"Who was that?" Bill asked as Harry came back into the clearing again.
"One of my non-magical friends," Harry replied, tightening his grip on his staff. "Bill, are you guys going to get out of England after this?"
"Are you?"
"I'm going to California," Harry replied as Lelan gave the signal to start.
Harry a cast blasting spell at the compound walls, not even bothering to rein in his magical power. Other kinds of spells were cast in the same direction, some blasting spells, some hexes that were meant for the aurors. The aurors were running about rather awkwardly, if Harry was any judge. Arrows found their marks in a few of the aurors and Harry could hear gunshots that were coming from near the wall. Those were obviously Natasha, as she was the only one that was using guns in this fight.
Magic was cast from both sides, from the aurors and unsurprisingly the unspeakables too. Or... Harry narrowed his eyes at the robes that some of the people on the other side were wearing and they looked like they had official ministry badges on them. He had never seen any of the unspeakables during the past 25 years but he supposed they would have been brought in on this. As Harry returned spells, he could see that they were as good as the aurors and maybe a little bit better too.
There were surprised yelps, groans and moans coming from all over and as Harry and company started to approach the compounds, they split up. Half of them going to the nearest compound and the other half going to the other camp. Harry went to the one nearest as he could feel some auras that were familiar and not just Dumbledore and Umbridge's.
When they had started the attack, the noise from the two camps had grown and grown until that was all everyone could hear. There was howling and roaring from what sounded like giants. There was also lots of excited yelling coming from the camps.
The walls came down a few minutes later, with everyone's combined efforts. There hadn't been many warding around the walls in the first place. He supposed that the aurors and Umbridge had waved away the need for that when they already had superior warding around the camps. And Harry had previously already guessed who had done the warding around the camps; it didn't take a genius to know who had laid those. Dumbledore was the only person strong enough to have done those and now Bill had torn them down.
"Harry, I think there are vampires in there!" Charlie yelled across the field. "How... What are we going to do with all of the creatures? And I think I see a dragon!"
Harry ran around people, casting hexes back and forth toward the aurors that had pinpointed him as the leader of this attack. He finally caught up to Charlie and stopped, breathing hard.
"Let's just either finish off the aurors and the unspeakables and then I'll deal with all of them," Harry answered. "But you can take care of the dragon. In fact, I encourage you to take care of the dragon!"
Charlie snorted out a laugh and nodded. "Okay, yeah, I can do that."
"Thanks."
"Harry?"
Harry turned on the com that Clint had given him and cast a body bind curse straight at an auror that was trying to down Lelan.
"Hawkeye? What is it?"
"I think your former professor is coming your way," Clint responded. The archer wasn't even out of breath, as usual. Though Clint not being out of breath was a good sign; it meant that no one had caught on to his position.
"Ah," Harry muttered. "Thanks for the heads up."
"And... he has someone behind him that has hostages," Clint added. "A woman, if I can see correctly."
Harry's heart clenched. "Hostages?"
"The woman's got a young blond man, another man and a young woman behind her."
"Not kids then?"
"No."
"Okay... we can handle this," Harry mused then thumbed off the com. "Lelan, Dumbledore's coming!"
His bodyguard danced out of the line of a sickly green spell color then sprinted over to him. The number of aurors and other unspeakables that were still on their feet had dimmed greatly. More and more were being knocked over and tied up, their wands taken away. "Umbridge is behind him."
"That's what Hawkeye told me," Harry replied, searching around the chaos to see if he could see his former professor. "All of the hybrids and creatures are in the barracks buildings, aren't they?"
Lelan nodded. "That's what we've found. Should we let them out?"
"No. At least, not until we've got everything under control," Harry said. "And not until we've got the aurors, unspeakables, Dumbledore and Umbridge taken care of. Apparently, Umbridge has hostages with her though."
Lelan grimaced and turned to look in the direction of the road that was in between the barracks of the camp. Harry could see Dumbledore and Umbridge but he couldn't make out...
"Hawkeye said one of them had blond hair and that one of them was a young woman," Harry murmured, beginning to walk toward them. "Did Varian send anything... like a patronus?"
"I don't believe so," Lelan remarked, stretching a little.
