Harry woke first within the house the next morning and slowly stretched his body out and doing a few quiet exercises. He was careful to make sure not to wake up Ron as he moved about knowing that Ron would want to sleep till breakfast was ready. Once he was done on the workout he slipped from the room and headed for the closest bathroom. He would clean himself up then head down to the kitchen and find something to do till at least someone else awoke.
He suspected the next person to awaken would be either Mrs. Weasley or Hermione. He chuckled softly at the thought and wondered if he should make a bet with himself on who would be the first of them awaken and come downstairs. He chuckled again as he paused next to the black library with a slight frown. The temptation to go through those books for any chance on stories of Amazon's and other things that might have been linked to his past was strong.
He stepped slowly into the black library and began to slowly scan the books on the cases. Truly he knew he wouldn't find anything but was truly hoping he could find something. He began to hum a traditional Gerudo tune as he walked along the shelves. Many of the books he could tell were full of dark magic. The way the magic within the books seemed to reach towards him trying to tempt him to read them. He paused by one of the books reaching towards it before shaking his head and pulling back as though burned.
"Damn mothers making dark magics like this so tempting." Harry muttered and glared at the book. He stepped away and shivered a moment glancing around the room with a frown. Something felt off or familiar but he had no idea what. He started to look around the room a bit more then froze seeing a ritual dagger almost hidden upon one shelf. He moved to get a closer look and gulped one hand reaching to it while shaking.
"How? It should have not survived. None of those tools should have survived until now." Harry muttered. He lifted the dagger and brought it to his eyes before stumbling blindly into a chair still staring at the ritual dagger. Its appearance was exactly like those his mothers had used to infuse him with that demon. He breathed in deeply the desire to destroy the dagger in his hand rising violently. He barely stopped himself from following through with his desire. The knowledge the dagger might have some magic defenses on it consoling him. He glanced up as the door opened and a worried-looking Sirius looking in and over at him.
"Hey what's that you are holding?" Sirius asked moving closer to Harry. Harry looked at the ritual dagger again and shuddered, placing it down on the small table.
"A ritual dagger, I found it among the books over there." Harry motioned to the shelves as Sirius frowned in thought.
"What about it caught your attention though Harry? I mean it's probably something dear old mum found before now." Sirius admitted with a shudder.
"I remember this dagger, it's one of two well either it's the same one or it's a really good recreation, though if it is the same one this thing is beyond ancient." Harry admitted softly.
"This hooks into your past life?" Sirius asked softly sitting next to Harry.
"Yeah, it's just, this ritual dagger. It looks exactly like the one, one of the women I believed were my mothers used to infuse me with one of the greatest evils that have ever existed and turned me into a nightmare." Harry admitted. Sirius reached for the ritual dagger disgust written on his face at the thought of what it had been used for.
"Mother said this was half of a matched pair. The other one she had no idea where it was. She was trying to find it last I knew." Sirius admitted. Harry shuddered in revulsion at this information.
"She also said that they were rumored to have come from before the time of Atlantis, but it is unsure of when they truly were from. Would you prefer I took it to Gringotts to be destroyed?" Sirius asked.
"No, the goblins can not be trusted with this. They are too deeply linked with what I had been." Harry stated as he glared at the dagger wondering where the matching pair might be. He shuddered nervously on how they could be used if brought back together. He looked at the dagger once more finally noticing the ancient-looking writing that was barely even visible on them. He took a slow deep breath and shuddered at seeing Gerudo runes. He set the dagger down and walked away from it.
"Are you sure I mean they've always dealt with things like that before." Sirius stated with a slightly confused frown at Harry's reactions.
"They are too deeply connected to this situation. Their ancestors worked for me in trying to conquer the world." Harry admitted. "It's part of why they don't overly like me now, but should they sense the demon that once possessed me they will likely follow it."
"Fine we won't but I say it's not worth it." Sirius stated. Harry stood up and walked towards the door slowly.
"Thank you, Sirius. Now have you got any information on possible checking on your trial and freedom?" Harry asked. Sirius frowned and shook his head.
"There has been nothing Harry." Sirius admitted. Harry sighed and shook his head with a soft groan. Really it was obvious that the ministry was ignoring the evidence and suggestions he had given about Sirius while dealing with the uproar around Umbridge.
