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Chapter 19 - Back To The Kingdoms
Next morning everyone was gathered in Dumbledore's office. Harry's eyes were red from crying all night and Ron was sitting next to him, trying to calm him. However, he didn't seem to be succeeding.
"Harry, I'm sure Dumbledore would think of something." Ron whispered.
"Why didn't I see it coming? Why didn't I get a vision of it?" Harry replied.
Ron didn't know how to respond. He just sat there next to his friend and looked at Dumbledore who was speaking to the others.
"We don't know where did he take her." Dumbledore said. "Our only hope is Harry with his dreams."
"I'm sure Voldemort won't mess with Harry's head now. I don't think he wants to show his hiding place." Remus said.
"I doubt it Remus." Snape said. "The Dark Lord wants Harry dead. And he'll do anything to get him."
"Why would he want Harry to die?" Wolf asked.
"Because the prophecy said that one of us should survive while the other dies." Harry replied.
"Oh Cripes. This is bad." Wolf said.
"Miss Lewis," Dumbledore said. "Did Snow White contact you these days?"
"No. I haven't seen her or heard from her." Virginia replied.
Dumbledore nodded. "Then I'll call her. I'm sure she'll know something about this."
"Is there any news from the Kingdoms?" Wendell asked.
"Yes. Unfortunately, Voldemort has started a sleeping spell that hit all the kingdoms. Everyone has been hit by the spell, except from the rulers. It seems that he wants to start a chaos among the rulers of the kingdoms so his plans would succeed."
"Suck an elf! What about the man you sent to replace me?" Wendell asked.
"He's fine. He hasn't been effected because he is there as the ruler of the Fourth Kingdom. He is now waiting for the other rulers to come to your palace so they would start a meeting."
"I have to be there." Wendell said.
"But what about Lia?" Virginia asked.
"There's a possibility that Voldemort is in the Kingdoms now, because of his spell. He needs to be there all the time to refresh it. And I highly doubt that Bellatrix Lestrange or Peter Pettigrew are able to do that spell on their own." Dumbledore said.
"He never managed to do the simple spells, let alone a strong one like that." Remus said.
At that moment a while light flashed in the room and Snow White appeared. Everyone gasped at her sight, except for Dumbledore who smiled.
"Hello Snow." He said.
"Hello Albus," Snow White replied. "I see you already gathered everyone here."
"Snow White, do you know where Lia is?" Virginia asked.
"She is with Voldemort." Snow White replied.
"That one, we already know." Harry said.
"He took her to the Deadly Swamp." Snow White said.
"The Swamp?" Tony said. He remembered the last time he was there with Virginia.
"You know that place?" Remus asked.
"Of course I do! I've been there!" Tony replied.
"We passed through it while trying to get to Wendell's palace." Virginia explained. "We were chained to each other, because the trolls captured us. We escaped and we ended up in the Swamp while trying to take a short cut to the palace. We met some kind of pixies, or fairy-elves… whatever… that's not the point. I was there to get a poisoned comb that I used later to kill my mother." Virginia remembered the day she killed her mother with that comb and fought back tears. Wolf put his arm around her waist and stood by her side. "The Swamp water is deadly. It makes a person fall into deep sleep and you might never wake up."
"There was some kind of… grass that grew on us while we were asleep." Tony said. "It covered us, but thanks to Wolf, he was there in time to wake us up. He saved our lives."
"Not to forget, when you enter the Swamp you start hearing a strange song. What was that Tony?" Wolf said.
"A Whiter Shade of Pale." Tony said.
"What's that?" Remus asked.
"It's an old song." Tony said. "Virginia couldn't hear it, but I did."
"So, anyone who enters that place gets cursed somehow?" Ron asked.
"You can say so." Virginia said.
"You have to be strong enough to fight it." Wendell said.
"You are forgetting the subject." Snow White said.
"Correct," Dumbledore said. "Which reminds me. You must go there and find Lia. That way you'll also find Voldemort, or at least his two Death Eaters."
"No problem." Wolf said.
"Alright. Remus, Severus you two are going with them to the Swamp. Minerva, you'll go to the Palace of White. Our friend there will need your help." Dumbledore said.
"What about us?" Ron asked.
"You are staying here, with me."
"I'm going with Remus and the others to find Lia." Harry said.
"And I'm going with Harry." Ron continued.
"Harry, it is dangerous for you to go there. We will wait for a signal from them, and then we can join them. We don't want to give Voldemort what he desires. He is expecting you now, but he doesn't know who is going there."
Harry looked at Dumbledore. "But I will go there, won't I?"
"Yes Harry, you will. The prophecy said that only you two can kill each other and we need you to kill Voldemort. No one else would be able to do that." Dumbledore said with a smile.
At that moment Hagrid opened the door and entered.
"Sorry professor, Rex is causin' trouble." He said while holding Rex's collar. The dog was barking loudly and trying to escape Hagrid's grip.
