Disclaimer: I don't Harry Potter nor do I own Torchwood. Though I wish I did.

Spoilers: For the most part this chapter will lead up until Cyberwoman. However the main bulk of the story will take place after Cyberwoman. This will obviously be AU. Chapter 15 is ignoring the episode Captain Jack Harkness.

Plot: Ianto Jones has more secrets that go past Lisa. He didn't even exist until he was eighteen. For the first seventeen years of his life, Ianto Jones was Harry Potter. Now the Wizarding World wants their savior back. Something Ianto isn't sure he wants to be. But how does he make the team believe that he did for them just as much as him. Ianto cannot stand to be broken one more time. He needs his soulmate to fix him. And he turns out to be…the flirty Captain in the RAF greatcoat?

A/N: Hey all! Long time no see! But I'm back from theatre camp/conference! YAY! So here's chapter 28. It's in between being a filler and not. Still I hope you all enjoy it.

Thank you all for over 500 reviews! You're all amazing!

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"One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have whole-hearted enthusiasm. One needs to feel that one's life has meaning, that one is needed in this world." –Hannah Szenes

"Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth." –Sherlock Holmes

Chapter 28
Ghosts of Years Forgotten
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"I hate the fuckin' countryside."

"We know, Owen," replied Ianto dryly as Jack drove throughout Scotland in the rented SUV. He consulted a map that seemed to be made of parchment and blue ink.

"Turn right in about two kilometers."

"Alright," agreed Jack secretly thrilled that he was going to somewhere magical again. Tosh was excited as well. Even at the ungodly early hour when they had to catch their train. She was up and grinning asking Ianto a million questions. The Welshman had laughed and patiently answered every single one.

Owen well Owen was Owen; complaining about the unholy hour that he had to wake up at and muttered about the countryside of Scotland. The complete and total opposite of Tosh, his better half as Ianto claimed to Jack in private. Still Jack liked to think that he was a bit excited and…maybe a bit thirsty.

Gwen seemed to be in a pouty mood today. Still she was flicking through a bridal magazine in the back for the past hour. So hopefully she would stop her protests of this wild goose chase that she complained about since Jack told them they were going to Scotland.

As for Ianto, Jack thought that his…Welshman was alright. He seemed a bit more jittery than usual. Quiet on the train and the night before after sex, Ianto just curled up against Jack seeking comfort for something. What that was Jack wasn't sure.

He just hoped that having the team, his friends there, would help put Ianto's mind at ease.

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He could feel the magic from Hogwarts. Ianto sighed as he heard the magic sing. He wondered if he could survive his demons. At the same time, he knew what he had to do. Still going back to where it all began with Ron and Hermione. Could he survive those horrible ghosts of long ago?

Ianto sighed as he saw Hogsmeade come up in his view. He saw Owen sitting up straighter in his seat, in awe of one of the few only magical villages in Britain.

Maybe he should have had Hathor explain that since Owen was a magical being that he could see magical places.

He glanced back seeing Owen's eyes go wide while he knew that at least Gwen and Tosh could not see the magnificent castle in their view. Jack well Jack had been exposed to enough magic from being around him could see it. Also he was Jack Harkness and Ianto had to wonder if his parents had been fully human. He told Jack to park about a five minutes' walk to the village still the castle could be seen over the trees.

He chuckled. It was a good thing not telling Owen. Just to see the look on the doctor's face. He climbed out of their rented SUV and grinned slightly. It was a place that once was home to him.

"Bloody hell," whispered Owen in awe. Jack, who was not rattled by architecture, joined Owen by staring in awe.

Tosh and Gwen just looked confused because Ianto knew that all they saw was an old shack. He took out his wand.

"Alright ladies! Eyes shut while I perform the spell that allows you to see Hogwarts and the village."

Tosh closed her eyes instantly. Gwen sighed before shutting her eyes. Ianto murmured the spell as he gently touched his wand to their eyelids.

"Open your eyes."

The girls opened their eyes and both of them gasped. He turned and looked at the castle. He missed her so much. He quickly checked the time on his pocket watch before snapping it shut.

"Grab your suitcases everyone. The village is about a five minute walk from here," said the tea-boy with an authoritative voice.

"Ianto?" asked Jack as everyone grabbed their bags from the back.

"Yes Jack?"

"Out of curiosity, who did you get to watch the Hub while we were away?"

"Oh…I made some calls. Got a couple of mutual friends to look after everything while we were out of town."

"Who…?" The realization hit Jack like a semi truck or a bolt of lightning. He closed his eyes.

"You didn't," he murmured. Suddenly he was very glad that he moved into Ianto's apartment.

"Oh but I did Captain," said Ianto with a devious smile. His blue eyes were alight with mischief.

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In the hub, an unusual group of people had gathered due to several threats, promises, and/or blackmail by one Ianto Jones. (To give you an idea exactly what group had gathered, the author will now tell it in the form of a joke.)

An slightly insane magically ex-convict, his werewolf lover, a several millennia old vampire, a time traveling alien, and a loud mouth red head were standing in a top secret, government facility fighting over who had to muck out the Weevil cells and the Pterodactyl's nest.

Just another ordinary day in Torchwood…for the most part.

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The village, Hogsmeade, was impressive. It was filled with warmth in the chilled air of one of the coolest summers on record. Ianto, Jack noticed, was trying to hide the sorrow of being here again with some light heartedness. His hands tightened around the duffel bag that he carried.

"You okay, Yan?"

Ianto paused and sighed, "I knew I would have to face the past sooner or later. I was just hoping it to be way, way later."

