A/n: Yes, this chapter is a bit late, but it is correspondingly larger. I
didn't have any addition to this chapter as I have been to busy with
school. I have an AP class, and I had a test for that (Monday), I didn't
finish school shopping until Monday night. We got home at 11:30 - 12:00,
and I had to get up at five, so now I'm very exhausted. Besides the fact
that I stayed after school for a color guard meeting.
This is a round robin done by Piri, lily, Ebi, Laura, and myself. The Round Robin can be also be found at Severitus' yahoo group. If you would like to join the round robin, all you have to do is join her group, athttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Severitus/?yguid=82778421, than post an e- mail stating you would like to join the round robin.
Dedicated: This is dedicated to our wonderful beta, Indarae, who still needs to return the ninth chapter so the beta'ed version can be posted. (Indarae waves and gestures happily to the beta'd chapter!)
Warnings: Vernon torture (though not a bad thing), some strangeness, and SLASH. Slash of the Harry/Draco and Remus/Sirius variety (need to hook Snape up with somebody)
Meanwhile in the Dungeon, Vernon Dursley had almost lost consciousness from the tortures committed by Charlie, Filch, Fred, and George. He screamed as a hot iron branded his skin along with his chains being pulled causing his arms to stretch. "I know! Why don't we have another type of fun with him," said Charlie with an evil glint in his eyes that made Vernon wish he never hurt his nephew.
However, before they were able to get him down to the floor the door bang open with Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Arthur Weasley marching in. "That will do boys," said Arthur with a firm voice that left no room for argument.
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!" shouted Sirius as he tried to escape from Remus tight grasp.
The balance had shifted and now everything would be shattered. Good no longer had the same power as evil. The dark side had found weaknesses - caring and love were the greatest of any living creature. The love that went beyond any death or period was rare to find in these times. People no longer cared for love but for power and wealth, making them greedy and impure.
Mother Earth shook her head in sadness and moved away from the scrying bowl. She hated the fact that so many people had to suffer but in most cases, it was the suffering that made them appreciate the love and caring and that was just what the world needed now. She hoped that they would see their faults before the world was in total shambles rather than later when there was nothing left but darkness.
Albus looked at the sight before him. He too was feeling a rage beyond anything that he had experienced in his long years. Not only for the lousy excuse of a Muggle before him, but also for the man that called himself the father of one of his most talented students. A so-called fellow wizard. Part of Albus wanted to destroy both men both mentally and physically. However, he knew that it could not be done, better yet that he would never lower himself to their standards. HE WOULD NOT.
"Mister Black please calm yourself. This is a case that shall be handled by the proper authority, and I want him to pay for what he has done to Mr. Potter, but he will need to be intact for that. You would want a real reason to spend the rest of your days in Azakaban now do you?" Albus said to Sirius and looked him in the eye. Sirius just stared back at him still being held back by Remus. "Do you Sirius?" There was a tone in Albus' voice that clearly stated that the headmaster meant his business.
Sirius relaxed slightly and spoke softly; "Of course not, Professor."
"Now that we have covered that part... Minister could you please call for some Aurors and a judge? I'm sure that Severus already made some Veritasarum, didn't you?" Severus just nodded scowling at Dursley. "Sirius, Remus I'll need the two of you to testify. You did clear Sirius of all charges didn't you Arthur?" Albus turned to the Minister of Magic.
"Yes, Albus, that is all taken care of. I'll go and contact the people that you need. Charlie, Fred, and George come with me. I'm sure that your mother is wondering where you are." His tone clearly suggested that they would come with him if they knew what was best for them.
Albus turned towards Remus, Sirius, Severus, and Filch. "Come on, children, there is nothing that we can do here and I would be glad if I could spend not a second longer with this filth than I need to." Albus opened the door and looked at them and when they didn't move, he smiled grimly. "He is chained to the wall by Mr. Filch. I'm confidant that he can't escape. Don't you agree?" The others looked at each other and nodded. "Well let's go then, I'm sure that you haven't eaten anything and you will need your strength the coming day." Albus made sure that they were out of the room before he turned towards Dursley. "Just to make things perfectly clear, you haven't experienced the least of it." He turned with the same grace as the potion's master and left with billowing robes behind him. Of course, the door looked behind him with spells so powerful that only the headmaster himself could open them.