"Ah, yes. I almost forgot about him." Dumbledore said. "Remus, you will take the dog with you. He will lead you to her I'm sure. Hagrid, you can let go of him."
Hagrid let go of Rex and the dog rushed to Snow White and walked around her, waving his tail to the sides happily.
"Grandmother, this dog recognizes you?" Wendell asked.
"Of course Wendell. He is my dog after all." Snow White said and scratched Rex's head. "How are you boy? Missed me?"
The dog barked as if to say "Yes".
"You gave Lia your dog?" Virginia asked and Snow White nodded. "Why?"
"I saw Lia walking in the streets all alone one night. She was in bad shape. She has been raped and has spent many nights in the streets. I offered her a house that has been abandoned for a long time. And I gave her Rex to look after her. Since then I have been taking care of her form distance." Snow White replied.
Harry stared at her with opened mouth and his eyes wide opened. He never knew that part of Lia's life. She has never told him about it. Ron was as shocked as Harry was.
"We can't let something like that happen to her again." Virginia said.
"Well, if we're going to stand here and talk, I'm sure we will let that happen again." Snape said.
"You're right." Remus said and turned to Dumbledore. "Professor, how do we reach the kingdoms?"
"Snow White will take you to Wendell's palace." Dumbledore said. "Be ready to leave in thirty minutes."
"Okay." Virginia said. "I'll pack our stuff. Wolf, dad come on and help me. Wendell, you too."
Virginia left the office. Wolf, Tony and Wendell followed her. Remus and Snape also went to their rooms to take what they need for the trip.
"Albus, how can we contact you from there?" Professor McGonagall asked.
"Snow White will give you mirrors when you get there Minerva. You can call me by using them." Dumbledore said. "And I'll give you all an anti sleeping potion, so you wouldn't be hit by the spell."
"Alright. I'll go and get my bag too." McGonagall said and went out.
"Is it like the mirror Sirius has given me?" Harry asked.
"Do you still have it Harry?" Dumbledore asked, as his face turned into a concerned one.
"No." Harry said, looking at the ground. "I smashed it."
Dumbledore sighed in relief. If Harry could use that mirror, it meant that he would know that Sirius is alive, and Dumbledore didn't want that to happen, yet.
"I'll go ter me hut." Hagrid said. "If yeh need me professor, just call me."
"I will Hagrid. Thank you." Dumbledore said, and with that Hagrid left the office and went to his cottage.
Everyone was back to Dumbledore's office with their bags. Snow White looked at them and smiled.
Dumbledore took out little bottles that contained a purple potion and put them on his desk. "Everyone drink from this potion. This is an anti-sleeping potion that will keep you awake in the kingdoms. Severus, you know how to brew a new one if you see the need for it."
"Of course professor." Snape replied.
Everyone took a bottle and drank.
"This is awful!" Wolf said.
"It tastes like rotten tomato!" Tony said.
"Who said that a potion should taste good?" Snape said.
"Are you ready?" she asked them, and they all nodded. "Good. Now hold each other's hands. Wendell give me your hand."
Wendell held Snow White's hand while the others were standing next to him holding each other's hands. Remus was last. His right hand held Snape's and the left hand held Rex's collar.
"No matter what, don't let go. And keep your eyes shut." Snow White said. "See you soon Albus. Bye Harry and Ron."
"Bye." The boys said together.
"Return as soon as you can Snow White." Dumbledore said.
Snow White smiled and disappeared in a white flash. The others disappeared with her as well.
"Blimey! She's like a portkey!" Ron said.
"She's a fairy, and she can do whatever she wants." Dumbledore said.
"I thought she was a ghost." Harry said.
"Ghosts like the ones we have here do not exist in the nine kingdoms." Dumbledore explained. "And not everyone turns into a fairy after they die. Only the good kings and queens turn into fairies."
"I see." Ron said.
"So, what do we do now?" Harry asked.
"We wait for the signal." Dumbledore said.
"Harry, how about practicing Quidditch while we wait?" Ron asked.
"Ron! How can you think of Quidditch now?" Harry asked.
"Harry, I think Ron is right. You two go and practice. You'll get bored by sitting here with nothing to do." Dumbledore said.
"Alright professor." Harry said and got up. He left the office with Ron and they went to their dormitories to get their brooms.
"This is going to be the longest waiting period." Dumbledore muttered to himself.
No one knew where exactly Voldemort has taken Lia. All they knew was that he took her to the Deadly Swamp, where no one has survived. Virginia, Tony and Wolf were the first to enter the Swamp and get out of there alive.
O o O o O
Sirius was still sitting in his room wondering what would happen next. Little he knew about Lia being kidnapped by Voldemort. He thought that she was still at Hogwarts trying to learn some new spells and charms.
While he was deep into his thoughts, he heard a knock on the door. He quickly got up and opened it.
"Remus?" he said. "Remus! You're here!"
"Er… Wendell? I mean, Sirius is that you?" Remus asked.