Jack put his hand on Ianto's shoulder and gently squeezed it. He would offer more comfort later in their room. Ianto gave him a small smile before scanning the crowd. His blue eyes seemed to brighten as he spotted a man. The man turned around revealing a handsomely angelic face with bright blue eyes and dark locks. Jack then saw a thick scar that ran down the right side of his face. He was dressed in a dark green robe opened to reveal a pair of dark jeans covered in dirt with a baggy blue t-shirt. He grinned when he saw Ianto.

"Well well well if it isn't Mister Ianto Jones or should I say Lord Jones?" said the man in a teasing Northern accent. His blue eyes glittered in the sun.

"Should I call you Professor Longbottom then, Nev? Or how about best man?"

Neville Longbottom threw his head back and laughed. Ianto had a small grin on his face before giving Neville a punch in the shoulder. The man returned it. Both of them stood there grinning like fools before hugging each other. They pulled back.

"So this is your team then?"

"Yes. Alright Neville Longbottom let me introduce you to Toshiko Sato, Doctor Owen Harper, and Captain Jack Harkness."

"You must be Gwen," said Neville cheerfully cornering the black haired Welshwoman, "Ah you're just as beautiful as Rhys told me you were. Sorry I couldn't make it to the engagement party. But my girlfriend needed me for something."

"Ah…nice to meet you as well," said Gwen with a smile. She held out her hand but Neville gave her a bear hug.

"Welcome to the family, Miss Cooper."

"Thank you."

Neville turned and flashed them another huge grin.

"Well c'mon then! Carriages are waiting for us. And Luna is waiting to see you at the castle, Ianto."

"Ah how is Miss Lovegood doing?"

"She's searching for Nargles again. Making sure none of them are in your rooms."

Ianto grinned widely, "Ah that does sounds like Luna."

"What're Nargles?" asked Tosh.

"Nothing to be worried about," answered the wizard with a wave of his hand. The other wizard, Neville, led them to a two carriages. The team gasped.

The horses that were pulling the carriages caught their attention immediately. Dark as night with almost skeletal frames and huge bat-like wings, the horses looked like something out of the rift.

"They're call thestrals. They can only appear to those who have seen death," stated Ianto emotionlessly as he climbed into the carriage. Jack and Neville climbed in with the Welshman.

Gwen quickly adverted her eyes. Quietly, she climbed into the second carriage. Tosh gently gave one of the creatures a pat on the nose before climbing in after the Welshwoman. Owen, who was hungry, vaguely wondered if they had blood. He grimaced disgust directed at himself as he settled in next to his…Tosh.

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"So you're Ianto's bloke huh?" inquired Neville to the immortal captain. Ianto groaned and buried his face in his hands. It was nice to see that Neville was a tactful as ever.

"Yes," answered Jack with a huge grin on his face.

"Well Luna will be happy to meet you properly, Captain. She fusses over Ianto too much."

"Uh so you're a professor? What in?" asked Jack desperate to change the subject. He didn't need another godparent meeting again.

"I'm a professor in Herbology which is a study of magical plants. Though I'm getting a degree in Muggle botany on the side. Plants have always been kind of my thing."

"It's dead useful," stated Ianto, "he could probably take care of the hot house plants better than I could."

"Ah Yan, stop you're making me blush."

The two men shared a secret grin as Ianto lay back into Jack. The older man wrapped an arm around Ianto. Neville shook his head.

"So you're rooms are ready. I'll show you them when we get there. You have time to freshen up or whatever. We'll have lunch sent to your rooms later on. Then a meeting with the Headmistress. Tomorrow the library is all yours."

"Sounds good, Neville. Thanks for all your help."

The professor rolled his eyes and waved off the thank you.

"Shush you. If you need my help just ask. I refuse to let propaganda ruin everything you worked for."

Jack smiled almost imperceptible to the human eye. If these were what Ianto's Wizarding friends were like than he was happy the Welshman had them.

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Ianto silently followed Neville through the twisted corridors of Hogwarts. The team had looks of awe on their faces but all Ianto could see were memories.

Here's where he comforted Hermione after she and Ron had a bloody huge fight.

That's window sill where he and Ron plus a couple other blokes played various wizard and muggle card games.

There's where he and Hermione would sit and talk about things in the Muggle world they missed like pizza.

This is the spot where he asked Cho to the Yule Ball.

That's the alcove he and Malfoy had sex in.

"…to? Ianto?"

"Huh? Oh sorry, sir. I guess I spaced out for a moment there."

"Right," stated Jack with a disbelieving look, "Here's our rooms. Owen has a single room next to ours. Gwen and Tosh are sharing one next to Owen's."

"What's the password?"

"Emrys," stated the Captain worry clear in his eyes. The portrait hearing them swung open and the pair climbed in. Ianto sat down on the couch inside gently.

"I'm sorry Jack. This place just holds so many memories."

Jack knelt down next to the wizard. He gently took Ianto's hand in his own. The Welshman pressed his forehead against the captain's. Jack whispered softly.

"Maybe we can make some happier memories for you here. We have some time."

"You're incorrigible, Captain Harkness."

"I thought that was why you loved me so much, Mister Jones."

A slight smile played on the dark haired man's lips before he gently pressed them against Jack's. The kiss slowly but surely deepened. It was like the night when they sent John Hart home. Comforting tenderness came from both men in their kisses.

Jack gently stroked the short dark hair of his lover as he placed soft kisses on his neck.

Ianto nibbled softly on the captain's ear.

Skin against skin, passionate touches with large hands, magic crackled in the air around them. Ianto's eyes briefly glowed green while Jack's skin seemed to take on a gold sheen.

The pair did not notice too consumed with comforting each other, loving each other.

The ghosts of the past needed to be chased away and this was the only way they knew how.

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