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Dancing With The Lady Death

Epilogue

Harry stared at the sky from his room on Privet drive. He sighed at the stars. So here he was again, another summer lost. His mind wandered back to this last year at Hogwarts. When he finally woke up again. Essie was gone. Sirius tried to break the news to him, but somehow Harry knew. He told Sirius not to worry. Essie always kept her promises. Sirius looked like he was ready to start crying when Harry asked how he got here and where was everyone. It seems the Guardians left to heal Essie. So Harry waited for Essie to return. Now it was July, a day before his birthday, and no sign of Essie.

The only major thing that had happen in the time that he returned to Privet Drive was that a girl was abused and killed by her parents. It was a terrible tragedy that affected everyone in the neighborhood. Even the Dursleys seem to feel the ripples over her death. They treated Harry a little nicer when the neighbors began to wonder if they were abusing Harry. Harry figured everyone felt guilty that they did nothing to save her and were trying to show that they do care about their kids.

Harry sighed as he tried not to think about the girl. His mind wandered back to Hogwarts and some things that were changing. Draco had told him what happened down by the river. Harry felt jealous that Draco got the see his parents, but that quickly faded when the next night, he got to see them in his dreams. Harry smiled as he remembered that dream. Suddenly tired, Harry decided to go to bed. Maybe this time, when he saw his parents again, he could get a straight answer about Essie.

The sunlight streamed across Harry's room. Harry turned to block the offending light. He tried to snuggle back into the dream only to hear a loud voice boom in his ear, "WAKE UP, BOYO!"

Harry jumped from his bed and tumbled on to the floor. He looked around half expecting to see Thunder laughing at his position. The room was empty except for Hedwig who was napping in her cage. Harry yawned as he stood up. What time was it? He thought as he dug for some clothes. Then he realized something, why wasn't Aunt Petunia knocking on his door. Harry finished dressing and slipped open his door.

Suddenly the doorbell rang. Harry listened as he heard noises coming from his aunt and uncle's room. His uncle flung his bedroom door open. Harry ducked back into his room before his uncle saw him. Harry listened intently as his uncle stormed by. He could hear Vernon grumble as he went on about the time, oversleeping, and how it was Harry's fault somehow. Harry peeked out as his aunt walked by. Harry and Dudley exchanged a look before creeping towards the stairs.

Vernon stormed to the door. How dare anyone intrude on their house this early in the morning. Granted it was noon, but still. He looked up to see Petunia on the stairs and the boys watching from the top of the stairs. Vernon glared at Harry in a way that spoke tons about how he felt. Vernon opened the door intent on telling the person on the other side to bugger off, and felt the words die in his throat.

Standing on his front step was a beautiful woman with long black hair and slightly tanned skin. Her eyes were covered by a pair of dark sunglasses. She was dressed in black jeans and a silver blouse. She gave Vernon a disarming and charming smile as she held out her hand. Behind her stood two people. One was a younger woman with messy auburn hair, dressed in black and red. The other was a young man who wore only a black tank top and blue jeans. The exposed skin was littered with scars. Their eyes were blocked by sunglasses as well.

"Hello, Mr. Vernon Dursley, I presume?" The woman on the front steps greeted bringing Vernon's attention back to her as she shook his hand, "I'm sorry to disrupt your lunch, sir."

"Yes, well. You should be a little more considerate of the time." Vernon gruffed as he pulled his hand away when Petunia joined his side, "What can we do for you?"

"Well, I know that I'm at least sixteen years late. May I come in? It's awfully hard to try and explain everything standing on your porch." The woman asked as politely as she could. Petunia nodded and moved aside to let her in. Vernon glared at his wife.

"Would like some tea, Miss.." Petunia asked nicely. The woman stepped in and removed her sunglasses. She smiled at Petunia.

"My name is Esmeralda Sauterne. Yes I would love some tea, but I really don't have the time. I need to make this quick. I have a train to catch in London in twenty minutes." Essie explained as she looked at the top of the staircase and smiled at Harry, "'Ello, Harry."

"Shouldn't you be on your way then?" Vernon growled.

Essie smiled brightly, "Oh, don't worry. I'll make it. I guess I'll keep it brief. To make a long story short."

Outside the two on the sidewalk sighed loudly, "Too late."

Essie chuckled to herself as she continued, "I'm here for Harry."

Vernon and Petunia froze as they heard a whoop of joy from the top of the stair. Essie smiled brightly as she tried to explain, "James was a distant cousin of mine. He wanted Harry to come and live with me. The problem was that I was traveling at the time. So Harry came here. Only I didn't know that Harry was alive until I recently met him at Hogwarts, or otherwise, I would have come for him sooner."

Petunia turned towards Vernon and whispered, "She was right. Lily was right. She told me to expect you."

Vernon began to mumble, "You're one of them. A freak."

