Disclaimer: I do not in any way shape or form own Harry Potter. I own Chrystal and the other OC (you'll meet him this chapter). That is all. JKR owns the rest.
Chapter 4
A Few More Surprises and a Prophesy
Chrystal appeared in a thick forest not even a second after she had left the Manor. I should have come by the street but there are too many muggles in the area. Oh well I need practice on my shadow hopping anyhow. Chrystal faded in and out of the shadows, getting closer and closer to the house just beyond the forest. She reappeared on the one made in the door way before casting a quick Glamour charm and knocking.
The door opened to reveal the second oldest Weasley kid, Charlie. "Can I help you?" he asked.
"Chrystal!" Hermione shouted before running to the door and enveloping the girl into a hug. "What are you doing here?"
"Just dropping by for a visit. Where is everyone?" Chrystal asked a curious mask plastered on her face.
"Oh, Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley are at an Order meeting. One that CHARLIE is supposed to be at."
"I'm going already." Charlie announced before apparating with a soft crack.
Chrystal immediately raised her hand and Ron fell to the ground unconscious. Hermione rushed over and felt for a pulse. It beat as if he was asleep.
"What did you do to him?" Hermione demanded, none of her earlier cheerfulness present.
"He's out cold, that's all. Can't have him listening in on the conversation. He might tell the others." Chrystal stated calmly.
"Well then, what do you want to talk to us about?" Ginny asked her face showed none of the fury that was clearly noticeable in her voice.
"I wanted to talk about a few last minute house changes the Sorting Hat might have been convinced to do regarding a few choice snakes."
"Are you trying to imply that we are not in our rightful houses?" Luna asked a rather Slytherin grin forming on her face.
"Why would I call some of Dumbledore's most precious followers snakes? Actually, I'm not since I doubt any of you would want to be called one of Dumbledore's precious followers." Chrystal commented.
"Chrys, I would have to say that you are right. I don't want to be a muggle supporter; my parents can't even stand the site of me." Hermione mentioned.
"What do you mean they can't stand the site of you? I thought they were thrilled when they found out?" Ginny inquired.
"They always knew I was a witch. They raised me because Dumbledore threatened them with death if they didn't. I look enough like them to pass as their child. As long as I believed I was a muggle born then Dumbledore wouldn't have to worry about my power being realized. Unfortunately for him, he let me into the one place that had records of my real life." Hermione told her story to the others. Anger was clearly evident on all their faces now.
"Can you get us out of here, Chrys? I don't think any of us can stay in Dumbledore's false protection any longer." Luna asked seeing as she was the calmest at the moment.
"Of course. I wouldn't have come if I didn't have a place for you to go. This will be a little challenging. Everyone hold hands, don't let go and DO NOT panic." Chrys commanded. They all held hands and within seconds they had disappeared from The Burrow and arrived in the guest wing of Riddle Manor.
"You will be staying in one of the guest suites. You can choose whatever one you want as long as it isn't already taken. I have to go get some others; I'll be back in a few hours to check up on things."
"Ok," they all said as they set off to choose rooms.
While this was going on, Harry had been escorted to his room where he decided quickly to just sleep.
Chrys once again found herself in the woods, but this time, it was not for fear of Muggles seeing her as it was just easier to breech security that way. She found herself praying that the fools had decided to bunk in one house like their master had said. It was so much easier that way. She quickly made her way to the back door before knocking. Mr. Zambini opened the door to see Chrystal standing there.
"Madame. What can I do for you this evening?" He said bowing slightly so as not to anger her. He knew very well that she hated being considered higher up.
"How many Slytherin children are staying at your house tonight?" Chrystal questioned.
"My son, Pansy Parkinson, Millicent Bulstrode and Damien Trevost."
"Excellent."
Harry was once again sitting on the chair in the sitting room, having not been able to sleep, trying to figure out what had happened only a few minutes ago. Chrystal and Draco really didn't seem to get along well. What was so wrong about what Draco said? Chrystal seemed upset. All he did was compliment me. Wait a minute, Draco complimented me. What did he do that for? He doesn't like me. But I could have sworn that was lust in his eyes. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait to find out.
Draco sat staring at Harry. He looked so much better without the Glamour on. His added height made him about an inch taller then Draco and the physical labor his relatives put him through gave his muscles a slightly bulkier look, though they were far from anything beside lean. Draco knew he had always thought the Gryffindor was hot but now that he actually looked like his true self, he was a god. He could easily rival me with that look. Too bad no one will be able to have us though. I knew listening to Chrystal sleeping would give me some answers. I just hope I'll get with Harry.
Chrystal walked into the room holding the four snakes. "Hello. Do you guys mind if I kidnap you for a few days so that I can get some explanations done."
