Chapter 33

Harry slowly opened his eyes and looked around. Everything was dark and blurry. He reached over, looking for his glasses on the table next to him. He found them, put them on and sat up. He winced and rubbed his forehead. He looked around again. He was in the hospital and there seemed to be no one else there. Harry got up and quietly walked along the bed, looking for Alex, or anyone. The room was deserted except for Kagato who was bandaged and sleeping. Harry sighed. He heard footsteps and dashed back to his bed, pulling the covers up to his face and closed his eyes. He listened closely as the door opened. And two people walked inside whispering. He recognized one voice, that of Fudge, the Minister of Magic.

"Albus, this is most unusual. How could they both just vanish? You realize that both councils will be breathing down my neck by morning? We simply do not have the man power to handle it Not to mention what will happen when Lord Mondragon finds out his daughter is missing. I'll have the M.L.E. bombarding me with owls. This is not what we need right now. Another druid war will put the Ministry into a frenzy. The muggles are sure find out." Fudge sighed. "Now are you positive that the Potter boy and the American exchange student are all right? Because I do not need this to become an international incident."

"Minister, I assure you Harry and Kagato are just fine. Harry passed out and was uninjured. Kagato only received a few minor cuts. He is almost healed and I have already spoken with his grandfather. Joseph does not hold you responsible. I am however concerned for Miss Reese and Miss Mondragon. I fear Voldemort has somehow managed to breach the spells on the castle."

Harry heard Fudge drop his hat and make a noise.

"Albus, we have gone over this. You-know-who is gone. He couldn't have had anything to do with this. Besides, what could his followers gain by taking two teenage girls?"

Dumbledore sounded as if he started to pace the room.

"Cornelius, think about what you just said. You know those girls are unique. They can summon two powerful and different kinds of magic. If he gets control of them, we are all in a lot of trouble."

Fudge sighed again.

"I warned you, didn't I? I told you it was not wise to have two druids in the school. Now both are missing. What do you plan to do Albus?"

Harry peaked around his blankets; Dumbledore had stopped pacing and was looking at Fudge.

"I intended to keep the children in this castle safe and find our missing students. What did you think I would do? Leave them out there for Voldemort?"

Harry let out a small laugh, which Dumbledore heard. He glanced over at Harry, who immediately ducked under his blankets, and smiled a little. Fudge shook his head.

"No Albus leave the girls to me. You just keep your nose and your friends noses out of the Ministry's business. I tell you, it is a rival Clan trying to stir up trouble. You-know-who has nothing to do with this!"

There was the sound of swift moving feet and the door slammed. Kagato mumbled something, but was still asleep. Dumbledore tapped Harry on the shoulder.

"Harry, I do not want you looking for them. Is that clear? Sirius is already searching. As are both Clans. It is not safe for you to go after them. And I plan on having this same chat with Kagato as soon as he is well. Now get some rest. I expect you'll want to go back to Gryffindor tomorrow."

Harry sat up and shook his head.

"But Professor, I want to help find them. What happened in here? Who took them?"

Dumbledore closed his eyes.

"Harry, you need to rest dear boy. I will explain later, once Kagato is awake. Now go back to sleep. Goodnight."

Harry watched as the headmaster left the room. He sighed and lay back down. Slowly sleep overtook his thoughts.

Think I'm going to leave it there. There may or may not be a sequel. Hope most of you enjoyed it.