A/N: Hi sorry I haven't updated in a while but I had a block in my mind which I am happy to say that it disappeared and I have up to chapter 11 written, only chapter 10 is typed however. Since it has been so long that I updated I gave a rather long chapter, (For me anyway) I thank you for reading and reviewing and hope that you will continue to do so.
Wolfmoon: I forgot to mention in the last chapter about the house elves talk, I had a chapter written in their that had Zidane call Harry master and Harry told him that it wasn't necessary however I wanted the house elves to not be so formal, if you and everybody else thinks that I should add that paragraph and maybe change their lingo let me know in a review.
Thanks for those who read and review. Enjoy the chapter. J
~ Lord of Darkness13
Chapter Eight: The Sphere
Harry was looking at his parents like they were there (except for the transparent part). Lily was the first to speak.
"Harry, as you no doubt have guessed we are your parents, and this is a recording and unfortunately we can not see or hear you, but we will stop periodically so you can converse with Albus who is no doubt behind you." Harry looked behind him and smiled at Dumbledore who smiled back. James picked up where Lily ended.
"Son, we are only here to discuss your new powers and the dream that you have most likely had by now. There are many questions that you must have and hopefully after today you wont have as much. In order for this to make sense we need to discuss your family heritage. Your mothers side is utterly confusing so I will start with the Potter side as it is less complicated. It's funny when you think about it we had no idea what you would become when we married and learned about each others past and a little help from Albus, but anyway. Our family's heritage when put together gives our first born all the power in the world for the light.
This may come as a surprise, but Merlin had a son, his name was Godric Gryffindor and he was if not more powerful than as powerful as Merlin. He created a sword that could only be wielded by descendants of either Merlin or Godric. I found the sword my fourth year and nearly gave our headmaster a heart attack for he knew of the myth. So my past was than explained to me. The Potter line is half Godric Gryffindor, we are not sure who the other half is, but it must be good for them to go with Godric. So on my side you are related to Godric and Merlin but only through like half, your mother's side completes the puzzle and I will let her explain. (Even I get confused listening to it)."
Harry sat there stunned, he had used the sword and it never even accrued to him to ask Dumbledore about it. But he was related to Godric the bravest of the four founders and Merlin the strongest Wizard of all time! He thought it couldn't get any better than that, but his mother still had her say.
"Harry," Lily said, snapping him out of his thoughts and back to reality. "My side of the family is a complete mess. So be prepared for the biggest shock of your life." At this point, Harry didn't know if he could handle any more shocks, but he didn't have a whole lot of choice. "As your father has already mentioned that you are a descendent to Godric Gryffindor that also makes you related to Merlin. What you don't know and no one except for immediate members of my family line is that in Merlin's time he was not the most powerful wizard. He was bested by only one other person in history. Luckily for him they got along great. It is funny how they masked it, but anyway, Merlin as you probably know was an advisor to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Well what you do not know was that King Arthur was in fact a wizard, and he was incredibly powerful, in fact the most powerful wizard in history. Though nobody knew that because they used the story that Arthur was King and that he was helped by a wizard, it was the other way around, Merlin was helped by King Arthur. Together they ruled for many years even if they had different names and appearances. They became great friends and comrades in battle. No one is quite sure how King Arthur of Camelot died, but most think it had to do with the quest for the Holy Grail. We actually do not have any ideas either but we know for a fact that the Holy Grail was not the reason. It was simply a cover story for something that time has forgotten. However what myth tells everybody is that Merlin had a sister, an evil sister, named Morgan La Faye. That fact that Merlin had a sister is true; the evil part is false it was again a cover. There was somebody that was evil but we are not sure who it was. However the funny part that all the time that Merlin and King Arthur spent together, Arthur and Morgan spent more time together and ended up falling in love. Gwinivere was in fact Morgan simply in a disguise that fooled everybody including the wizards. They stayed together for all time and with the Knights of the Round Table, they protected Camelot and the wizardry world for all time that they ruled. Eventually Arthur and Morgan had children and I am a direct descendant of Arthur's and Morgan's children. With the half from my family and the half from your fathers family, put them together and you get the most powerful wizard of all time. You are related to Merlin, and Morgan, along with King Arthur, and Godric Gryffindor. The four most powerful wizards of all time. In time you will become more powerful than all four of them combined and I doubt that anyone will be able to become more powerful than you."
Harry again sat there stunned; he turned to look at Dumbledore who was also wearing an expression of complete surprise. Dumbledore than seemed to get his voice back and said to Harry.
"Well that is something new, I always knew about your father, but your mother is a whole new one to me."
"Ha, no kidding, I don't know what to say, I can't believe it, King Arthur, what is a person supposed to say to that.