~In the Hospital wing~
Both Harry and Draco were having the same dream. They were standing in an old Greek temple and a few meters in front of them, there were several people arguing over 2 boys. Harry looked at Draco, but he only shrugged. He didn't know anymore that Harry about what was going on. Harry turned towards the people. "Excuse me does someone know where the hell we are??"
As Harry spoke one of the people, who had been arguing turned towards the two boys, a fire blazing in her eyes until she saw who it was she was looking at. Her expression softened then, and a soft smile instead was now on her face. Turning to the other people in the room, she said something in a strange language, and then they too turned and saw the boys. The woman nodded her head at something one of the others said, and then slowly walked over towards the boys, the smile now in her eyes as well as on her lips.
Harry and Draco noticed that the woman was dressed in an ancient Grecian style toga; the material was radiating a glow, and was pure white in color. Her skin too emanated a glow, and as she approached the boys, they began to relax and feel calmer, serene even. 'You need not fear us, Harry, Draco, we will not harm you,' she said quietly.
Harry and Draco were surprised they could understand her, seeing as how until now no one in the temple seemed to be speaking English. 'Who are you?' Harry asked hesitantly, and without even realizing, what he was doing moved a few inches closer to Draco. Draco was familiar; a piece of home, and suddenly Harry needed that feeling.
'We are the Fates, Harry. I am Clotho, the weaver of life. These are my sisters...Lachesis, whom measures ones life, and Atropos, the one who ends life. It is we who govern who shall live...and who shall die,' the woman, Clotho, said.
'I don't understand, why are we here then? What do you have to do with us? Why are you arguing?' Draco said nervously.
' We are arguing about what is to be done about a very important situation,' Lachesis said with a shrug. 'Mother Earth has told us she now regrets what man has done on Earth with it's time. The balance of good and evil is being outweighed by mans greed, lusts, powers and fears, destroying all that is good, kind and righteous. What we argue of now is what we should do with the two people who can restore that balance. Whether we should allow them to live in order to return the Earth to what the Great Mother wanted of her world.'
'I don't understand how can only two people help restore that kind of balance to the world?' Harry asked confused.
'Because there are two people who had the ability to do that, to overcome themselves and make the sacrifices needed. My sisters and I however are in disagreement because now those two boys themselves have been hurt to where they may no longer wish to help restore the balance. They no longer feel safe nor secure with whom they are, and blame themselves for what has happened to them. By doing that they are again tipping the scales of Judgments, and allowing all that is 'evil' to overtake them,' Clotho said sadly.
'Good and evil cannot be in balance without all that is good, kind, noble and brave. Yet, you must have fear, anger, hatred, and pain as well. Without both man cannot survive. However if the hope is destroyed as well, then why bother saving those unworthy? Why bother saving those who are not already corrupted since it's clear they will retake the Earth should the two no longer wish to fight,' Atropos argued now with her sister.
'My sister believes that only those unworthy enough should survive, for she doesn't believe that the Earth is redeemable any longer. She believes that there is only pain and anguish now left to feed on, and that all that is noble and good has been destroyed. Lachesis and I do not agree however, we feel there is still much hope left. We would rather have the balance restored before destroying all that Mother Earth has given to man,' Clotho said settling a heavy gaze on her sister Atropos.
Atropos shrugged and turned to the boys. 'I still need more proof from the ones who can restore that balance. They are but children who have claimed enemies to each other, not friendship. What can they learn of what is needed to restore the balance?' she said huffily.
'They are the ones, the only ones. They will over come their fears and hatreds, it has been so ordained sister,' Clotho said angrily. 'You would do well to remember that. Just because they don't know yet, nor see what they must do, doesn't mean all hope should be lost of men.'
