Title: Harry Potter And The Return Of The Marauders
Pairings: JP/LE
Rating: R
Parts: 8/?
Warnings: Post-OOTP, has spoilers. Do not read if you haven't read the 5th book! Also has Child Abuse and Rape
Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns all the original Harry Potter characters and settings. Everything not owned by her is mine.
Summary: AU – Harry's Parents come back with Sirius. A few surprises, with new powers, new romances and new problems.
Key: "…" – Talking
'…' – Thinking
… Parseltongue
… Phoenix
Authors Note: Ok. So no slash. Maybe near the end. Thanks to my beta!
Chapter Eight – Reunions
Hogwarts, Dumbledore's Office
Harry laughed at the gaping faces in front of him, "Hello!"
Lily jumped out of her chair and pulled Harry into a bone crushing hug, "Where have you been? Are you alright? I was so worried! I-"
"You're about to have a heart attack if you don't came down, Mom," Harry grinned, "I have two things to do right now."
Harry handed the letter from the founders to Dumbledore and pulled out the crystal Ryle had given him, he tapped it twice with his wand and waited. Suddenly there was a face on the surface, "Harry! Long time no see."
"It's only been a few minutes for me you know. Are you coming to Hogwarts to help me explain, or are you staying where ever you are?" asked Harry.
"I'll be there in a few hours, explain everything to them before I get there," replied Ryle.
Harry nodded and put away the crystal. He looked up and blinked at the bewildered looks on everyone's face, "Read the letter. I'll be back in a few moments."
"Wait," said Remus, "Harry, why are your ears pointed?"
"Everything is explained in the letter, Moony, just read it," with that, Harry left the office and headed off to the seventh floor.
He approached the portrait of the griffin and said the password. When the portrait swung open, he smiled. No one had changed the password in the past 5000 years. He walked into the room and stopped. He stood there gaping for a few minutes. The room had been re-done. It was no long one room, but a small suite. The suite was decorated in white, black, silver and gold, with magnificent carvings of his animagi forms. There was a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and a small library. Harry entered the library and grinned. All the books had been written by the founders. He wondered over to the potions section, wondering if Salazar ever got around to designing the cure they'd talked about.
-Begin Flashback-
"What are you thinking of, Harry?" asked Salazar.
Harry was pouring the werewolf's blood into the potion he was brewing, he frowned a little, "I have a friend who is cursed with lycanthropy, has been since he was younger. In my time there are potions to help him with his curse, but it doesn't seem like it's enough. I wish there was a cure."
Salazar sat back and thought for a few moments. He nodded to himself and spoke, "I will see what I can find Harry, but I make no promises."
Harry looked up and blinked. It took a few moments to realize what Salazar said, then he grinned, "That's be great! Thanks Salazar."
Salazar nodded, "Add the mandrake root and stir counter-clockwise thirty times and you're finished."
-End Flashback-
Harry ran his finger across the spines until he came across a small silver book with no title. He frowned and pulled it off the shelf; flipping it open, he read the first few pages and grinned. Salazar had done it, but there were a few problems. The potion had to be taken on the full moon from a silver bowl, so when Salazar had created it, it was almost impossible to administer it. He had managed to cure a werewolf, but in the process, the wolf had killed 6 assistants.
Harry read through the next few pages, taking in the two pages of ingredients and the four pages of instructions. The potion took a month to create and it turned the werewolf to an animagi, allowing them to become a wolf at will, instead of being forced into transforming every full moon. He grinned and closed the book. He headed back to the headmasters office. They should be finished reading the letter by now, and he was sure they'd have questions.
Dumbledore's Office, while Harry went to his room
Everybody sat there staring at the door Harry had just left. Dumbledore blinked and looked down at the letter in his hands and frowned. It had the Hogwarts seal on it. He sighed and opened it. Everyone else in the office turned and looked at him.
"Are you going to read it aloud, Albus?" asked McGonagall.
Dumbledore answered, "In a moment," he skimmed the letter, and almost fell out of his chair in shock, "It's from the founders!"
Remus looked at Dumbledore, "What does it say?"
Dumbledore began reading it, "Dear Headmaster Dumbledore, First we would like to apologize for taking your student with no warning. Allow me to explain why we took him.
