Chapter 10
The following morning everyone was in the Great Hall. No one was really talking. All were too scared of what happened last night. Now that they knew Voldemort was back, the future looked unclear.
Harry walked in with Godric in her arms and Charlie holding her hand. Everyone turned to look at them. Harry knew they were looking to her for an answer, but she didn't have one. She gave Godric to Charlie and walked to the front. "I know you are all scared. Voldemort is back. Some of you older kids might remember hearing stories of his terror. Right now, all I can say is help each other. Travel in groups, study hard and learn to protect yourselves. Older students, please teach what you know to the younger ones. Everyone needs to know how to fight back if needed." Harry said, looking at Minerva, who nodded. "Starting next school, there will be more classes to help train you. 7th-year student, you are invited back for an 8th year if you want. A man I used to respect once said help will ways be given at Hogwarts to those who asked for it. Slytherins, if anyone of you do not wish to return home. You can stay at the castle. No questions will be asked unless you need to talk. And that goes for anyone. This is a school, but soon it will become a haven for anyone who needs it." Harry said as she walked back down. One by one, they started clapping. More people believe in Harry now more than ever. Harry looked at the teachers, and each one nodded in agreement with what she said. Even Snape, which surprised her. She smiled and sat down as food was served.
"What are we going to do for the summer?" Hermione asked. Harry looked at her while fixing a plate for Godric. "You might not like it, but I would send your parents somewhere safe, undercover. I bet Gringotts could get them a new identity and a safe house." Harry said. Hermione nodded. "What about you and Godric? You can't go to the Dursley." She said. "I need to. I may hate them, but I don't want them dead. I am going to tell them to leave the country. If they do, they do; if they don't, they don't. I will not take Godric. Charlie, he will stay with you until I get back. I don't want him to leave this castle until Voldemort is gone for good. There is also a problem." Harry said. Sirius and Amelia walked into the hall and sat down next to her. "what's that, Bambi?" Sirius said.
Harry did a double take at the 'Bambi' commit but shook her head. "We will talk about that later. I think Dumbledore knows more than he let on. I need to question him." she said. "I have him in a holding cell at the ministry." Bones said. "Madam bones, if I question him, it won't be legal. I don't plan on holding back. We need answers, and we need them now. I got no time for his half-truth and lies." Harry said. "It won't be a problem. I was able to pull rank over fudge." She said. "How?" Hermione asked.
"I told him to either get with the program, or I'll call for a vote of no confidence, and the general census is that it will go through. No one believes in minister right now." Amelia said. "That is good. However, I think we should plan to replace him if needed. But there is another thing." Harry said, looking over at Draco, who looked deathly pale. "Sirius, you might not like this, but Lucius Malfoy helped me in the graveyard. He told me to freely give my blood to weaken Voldemort. I think he is not as loyal as he portraits." She said. "I'll look into a safe house for the Malfoy family. Nissy was nice to me before she was married." Sirius said. Harry caught Draco's eyes and nodded. He returned it, then motioned to the head table. Harry follows his eyes to Snape, who locked eyes with her. "Mutual friend." she said. "What, Harry?" Hermione said. "Do you remember when Draco said he was talking to a mutual friend of ours? I think he was talking about Snape." Harry said.
Sirius looked up at Snape and once again thought he saw Lily floating next to Snape, talking into his ear. Sirius shook his head and looked again to see Snape alone. "What's wrong, Padfoot?" Harry asked. "Twice now, I thought I saw your mother. Once during the third task behind Molly and just now behind Snape. It looked like she was whispering into their ear." he said. everyone looked at Snape, then back at Sirius. "You might be on to something." Harry said. "What do you mean?" Hermione asked. "You know that angel that saved me all those years ago and during the first task? Each time I think about it, I get this feeling it's my mother or at least a part of her." Harry said. "Another mystery." Charlie said.
"Yes, but I can't worry about that now. I'll head out now. The sooner I get to the Dursleys, the sooner I get to Dumbledore, and the sooner I get back here. You behave for your daddy alright, Godric." Harry said, standing up. "You be safe, mama. Come back to daddy and me," Godric said, hugging her. Harry nodded, looking up at Charlie. "Protect him." she said. Charlie got up and came closer to her. "don't leave me waiting long. I love you, my raven." He said as he kissed her. "I love you, my dragon knight." harry said before leaving the school with Amelia, who insisted on going with her.