'Hush sisters, this is not the time for that,' Lachesis said interrupting. Turning to Harry and Draco she said, 'There is something that can restore the balance, as long as the two of you are willing that is. We know you have both suffered greatly in the waking world, but now is the time to heal. There is much work to be done.'
'Wait a minute...you don't mean...you can't be serious in saying that...that it's us that's supposed to do all this? Why not someone else?' Draco said sharply, a suspicion of what was coming already in his mind.
'That is simple, young Dragon. There is one sure way to return the balance in which the Great Mother intended for man. However that way is not easy, and though I do not think it will be possible to do it, for some reason you two have been chosen for this task,' Atropos said in a voice that clearly showed she didn't think the boys were capable of doing such a thing.
'That way would be?' Harry said looking at Atropos wearily. He didn't know why but he was really liking this woman less and less now.
The three sisters now turned and looked at the boys, strange expressions swirling in their glowing golden brown eyes. 'The way to restore the balance, Harry...resides in the way of Love. Only love can cast out the hatred and angers you both have towards each other and all those close to you now who can help you on your journeys. Only love can restore you to what you once were, and give you back your hopes and dreams. Only love can heal you from your mortal wounds, and only love can restore the balance of good and evil. When you can learn to love again, when you can learn to accept the needs of each other and those who care for you without the pain...then balance can be restored,' Clotho said quietly.
Harry and Draco didn't need a dictionary to understand what she and her sisters were trying to say. Turning to each other, a strange look in both their eyes Harry said, 'Why do I suddenly get the feeling we're going to be here a while, Malfoy?'
Draco sighed and looked round the temple a moment then back towards Harry, nodding slowly. 'I think, Potter, you might be right...' he replied quietly, though suddenly the idea of spending time in this place with Harry... wasn't sounding that bad of an idea at all.
Sirius and Severus both sighed in relief not knowing what was really going on in the boys' dreams.
Both guardians had been sitting there for hours. Madam Pomfrey had tried to get them to move but they had both refused to budge even with the threat of curses over them. The boys had both been given a sleeping potion that should have stopped all dreaming but it seemed that it hadn't worked. Around the same time, both had become distressed, tossing their heads slightly in agitated motions. Then as if someone had switched their dreams with a remote control they had calmed down and had slept peacefully for the few last hours. They had once again become agitated for a longer period of time but just like before they had been switched to a calm state of mind.
Sirius had decided enough was enough and changed into his Animagus form and jumped onto the bed Harry was sleeping on. Curling up at the end of the bed, he closed his eyes and tried to get some sleep. This way he would easily notice the difference in Harry's condition and whatever was important at the time.
Never before had Albus Dumbledore been as angry in his life as he was now. He stormed up the stairs to his toward his room. 'How could I have left Harry with those people? I should have listened to Minerva,' Albus thought angry. Then there was Draco - Albus grew more angry and guilty. When he reached his door, it magically burst open startling Fawkes from his sleep.
Fawkes could feel the anger in Albus building up and went to him sing a sad song as he landed on Albus' shoulder, trying to comfort him. "Fawkes could you please go check on Harry?" asked Albus. Fawkes, knowing his friend wanted to be alone, left to go check on Harry.
As soon as Fawkes was gone Albus released all of his anger by blasting half of his room away causing the whole wizard world to either stop what they were doing or startled them from their sleep when they felt very strong dark powers that last for a second. At the Riddle house, Lord Voldemort jumped out of bed. He was more shocked than rest of the wizarding world for he knew who contribute the strong powers - his number one enemy, Albus Dumbledore.
Professor McGonagall walked very quickly towards the room of the Headmaster. She had been talking with the Weasley's the entire day and had just been in her room for a few hours. They had mostly talked about Harry, when Bill suddenly asked for Draco's condition.
Fred, George, and Ron looked up. "What do you mean Bill? That annoying prat isn't here." Ron replied.