The sphere had gone quiet as if it could tell that Harry and Dumbledore were discussing the new revelations that they had just heard. They continued to talk for a few minutes before James spoke again.
"Son, now you know the truth, if you think about it, it really is funny, King Arthur and his knights were the most powerful wizards of all time, and if you put all of their power together you would only get about a third of your power. Okay anyway, as you may have already noticed there are seven boxes surrounding this sphere. They have to do with your main powers. However before we get into explaining those, I need to explain your dream in order for you to understand the boxes. The man you saw is named Tidus and he is from the future where magic is normal and accepted by just about everybody (even those who can't do it). He is not related to you in anyway but he is a guardian to a girl who is related to you. Oddly enough Tidus is not from her time, but rather 1000 years in the past. The Girl he helps to guard is what is known as a summoner. She summons creatures that are masters of certain elements and other powers to help her in her quest to destroy the evil that threatens her existence. Much like Voldemort only on a bigger scale. Anyway these creatures change during time, so I can not explain to you what they are or what they will do, that is something that you alone will have to figure out. Now you ask yourself, why am I telling you this? Very simply to tell you that you are the first, you will create these creatures, and bring them into existence, you will be their only master, they will be called to help, but they do not have to only you can command them to do anything. That is what makes you different from the girl. She asks for their help, you don't need to; they will come to your call. You are the Master of Masters. Though it is ironic, you are going to help bring these creatures into existence and then she will help destroy them. (For the greater good I assure you.) This is what is inside of those boxes, in each one you will find a pendant with a symbol and a creature that you will be able to call, unfortunately I don't know what the last one is with all of the symbols on it, so only you will be able to find out."
Again this was met with complete and utter silence as Harry had never heard of such a power, in fact neither had Dumbledore. Of course it only took them a few minutes to realize that such a power had never been heard of because Harry was going to be the first.
"Now Harry, " James continued. "I know that it is your birthday, and you should have some fun. So I suggest you take the boxes with you and open them when you are ready. Also you are probably well aware of how your body seems to be feeling different, that is because of your new powers in addition to the summoning. I can't tell you what they are because truthfully I don't know what you can do. However I am sure along with your mother that you will figure it out. You're a smart kid, just don't kill yourself."
Lily than reappeared next to James and smiled down at Harry, before she and James knelt down on one knee and spoke in unison.
"We, parents of The Master of Masters swear to help, protect, and sever the master in any way possible to destroy what is evil and to help the wizardry world in times of need. We swear our allegiance to the Master through life and through death."
As they stood up Harry had silent tears falling down his face as his parents said "we love you" and the sphere shut off. Harry just sat there, crying for his parents, for Cedric, for his Godfather, and for everybody that Voldemort had hurt or killed through both wars. What he didn't realize was that joining in a cry was a man that Harry respected with all of his life. The same man who Harry had not heard nor realized had repeated the same oath as his parents, that man being Professor Albus Dumbledore.
Meanwhile, while Harry and Dumbledore's events took place, several other people where sitting around the burrow thinking of said boy. Ron, Ginny, and Hermonie were all sitting by the lake near the burrow talking amongst themselves. Mostly about Harry, which for the first time since Hermonie had arrived Ron noticed a certain look on her face at the mere mention of Harry's name. It was a look that clearly said "I am not going to be happy until Harry is back with us." She had been at the burrow for most of the summer because Dumbledore didn't feel that she or her family was safe in the muggle world so he asked if the Weasleys wouldn't mind if he expanded their house to include the Grangers. Of course they hadn't minded and while Hermonie was happy to be with Ron and his family there was just something missing from her heart. Ron had figured it out but didn't say anything to her about it. He had sat down about three nights ago and talked to himself about the feelings he thought he had for Hermonie. He thought that he liked her but came up the conclusion that he felt more like a brother to her, he had had a crush on her some time ago but they were always arguing and she could be very bossy. He had decided that night that he would have to have a talk with Ginny about it, what he did not know was that Hermonie and Ginny were already having that talk…..
(Begin Flashback to three nights before Harry's Birthday)
The talk had started at school but moved quickly to boys (as girls of that age usually do)
"So Ginny, you're seeing Neville Longbottom now aren't you?" Hermonie asked.
"Yes," she replied with a slightly pink face. "He really is nice and brave, you saw how adamant he was in London. So what about you?"
"Well mine is a bit more complicated."
"You don't like my brother do you?"
"No, its not that, Ron and I are good friends who argue to much and it gives people the impression that we like each other."
"Oh I know who, the youngest seeker in a century had grabbed your heart." Ginny said with a smile.
"I don't know Ginny, I think I have fallen for him, I know that there are feelings there for him but, I don't know if he feels the same. All I know is that right now I feel that a part of me is missing with him not here. I just don't know."