"Not at all." They chorused, getting up before following Chrystal back out of the room. They went into the den where the fire was already lit and flooed to Riddle Manor. Chrystal told them to rest in the guest rooms. "I'll come get you in the morning. Everything should be explained then."
"Ok."
The next morning Chrystal cheerily woke up all of the other kids. She forced them to get ready before dragging them all to the dining hall to eat. When they were all assembled she stood up and exclaimed rather brightly. "We will be using the fourth floor of the library for our little session. When you are done eating I expect you to go straight there so I can start my little speech as soon as possible."
They groaned. Chrystal was way too happy in the morning and unfortunately, the feeling wasn't appreciated by many.
Slowly everyone finished and left for the library. Once everyone else was there, Chrystal appeared once again but this time she seemed to have faded in.
"How did you do that?" Harry asked, once again showing a great deal of Gryffindor curiosity.
"It's called shadow walking. It's early and despite the way I show myself I'm exhausted. So I fade slightly instead of just appearing. So any other questions before I begin."
The room was silent, everyone was waiting for Chrystal to just go on and explain why there were nine people between two rival houses sitting in the same room. Only Luna was calm about the situation seeing as she was not in either rival house.
"Ok then. Let's start with the rules of this meeting. No cursing anyone in the room. No name calling or teasing. And above all, DO NOT kill the messenger. I have no control over this so if you have any complaints wait till your dead and you can yell at the people face to face." Chrystal took out a sphere that Harry, Hermione and Ginny instantly realized as a prophesy holder. She set it on the table before taking out her wand and tapping the sphere. It opened and words flew out of it.
The truest creature of shadows
Shall take her rightful throne
When the masked savior is truly revealed
The Savior and the Dragon
The Heir and the Other
The Bookworm and Foreigner
Two beautiful snakes
The false Lion and Raven
Bonded by something they cannot control
They shall join together
To reveal the lies
The deceit
And the truth
And bring the end to the war
That sprung in our time
To be ended in theirs
And reign in the darkness below
"Do you know what that means?" Several voices called out.
"Yes I do. The truest creature is me. I will take my throne after the Savior, Harry, is shown for who he really is. The next five lines are just pairing us off. Harry with Draco. Myself with Damien. Hermione with Blaise. Millicent with Pansy. And last but certainly not least, Ginny with Luna. The bonded is that we are all life bound to our partner and we all have an intimacy bond with the other members of the group. We will join and fight for the dark side and reveal all Dumbledore's misdoings and also show the truth. We will end the war that started a little over 10000 year ago and reign together in the Underworld."
"How did you figure all that out?" Blaise asked.
"Because I was meant to. I got the prophesy on the last full moon. I've been working it out ever since. I already knew that as a kitsune I was at least in the high court of the Underworld. Most of the pairings were fairly easy to determine once a found out a few facts. I knew who the Savior, Dragon, Bookworm and Heir were. I figured the Other was referring to the other kitsune who I found to be Damien. It didn't take me long to remember that Blaise lived in an area where he should have gone to Beaubaxons and therefore could be considered a foreigner. The two snakes had to be female or they would have been called handsome. That meant it had to be Pansy and Millicent and once I found out they had veela blood in them then it all made sense. It didn't take too long to search everyone's head that I felt could be the false lion and raven. The only people who seemed to fit that weren't already in the prophesy were Ginny and Luna."
"What war occurred 10000 years ago?" Malfoy commented allowing his face to show the expression of complete bafflement since he didn't have a clue what she was talking about.
"The war broke out after wizards and witches came out of the Underworld to rule the Upperworld. It was the first battle between Light and Dark. The Underworld decided to settle it by splitting the reign up. They said the Light could rule for 10000 years and then the Dark would rule 10000 years. Voldemort was supposed to be the first Dark ruler but unfortunately Dumbledore found a way to temporarily hinder his rise. The prophesy was written as a precaution. (Prophesies in those days were written bits of wisdom stored away in the form of little puzzles that predicted the future.) It would ensure that the Dark received its reign and that the Underworld would have a leader at the time."
"Ok, Chrystal. Are you ready to tell me about the creature blood?" Harry asked praying that she would say yes. He had a sudden urge to know more.
"Of course Salazar."
Another somewhat boring chapter. Another cliffy. Oh well, the next chapter should be out tomorrow if it isn't, my friend will be happy to hit me upside the head. BE PREPARED. I badly warp the normal concept of a kitsune and the family tree will get slightly more confusing in the next chapter. Bear with me. Once the next chapter is over the fun chapters can begin. Life at the Dursleys will be revealed. Stay tuned.
