's advice. There was one person who kept me going through all this time away Hermione, she is my world, she has always been there for me and I hope always will be. She is the control I need to keep this power from driving me insane." Harry said looking at the cracks in the ground.

"Then she is lucky to have you Harry" Hermione whispered, sounding disappointed and hurt.

"Shhh Hermione, please don't cry. That woman…." Harry raised his head, cupping Hermione's chin in his hand and raising her head so her eyes met his. "That woman is and always will be you Hermione, I love you."

Harry was immediately assaulted by Hermione's lips pressing on his.

"I love you too Harry James Potter, you don't realise how long I have loved you for!"

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