Harry wasn't sure what to think as the boy stepped out of the mess of chains. After the boy was free of what had so recently been his imprisonment he started stretching out his limbs. He was clearly pleased to be able to move around again and didn't seem to be in a hurry to acknowledge the others in the room. Once he was adjusted to free use of his body again he turned his attention back to the occupants of the room. "You'd think that there would have been more guards," He said to himself not rightly caring if he was heard or not.

One of the Aurors, a bit offended by the insinuation that they weren't enough to take on anything the temple had to throw at them, said harshly "why should we need any more? We've gotten through just fine and will get out just the same"

The boy turned his attention to the Auror, amusement clear in his eyes "get out? Yes, I suppose you'll find out eventually won't you?" It wasn't a question to which he wanted an answer. He glanced to Harry, just now noticing that he was shivering "Just fine being that you almost let the dead claim him? Actually I'm surprised he's still standing here, they don't tend to give up their pray that easily" His gaze traveled to the monkey on Harry's head "And you'll be pressed to get back through the Rintorths. They tend to be like raptors. They remember"

Dumbledore took the opportunity to make himself known "If I was correct in my research, you are more then you seem" The boy didn't say anything so he continued, "We need your power to help us…"

He was interrupted by the boy "No" Not waiting to even see the effect of the word before he started for the exit of the chamber.

The group, led by Dumbledore followed him out of the inner chamber. Harry was a little startled when he started toward a door that he knew had a Chimaera. "No!" Everyone stopped to look at him.

The boy smirked and ignoring the warning opened the door. He took a few steps into the room before the beast was in front of him. The fierce lion head watched them unblinking. Instead of the logical reaction the boy stepped even closer to it and making everyone think he was crazy, reached out to pet it.

The large beast, always told as ferocious and blood thirsty, rubbed its head against him like it was a house cat greeting its master.

Not sure if he should listen to the rational part of his head that told him to stay away from the beast or if he should follow the boy, he hesitated. After a very strenuous debate with himself he stepped into the room, avoiding the hand that tried to grab him back.

The Chimaera sat with its dragon tail wrapped around it. Its eyes followed every movement he made making him wonder if he shouldn't have went with this choice. He made his way carefully further into the room, steering clear of the beast. Once he got completely around it without it even twitching he sighed in relief. Looking to see that the boy was already at the door on the other side he ran to catch up. A growl from the Chimaera made him freeze almost to terrified to look.

The boy turned at the sound. Seeing the situation he almost laughed. Harry was frozen, thinking that the Chimaera was going to kill him. The Chimaera itself was paying no attention to Harry but was growling at the door where an Auror had thought to follow them. "She won't let you through, I would suggest that you wait outside of the door" The amusement showed in his voice only too well "That is unless you have a death wish" Turning back to the door he felt Harry come up behind him.

"Why did it let me through?" Harry asked a little concerned about the others but seeing that they were safe unless they tried to pass he didn't worry too much.

The boy glanced back to him as he opened the door "Why should it not?" Stepping into the new room he went straight past the many piles of gold and jewels toward a chest at the very back.

Harry looked around amazed. Just one of the treasures in this one room made the entire holdings of Gringotts look like trash. The room wasn't even as big as some of the others had been but all of the things within this room looked as though someone had traveled throughout time to find the most precious of treasures and brought them here to be worth a million times more just due to age.

His attention was finally brought to the chest at the back. It had a gold design imprinted into it and was standing at waist level, supported by a silver stand that had a few gems encrusted in it. Moving closer to the boy he got a glimpse of the contents.

While the things in the chest looked worthless next to the impressive treasures of the rest of the room, Harry could tell that the real treasures were in fact the random trinkets that had been placed lovingly in the chest.

The boy shut it, not giving Harry enough time to really see the items in it. He was able to see though, the item that had been removed. The boy latched a thin silver chain around his neck. Hanging from it was the crest from the cover of the book. It went well with his eyes. That was when Harry realized that the boy's eyes were a honey golden brown instead of the blue or green he was so sure they should have been. The boy tucked it into his shirt as he made his way back to the door.

He stopped next to Harry "Lets hope you're not swayed as easy" His voice had completely changed again. Now there was no denying that there was a sad, slightly depressed tone to it. There was definitely remorse but also a hint of vengeance to it.

Harry followed out a bit afraid to say anything. The mood had shifted so suddenly and he wasn't even sure why. He was so wrapped up in wondering that he didn't notice them passing the Chimaera until it nosed his hand, causing him to jump and scream. All attention was on him but the Chimaera didn't seem to mind his fear as it nosed him again. Relieved that he wasn't being attacked he unconsciously rubbed at its ears while calming himself.

The boy smiled, a bit to the depression from earlier still showing through. After a moment more it completely disappeared "I see you like him" he said to the Chimaera, who merely opened an eye to look at him before closing them again. The boy moved from the room.

Harry hurried to leave the room after him, not wanting to be left behind. The Chimaera looked at them accusingly as the boy moved to shut the door again. He smiled at it "You know I'll be back, I just need to get out a stretch a bit" Taking the boys words as a promise he was allowed to close the door.

He turned to find the group looking at him a bit suspiciously "What? Its not like you just saw me kill someone." He said as if they were the ones doing something completely unheard of before he started toward the door that led out of the temple.

I actually remembered to reread it. I found a few mess-ups so if you see any more please tell me. As always reviews are nice, ideas are better, and yelling makes me get my ass moving on the next chapter faster. .; night