They apparated to the outside the Dursley home with little problems. Harry walked up to the house with slight fear. She hated the Dursley for what they did to her and Godric but knew Voldemort would still come for them. At least she could say she tried. Harry knocked on the door and waited. Dudley answer. "Harry, what are you doing here, and what happened to you?" he said. Harry was surprised he didn't freak out. "Something has happened. Where are your mother and father? We need to talk." Harry said. Dudley stepped away and let them come in. "Dudley, who is at the door." Petunia said, holding a cleaning rag which she dropped as she saw harry. "Hello, Aunt Petunia," Harry said, glaring at her. "Harry, I," Petunia lost her voice. "Harry is here?" Vernon said as he came in from the backyard. Harry was shocked to see Dudley and Vernon seem to lose weight. "We need to talk, sit down." Harry said again, leaving no room for argument as she sat down with Amelia standing behind her.
The Dursley sat down across from her. "The man who killed my mother and father is back. I know you don't care for magic, but he will kill you. He won't care how you feel about me. How you hate me," Harry said. "We didn't hate you." Petunia said quietly. Harry raised an eyes brow at her. "I remember when we found you that morning all those years ago, and the letter stating your parents were dead, that my baby sister was dead. I held you close to me and cried. I made a promise that night you protect you. I had a feeling you were not supposed to come to us. Shortly before you were born, lily and I had made up a bit. She sent me your picture when you were born, and I told her if you three came by muggle means, she could bring you over for a playdate. I love her and you. I was a little confused when I saw you were a little boy, not a little girl. The photo Lily sent was of a little girl." Petunia said. "it's my understanding that mom had a vision of me fighting a dark lord as a girl and wanted to protect me. So, she changed my gender, not knowing there was another prophecy about a boy born at the end of summer." Harry explained. Petunia nodded and continued. "The morning after, we found you. A package came to us with a vase in it. I thought it was something I had ordered a while ago, so I didn't think anything of it. After you left for your friends this past summer, it broke, and it was like a fog had lifted from our home. We remember everything we did to you, and we broke down." Petunia said, crying.
"I went to a friend who was a squib, and he got us in touch with a therapist who helped us recover. I reported myself to the police, and since you were in school, the court ordered me to anger management. We all have gotten better." Vernon said, fighting back the tears. Harry couldn't believe what she was hearing. Her relieves were spelled to hate and abuse her. "Do you still have the broken vase?" Amelia asked. Petunia nodded and went to the hall closet. Amelia waved her wand over the vase. "Compulsion harm. Someone wanted you to abuse Harry. And I know who." She said. "Who?" harry asked. "Dumbledore. This vase reeks of his magic," she said. "Add it to the listen of things he will answer for. Any way. You need to leave the country. Change your names; I don't care. Just get away from here." Harry said, trying to control her anger. "Will we see you again? We want to try again. to show you how sorry we are." Dudley ask.
Harry looked at them with curiosity. "I might regard this, but we will see. You know that night in 1984." She said. "Where I beat you, so beat I thought I killed you." Vernon said, allowing his tears to fall. "You did kill me. Someone save me that night. She gave me new life. However, I was still bound. Dumbledore put a bind on my magic to restrict me. We had a tournament in which I was forced to participate, and I was freed of my binds and transformed into the woman you see before you. The person also gave new life to my formal self as my son, Godric. He is four. Maybe one day I'll let you meet him." Harry said, not looking at them. "We would like that very much." Petunia said. she knew that Harry couldn't forgive me right away, but at least it was a step in the right direction. Harry stood up. "Remember to leave as soon as you can. Travel light. Take only what you need." She said. The Dursley nodded and walked them out.
Amelia took Harry to a nearby park, where Harry punched one of the trees. "Harry?" Amelia ask. She has seen Harry mad before, but this was something else. "Did everything that happened to me happen because Dumbledore wanted it so?" Harry said. "I can't answer that. let's go see him and find out." She said, placing a hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry nodded with a pop. They were gone.