Essie's smile turned downright wicked enough to make Nightmare proud, "Yes I am. The boy is coming with me. The two outside are here to help me make sure that Harry's stuff is out of here. Which they just did."

Harry started laughing as Dudley went flying to Harry's room to be sure. Dudley felt his jaw drop when he found the room to be completely bare. Harry was already down the stairs when Dudley turned to tell him. Dudley turned back around to see a beautiful girl with auburn hair lean towards him. She stroked one finger down his cheek and smiled evilly. She whispered in his ears, "Thinner to eye, fatter to flesh."

Dudley fainted. The girl smiled and turned to the man who was waiting with her earlier. The man shook his head and commented, "You really have got to stop reading Stephen King, Mare. One of these days you are going to hurt someone."

"Would you prefer Clive Barker?" Mare offered. War shuddered and shook his head as Mare's mist enveloped them and returned them to the sidewalk.

Harry hugged Essie, much to the surprise of The Dursleys. Essie felt a single tear of water slip down her cheek as she hugged her ward. Harry pulled away and stood by her. He smiled at the Dursleys.

"Thank you for taking me in for all those years as horrible as they were. You weren't the best parents. Hell, you weren't even that to me. But as much as I hate to hear it, everyone claims we are family." Harry stated. In his mind he could hear Mare snort, "Have a nice life."

Essie opened the door and smiled, "Don't call us, please."

She slammed the door shut behind the both of them. Harry smiled at her as they walked down the steps. Essie smiled as she placed a hand on his shoulder. Privet Drive fell away as Diagon alley blurred into his sight. Nightmare ruffled his hair when he completely appeared. Harry smiled at her and was surprised by the appearance of several other guardians.

"Happy Birthday, Harry." They shouted in unison.

Essie checked her watch, "That portkey was right on time. Good work, everyone. Mare how long is that curse going to work?"

Mare thought to herself, "Until September 1st. I could expand it."

Essie shook her head, "Nay. Let's not push our luck. Now Harry we have fifteen minutes to get to platform 9 ¾. These guys wanted to get you some presents."

"Done!" The group shouted. Harry felt them place a package in his hand. Harry looked at their eager faces and smiled. Gently he opened the package to reveal an ornate golden medallion. On the front the simple picture of an hourglass was carved into the metal. Harry turned it over to study it.

"Thanks guys, What is it?" Harry asked.

Present walked up to him and grasped his hands, "It's a Chrono Trigger. I got the name from a game. You toss it into the air and shout out the place and time that you want to go to. The medallion will transport you there no matter the enchantment placed on it. We made it ourselves."

"You guys didn't need to do this." Harry stated softly as he looked at them, "I mean, you got me out of there."

Essie placed on his shoulder, "They wanted to. I think they wanted to bless my ward, and have a link back to me."

"You are staying?" Harry asked dumbfounded at Essie's nod, "What about you position of Death."

Essie touched the medallion and whispered, "King's Cross station, Platform 9 ¾ now."

Harry felt something pick him up and drop him back down. Harry shook his head to see the Hogwarts express in front of him. A pair of hands picked him up and helped him to the train. Hedwig flew to him and landed on his shoulder. Harry turned to Essie who presented the conductor with their tickets. The conductor looked at Harry funny. Harry heard Essie's voice pipe up, "Had a nasty fall through the barrier." The conductor nodded them on. Essie found a compartment and gently help Harry sit down. Harry wondered why he was so groggy. Essie made him sip some water. Suddenly everything cleared up.

"It seems this thing has some side effects." Essie remarked as the train began to move.

"You never answered my question." Harry pointed out.

"I figured it could wait until we were on the train. I want to thank you for risking your life to save me." Essie smiled as she sat down across from Harry.

"How could I not?" Harry asked.

Essie chuckled, but didn't answer. Instead she switched the subject, "I gave up my position after I was healed. I couldn't go back to a life without you or Sirius. You are my family now."

"So who is Death now?"

"Another girl who was in need of saving. You'll meet her soon enough. I'm currently training her for the position. She'll pop in and out for the next hundred years with questions."

"A Hundred?"

"Yes, I believe that's how long it took me to get everything down. I was a pain in Fate's side back then. Anyways, with her taking over I can become mortal and stay here with you and Sirius."

"Sirius is going to be surprised. He moped the whole time you were gone."

Essie blushed, "I heard. I did the same. Creator knows how close Gaia was to tying me down so I wouldn't sneak off to see him or you."

"Why was that?"

"I wasn't completely healed yet. A teleportation to this world could have killed me."

"That's not good. So are you going to marry Sirius now that you are here for good?"

Essie thought for a moment before she answered honestly, "I don't know. I know I want to stay with him and help protect you. If he asks me, I don't know what I'll do. I mean, I love him and everything, but I don't know a thing about being a wife."

