The group made its way to the banquet hall and when the large golden doors opened the older Granger's gasped in awe.
"This is the banquet hall?" Demetrius asked in awe.
"Yeah, it's really too big for just the small group of us though." Harry added.
"Who all lives here?" Elaine asked.
"Myself, my godfather, and Draco, Hermione and both of you are welcome to stay as well. You couldn't find a safer place." Harry added.
"Really?" Demetrius looked speculative.
"Yeah, it has wards off all sorts. Sure there aren't a lot of people here to guard it but it's security is still top notch. The only people who know where this place at is summed up fairly quickly. Me, Myself, and I. Others can get here through the floo but they need express permission to access this system."
"So what did Hermione mean when she said that she was in danger?"
"Mum! I didn't say that I-" Hermione objected but Harry held up a hand to calm her.
"It's a legitimate question Hermione." Harry replied.
"What then do you suggest Harry?" Sirius asked as he entered the discussion.
"That we tell them the truth. I hate being given half truths and lies at least as much as anyone else."
Sirius nodded in agreement.
"Yes, I think that would be for the best." Sirius agreed.
"However, since you cannot protect your minds against assault I will be unable to reveal everything."
Demetrius nodded his head in agreement.
"Alright would you mind getting to the point now?" David asked impatiently.
"Let's sit down and eat while I get into this." Harry suggested.
This was met with general assent. While they ate Harry told them about Voldemort's return, and his plots against all those not of pure blood.
"You mean that your society is controlled by bigots?" Demetrius asked with distaste.
"Yeah, and Voldemort is preying on that bigotry." Harry answered.
"Is this Voldemort so dangerous?" Elaine asked worriedly.
"He is known as the most powerful dark wizard ever. Not only that most wizards and witches are so scared of him they call him 'you-know-who' or 'he-who-must-not-be-named'. Quite stupid really." Harry added.
"You call him by his name." Demetrius noted.
"Yes I do. It's stupid to fear a name. It just increases the fear by calling Voldemort 'he-who-must-not-be-named'." Harry added.
"What kind of odds of survival does someone have when they've been targeted by Voldemort?" Elaine asked.
"Not good. Until I came around the most times a person survived Voldemort was three encounters. The couple who did that; my parents were killed the fourth time they encountered him."
"What do you mean until you came around?" Demetrius asked after they recovered from Harry telling them about his parents.
"I've confronted Voldemort four times now." Harry replied simply.
Elaine's eyes widened in shock.
"What?" She asked.
"When I was one, my mother's sacrifice protected me and drove him out of his body, when I was eleven I faced him. He was sharing a body, he was after an object that granted immortality and unlimited gold. When I was twelve I faced a 'memory' of him and a basilisk; killed the basilisk, and destroyed the memory. The only reason I made it out of there alive though was because of a Phoenix. This year I was portkeyed to a graveyard and Voldemort was resurrected. I then escaped with a witness. One of his followers as a matter of fact. Which leads us back to the Ministry's incompetence." Harry explained.
"Is he after our daughter?" Elaine asked worriedly.
"Not as a primary target but yes, she is at risk. She's hails from non magic parents. This in itself is enough to make him target her. As long as you aren't a pureblood you are going to be targeted by Voldemort and his followers." Sirius said quietly.
Harry nodded.
"If we took her out of Hogwarts and moved to another country would that keep her safe?" Demetrius asked.
Harry shook his head.
"If we don't stop him here it will only be a matter of time before he takes control over everything." Harry replied quietly.
"So how do you stop a man that losses his body and comes back anyway?"
"He is using a dark art to keep alive. This means he's split is soul into objects that keeps him alive even when he should die. I will start collecting these objects shortly and once I have access to a magical sword I'll be able to destroy them without damaging myself or anyone else. Once those objects are gone it will be possible to destroy Voldemort once and for all."
"How many of these objects are there?" Demetrius asked.
"He split his soul seven times. So one part is in his body and the other six are in objects. I'll get started on getting rid of them this summer actually."
"Wait, you keep on saying "I'll"." Elaine said with narrowed eyes.
"I am the only one who can finish him. You see, there was a prophesy made that essentially makes it impossible for anyone else to kill him but me. I can die by another's hand though so that gives him a slight advantage." Harry added dryly.
Elaine stared at him in total shock.
"I know, it isn't easy to take it all in." Harry said gently as finished his meal.
A few minutes passed in silence before Harry spoke again.
"It's getting late, you two probably have a lot on your mind. Tomorrow's Saturday, if you don't have to do anything tomorrow why not spend the night here?" Harry offered.
Elaine and Demetrius looked at each other for a long moment.
"Are you trying to spend more time with Hermione?" Demetrius asked.
Harry smiled slightly.
"Perhaps." Harry said.
Elaine shook her head.
"We couldn't impose on you." She said.
Harry laughed heartily.
"Please, I'm quite well off if you couldn't tell. The money I earn daily from the family investments is more than enough to pay for almost any expense I might run up."
"Well, if you insist." Elaine agreed slowly.
"I do." Harry said.
A while later the Dentists had been shown the castle and given a room. Harry made a serious effort to let them know where his and Hermione's rooms were. The two dentists were silent during the ordeal. Harry assumed the several shocks that they had been forced to undergo were enough to force their brains to work overtime.
An/ Votes:
Loyal: 15 votes
Dead: 20 Votes
Reevaluate life: 8 Votes
Its still a close race but 'Die Ron Die!' seems to be pulling ahead.