"Actually Mr. Weasley, Mr. Malfoy is currently in the hospital wing with Mr. Potter and almost in the same condition." Everyone looked stunned.
"What do you mean Minerva?" Mrs. Weasley said softly while gripping the hand of her husband tightly. The children looked at her expecting an explanation.
"We have found out that he was abused by his father for the past years. He only found means of escaping last night."
Even Ron's eyes where the size of saucers, but he was the first to recover his voice. "Mum, dad when Harry and Draco are a bit better, can we take them to us? We could show them that there still are people that care about them. Draco is a stupid git, but he's pretty good when playing chess." Minerva smiled at the thought. It was something that they hadn't expect Ron to say.
Then, she finally arrived at her destination. She opened the door and was shocked at the sight that greeted her. The whole room looked like there was a great battle and Albus was sitting in the middle of it. Minerva walked to him and pulled him into a great hug. There one of the greatest wizards of the world began to cry. "I feel so lost dear. Why did it have to happen to those fine young men? Moreover, poor Harry probably will never speak another word in his life. I have failed them completely."
Minerva looked at him and said with a stern voice; "Look at me Albus. You are not a failure. You COULD NOT have seen this; you're not a seer. That is supposed to be the old bat's job. Now calm yourself the boys will need your strength and guidance now more then ever. I do not know what will come, but I promise you that we will face it together."
They continued to it just holding each other close until the sun rose in the east.
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This is a round robin done by Piri, lily, Ebi, Laura, and myself. The Round Robin can be also be found at Severitus' yahoo group. If you would like to join the round robin, all you have to do is join her group, athttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Severitus/?yguid=82778421, than post an e- mail stating you would like to join the round robin.
Dedicated: This is dedicated to our wonderful beta, Indarae, who still needs to return the ninth chapter so the beta'ed version can be posted. (Indarae waves and gestures happily to the beta'd chapter!)
Warnings: Vernon torture (though not a bad thing), some strangeness, and SLASH. Slash of the Harry/Draco and Remus/Sirius variety (need to hook Snape up with somebody)
Meanwhile in the Dungeon, Vernon Dursley had almost lost consciousness from the tortures committed by Charlie, Filch, Fred, and George. He screamed as a hot iron branded his skin along with his chains being pulled causing his arms to stretch. "I know! Why don't we have another type of fun with him," said Charlie with an evil glint in his eyes that made Vernon wish he never hurt his nephew.
However, before they were able to get him down to the floor the door bang open with Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Arthur Weasley marching in. "That will do boys," said Arthur with a firm voice that left no room for argument.
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!" shouted Sirius as he tried to escape from Remus tight grasp.
The balance had shifted and now everything would be shattered. Good no longer had the same power as evil. The dark side had found weaknesses - caring and love were the greatest of any living creature. The love that went beyond any death or period was rare to find in these times. People no longer cared for love but for power and wealth, making them greedy and impure.
Mother Earth shook her head in sadness and moved away from the scrying bowl. She hated the fact that so many people had to suffer but in most cases, it was the suffering that made them appreciate the love and caring and that was just what the world needed now. She hoped that they would see their faults before the world was in total shambles rather than later when there was nothing left but darkness.
Albus looked at the sight before him. He too was feeling a rage beyond anything that he had experienced in his long years. Not only for the lousy excuse of a Muggle before him, but also for the man that called himself the father of one of his most talented students. A so-called fellow wizard. Part of Albus wanted to destroy both men both mentally and physically. However, he knew that it could not be done, better yet that he would never lower himself to their standards. HE WOULD NOT.
"Mister Black please calm yourself. This is a case that shall be handled by the proper authority, and I want him to pay for what he has done to Mr. Potter, but he will need to be intact for that. You would want a real reason to spend the rest of your days in Azakaban now do you?" Albus said to Sirius and looked him in the eye. Sirius just stared back at him still being held back by Remus. "Do you Sirius?" There was a tone in Albus' voice that clearly stated that the headmaster meant his business.