"You'll do fine. I think you are perfect for Sirius." "Thanks Harry."

The rest of the way to Hogwarts was accented by Harry hearing what happened to her after everything. Harry was a good audience and interjected time to time with questions.

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Sirius stared out at the lake from the rock where he used to sit as a student. A month and a half passed without a word from The Guardians. Sirius blew a strand of his black hair out of his face. He shouldn't have let her leave. He should have been more demanding about her staying with him. Now she was gone. Even though she promised to return, how long will that be? It took her sixteen years to walk into his life in the first place. Sirius placed his hand on top of his head and gave a frustrated sigh. He couldn't even rescue her since he had no frigging idea where she was.

Sirius picked up a stone and heaved out into the lake. It landed with a resonant plunk. Sirius picked up another and chucked it out farther. After a few minutes of throwing stones he felt a bit better. He turned in time to see Remus join him on his rock. Remus absently began throwing stones as well. The two sat in that comfortable silence that old friends share.

"So, what are you thinking about, Moony?" Sirius asked as he tossed a small pebble out.

"About what you normally harp on me about. I'm thinking of sending Libby a letter to see how she is." Remus stated.

"That's good, tell her I said hi." Sirius sighed.

Remus looked at him concerned, but looked back out on the lake, " You are moping, Padfoot."

"So what?"

"Didn't you always lecture me about moping over losing the one you love."

"Yeah, well. I would be pursuing her right now if I knew where she was."

"She'll come back, Sirius. You and Harry are here. You two mean the world to her."

"I wish I knew for sure. What if they couldn't save her?"

"Then we would know about it. I have a feeling they would tell us out of respect for her."

"I just wish I had a clue as to where she is right now."

A blur of white feathers took over Sirius's vision. He watched as Hedwig landed near by. Sirius smiled at his godson's pet. Hedwig nipped at his finger. Sirius stroked the bird's head as he reached for the letter on her leg. Remus watched as a puzzled expression graced Sirius's face.

"What is it?"

"There's no letter. Harry normally gives her a letter to deliver. Unless Harry is danger. Hedwig, where is Harry?"

Hedwig gave Sirius a baleful look before flying towards the school. Sirius stood as his eyes followed the bird. Remus stood as well. They watched as a carriage pulled up to the front of the school. Sirius smiled as he heard his godson's voice. When Harry stepped around the carriage, Sirius and Remus were already running towards him. Both Marauders gave the boy a hug when they finally reached him. Sirius finally pulled away and looked Harry in the eye.

"How did you get here?" Sirius asked sternly.

An idea hit Harry's mind and he smiled, "A friend brought me. They just went inside with Dumbledore to arrange for me to stay here until more suitable lodgings can be found. If Dumbledore will let us."

"Of course he will let you stay for the whole summer, if I have anything to say about it." Sirius grinned, "And I have to thank this friend for bringing you. Excuse me, Harry, I'm going to make my case right now."

Sirius walked up the steps. Remus was about to follow when Harry grabbed his arm. Remus raised his eyebrow. Harry whispered something in his ear. Remus grinned and nodded as the two crept up the stairs.

*********************************************************************** Sirius walked across the entrance Hall. Ahead of him, he spotted Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall Talking with another person. They shielded them from view as Sirius stalked up. Professor McGonagall spotted Sirius and nudged Albus. Dumbledore turned toward Sirius and smiled. Perfect timing.

"Sirius, What timing. We were just discussing Harry. I want your opinion. It seems Harry and his guardian need a place to stay. What do you say?" Albus greeted.

Sirius froze when Albus addressed him by his name. While everyone here knew he was innocent, Harry's friend may not. Albus grinned wider at Sirius scared look. Minerva giggled in a very uncharacteristic way as she looked at their visitor.

"Don't worry, Sirius. I don't think our new librarian will tell. Is that right?" Albus asked as he stepped aside to reveal a surprised and healthy looking Esmeralda.

The two lovers stared at each other. Sirius stared at her in shock. Esmeralda began blush as he looked her over. Finally Sirius's legs began to move toward her. Essie flung herself into his arms. Sirius held her close to his heart. Essie smiled against his chest. She pulled her head back and stared into his eyes.

"You came back." Sirius stammered as his voice came back.

"Of course I did. I gave you my word." Essie chuckled, "I am here to stay this time. I gave it up."

"What?" Sirius choked.

"I gave up being Death to be with you. I was given a choice and picked a life with you." Essie stated as her brought up her wrist for Sirius to see. The bracelet was gone.

"Then who?"

"It's another lost soul's turn to be saved." Essie shrugged, then she smiled at Sirius, "You asked me once if I would stay by your side. I have my answer."

"Essie, I want you to know that I would marry you if I could."

"We will prove your innocence someday. I will love being with you for the rest of my life."