"Harry! My dear boy! It's good to see you again. "
Harry recoiled and watched his friends back off from him, allowing him room. Most of them went to take care of the remaining aurors and unspeakables. Lelan followed close behind.
"Dumbledore. It's... Well, it's not very good to see you," Harry commented, holding onto his staff tightly.
"Harry! Don't do what he-"
Harry glanced quickly behind Dumbledore and growled. "You took my friends?! They're not even non-human. You took my children and Teddy! I want answers. Now!"
Delores Umbridge walked up to stand alongside Dumbledore and smiled. "It turns out that the Malfoys aren't entirely human, you know."
Harry winced at what Umbridge was wearing. She was in all pink again and it was horrendous. Hermione, Draco and Varian were struggling behind her, in tightly bound rope.
"I'm not even going to attempt to talk to you, Umbridge," Harry mused, backing up and hoping that Dumbledore would follow him. Harry smiled smugly when he did and signaled to Lelan to go rescue their friends. "Your clothes are horrific, you know? I wonder what Stark would say about you. It would probably be hilarious."
She sputtered.
Harry snorted. "Now, answers would be good. Why the hell did you do all of this? The half-human hybrids and the half-bloods and creatures were just minding their own business. And why the hell did you kidnap my children? Where is all this coming from? I thought you were good."
"Harry, Nat's found your children," Clint said through the com.
Harry closed his eyes briefly, starting to shudder a little. "Are they... okay?"
"They have a few cuts and scrapes but from what she said, they're okay," Clint replied. "But she can't get a good look at them as they're in one of the barracks and being hidden by a few of the other adults in there. There might be an injury though. She can't get a clear look."
"Well, Harry. I wasn't sure whether you would be a high elf like your father," Dumbledore said idly. "My question was answered as soon as I saw your kids."
"And you what... That's still not an answer," Harry replied dryly.
"You were the last royal high elf alive," Dumbledore commented, bringing his wand up. "I wanted to see if I could get you to work with me."
Harry raised an eyebrow. "Work with you how? I already fought for the whole wizarding world and look where that got me! Attacked, drugged and thrown in with a muggle terrorist group!"
"I wanted you to kill Voldemort and you did. You were getting too strong, too entrenched in light magic," Dumbledore said. "Your father was almost out-shining me too."
Harry gaped. "So... this is just an ego thing? You did all this just to stop me from getting too powerful and famous?"
"And... wait a minute. You said my father," Harry started, bringing up a little fire in his palm. "Did you have anything to do with telling Peter or Voldemort?"
Dumbledore sighed. "That was none of my doing."
Harry rolled his eyes. "At least you don't have that. But still, you are going to jail for this. This is illegal."
Dumbledore grimaced and murmured something.
"Lelan, now!"
Harry started running, pulling on the inner magic in his body. The air swirled around him and he sent the small fire in his palm toward the wizard who had gone out of his mind. The fire became a big fireball and raced toward Dumbledore while Lelan attacked Umbridge.
Dumbledore waved his wand and the fire disappeared under a wall of water. He flicked his wand and a dark purple spell light wove toward Harry, who dodged it. He sent back a few hexes, dancing around as Dumbledore turned around and sent a curse that rather looked like...
"You're so desperate that you're casting the killing curse against me?" Harry exclaimed.
Dumbledore ignored him completely.
Harry stopped, inhaled sharply and sent a shielding charm to cover his bodyguard and friends. Even though he was dimly aware of the fact that a wizard or witch couldn't shield against the killing curse. And knowing that he himself could die from the killing curse even though he was immortal.
"LELAN! MOVE!" Harry shouted, casting a blasting charm against Dumbledore. He watched as his bodyguard moved, cast a summoning charm and none too gently dragged Umbridge with him.
Harry stared as the curse shot right at Umbridge, just as Lelan had meant it to happen. Umbridge's eyes widened and then she keeled over, rather dead. Dumbledore stared from his position on the ground and started to get up.
Harry smiled then cast one of the more serious hexes that he knew, along with a body bind curse. He watched as Dumbledore stumbled then fell, body bound but suffering from a hex. He cast another spell and watched as sturdy ropes came out of his staff and bound Dumbledore.
He ran over to check on his friends and knelt at Hermione's side. Lelan went to go stand over Dumbledore, just to make sure he wouldn't get up again.