After this Ginny and Hermonie felt that they were tired and decided to go to sleep. However none were done thinking. Ginny's thoughts were simple "going to have to talk to Ron" while Hermonie's thoughts were a bit more complicated and lasted much longer but she kept thinking over and over again, "Do I like Harry? Or is there something more??"
(End Flashback)
Ron and Ginny had had their talk and both said at one time, "Hermonie likes Harry" So there talk was quick but Ginny told Ron that she thought there might be something more than a "like" feeling but Hermonie was confused on the situation. They both decided to talk to Harry when given the chance. So now they just sat around thinking about Harry like they had been doing ever since Dumbledore arrived to tell them what had happened.
(Begin Flashback to yesterday evening)
Professor Dumbledore had flooed to the burrow and explained the situation to everybody present. He included everything which included Voldemort's capture of Harry. But he insured them that Harry was indeed alright and that tomorrow he and Harry would be going over some paperwork but would have him come to the burrow around 4pm. With that he left leaving everybody with worries and questions.
(End Flashback)
The house was set, presents were wrapped and everybody had arrived. All they were missing was the man of the hour. It was about 3:15 p.m. and everybody was in the living room sitting quietly but anxiously.
Back in the vault, Harry was done crying and he stood up and smiled a true smile for the first time since the start of his "vacation". He now knew that his parents and Sirius would always be with him and that he shouldn't worry about the future, but enjoy the present. He picked up the boxes and put them in his pockets and turned around to look at Dumbledore who had a silent frown on his face. He to looked like he had had a cry but neither spoke of it.
"Are you ready to leave Harry?" He asked.
"Yes sir, but I would like to go back to the BlackPot mansion to put these away so I can look at them later."
"Of course Harry, lets head to the leaky Cauldron and floo there."
Harry agreed and filled many money bags, for he had some shopping to do later. He still had to get his school supplies and a surprise for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He and Professor Dumbledore walked out of the vault and Merdrick took them back to the surface. Where Harry spoke to what seemed to be the Head Goblin and asked that one million Gallons be placed into the Weasley family account and a new account be opened into Hermonie's name also with one million Gallons placed inside. The goblin said it would be done immediately and he than handed a key over to Harry to give to Hermonie as soon as he saw her, which he hoped would be soon. He and Dumbledore walked out into Diagon Alley and passed the Owl shop where Harry stopped.
"Sir, could we quickly go here, so I can get Hermonie and owl?"
"Of course, but do hurry." Dumbledore replied with a grin and a twinkle in his eye. He seemed to have noticed how Harry was feeling for Miss Granger but it wasn't his place to say anything, was it? Harry reappeared in a few minutes with a beautiful snowy owl that looked very much like Hedwig except for around the new owls eyes were red and black circles.
"Ah Harry that is a lovely owl I am sure that Miss Granger will appreciate it a lot."
"Thanks Professor, I hope she likes it."
Harry and Professor Dumbledore flooed back to the BlackPot Mansion and Harry put the boxes on a table in one of the rooms that he would probably sleep in, since he could live anywhere now, but he still had not discussed it with Dumbledore yet. He than sat the new owl and cage next to Hedwigs who had not come back from hunting yet. He than returned to the foyer where Dumbledore was waiting. He sat down and both were quiet for some time. Harry looked at the clock on the wall and it said that it was two minutes to 4.
"Sir, how come I haven't gotten my owl results yet?"
"Ah yes, you will be getting them in about a week, but I assure you that you and Hermonie did quite well."
With that said they started to talk about everything that had happened. Turns out that the ministry recognized Peter from the news and declared that Sirius was indeed innocent and also gave him Order of Merlin First class thought it was too late. Arthur and another man that Harry was not familiar with were running for new Minister of Magic, the voting would be held in a few days. Than Dumbledore asked Harry something quite unexpected.
"So Harry, what do you think of Hermonie?"
"Professor!!" He replied. "What do you mean?"
"Well Harry I may be old but I am not blind, I can see how you look at her and how you seem to just glow when she is around."
Harry just sat there pondering what Dumbledore had just said, he had feelings for her, but he wasn't sure, and didn't Ron like her?
"It is just so confusing sir I just don't know."
"Ah yes, relationships can indeed be very trying and complicated but worth every minute. If you ever need any advice or just want to talk my door is always open."
"Thanks sir, I will take you up on your offer one day."
"Very well Harry, now I know that you are probably exhausted as it has been a very emotional day for you. However I do have one last place to take you to but we will be traveling by portkey this time."
"Okay, but should I change?" He was still wearing his dress robes.