"It won't be easy living with a fugitive."

"After facing Voldemort and nearly losing you, I'll risk it." Essie laughed as she kissed Sirius.

Suddenly an eagle owl burst through the door. It flew right to Albus Dumbledore. The letter dropped into Albus's hand. Albus recognized the handwriting on the envelope as Fudge's. Intrigued, Albus opened it and read the letter. Smiling he walked over to Sirius.

"I think this will make your day even better." Albus smiled as he handed Sirius the letter.

Sirius read it quickly. After a few moments to absorb what the letter said., He gave a whoop of happiness. He grabbed Essie by the waist and twirled her around. Essie gave a confused laugh as Sirius put her down and knelt in front of her.

"This paper is a pardon from Fudge. I'm freed." Sirius smiled as he took Essie's hand. He motioned for Essie not to talk as he continued, "Now that I have my freedom back. Esmeralda Sauterne, will marry me? I know I don't have much to offer, but will you still have me?"

"Yes." Essie replied as she flung herself at Sirius.

They shared a kiss before walking out to tell Harry. High on The main staircase, Lily and James Potter smiled. They were happy now that their son was safe and happy. Thunder walked up with Lightning on his arm. Nightmare snuck up on him and jumped at him, scaring the big man. Lust laughed from his spot in the back. James and Lily laughed as well.

"Thank you guys for watching over them." James thanked.

"Our pleasure." Thunder boomed.

"And as for getting Sirius pardoned. That would not have happened without your intervention." Lily smiled.

"Definitely our pleasure. It was nice giving Fudge a shock." Lust grinned.

"Only now Thunder is going to have an ego boost for a while." Nightmare added as her mist began to surround everyone indicating it was time to return home.

"I do hope we get invites to the wedding." Lightning mused, "And I'm going to miss this place."

"Don't worry, Lightning, we'll be back." Nightmare remarked.

The mist engulfed everyone. When it cleared, no one was left on the landing. They all went home content with the peace for right now.

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Lucius walked through the Riddle House dejectedly. His master was gone. Now Draco was standing up to him. Everything was going wrong. Suddenly a door ahead of him swung open. A smooth voice beckoned him to kneel and offer a pledge to follow what it wants. Lucius complied without hesitation. A burst of crimson light overtook Lucius's sense. When The light receded revealing a group of young looking people stood in front of him. They leered at him hatefully. The leader stepped forward. His white hair gleamed in the candlelight of the house.

"My name is Arcanius," the man smiled, "You have freed us from the lingering enchantment placed on us by the Guardians of Light. Voldemort was too weak to be my student. You, Lucius Malfoy, are much stronger. You will be able to do what Thomas Riddle couldn't. Do you accept?"

Lucius smiled as he bowed lower, "Of course, my master."

Arcanius grinned wickedly, "Good, I want you to send some men to Venice to find The good Doctor Aquarius. Also bring your son to me. There are some things I need from him."

Lucius bowed even lower, "Yes my lord."

Lucius took off down the hallway. Arcanius grinned. This time he wouldn't fail. He would get revenge on the last remaining Atlantean and those meddling Light Guardians. He chuckled as he watched his latest pawn run to do his bidding.

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To be Continued in Treasure Of Atlantis.

The Jedis walk on with the now tied up Disclaimer. Myshawolf, Dinybones, and Lulu enter to watch this.

Luinthoron: Behold We have finally captured the evil disclaimer. (The girls clap)

SwJediKnight: No thanks are necessary.

The Premier: We will now unmask this villain to show who is really behind this evil.

MW: Hold it! We want to take some bets first. I got five saying its Nightmare, she's been too damn quiet lately.

DB: I got five on the ThiefOfSpoons. He is deranged enough to put on a costume like that.

Lulu: I got five in favor of Voldemort, he hates Harry and his fans.

Luinthoron: I say it's Lucius Malfoy, He's probably sick of being portrayed as a major jerk in the Fanfics.

MW: He is a jerk. (Luinthoron shrugs)

SwJediKnight: I say its Xirleb 70, He accused MW of being the devil incarnate.

DB: You say it like it's a bad thing.

MW: I know.

The Premier: I'm not even gonna bet. Here we go. (Pulls off the Mask to reveal..)

Everyone: ThiefOfSpoons!

DB: Okay everyone pay up.

Lulu: He's the one who gave me pixie stix.

MW: Really. (to the audience) Thanks for hanging with me through this ride. I'll see you all soon in Treasure of Atlantis. Oh if anyone has any suggestions on what to do with ThiefOfSpoons, I'd like to hear it. Also would you guys like to hear about what The Guardians did to Fudge to get Sirius pardoned? I'm thinking of posting it as a separate fic. Well, Buh- bye for now.

(Everyone on the page smiles and waves to everyone reading.)