"You okay?" Harry asked, murmuring the spell to release the ropes around her, Draco and Varian. Charlie and Bill came over and helped the other two.
Hermione nodded slightly. "Yeah, I think so. Help me up?"
Harry inched backward and took Hermione's outstretched hand, helping her up.
"Have there been any injuries?" Harry asked, calling over to Lelan. "Bill, is there a healer somewhere in our team?"
"I'm not aware of any injuries," Lelan replied. "I don't know about your muggle friends though."
"Alright," Harry said distractedly, looking Hermione over. "You sure you're okay?"
"I'm fine," Hermione replied as Draco came over and pulled her into his arms. They were both breathing heavily, but otherwise they didn't appear to have any visible injuries. "Go, do what you need to do."
Harry looked them both over then scratched the back of his neck. "Are you two coming with me to America?"
"Yes, we were going to," Hermione said. "Draco had finished the packing and had just come to tell me when Dumbledore caught us."
Harry sighed. "The wards on Grimmauld Place let him in, I assume?"
"Yes," Draco finally spoke up. "He looked like he did before all this happened."
Harry turned to stare at the others. His guards and warriors were all looking to him to see what to do next. Clint and Natasha were standing by. Clint's quiver was empty and they both looked exhausted.
"Okay, Hermione, Draco, if you want to join me, go to Heathrow Airport," Harry started, gesturing in the direction of London. "Wait... where's Teddy?"
"Oh, I told Kreacher to take him and Buckbeak somewhere safe," Hermione said, running a hand through her hair. "I don't... I'm not sure where Kreacher took them though."
"Kreacher?"
Harry heard the crack of an elf's apparition and turned to see Kreacher holding a crying Teddy.
"Teddy, you're safe," Harry murmured, kneeling down and opening his arms.
Teddy ran into them, shaking.
Harry started to rub soothing circles on Teddy's back and glanced at Kreacher. "Thanks, Kreacher."
"Kreacher is pleased to have serve. Master's hippogriff is already flying to California."
"Little bear, you're safe. I'm here. Do you want to go with Hermione and Draco to the airport?" Harry asked.
"Nooo, I wanna stay with you," Teddy answered, sniffling.
"Okay, that's fine. You'll have to stay in my arms, alright?" Harry said, continuing to rub circles on Teddy's back. "I don't want to loose you again."
"Yeah..." Teddy trailed off, dropping his head on Harry's shoulder and falling asleep.
Harry smiled slightly then stood up, one arm around Teddy to support him. "Charlie, could you go take care of the dragon? Offer him or her sanctuary in the States. If you need help, call me. Bill, could you undo the wards on the barracks? We can let everyone out now. Varian, if you could, do you have a list of the different leaders?"
"Of course. Here," Varian replied, striding over to stand alongside him. Bill and Charlie both went off to do their respective duties.
"We should alert someone in the ministry about Dumbledore," Harry remarked, glancing over to where the former hogwarts headmaster was bound. "And probably about Umbridge."
"Madam Bones would be a good option," Varian commented. "Shall I send someone to alert her?"
"Yes, as soon as possible would be good. Clint, Natasha," Harry called out, walking over with Teddy in his arms. The two assassins looked over at him as he came over. "Are you guys injured?"
"No, we're not," Natasha answered, glancing at Clint, who nodded.
"So I guess I'll see you guys next time?" Harry asked, glancing between them. Natasha was staring at Teddy, who had wrapped his little arms around Harry's neck. She was smiling softly at him, a little wistfully.
"We'll accompany you to the airport," Clint said, putting his bow back in the quiver.
"Uh, you sure?"
"We're sure," Natasha responded.
Harry blinked then rubbed his eyes and nodded. "I still have business here but it shouldn't take more than an hour or two. Natasha, you said you had seen what looked like my children?"
"Yes, I did," Natasha said, straightening up and leading the way to the second compound.
"Varian, would you mind helping everyone here? See to it that everyone gets medical attention if they need it and the werewolves are uncollared?" Harry asked before he followed Natasha and Clint.
"Yes, sir. I can do that," Varian answered then turned to the crowd. Bill had gone to the first barracks and undone the ward already. People were piling out, relieved and tired. Some had injuries but most weren't fatal or life threatening.