They appear at the ministry of magic. Amelia led her down to the holding cell, where Dumbledore was. He looked a lot older now. "I was wondering when you would see the error of your ways and let me out." He said. "We are not here to free you. We have some questions for you, and you will answer them fully and truthfully." Amelia said. Dumbledore just sneers at them. "What do you know about Voldemort? Why is he still alive?" she said. "There could be several reasons he is still alive." Dumbledore said before he felt a powerful mental attack on his mind. It causes him to fall onto the ground in pain as if he was hit with a cruciatus curse. It stopped and looked up to see Harry with her eyes glowing. "How did you do that?" he asked. "I am free of your binds, Dumbledore. Start answering, or else the next one won't be pretty." Harry said.
At that second, Dumbledore got scared of Harry. He knew she was strong but not that strong. "I know he was looking for ways to beat death. I think he found it. Horcruxes." He said. Amelia's eyes widened. "How many?" she said. "I don't know exactly, but 7 is a magic number. You have already destroyed one." He said. "The diary." Harry said as she remembered back to her second year. Dumbledore nodded. "I am not sure what each one is, but I think there is one in you, potter. Why do you think you can talk to snakes? You can feel it when he is near. Your emotions, you are drawing from him. I can tell it's his rage, not yours." Dumbledore said as he picked himself off the floor. "If you release me, I'll help you get rid of it. you just need to trust me." He said. Harry stared at him for a long time. "If you were only upfront with me from the beginning, I might be willing to trust you. I'll find a way to get rid of it myself. Why did you spell my relatives?" She said. "How did you find out?" he asked. "The vase you sent broke shortly after the beginning of this year. I'll ask you again why?" Harry said. "I need you to be modellable. You need to defeat Voldemort; you can't do that unless you are willing to sacrifice yourself. Now you have Charlie and that brat; you have too much to live for." He said. "Is that why you try to take Godric from me and keep Charlie from bonding with me." Harry asked. "of course, that child should have never been born. And you would have been happy with ginny for a short time." Dumbledore said darkly. "What is that supposed to mean?" Amelia asked, not liking where this was going. Dumbledore was silent until Harry hit him again with another mental attack.
"As soon as Ms. Weasley was pregnant, I was going to have you and her killed and raise the child myself as the next ruler of the magical world." He said, chuckling evilly. "So, you knew," Harry whispered. "Of your bloodlines to pendragon, yes. Nothing happens in the world without me knowing." Dumbledore said. Harry closed her eyes. "Did molly know of your plans?" she asked. "That stupid bimbo. She would do whatever I said. You see after she lost her brothers, Molly lost a bit of her mind. If I told her, it would protect her family, she would sleep with Voldemort." Dumbledore said, chuckling. "You spelled her too, didn't you?" Harry asked. "of course. It was easy." he said.
"Why," she asked. "Why what?" he asked. "Why do all of this? All you had to do was allow Tom Riddle a safe haven at the school, and you could avoid all of this. He would have never become lord Voldemort." Harry said. "Then I would lose power to him. the purebloods would lose their footing. The mudbloods would overtake us." Dumbledore said.
"What about Hermione? Why did you take her away from her father?" Harry said. "I couldn't risk those black genes from coming through; we could have another Bellatrix on our hands." He said. "The black family madness. You know that could be an environmental thing instead of genetics." Harry said. Dumbledore wisely said nothing.
Harry shook her head sadly. "You have lost your way. At one time, everyone lived in peace. There was no segregation, and one day it will be that way again. one last thing Dumbledore. I don't hate you. I pity you. You could have been remembered as the great wizard of all time, but now you will only be known as Dark lord Dumbledore. When you die, I hope the afterlife show mercy. You won't get any from me. Let's go, Amelia," Harry said, walking away.
Harry and Amelia went to Amelia's office. Harry wanted a chance to calm down before returning to school. Amelia allowed her to sit at her desk, getting her some tea. "Amelia, could you get Arthur Weasley, please?" She said. Amelia nodded and summoned Arthur, who came a few minutes later. "Amelia, what can I do... Harry, what are you doing here?" he asked. "Arthur, have you finalized your divorce from Molly yet?" She asked, not looking up at him. "No, it takes a while." he said, not understanding. Harry looked up at him with tears trying to escape her eyes. "Please bear with me; how was she after her brothers were killed?" Harry asked. "a wreck. I watched her for a while to ensure she didn't hurt herself or the kids." Arthur said. Amelia knew what Harry was getting at. Charlie told her and Sirius what Molly did the day before the final task. she placed a hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry nodded at her.
