Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth

By: souls

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Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth

Chapter 26: Owl Post pt. 2-A Call to Arms

-October 28th- Magdeburg, Germany-

"Kurt, Why'd you quit the Aurors?" Harry asked as he, Kurt, and Draco dropped their gear by the kitchen table.

"I didn't quit, Mr. Potter, I was thrown out there's quite a bit of difference in the two. You tell me why you have stayed in a foreign land when you could have returned home months ago and then I will tell you why I was thrown out of the Aurors."

"How did you know?" Harry asked reaching up to feel for his bandana. It was securely in place.

"How'd I know who you were. I've been around long enough to know when someone is hiding something. Now let's have it Mr. Potter. Why are you and Mr. Malfoy here when by all accounts the Dark Lord killed you six months ago?"

"I was all for returning home quickly until the night we met. I read the paper that night. Dumbledore is dead and everyone else thinks that we're dead yet the paper has only mentioned minor Death Eater attacks since. Voldemort hasn't been seen. If it's known that I'm still alive he'll attack our friends and families."

"That's smart thinking Harry but you can't hide out forever. Eventually you'll have to return."

"I will but not before I'm ready. Draco and I have learned a lot from you since we've been here. There are still a few things I want to know but first tell me why you were thrown out of the Aurors."

"What'd you do get caught shagging your captain's wife?" Draco piped in. Subtlety was still not Draco's strong suit. Kurt only laughed knowing that the young Slytherin was referring to his unnatural way with the ladies.

"Nothing as much fun as all that, Draco. I believed they said it was conduct unbecoming an Auror. I killed a dark wizard." That didn't sound all that bad but the young men knew there had to be more to it than just that. "I'd sworn vendetta against him and executed him before he could ever go to trial. It wasn't such a great loss and many people agreed but the fact that I went against the oaths I'd taken saw the end of my career as an Auror."

"So now you sell things on the black market." Draco said with a smirk.

"Well I said I was an Ex-Auror not a saint." Kurt said letting out an uproarious laugh that was joined by the two teens. "I think it's time we get some sleep we're going to Russia tomorrow."

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-November 1st-Central Asia?-

The morning sun was still low in the sky as Hermione returned from her evening commune in the forest. The shadow shape of the red fang changed into that of Hermione. She shook the tree with a thought sending a shower of dew down upon her body. If Harry and Ron had ever seen her do this they'd wonder what happened to proper Hermione they knew. She slipped on her robe and headed in.

The rock garden was empty this time of morning so it was a perfect chance to meditate. 'Okay Hermione relax, let go and your thoughts are fluid. Your thoughts are a rolling river. Sift through the thoughts like shells on a beach and slow the currents.' [A/N: I find this the easiest way to meditate because it's hard to clear your mind. You try doing it and you'll end up with 15 more thoughts.]

A shrill raspy sound made her lose focus. Her eyes opened to see a large raven with a letter. She rose from her spot to take the letter. The raven was off in a flash.

To: Harmony Yu Temple Rock Garden from: Mr. Snuffles Padfoot read the envelope of the small letter. Hermione gave a shriek of shock, which was quite out of character for someone who only seconds ago felt that she was one with the universe.

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-November 1st-Times Square-New York-

With Leslie's pointers Ron had gotten better at picking his marks. She'd also made him adventurous and a tad bit reckless. Right now he was hiding in an alley waiting for a man in a purple suit to walk by. As he did an owl flew into Ron's face.

"What in bloody hell is wrong with you?" He yelled at the owl until he noticed the letter attached to its leg. He had the letter off the owl. He read the name on the envelope and laughed. To: English Dark Alley near Times Square from Mr. Snuffles Padfoot. He tore it open out fell several galleons. He gathered them up and quickly read the letter.

'I have to give it to Sirius. Bloody brilliant that one is.'

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-November 1st-Magdeburg, Germany-

As the weary travelers came in view Kurt's house they saw a brown owl waiting for them with a letter. As it saw them it flitted over to Harry who removed the letter. As soon as he saw the name he gave a whoop of delight and tore into it.

Draco looked as though he wanted to ask a question but Harry beat him to it. "It's a letter from home." He said as he finished reading it and passed it to Draco.

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TBC