"No but do take some comfortable clothes with you so you can change later. We are going to have a little fun with your new look I think." He replied with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.
So Harry ran to his room and grabbed some of the clothes that he had bought with his own money when the Dudleys weren't around. And ran back to the Professor to leave.
Back at the burrow, everyone was in hysterics they were a half an hour late and they didn't know where to start. What they didn't know was that Harry and Professor Dumbledore had just arrived and was surveying the chaos from the door. They turned to each other and gave some silent laughs. Ron came up to them very distraught saying,
"Hey its not funny sir, we have no idea where Harry and Professor Dumbledore are and they are late, so we are all very worried."
He ran off to find his mother when he stopped dead in his tracks.
"PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE!!!!!"
They couldn't help it anymore and both burst our laughing which was funny in itself as not very many people had ever seen Dumbledore laugh. They kept on laughing until they noticed the glares they were receiving that would rival Snape's glare.
"What?" Dumbledore asked with a smile.
"You know perfectly what Professor." Mrs. Weasley said. "Your late and who is this and WHERE IS HARRY??????" She said with a very worried expression.
It was than that Hermonie stood forward tears almost falling because off how worried she was. Harry saw her and she looked so beautiful (except for the puffy red eyes) that he suddenly didn't feel that it was very funny anymore. So he stepped forward.
"What's up guys?"
"Harry???" everybody asked.
"Yeah,"
"You look so different, so much more mature, so much more like James." Lupin replied.
"Yeah I know a lot has…" But he didn't get to finish as a person with large brown bushy hair suddenly came flying at him. Harry almost fell over but managed to grasp the person known as Hermonie in his arms.
"Its alright Mione,"
"I was so worried Harry, after Voldemort and you being held captive for three days we were all starting to fear the worst. And now you show up late trying, we thought he had gotten you again." She cried out, beating her fists into Harry' s chest. Mrs. Granger came forward to pull her off of Harry but Harry assured her it was alright and asked if he could speak to her alone for a minute.
" Of course, why don't you head outside and than we can celebrate your 16th birthday properly." Everybody replied while attempting to hide their smirks.
So the two left and walked outside where Harry and Hermonie sat down to talk. He was the first to speak.
"Look Mione I am sorry I scared you, I didn't know that we were coming here and I didn't know that we were supposed to be here on time. But I promise to not be late again if it can be helped."
"It's alright Harry, I am sorry for overreacting but when Professor Dumbledore told us that Voldemort had gotten you, we….I thought I would never get to see you again."
"Its alright Hermonie, I didn't get killed, and I wont be so east to trick next time."
Harry stood up and walked over to her and gave her a hug. It was than that Hermonie noticed his "New look"
"Harry what's with the new look? I mean it looks good on you but you look so diplomatic."
"Lets just say it is a long story that I will tell everybody tomorrow, but I think that we should probably go back in now."
"Oh yes, it is your birthday, so Happy Birthday Harry. And you have presents to open."
Harry and Hermonie walked back inside and Harry told everybody that he would tell them everything tomorrow. (After just about everybody started to ask questions) He than excused himself to go change into normal clothes. Ron followed behind to catch up on current events. Mostly about Quidditch which Ron was very happy to hear that Harry was captain of. But it was Ron that brought up girls.
"So mate, what's up with scaring us like that? And what is up with you and Hermonie?"
"Ha, sorry Ron I didn't mean to scare anyone, Hermonie though, I don't know it's complicated."
"What do mean complicated? It is obvious that you like her."
"Well I am not exactly sure what my feelings for her are, wait a minute I thought that you liked her?"
"Well I did a while ago but I thought about it and realized that we fight to darn much to have a serious relationship and she seems more like a sister with her living here now."
"What? She is living here?"
"Yeah Dumbledore thought they wouldn't be safe out in the muggle world alone. It's funny though, Dad is always asking questions about their world and they love the wizard world so it is always a trade of information. However I am going to suggest that the two of you have a nice long chat very soon."
"Yeah your right, we should."
"Alright mate, now it is present time so lets go. Oh and before I forget, it is good to have you back mate, we were all really worried. Don't go doing that again."
"Yeah no problem buddy."
So Ron and Harry walked downstairs laughing at some prank that Fred and George had pulled and they walked onto the living room. Everybody was waiting and they yelled "Happy Birthday!" Harry now felt like a 16 year old should, happy.
A/N: Ah you see no cliff hanger. Sorry for not updating sooner, but the feeling came back rather quickly and I wrote a lot of chapters. So as you are reading this chapter 11 is done but you wont be getting them to quickly. AS always please Review. Until next chapter. I am currently working on Chapter 12, look forward to chapter 9 sometime within the next week or so. R &R please.
~ Lord of Darkness13