"We just saw and questioned Dumbledore. He has been messing with more than just Harry's life. He admitted spelling your wife to do whatever he asked her to do." Amelia said. "He played on her fear of losing the rest of her family." Harry said, allowing a few tears to escape. "Amelia, I want you to allow Arthur to take a few trusted Aurors to the Burrow. They are to take Molly to St. Mungo's Hospital. I'll pay for treatment. I don't want your kids to lose their mother. This will not be charity. Despite what she did, I still think of her as a mother. I love her." Harry said, getting up. Amelia nodded. "I'll give the order once you are back at school." she said. At this moment, Amelia didn't see Harry, an orphan child in a war. She saw her future queen of the wizarding world. Harry nodded, stood up and walk over to Arthur. "While you are at the hospital, why do you get checked out too. I wouldn't put out it pasted Dumbledore to spell you as well." she said. Arthur nodded and brought Harry into a hug. "Thank you, my daughter." he said. Harry squeezed him tightly before letting go. "I love you, dad," she said. "I love you too. ill owl when I get the news." Arthur said. Harry nodded and motioned for Amelia to take her back to school.
They left the ministry and returned to school. Harry bid Amelia goodbye while she went to her room. She sat down on the couch in front of the fire. Everything Harry found out was replaying in her head. She couldn't wrap her head around it. "Harry," someone said. Harry looked around and didn't see anyone till the soft glow formed next to her.
Suddenly lily potter was sitting next to her. "Mum." Harry said as lily wrapped her arms around her daughter. "What is bothering you? I could sense you need me," Lily said. "it's everything. This all started with Dumbledore. What could have turned him so evil? I won't say dark because I now know dark magic can be good too." Harry said, looking back into the fire. "I know he fought against Grindelwald, who some believed was his lover," Lily said, watching her daughter. A light bulb went off in Harry's head. "Could they have been soulmates? I can't think of fighting against Charlie. I think it would tear me in two." She said. "No clue, but after the death of his sister, Ariana, whose death is still unknown. I believe Dumbledore started to lose control." Lily said, watching her daughter put things together.
"Mom, did you know about my powers? Is that why you change my gender to a boy?" Harry asked in a quiet voice. "In a way. I knew you had to be protected. I thought at the time that turning you into a boy was the best option. I wish I had more options. Are you mad with me?" Lily asked. Harry shook her head. "No, but who was the angel? The one who saved me. I thought she was you, but now I am unsure?" Harry said as she walked to a mirror. "How could she know all about you? Know your fears and dreams." Lily said, walking behind Harry and placing her hands on her shoulders. "She was me, but how?" Harry said, looking at her mother in the mirror.
Lily turned Harry around to face her. "Harry, at one time, the evens family was magical. But over the years, more squibs were born; no one knows why; we didn't believe in the purity of the blood like others did, so we would mix our blood with muggle-born and halfbreed alike, maybe a pureblood here and there. Somehow, we just lost our magic until I was born. I remember an angel who watched over me when I was a child. It was me. I think we have guardians who protect and guide our family. Each child has one. She is how I knew what the future held for you, my sweet girl. She showed me the vision of you fighting both Voldemort and Dumbledore. I think my mum's brain over road common sense because I would have hidden you away to train you, not just hide. Sometimes being a mother is like that. not care about anything but the safety of your baby." She said with a smile. Harry knew what her mother meant. She felt that way with Godric. "You need to learn to harness your powers but never forget the ones you love; they give you strength," Lily said. A little breeze came into the room.
"I must go now but remember I, along with your father and ancestors, are all with you in your heart." She said as she kissed Harry's head. "Wait, are you the one Sirius saw whispering in Molly and Snape's ears?" Harry asked. "I was trying to help them. Severus is easier to reach instead of Molly. He cares for you. I wanted him to be your godfather, but your father refused. Something about not wanting Snape to have his girls. Male ego at its finest. Molly is troubled. I am so proud of you so showing forgiveness to her. I love you, my baby girl." she said. "I love you too, mama," Harry said as she watched her mother fade away with a smile.