"Of course it's me mate!" Sirius gave Remus a hug. "I really missed you!"
"It's good to see you again Padfoot." Remus replied.
"Are you alone here?" Sirius asked.
"No, the others are on their way. Oh, here they come." Remus said.
They all entered the room and were shocked to see another Wendell standing in front of them. Wendell took a step forward and examined the other Wendell.
"My grandmother is amazing." Wendell said. "I never thought that she can do this."
"Well, it seems that she can." Sirius said with a smile.
"I'm King Wendell. The real King Wendell." Wendell said.
"I'm Sirius Black." Sirius said. "It's a pleasure to meet you Your Majesty."
"Sirius?" Snape said. "I thought you were dead!"
"Not anymore Snivell… I mean… Severus." Sirius said.
"And he even smells like Wendell!" Wolf said. "That's amazing!"
"Looks like Snow White didn't forget about the details." Sirius said.
"Nice to see you again Sirius!" Wolf said and gave Sirius a hug.
"Nice to see you too Wolf."
"You know each other?" Virginia asked.
"Of course we do! We spent the full moon night together." Wolf said.
"Oh I see." Virginia replied.
"By the way, Sirius, this is my mate for life, Virginia. And this is her father, Tony."
"Nice to meet you Sirius." Virginia said.
"Nice to meet you Wend… I mean Sirius." Tony said.
"It's a pleasure to meet you too." Sirius replied with a smile. "Wolf told me about you."
"I hope he didn't get carried away." Virginia said.
"Well, he mentioned that he loves you." Sirius said.
"Oh, how sweet of you Wolf!" Virginia said and looked at Wolf, who blushed.
"Umm… Sirius, how long has everyone been hit by the spell?" Wendell asked.
"It started yesterday." Sirius said. "Snow White said that only the rulers are awake and they should be here in a couple of days. We were going to have a meeting."
"I see. I hope you don't mind if I join that meeting?" Wendell said.
"No, not at all. You are the true King after all. Besides, I guess I should keep you updated about what happened during my stay here." Sirius said.
"I'd appreciate it." Wendell said.
"Alright." Sirius said and told Wendell everything that happened since the day he came here disguised as the king.
Snow White appeared in the room. "Looks like we need to do something about the kings. Don't we?" she asked.
"That would be wonderful." Wendell said.
"Sirius will remain disguised until the time comes for him to reveal himself. I will just change something in him so you wouldn't mix him and Wendell." Snow White said and with a wave of her hand, Sirius' hair color was black and his eyes were brown. "There. You can easily recognize Sirius now."
Sirius looked at himself in the mirror. "But I still look like Wendell!" he complained.
"You are to be recognized as Wendell's twin brother. Your name will be William."
"William? How about leaving it Sirius?" Sirius asked.
"Alright, Sirius it is. Prince Sirius White, welcome to the family." Snow White said with a smile.
"Thank you grandmother." Sirius replied with a smile and bowed.
Remus was having a hard time trying to hide his laughter. He never imagined seeing Sirius in such form.
"Snow White," Remus asked. "Will Sirius be able to use his animagus abilities?"
"Not yet. While he is a member of the House of White, he can't have any of his wizarding abilities."
"Can I at least use my wand?" Sirius asked.
"No Sirius. You'll be able to use it when the time comes. When you fully reveal yourself." Snow White said and disappeared.
"If that time comes!" Sirius muttered.
"Don't worry mate, your name has been cleared." Remus said.
"What? Are you sure?" Sirius said.
"Of course I'm sure! Dumbledore told us yesterday. Congratulations!"
"Goodness me! This is great! I can see Harry again!"
"When the time comes." Remus said. "Remember what Snow White said. You can fully reveal yourself when the time comes."
"I wonder when will it come?" Sirius said.
"Let's just wait for it Sirius." Professor McGonagall said. "I'm sure we won't wait for long."
"I hope so." Sirius replied.
"I'm hungry!" Wolf said.
"Is that all you can think about at this moment?" Tony asked.
"Yes Tony. Unlike you, I do care about my health." Wolf replied.
"Will you two stop arguing?" Virginia said. "I'm sure we can find something for you to eat Wolf. Let's go to the kitchen."
"There's no need." Professor McGonagall said. "Let us all go to the dining room. I can make some food for all of us."
"Alright then, let's go." Virginia said.
They all went to the dining room. Wendell walked silently behind them looking sadly at his servants who lied lifeless on the floor everywhere in the castle.
When they were at the dining room, Professor McGonagall waved her wand at the table and different kinds of dishes appeared. Wolf licked his lips and rubbed his hands together.
"I'm ravenous!" he said and sat down.
Virginia shook her head and joined him. Soon, they all were sitting around the table and eating.
Wendell didn't seem to have an appetite. He couldn't eat while his kingdom was under some kind of a spell. No one but Virginia noticed him looking at his plate without touching it.
"Everything will be fine. We will bring them back to life." She whispered to him.
"I hope so." Wendell replied in a whisper.