Harry turned and followed the two assassins down into the next cleared off area. Lelan followed behind them, alert and weary.
"Natasha, what's your code name?" Harry asked quietly as they stopped at the first barrack.
"Black Widow," Clint spoke idly.
"Clint! We're in-"
"Nat, you can trust Harry," Clint interrupted. "He hasn't told anyone about me. He won't tell anyone about you."
Natasha turned to look back at Harry, who shrugged but nodded. Lelan went to go mutter a few words, waving his wand at the door to the barracks. A minute passed then the door opened and people came racing out. A man stopped, growled a little and stared at them, pointing into the building.
"There's a death eater in there," the guy said or more like growled. "He's got some children."
Harry stopped and glanced at Natasha, Clint and Lelan. "You guys up for another fight? I don't know fucking know how..."
Harry stopped, shock still and recoiled. "The only death eater that was half-human was... Greyback. And he was in Azkaban as far as I knew..."
He watched as Natasha stilled, pulled out one of her pistols and nodded, disappearing from sight in the next minute.
"Don't let him bite you!" Harry murmured into the com.
"Got it," Natasha replied then went silent as she went around to the back of the building. Harry gestured for Lelan to follow her and watched as he strode over the way that she had left.
"I don't have any more arrows," Clint said. "But I can use a gun."
"You could watch our backs," Harry replied. "Or, you... could you hold Teddy?"
"Uh... hold... him?" Clint asked, staring at Harry like he had gone crazy.
Harry sighed. "He's just a kid. Not a bomb."
"I've never held a kid before though," Clint commented but held out his arms anyway.
Harry gently disengaged Teddy's hands from around his neck, hearing his godson mumble in his sleep, and maneuvered him into Clint's arms. "Hold him like this. Yeah. Good."
Clint stared down at Teddy then looked up at Harry and nodded hesitantly. "Go. I've got him."
Harry silently padded over to the window, with Lelan following behind. He lurched over toward the door then used some elemental air to rip it open. The inside of the building smelled like sweat, fear, blood and panic. Everyone had exited except for someone standing in the farthest corner of it.
Harry narrowed his eyes when he saw that the guy was indeed Greyback and his own children were standing behind him. James was standing in front of Lily and Albus, holding both of their hands. However, Albus was not exactly staring at him. When Harry looked closer, he could see some dried blood around his second son's eyes and his heart clenched.
"Dad!"
"Papa!"
Harry smiled softly at the three of them. Lily had apparently learned a new word and his heart warmed at it.
"Greyback, what the hell are you doing?" Harry exclaimed, bringing his staff to a defensive position.
He heard a growl then Greyback turned and charged, only to stop when a gun went off.
Natasha was standing in front of Harry's kids and had her gun out, firing another bullet when Greyback turned to look at her. James was looking up at her in a kind of... hero worship? Harry chuckled quietly then cast a body bind curse at him then watched as Greyback fell. He quickly went over to stand over Greyback and murmured a word or two and ropes twirled out of his staff and bound the werewolf tightly. Lelan went to stand over Greyback, kicking him in the ribs for good measure.
He sighed then hastened over to Natasha. "Thank you."
She nodded then stepped aside and walked past him and out the front door.
"James, Lily, Albus!"
Harry knelt down and opened his arms as James tentatively barreled into his arms. Lily toddled over and joined him, quivering a little then a lot.
"Al?"
"He can't see," James murmured, sniffling a little, head tucked into Harry's chest. Lily was crying out right now.
Harry closed his eyes briefly then reached out an arm to pull Al in. "Albus? I'm here. You're safe now."
He watched as Albus's eyes squinted and he whimpered a little but followed Harry's arm and burrowed into the little space that James had left.
"You're all safe now. I'm here. Shh."
Harry quietly murmured reassurances, used some elemental air to twirl Lily's hair around. She giggled even though her nose was stuffed up from crying. He smiled and watched her pointed ears appear and get covered up by hair again.
"Papa!"
Harry chuckled and started to cry too, running a hand through James' hair. They were all trembling a little, even himself.
"Let's get out of of here, hmm?" Harry quietly asked, picking up Al and Lily. As he stood up, James caught some of his shirt and held on tightly.