Harry felt a little better about everything. That was when a thought came to her. "Bill!" Harry said, running out of the room to find Charlie in the Gryffindor commons room with Godric. "Mama, your back." Godric said when he saw her with a smile. "Hey, baby." Harry said, kissing his head. After she turned and looked at Charlie. "Is there any way you can get ahold of your brother, bill for me? I have a question for him." she asked. "Sure, shouldn't be a problem; I don't think he has left yet." Charlie said going to fire call bill. Within a few seconds, Bill came to the commons room. "Charlie, say you had a question for me, Harry. How can I help you?" he said.
Lucky enough, the room was empty except for Harry, Charlie, bill, and Godric, but Harry took no chances. She waved her hand and cast muffliato. "What do you know about Horcruxes?" Harry said. Bill's expression turned cold. "Where did you hear that?" he said. "let's just say it how a certain dark lord won't stay dead," Harry said. "You are kidding, right?" Bill said. Harry shook her head. "I don't get it; what are Horcruxes." Charlies said, "The stupidest way someone can stop themselves from dying. You must kill someone or thing and put part of your soul into it. The problem is you are also splitting your mind as you do so. Doing so would cause you to go insane." Bill said. "Is there a way to destroy them all at once without looking at them?" Harry asked. "Yes, but we would need one to function as the anchor for the others." Bill said. "We have one. Me. If you can trust the man, according to Dumbledore, Voldemort made me into one accidentally when I was a baby." Harry said, having both redhead heads look at her in shock.
"However, he doesn't have a scar; we might want to check Godric as well since he is me and I am him," Harry said. Bill leaned down to Godric and waved his wand over him. "He is clean. Now you. There is always a chance the old man lied." Bill said, waving his wand over Harry. The scar on her head glowed a purplish color. "Damn, alright, I need to get an amulet and see if I can transfer that Horcrux into it. if not, then the only way I know to destroy one is the kill its host and I not to kin on kill harry." Bill said. "Can you take Godric to Minerva for a bit? I need to talk to harry in our room." Charlie asked. Bill nodded and took Godric's hand, leading him to Minerva's office.
Charlie took Harry's hand and led her to their room. There he locked and pushed her against the door, kissing her passionately. "I saw what he did to you. I am sorry, but I need to do something." He said, breaking the kiss. Harry could feel his desire to claim what was his, and she liked it. "Then why don't you take it back." She purred into his ear before starting another passionate kiss. Charlie pushed up her dress and pushed down her underwear before forcing his way into her. Harry moaned in pleasure as Charlie held her by her ass as she wrapped her legs around his waist. He carried her over to the couch. He pulled off the rest of her dress, attacking her breasts with his mouth and hands. This time the sex was fast and hard as both parties needed reassurance. Both were enjoying every minute of it.
After an hour, both were extremely satisfied. Harry was lying on Charlie's chest, listing to his heartbeat. "How long were you holding that back?" Harry teased as she ran her fingers over his chest. "Since you came back from the graveyard. I would have done it sooner, but you were so worn out that you left before I could stop you." Charlie said, running his finger through her hair. "I like the passionate side of you. But I like the sweet and loving side as well." Harry said as she climbed on top of him, grinding herself against him. "Again?" Charlie asked, teasing. "Do you have a problem with it?" Harry said. "Nope," he said as he flipped her and started another round, only sweeter.
A couple of hours later, they meet Bill in the great hall. He was standing in the center of a pentagram. The students who chose to return home for the summer had left. Those who chose to stay were in their dorms. "Did you find the amulet." Harry said. She was now wearing a simple white off-the-shoulder bell sleeve dress with a black belt and .5-inch heel shoes. She had her hair up in a high ponytail with a few strains framing her face.
"Yes. I must warn you. this will hurt." Bill said. Harry nodded as she sat down on one side of the pentagram. "Brother, whatever happens, you can't interfere," Bill said. Charlie didn't like hearing that but nodded with understanding. Bill started chanting in an ancient language.