"Damn it. Guess I'm gonna have to go after them a bit more." Harry muttered with a frown. Sirius grinned and hugged the much larger boy before letting go and stepping back.
"Come on, let's go down to breakfast. I want to spend as much time with you as possible before you head out on this trip." Sirius grinned and wrapped an arm about Harry's shoulders.
"Fine, I guess since you are up everyone else should be." Harry stated then walked out of the room. The two of them walked together forgetting about the dagger in the library as they entered the kitchen and grinned at Mrs. Weasley.
"Morning Mrs. Weasley." Harry greeted the woman then grinned at Hermione and Ron who were both sitting at the table eating away. Harry sat at the table and grinned happily as Molly placed food in front of him.
"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley." Harry said softly and started to eat enjoying the food. It truly was a wonderful time to relax a bit and enjoy the food. He leaned back when he finished. His best friends having finished for awhile.
"Harry, how much of that book you love so much have you translated for me?" Hermione decided to ask causing Harry to chuckle.
"Some. Don't worry it will be finished soon possibly." Harry said. He walked up the stairs and to his and Ron's room to grab his bag and bring it down. He glanced over at Ron wondering if the boy was going to do this as well. He paused and then walked back to his and Ron's shared room before writing a quick note and looking over at Hedwig.
"Hey, Hedwig I need you to take this immediately. I will be back home in a couple of days so don't worry about a reply. Just relax and have a good couple of days. I will see you when I get back." Harry said with a grin. He watched as his owl took off after she had the message. He grinned and chuckled.
"Such a different animal compared to what my people would use." He murmured as the door opened and he heard Ron grumbling. He turned to watch the redhead grab his bags muttering.
"Want some help with the stuff Ron?" Harry asked grinning. Ron jumped in surprise then laughed nervously.
"No no I'll be fine. Just you know how I get when there is stuff to be done. I always want to put it off." Ron admitted softly.
"It is your biggest flaw. Just like mine was and is a lust for power." Harry stated. Ron shook his head going to deny Harry's comment then paused remembering the stories he has heard.
"Yeah, I guess so. I should actually work on it." Ron admitted.
"Yes just like Hermione needs to learn to relax a bit. Each of us has a different flaw." Harry admitted. Ron laughs a bit at this.
"Oh is that ever true. She is so high strung when it comes to learning." Ron laughed before starting to take his bags down the stairs. Harry chuckled as he followed Ron back to the main floor.
"Ron, did you finish packing yet? If not get back up to your room and prepare!" Mrs. Weasley stated then came out from the kitchen only to stare at the bags Ron was carrying.
"Got my packs here for the trip Mum." Ron stated as he placed them next to Harry's. Molly stared then looked at Ron and shivered a moment.
"Who are you and what have you done with my son!" She cried out moving quickly towards Ron who's eyes widened in shock only for Harry to move between Ron and his mother.
"Mrs. Weasley calm down. I made him pack his bags last night. I wouldn't let him hold off on it." Harry explained. Molly paused in her charge and looked at Harry in surprise. Molly blinked and looked at the wide-eyed shocked Ron.
"I'm sorry I.. I'm just not used to such a situation." Molly explained as Harry smiled and moved out of her way and Ron moved forward to hug his mother a moment. He then quickly let go and placed his bags down.
"It's fine since Harry was talking with me and pointing out a few things I don't enjoy admitting about myself." Ron explained before scratching the back of his head. Molly just shook her head and hugged her son once more before glancing at Harry.
"How did you do it?" She asked wanting a full explanation.
"I pointed out each of our greatest flaws in plain words while telling him I wouldn't let him sleep till he actually got his packing done as he would be left behind if he wasn't ready in time." Harry admitted. Ron just groaned quietly and glared at Harry who just smirked a moment then went to the portkey grabbing his stuff and held on to the portkey.
"So who is coming with? We only have ten minutes until the portkey sets off!" Harry reminded the others causing Hermione and Ron to both grab their stuff and take up the holds on the port key next to him. He grinned as Molly, and Arthur came over to grab the last to spots after grabbing their bags and nodding to the three. They then look up at the stairs.
