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Chapter Thirty-Two: Back to the Future

Harry's fellow Gryffindors were gathered outside the white dome of Harry's dream anxiously waiting for his arrival. After successfully proving their sincerity, the teens found themselves outside the magisterial building, neither able to enter or exit. Above them, a delicate blue sky regarded them with a warm radiance from an unseen sun. Fresh green grass fluttered delicately in a non-existence breeze, parted only by the marble path which led to the entrance door of the dome. A sense of tranquillity was present, seeping through the layers of worries the teens felt for Harry. In silence they stood waiting, each unwilling to shatter the calm. They knew here, no harm would come to them.

The soft gentle sound of bells tinkling lightly alerted their relaxed senses. The teens warily surveyed their surrounding in attempt to locate the source of the sound; it seemed to come from all around them. A quiet creek drew their gazes to the dome building, its grand doors now slowly opening. A small figure stood in the giant doorframe, shadowed by the silhouette of the door. "Harry," they all gasped running towards him. As soon as her steeped out onto the marble path Harry found himself encircled by his friends.

"Where have you been?" Hermione asked engulfing in a tight hug.

"Are you all okay?" Harry asked in return, gently untangling himself from her.

"We're fine" Ginny said, "but we don't know where your parents, Sirius or Remus are. We thought they'd be with you."

To their surprise, Harry gave them a small smile. "They've gone home," he said simply, "back to Hogwarts."

"You okay?" Hermione said sympathetically.

The twinkling sound suddenly stopped, interrupting Harry's response. In her twirl of starry silver mist, Eleanor appeared. The glitter had yet to fade as she found herself at the point of several wands.

"Who are you?" Ron demanded defensively.

At the same time Harry shouted "Don't," rushing to Eleanor's side, "she's a friend." Curious and cautious eyes flickered between Harry and the strange girl before relaxing.

Ellie turned urgently to Harry, "We have to go," she said, her voiced laced with fear and panic. "My father has found out and his men are coming. We have to leave immediately," her word tumbled out, falling over each other as she rushed to released the. "If he finds you, all this will be for nothing. He'll wipe your memories and send you back to the future."

Panic and alarm sent adrenaline coursing through Harry. "How?" Harry said, his heart beating wildly; he was so close to saving Sirius.

Ellie grabbed Harry's left hand, "Everyone join hands," she ordered quickly. They complied and in a quick burst of light, they disappeared from the tranquil dimension.

Privet Drive, August 22nd 1996

In the smallest bedroom of Number Four Privet drive laid a young wizard, currently sleeping. The occupants of the house were eating dinner downstairs, unaware of his presence. The last four to five weeks had been a chaotic time for more wizards had passed through the house in the past month than in the last 16 years. They had of course been searching for Harry who had one summer night vanished from existence. He was back and it would not be long before someone realised.

On queue, the doorbell rang disrupting their conversation. Cursing, Vernon Dursley abandoned his meal to answer it. "You again," he grumbled rudely. Barely acknowledging the presence of Remus Lupin and Arthur Weasley, he returned to the kitchen. Mr Dursley had learnt very well by now that challenging the wizard was a silly and pointless thing to do. Also by now, both Remus and Arthur understood that the Dursleys' hospitality was best ignored. Besides, today they were too anxious to care; Dumbledore's spell had been disturbed; there was another magical presence in the house.

The third thing to be disturbed this evening was Harry's sleep. The ringing of the doorbell had instantly awakened him. He had just realised he had returned to his aunt and uncle's home when the door swung open. Harry frowned in confusion, "Professor Lupin? Mr Weasley? What are you doing here?" The words had not fully exited his mouth when Harry found himself engulfed in a tight hug from both men. This resulted in perplexing harry even more. "Mr Weasley, what's going on?"

"Where have you been Harry?" Mr Weasley asked releasing him. "Everyone's been so worried. We couldn't find you anywhere?"

"What you mean?"

Professor Lupin gave Harry an incredulous look, "You've been missing for over a month Harry. Everyone's been frantic." Green eyes searched emerald ones. Where have you been?"

"I…I don't know what going on about?" Harry said.

Remus eyes narrowed, "Harry, what today's date?"

"Err…July 18th," his heart skipped a beat.