"I had two visions of Harry. In one he died a horrific death at the hands of one Tom Riddle and in the other, we trained him. As you can tell, we chose to train him. He has been trained in Potions, Herbology, Transfiguration, Charms, Dueling, Swordsmanship, Wandless and Elven Magic and he is also a multi-animagi.
"You may have noticed his physical appearance has changed. While he is the heir of Gryffindor, from his father's side, he is also part elf on his mother's side." Everyone looked at Lily, who sat there blinking. Dumbledore allowed a small smile before he continued, "Her great-great-great-something grandfather was Ryle Zaniah, who should still be alive in your time. Lord Zaniah's son moved to the muggle world with glamour charms placed on him, and spells were used to suppress his magic. He started the Evans family line. Lord Zaniah removed the spells and charms from Harry so that he may learn Elven Magic.
"Now, I believe everything has been explained and Harry can answer any questions, but first, we have some requests.
"First, Godric would like his sword to be given to Harry's father. He'd give it to Harry, but he has already made his own.
"Second, we would like Harry to remain in his rooms on the seventh floor. There is a portrait of a griffin guarding them. No one has the password but him, so no one should have been able to change them.
"Lastly, we have given Harry the keys to our vaults at Gringott's; please ensure that he visits them.
"Again, we apologize and hope we've not caused too much panic. Sincerely, Rowena Ravenclaw, Salazar Slytherin, Godric Gryffindor and Helga Hufflepuff," Dumbledore finished. He looked over his glasses at the others in the room and chuckled at their shocked expressions. He stood, and walked over to the display case that held Gryffindor's Sword. He carefully removed it, and handed it to James, "This is yours now, Mr. Potter."
Just as James took the sword, Harry walked back in. He looked at his father and smiled, "So that's who he gave it to," Harry turned and looked at Snape, "I have a challenge for you."
Snape sat up and looked at Harry, "What kind of challenge?"
Harry held up the book he'd brought with him, "Salazar was a potions genius. When we were talking I mentioned Remus to him and how I thought he'd be happier without his curse," everyone else in the room was now paying attention to him, "Salazar created a cure, but the problem with it is that it has to be consumed on the night of the full moon from a silver bowl. Now day's we have the Wolfbane Potion, so here's your challenge, Harry tossed the book to Snape, "The potion takes a month to brew, but you have to make sure it'll work with the Wolfbane Potion."
Snape looked like he'd just been given all the galleons in Gringott's. Remus looked like he was about to cry, while Sirius looked like he'd just been hit in the face with something heavy. Harry's parents smiled proudly at Harry and McGonagall was doing a wonderful impression of a gold fish.
Harry turned and looked at Dumbledore, "I have a phoenix; she's allowed to stay with me, right?" after Dumbledore nodded, Harry reached up and pulled out both his swords, "Am I allowed to carry these during school?"
"Yes, my boy, of course you are," Dumbledore smiled.
Harry turned to his parents and smiled, "So, when do we go home?"
"Right after we visit the Weasley's," answered Lily.
James, Lily, Remus, Sirius and Harry headed to the fireplace. Harry sheathed his swords and followed his family to headquarters.
Order Of The Phoenix Headquarters
The Weasley's were sitting around the dinner table eating. Ginny, Hermione and Molly looked like they hadn't stopped crying in days, while the men looked like they hadn't slept for days. When the fireplace roared to life they all turned and watched as 5 figures stumbled out of the green flames.
Lily and James immediately spelled everyone's clothes soot free, then pulled Sirius and Remus out of the way so the Weasley's could see the last person.
"HARRY!" cried out Ginny and Hermione. They jumped up and ran over him, pulling him into a bone-crushing hug. Molly hugged him next then all the men shook his hand or patted his back welcoming him back.
Harry smiled at his friends, "I'm sorry for causing you all to worry. I'll explain everything to you, but for now, I'd like to go home and spend sometime with my family."
"Oi!" Ron piped up, "Did anyone tell you we have to go to court the 16th?"
Harry shook his head, "I'm guessing it's for the Dursley's?"
Ron nodded, "Fred, George and I were called to testify as well."
"Alright. Well, I'll see you tomorrow or the day after. Like I said, I'd like to spend sometime with my family," Harry turned back to the fireplace and threw some floo powder into the fire, called out, "Godric's Hollow!" and stepped into the flames.
Responses: I'm going to keep you all in suspense and in the last 2-3 chapter I'm going to pair him up! Thanks for all the reviews!