Sirius relaxed slightly and spoke softly; "Of course not, Professor."
"Now that we have covered that part... Minister could you please call for some Aurors and a judge? I'm sure that Severus already made some Veritasarum, didn't you?" Severus just nodded scowling at Dursley. "Sirius, Remus I'll need the two of you to testify. You did clear Sirius of all charges didn't you Arthur?" Albus turned to the Minister of Magic.
"Yes, Albus, that is all taken care of. I'll go and contact the people that you need. Charlie, Fred, and George come with me. I'm sure that your mother is wondering where you are." His tone clearly suggested that they would come with him if they knew what was best for them.
Albus turned towards Remus, Sirius, Severus, and Filch. "Come on, children, there is nothing that we can do here and I would be glad if I could spend not a second longer with this filth than I need to." Albus opened the door and looked at them and when they didn't move, he smiled grimly. "He is chained to the wall by Mr. Filch. I'm confidant that he can't escape. Don't you agree?" The others looked at each other and nodded. "Well let's go then, I'm sure that you haven't eaten anything and you will need your strength the coming day." Albus made sure that they were out of the room before he turned towards Dursley. "Just to make things perfectly clear, you haven't experienced the least of it." He turned with the same grace as the potion's master and left with billowing robes behind him. Of course, the door looked behind him with spells so powerful that only the headmaster himself could open them.
~In the Hospital wing~
Both Harry and Draco were having the same dream. They were standing in an old Greek temple and a few meters in front of them, there were several people arguing over 2 boys. Harry looked at Draco, but he only shrugged. He didn't know anymore that Harry about what was going on. Harry turned towards the people. "Excuse me does someone know where the hell we are??"
As Harry spoke one of the people, who had been arguing turned towards the two boys, a fire blazing in her eyes until she saw who it was she was looking at. Her expression softened then, and a soft smile instead was now on her face. Turning to the other people in the room, she said something in a strange language, and then they too turned and saw the boys. The woman nodded her head at something one of the others said, and then slowly walked over towards the boys, the smile now in her eyes as well as on her lips.
Harry and Draco noticed that the woman was dressed in an ancient Grecian style toga; the material was radiating a glow, and was pure white in color. Her skin too emanated a glow, and as she approached the boys, they began to relax and feel calmer, serene even. 'You need not fear us, Harry, Draco, we will not harm you,' she said quietly.
Harry and Draco were surprised they could understand her, seeing as how until now no one in the temple seemed to be speaking English. 'Who are you?' Harry asked hesitantly, and without even realizing, what he was doing moved a few inches closer to Draco. Draco was familiar; a piece of home, and suddenly Harry needed that feeling.
'We are the Fates, Harry. I am Clotho, the weaver of life. These are my sisters...Lachesis, whom measures ones life, and Atropos, the one who ends life. It is we who govern who shall live...and who shall die,' the woman, Clotho, said.
'I don't understand, why are we here then? What do you have to do with us? Why are you arguing?' Draco said nervously.
' We are arguing about what is to be done about a very important situation,' Lachesis said with a shrug. 'Mother Earth has told us she now regrets what man has done on Earth with it's time. The balance of good and evil is being outweighed by mans greed, lusts, powers and fears, destroying all that is good, kind and righteous. What we argue of now is what we should do with the two people who can restore that balance. Whether we should allow them to live in order to return the Earth to what the Great Mother wanted of her world.'
'I don't understand how can only two people help restore that kind of balance to the world?' Harry asked confused.
'Because there are two people who had the ability to do that, to overcome themselves and make the sacrifices needed. My sisters and I however are in disagreement because now those two boys themselves have been hurt to where they may no longer wish to help restore the balance. They no longer feel safe nor secure with whom they are, and blame themselves for what has happened to them. By doing that they are again tipping the scales of Judgments, and allowing all that is 'evil' to overtake them,' Clotho said sadly.