Lupin shared a fleeting look of worry before turning to Harry. "Okay," Harry could still detect a trace of suspicion, "we're going to headquarters Harry. Harry?"

Harry paled visibly at the thought of going back to Sirius' home. Flashing image of Sirius and the veil played in his mind.

"Harry?"

Remus voice penetrated his mind and shaking his head to clear it of the cloud of memories, Harry looked into the concerned face of his former teach. "I'm okay," he said giving Remus a small smile. "How are we getting there?"

"Dumbledore's found us a car," Mr Weasley replied. He took a glance at his wristwatch. "We better get going."

Functioning on automatic, Harry left Privet Drive and climbed into the awaiting silver car. Harry was slightly surprised to see that Mr Weasley was driving the car on the road and not in the air then remembered that it was illegal to do so. Harry stared out the window watching immaculate lawns and neat houses blur pass. His mind wandered back to Eleanor, in the dome where the book of time was held.

Flashback

As he travelled through the golden gates alongside Eleanor, Harry found himself in the same white building as his dreams; from the intricate designs on the wall to the book on the raised stand. Harry turned to the mystic girl besides him, "Who are you?"

She smiled at him. She was very pretty. "My names Eleanor," her voice was light and graceful, "I am the youngest daughter of King Aether."

She smiled at his confusion. "Let me explain." Raising her hand, Eleanor drew a circle in the air. In her drawn circle was an image of a dark sky, stars twinkling brightly. Harry saw the moon and the Earth. The bright blues and the greens of the Earth shined as it filled the screen, He watched mesmerised.

"At the very beginning of the creation, the world and life was very different. The Earth was peaceful and beautiful. The different between good and evil was not known, everyone was happy. This period of life became known as the Dawn before Time. Then, there was no time. People would live forever, there was no death. But then people wanted more. They became lost in greed and selfishness. Fighting broke out, many people were killed and the beauty of Earth and life became lost in time. Soon, all that was left was a desolate waste land. All the peace of Earth was lost in battle.

"No one really understands what happen afterwards but the few that was left alive was given a new chance. My people came into creation. We would be the guardians of time and life on Earth. With time, there was no eternal life. People still wanted power but life and death meant nothing lasts forever.

"I am the daughter of King Aether. My father rules over the guardians and ensure the rules and laws are kept. All my life I have watched over you Harry. It is my role as Princess Eleanor to watch over the chosen one, the savoir of light.

"I was worried about you after Sirius died. I knew about the veil and that the information was lost in the path so I sent you back in time to look for it. For a while, I was afraid that I had made a mistake. I saw you struggle to gain your parents acceptance and fight the death eaters. There was a time where I was tempted to send you back to the future but Fawkes help me lead you.

"I interfered when you were battling Aurora. I am her princess, she has to obey me."

End of Flashback

Back in the car, Mr Weasley and Remus Lupin were shooting worried looks at each other. Harry had been unresponsive for the entire journey and they were sure there was something Harry was not telling them; something had happened during his disappearance.

Harry was still staring listlessly out the window. His mind remembered the conversation he had had the Eleanor as she returned them to their own time.

Flashback

"What's going on?" Harry asked urgently.

"When I sent you to the past, I defied my father's law. It is forbidden to interfere with time. When I commanded Aurora let you through, he must have found out."

Harry took in Eleanor's fear. "What will happen now?"

"I have wipe the memories of the past," she explained, "no one will remember you or the time you spent at Hogwarts. I have sent Ginny, Hermione and Ron back to the time they disappeared. It will seem as thought they have never gone. They to will not remember the events of the past."

"What about me?" Harry said frantically.

"I'm afraid you've been gone to long. You've been missing from the wizarding world for over a month. Harry, when you return, you must not speak of what happens. No one is to know that you interfered with time. I have casted a charm so that even this information cannot be extracted from your mind through legimency. Harry what you know about the view, what you saw in the dawn of time, the book of time, you must not reveal this ever." Her voice grew urgent, "Harry, promise me, you will nevre do anything with that information but to save Sirius. Harry, promise me."

"I, I promise," Harry pledge.

"I must leave now Harry. My people will not hurt you. You are savoir of life, they will harm you."

"What about you?" Harry said.

"I'll be fine. Good Luck Harry." She smiled, kissed him on the forehead and disappeared.

End of Flashback

Author's Note: Hope you've enjoyed this.