"Are you two coming or do I need to warn Sirius that you will be experimenting?" Molly cried up. The three looked then laughed remembering that the twins were still to come back down. They rand down holding their bags and grabbing onto the portkey just as time ran out and the magical device triggered sending the 7 of them away.
When the portkey finished the trip Harry tumbled to the ground and winced in pain as his shoulders banged into a nearby tree. He shuddered and glared at the object that had brought them to their present location. He reached for the device his hand clenching at it as the symbol on his left hand began to glow again and the item was crushed.
"Bloody parasitic spells!" He snarled in rage. The Weasleys and Hermione stared at him and stepped back a moment noticing his anger.
"Harry, what are you talking about?" Hermione asked nervously.
"That bloody thing steals the magic from the people touching it! Didn't any of you feel the yank on your magic when it activated?" Harry asked.
"Harry-dear we didn't feel anything. What are you talking about?" Molly asked causing Harry to stare in shock then look among them.
"None of you felt it?" He asked softly.
"No mate. We felt nothing." Ron confirmed as Harry rubbed at his shoulder then looked at the now broken device.
"I could feel it. It felt like something was trying to pull at my magic as most parasitic spells do. It is one of the worst feelings like someone is grabbing your gut and pulling a string out from it." Harry explained.
"What that tugging at the gut is the feeling of your magic, being used by the device?" Hermione asked. Harry nodded then stood shaking his head a bit.
"Yes, of course, it is. The core of a person's magic rests metaphysically at the center of your body. Thus it is easier to direct through your limbs and with your words." Harry explained remembering the information from when he was originally being taught magic by who he believed were his mothers.
"This is knowledge from before isn't it?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, it is. That thing is nasty and I guess there is no better way for long-distance travel is there?" Harry asked the others. They slowly shook their heads causing Harry to groan.
"Sorry Mate. When it comes to long-distance travel it is the best way." Ron stated with a shrug. Harry groaned then went to pick up his and Hermione's bag. Harry jumped a bit as he felt arms wrap around him and a figure press against him.
"What by the darkness was that terrible sensation master?" A soft but dramatic voice came from the form causing the others to leap away while Harry groaned.
"Ghirahim, why did you feel that? You were not with me when I touched the device." Harry pointed out causing the being to pull away from Harry with shock on his face.
"I am always with you even when my physical form is not next to you master. So, of course, I felt what you felt!" Ghirahim exclaimed with a hand over his heart. Harry shook his head a moment as the others began moving towards the meetup point.
"It was just a parasitic spell. It pulled on my magic to transport me to this location. I did not realize what it was going to be until now." Harry explained then grinned as Charlie Weasley came into view with the Weasleys all hugging the young man. Hermione just smirked watching the group as Harry walked up next to her even as Ghirahim stayed next to Harry complaining about the parasitic device he had used.
"Hey welcome to Romania guys, and who is the white-haired guy with you?" Charlie asked. Ghirahim turned from Harry and looked the elder Weasley over before slowly walking towards the young man with an almost hungry look.
"My name is Ghirahim and who might you be?" Ghirahim asked leaning towards the slightly scared young human. Charlie blinks staring at Ghirahim for a bit.
"Pleasure to meet you Ghirahim, I am Charlie Weasley one of the Dragon Keepers at the reserve." Charlie introduced himself still feeling shocked at how this inhuman being has approached him.
"My such a polite young human. That is so rare to find. I may need to speak with you again but for now…" Ghirahim slowly released Charlie and turned to face Harry who was gapping at Ghirahim's actions. Ghirahim just grinned then narrowed his eyes at Harry.
"If you ever do such a thing as use a device like that again tell me!" He exclaimed. Harry groaned and rolled his eyes.
"I will be using one to return home in about 3 days Ghirahim." Harry explained and Ghirahim blinked and leaned closer.
"You are staying here for 3 days. Hmm, maybe I will stick around." He said with a grin glancing back at Charlie again. Harry groaned and shook his head slowly.
"No killing my friend's family Ghirahim." He whispered as Ghirahim looked again at Harry and shook his head.
"Oh, no-no-no. That is not my desire at all." Ghirahim purred then walked over towards the dragon keeper again. Harry stared as Charlie got everyone to follow him into the reserve Ghirahim leaning against him grinning the whole time.