DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter or Doctor Who, although this plot is mine. I have no real desire to own either series, although I rather wish I had my own TARDIS.
Author's Note: Here we go with another chapter of You Are Not Alone.
Chapter Twelve: Evil in the Air
Hogwarts Lake
Hogwarts, Scotland, Earth, 1992 CE
Harry Potter and Lucy Pevensie sat under a weeping willow far away from the prying eyes of Hogwarts Castle as Hedwig sat above them as if she could protect them from anything that would invade their privacy.
Lucy was once again crying, her head on Harry's shoulder and neither one of them noticed the small lady beetle which flew around their heads before flying away in the direction of the outer walls. Slowly but surely, Lucy's sobs abated, and Harry started to stand up, saying, 'C'mon Lu, we better head up to the dorms. We have classes tomorrow.'
Lucy just nodded her head, wiping her eyes as Harry wrapped his arms around her shoulders and guided her towards Gryffindor Tower.
Gryffindor Tower
Harry and Lucy finally reached the Fat Lad's portrait, and both had a faint smile as Harry said the password, 'Every lion needs a lioness' and the portrait swung forward to let them through.
The Next Morning
The next morning Harry was eating his toast and marmalade when Hermione thrust the morning edition of the Daily Prophet into his hands and he was able to look at the front page as Lucy leaned over curiously and both opened their mouths in shock.
A NEW DUCHESS?
It appears that young Prince James, Duke of Gryffindor, has found himself a young woman to give his heart. The young Prince was seen by Hogwarts Lake in the company of one Lucy Pevensie, as the prince seemed to be comforting Miss Pevensie. On investigation at the Department of Mysteries Bonds Department, the Book of Bonds recognises a destiny bond between the two. For those who are uninformed, a destiny bond occurs between two with the same or similar destinies and usually, but not always, forms a full grown soul bond over time.
The rest of the page was taken up by a wizarding photo of the two down by the lake, and both second years looked puzzled at how the reporter could have gotten the picture, as they had not seen anyone down by the lake at all. Slowly, more and more students turned to look at the two Gryffindors. Harry and Lucy looked around at everyone looking at them, then blushed, looking at each other. After about five minutes, they both were tired of the stares, and both stood, taking their timetables from Professor McGonagall on the way out, leaving the Great Hall to get their books for first class, which was Charms with the Ravenclaws.
Charms Classroom
'Very well class, today we will be learning how to end the effects of certain spells, charms, jinxes and curses. The incantation is Finite, although it works better by incanting Finite Incantatum. And you must be careful to remember that it is a sharp prod for the wand movement. So I want you to cast the Featherweight Charm on these wooden cubes, and then stop it with Finite Incantatum.' Professor Flitwick instructed.
The room soon rang out with calls of 'Plumis Pondera' (the Featherweight Charm) followed by 'Finite Incantatum'. Harry, Lucy and Hermione sat together in a group of three at the front of the classroom, working separately from their classmates, and within 10 minutes, Lucy, who was the most inexperienced with using magic, was the first one to successfully cancel her Featherweight Charm. She was so surprised that she jumped up and down, clapping her hands rapidly then happily hugging both Harry and Hermione in quick succession.
Second Floor Corridor
Harry, Lucy and Hermione were walking around the second floor waiting for their next class, when a scream rang out from around the next corner. And as they followed the noise, they saw a strange sight. There was a deformed statue touching a young first year, who subsequently disappeared, and the same first year suddenly staggering up behind them, and collapsing in a heap. 'Shit!' was all Harry could say.
'Harry! Language!' Lucy said in reply hitting him on the arm.
'Uh this is very not good.' Harry said, closing his eyes in concentration and sending a psychic message to the Doctor, who arrived almost immediately in the TARDIS.
After Harry explained what happened, the Doctor's reaction exactly mirrored Harry's.
History Professor's Office
'That's why you're here isn't it River, this is my Time of Angels, isn't it?' Harry asked River Song as Harry, Lucy, Hermione, River and the Doctor sat in the Doctor's office after destroying the Angel, with great difficulty.
'Yes, Harry, it is your time of angels.' River said with solemnity. 'Hogwarts is under attack from within. The angels are not at full strength and can only send someone a matter of seconds into the past, and a matter of metres in distance, but the magic in Hogwarts will quickly bring them back to full strength, and when that happens it is only a matter of time before Hogwarts falls to its first threat.'
Chamber of Secrets
§Speak to me, Slytherin, Greatest of the Hogwarts Four§ The young girl hissed to the statue of Slytherin and the mouth slowly opened and the beast emerged.
Seventh Floor Corridor
Harry thought about the reports that a student had been petrified on the second floor, and another found collapsed on the fourth. The second attack was obviously the work of the angels, but the first he wasn't so sure about. He looked out the window at the pelting rain and saw the reflection of Lucy looking fearfully at a stone statue reaching out towards her. Harry sprung into action, and almost without his realising it a sword with a ruby encrusted hilt appeared in his hand as he charged around the corner, using the magically strengthened sword to destroy the angel.
'Oh thank you Harry! I was walking along and before I knew it the angel was standing over me, and I was just about to blink...to...blink...when you turned up...you...saved me Harry.' Lucy said tearfully, leaning up to kiss Harry's cheek, before burying her head in his shoulder, neither one of them noticing the gold flash that enveloped the two of them momentarily, or the new phoenix which had flashed into existence.
Thirty Minutes Later
Hogwarts Grounds
Harry and his group of friends were sitting in a circle under "their" willow tree, chatting about the attacks on the second and fourth floors, as well as the failed attack on Lucy. While seated there, a young Ravenclaw with flowing blond hair and a faraway look on her face skipped past and greeted Their Royal Highness The Duke and Duchess of Gryffindor, which had the group looking at each other confusedly.
At that moment, a dark grey phoenix appeared out of a black cloud which had appeared in mid air, before dropping a scroll in Lucy's lap, and then perched on the lower branches of the willow, trilling a calming song. Lucy broke the Gringotts seal and unfurled the scroll, at which point a second scroll fell out.
Your Royal Highness,
The Gringotts Department of Inheritances wishes to congratulate you both on your soul bonding, and in accordance with the spiritual laws that govern the goblin nation and the realms of Magical Britain, are equally pleased to congratulate you on your marriage, and the former Miss Pevensie's emancipation. Lucy, your style shall henceforth be in short "Her Royal Highness Lucy, Duchess of Gryffindor", or in full "Her Royal Highness The Princess Harold James Charles Louis, Duchess of Gryffindor, Marchioness Potter, Countess of Monmouth, Lady Evans", and together your style shall be "Their Royal Highness The Duke and Duchess of Gryffindor". Once again, congratulations. Princess Lucy, please also find enclosed a list comprising the contents of your inheritance from the "Friends of Narnia Trust".
May your gold flow, and your enemies cower before you,
Stronghammer
Harry and Lucy looked at each other, then at the rest of the group and said in harmony, 'Here we go again!'