Suddenly Harry's body becomes painfully warm near her head. Black oz came dripping out of the scar before it burst open. A dark shadow forms in the air. "I know all of your fears. I cannot be destroyed." A demonic voice said. Bill held up the amulet and forced the shadow to enter it. The shadow fought hard, but Bill was able to seal the shadow into the amulet. Harry fell to the ground with her head bleeding. Bill nodded to Charlie, who rushed to her side. Bill cast a few diagnostic spells. "She will be fine. The Horcrux has been fully removed. Once she is awake, we can start the second phase."
After a bit, Harry came to. "Is it done?" She asked, "yes, my love. No more Horcrux for you." Charlie said, kissing the side of her cheek. Bill handed her a pepper-up potion. "Harry, know you are exhausted, but do you want to start the next phase." He asked as Harry stood up. "If it means Voldemort will be gone, yes." She said. Bill brought the both of them to a smaller pentagram on a table. "Harry, since you have the most power, I want you to say this spell. It will call your ancestors to help with the amulet. After that, we will say another spell to cleanse the amulet." Bill said, giving her a parchment with the two spells on it. "Where did you get these spells? They don't look like something in a textbook of Hogwarts." Harry asked. "Three very powerful witches in San Francisco. I'll introduce you one day." Bill said with a smile.
Harry nodded and cleared her throat.
James, lily, Godric, Rowena, Helga,
Salazar, merlin, morgana, and Arthur,
My ancestors, stand strong beside me
Vanish this evil from time and space.
Suddenly 9 orbs came out of nowhere and flouted near Harry. The amulet shook as it started to glow. "Now, harry, the second spell.
Evil that roams near and far
The harm you have done
Now undone
Let your darkness be bereft
And be removed from the rest
Suddenly 4 out 7 items appear out of nowhere, Hufflepuff's cup, Nagini the snake, the gaunt family ring, and Slytherin's locket, and merge into one, creating a large black mass with Voldemort's face. "Thank you for returning my soul piece to me. Now I'll take great pleasure in destroying you all." He said. "Crap, what do we do now?" Charlie said. "No idea; I didn't know it would do that," Bill said as they were both pushed away from Harry. Harry just stared at him before closing her eyes. Suddenly she grew wings and started floating. The orbs were joined by thousands of other orbs of light. Each one brighter and brighter. Speaking as one as Harry spoke:
I am light
I am one too strong to fight
Return to the dark where shadow dwell
You can't have this little well
Go away and leave my sight
And take with you this endless night
All the orbs attack the large black mass, and blood curling scream can be heard before everything becomes silent again. Harry floated down to Charlie's waiting arms. Two of the orbs transform into James and Lily, who come down to them. "Mum, Dad," Harry said, leaning against Charlie for support. "We are so proud of you, sweetie," Lily said with a huge smile. "You tap into your family magic. As long as love stay in your heart, you can access it. you can talk to your angel ancestors." James said. Charlie looks confused. "don't try to understand it, son. It will only make your head hurt." He said smiling when he was Charlie confused. "So that is who the other orbs are, angel guardians," Harry said. "Yes." Someone said in a warm solf voice.
They all looked up and saw a woman with long black hair with green eyes, and large white gold wings floating down to them. "It's you. You are the one who saved me all those years ago. You gave me Godric." Harry said with a happy tear in her eyes. The angel shook her head. "You did all that. I just gave you a push. Now you only have one more demon to face. Voldemort himself. Cutting off his head, the killing curse, or any other methods will defeat him, for he is mortal." She said. "Will he know?" Charlie ask. "No dragon. He will not." Angel said. "What about Dumbledore? as long as he's here, my son is in danger." Harry asked. "You know the answer. Just think about and it will come to you." the Angel said with a smile and a wink.
The other orbs made jigging noise. "Looks like we have to go," Lily said. "We are always with you, Harry. We love you," James said. They rejoined the other orbs. The angel was about to join them but decided to tell Harry one last thing. "Harry, because of your power level, no potion, spell, or charm will stop you from starting the next generation of magic. But do not worry; your magic will know when it is time. bless it be my daughter." The angel said, kissing her forehead before disappearing with the others.
"What did she mean by that?" Charlie asked. "Not now but soon, Godric will have a sibling or two." Harry said with a smile, taking his hand as the three of them left the great hall unsure of the future but they will take it as it comes.