'Good and evil cannot be in balance without all that is good, kind, noble and brave. Yet, you must have fear, anger, hatred, and pain as well. Without both man cannot survive. However if the hope is destroyed as well, then why bother saving those unworthy? Why bother saving those who are not already corrupted since it's clear they will retake the Earth should the two no longer wish to fight,' Atropos argued now with her sister.
'My sister believes that only those unworthy enough should survive, for she doesn't believe that the Earth is redeemable any longer. She believes that there is only pain and anguish now left to feed on, and that all that is noble and good has been destroyed. Lachesis and I do not agree however, we feel there is still much hope left. We would rather have the balance restored before destroying all that Mother Earth has given to man,' Clotho said settling a heavy gaze on her sister Atropos.
Atropos shrugged and turned to the boys. 'I still need more proof from the ones who can restore that balance. They are but children who have claimed enemies to each other, not friendship. What can they learn of what is needed to restore the balance?' she said huffily.
'They are the ones, the only ones. They will over come their fears and hatreds, it has been so ordained sister,' Clotho said angrily. 'You would do well to remember that. Just because they don't know yet, nor see what they must do, doesn't mean all hope should be lost of men.'
'Hush sisters, this is not the time for that,' Lachesis said interrupting. Turning to Harry and Draco she said, 'There is something that can restore the balance, as long as the two of you are willing that is. We know you have both suffered greatly in the waking world, but now is the time to heal. There is much work to be done.'
'Wait a minute...you don't mean...you can't be serious in saying that...that it's us that's supposed to do all this? Why not someone else?' Draco said sharply, a suspicion of what was coming already in his mind.
'That is simple, young Dragon. There is one sure way to return the balance in which the Great Mother intended for man. However that way is not easy, and though I do not think it will be possible to do it, for some reason you two have been chosen for this task,' Atropos said in a voice that clearly showed she didn't think the boys were capable of doing such a thing.
'That way would be?' Harry said looking at Atropos wearily. He didn't know why but he was really liking this woman less and less now.
The three sisters now turned and looked at the boys, strange expressions swirling in their glowing golden brown eyes. 'The way to restore the balance, Harry...resides in the way of Love. Only love can cast out the hatred and angers you both have towards each other and all those close to you now who can help you on your journeys. Only love can restore you to what you once were, and give you back your hopes and dreams. Only love can heal you from your mortal wounds, and only love can restore the balance of good and evil. When you can learn to love again, when you can learn to accept the needs of each other and those who care for you without the pain...then balance can be restored,' Clotho said quietly.
Harry and Draco didn't need a dictionary to understand what she and her sisters were trying to say. Turning to each other, a strange look in both their eyes Harry said, 'Why do I suddenly get the feeling we're going to be here a while, Malfoy?'
Draco sighed and looked round the temple a moment then back towards Harry, nodding slowly. 'I think, Potter, you might be right...' he replied quietly, though suddenly the idea of spending time in this place with Harry... wasn't sounding that bad of an idea at all.
Sirius and Severus both sighed in relief not knowing what was really going on in the boys' dreams.
Both guardians had been sitting there for hours. Madam Pomfrey had tried to get them to move but they had both refused to budge even with the threat of curses over them. The boys had both been given a sleeping potion that should have stopped all dreaming but it seemed that it hadn't worked. Around the same time, both had become distressed, tossing their heads slightly in agitated motions. Then as if someone had switched their dreams with a remote control they had calmed down and had slept peacefully for the few last hours. They had once again become agitated for a longer period of time but just like before they had been switched to a calm state of mind.
Sirius had decided enough was enough and changed into his Animagus form and jumped onto the bed Harry was sleeping on. Curling up at the end of the bed, he closed his eyes and tried to get some sleep. This way he would easily notice the difference in Harry's condition and whatever was important at the time.
Never before had Albus Dumbledore been as angry in his life as he was now. He stormed up the stairs to his toward his room. 'How could I have left Harry with those people? I should have listened to Minerva,' Albus thought angry. Then there was Draco - Albus grew more angry and guilty. When he reached his door, it magically burst open startling Fawkes from his sleep.
Fawkes could feel the anger in Albus building up and went to him sing a sad song as he landed on Albus' shoulder, trying to comfort him. "Fawkes could you please go check on Harry?" asked Albus. Fawkes, knowing his friend wanted to be alone, left to go check on Harry.
As soon as Fawkes was gone Albus released all of his anger by blasting half of his room away causing the whole wizard world to either stop what they were doing or startled them from their sleep when they felt very strong dark powers that last for a second. At the Riddle house, Lord Voldemort jumped out of bed. He was more shocked than rest of the wizarding world for he knew who contribute the strong powers - his number one enemy, Albus Dumbledore.
Professor McGonagall walked very quickly towards the room of the Headmaster. She had been talking with the Weasley's the entire day and had just been in her room for a few hours. They had mostly talked about Harry, when Bill suddenly asked for Draco's condition.
Fred, George, and Ron looked up. "What do you mean Bill? That annoying prat isn't here." Ron replied.
"Actually Mr. Weasley, Mr. Malfoy is currently in the hospital wing with Mr. Potter and almost in the same condition." Everyone looked stunned.
"What do you mean Minerva?" Mrs. Weasley said softly while gripping the hand of her husband tightly. The children looked at her expecting an explanation.
"We have found out that he was abused by his father for the past years. He only found means of escaping last night."
Even Ron's eyes where the size of saucers, but he was the first to recover his voice. "Mum, dad when Harry and Draco are a bit better, can we take them to us? We could show them that there still are people that care about them. Draco is a stupid git, but he's pretty good when playing chess." Minerva smiled at the thought. It was something that they hadn't expect Ron to say.
Then, she finally arrived at her destination. She opened the door and was shocked at the sight that greeted her. The whole room looked like there was a great battle and Albus was sitting in the middle of it. Minerva walked to him and pulled him into a great hug. There one of the greatest wizards of the world began to cry. "I feel so lost dear. Why did it have to happen to those fine young men? Moreover, poor Harry probably will never speak another word in his life. I have failed them completely."
Minerva looked at him and said with a stern voice; "Look at me Albus. You are not a failure. You COULD NOT have seen this; you're not a seer. That is supposed to be the old bat's job. Now calm yourself the boys will need your strength and guidance now more then ever. I do not know what will come, but I promise you that we will face it together."
They continued to it just holding each other close until the sun rose in the east.
Reviewers:
The Kuro no Tenshi: I'll try that unless someone else writes it in. That is the joy of writing a RR.
Bec =) : You know, we had this strange debate about this in the group, and we finally just dropped the matter. Maybe I should go fix that detail.
Prophetess Of Hearts: No I wouldn't believe you were addicted to snakes in fics. You only provided the names for a snake for my other fic, which reminds me, I have to finish typing the chapter up when I finally have some free time.
Mel: I wouldn't mind e-mailing you, but you can join my yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hp_of_all_kinds/, or you can join Severitus' group. Both groups are notified of updates to posting of Shining Light Dark Night chapters.
Saerry Snape: well; now you have been called psychotic. I've been called mentally unbalanced, chemically unbalanced, deranged, lunatic, deranged lunatic, nutty, crazy, insane, and many other adjectives. The think I'm crazy cuz I want to take over the world, and I have a three-legged leprechaun named Pixie. I really love Not Myself, and Snake and Wolf series.
iluvbadboys1313: Even more, hope yoou enjoyed the chapter. Your Welcome
Pinkdevil: Well, you're starting to know what is happening. In addition, I don't think you can damn an immortal being.
kapies: updated, though just a wee bit later than normal. Yay, we have achieved an unique twist to severitus' challenge.
Finally, to the anonymous reviewer who hit the leave a review button 5 times, we are always going to keep writing, and I'm glad you enjoy this fic.