Once again: The plot of this story is based on JKR's Harry Potter series. Our plot weaves in 2 new characters: David Murray and Elizabeth Fawkes. While Lizzy is an addition, Dave replaces Seamus Finnigan. It also incorporates ideas borrowed from the White Wolf storyteller game system. Many new characters will appear in following chapters which are our characters based on the game system we played. Our plot weaves around the original plot of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone). We own only our own characters and our plot. All other characters and the original plot belong to JK Rowling. Please don't sue us! :) Part 2 of the disclaimer: All gaming terms, references, settings and characters relating to Werewolf: The Apocalypse are owned by White Wolf (Martyn, Macha, Dave, and Lizzy are our own characters however), no copyright infringement is intended. BTW, we are not making a penny off this.

We also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our good friend, Jason. He created Amadeus and the Werewolf chronicle from which our characters, Martyn and Macha, were based. Without his creative input, Martyn and Macha, and their subsequent development, would never have existed.

Kudos to our Beta Reader Remus_is_Mine: aka JAX

Note to all our readers: If you read chapter 2 before the new year, please re-read it. When we originally uploaded it, for some strange reason, part of it was cut off. We've fixed the problem, the chapter's end should make a little more sense now. (If you started reading our story after Jan 1st, please disregard this.) Thanks!

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The Lord, the Lady, and Luna

Chapter 15: Mother's Touch

The first week of school after the Christmas break went uneventfully. On Saturday, Dumbledore summoned Dave to his office. Dave arrived shortly after breakfast.

"You wanted to see me, Professor?" he asked.

"Yes David," Dumbledore replied, "I remember that shortly before the Christmas break, you mentioned overhearing what Harry, Ron, and Hermione were up to. What have you figured out?"

"Well, I know they've seen Fluffy, and they're looking for information about Nicolas Flamel. I think I know what that dog is guarding now. I also have an idea how it could be protected better."

"Very well, what is the object? And your idea?" Dumbledore asked.

"It's guarding the Sorcerer's Stone, isn't it?"

"Yes, you are correct. The Trio haven't figured it out yet, but I'm sure they will soon."

"Well, how about I take it into the Umbra? No one at the school would be able to go in there to get it, except me."

"A very interesting idea, as well as a good one," Dumbledore said approvingly, "There is a mirror in the chamber where the stone is currently being kept."

"Great, I could go to the room through the Umbra, step out, take the stone and step right into the mirror back into the Umbra. I'll leave the stone right there that room's Umbral twin."

"Excellent, David. If you like, you can do that immediately."

"Yes, sir. I will," Dave replied and with that, stepped into the mirror in Dumbledore's office. About 2 hours later, Professor Dumbledore was talking to the Head Boy and Head Girl about school issues, when Dave tumbled out of the Umbra right onto the office floor.

"Mr. Murray!" Dumbledore exclaimed, "What happened?" The Head Boy and Girl turned around and stared in astonishment and concern at Dave, who was covered with wounds. Dave looked up at Dumbledore and mumbled,

"Professor, I'm a mess!"

"Yes, indeed you are, David," Dumbledore replied, "We must get you to the Hospital Wing at once."

"No..." Dave groaned, "Send for Elizabeth."

"Miss Fawkes? Why Miss Fawkes?"

"Please, Professor," Dave groaned again. Professor Dumbledore used a magically amplified voice heard throughout the school and said,

"Miss Fawkes to Professor Dumbledore's office please. On the double!" A few minutes later, Lizzy arrived. The gargoyle had been left open for her and she was soon at the top and knocking on the office door.

"Ah, Miss Fawkes," Dumbledore said as he opened the door, "Please try not to be too worried, but David has been attacked, and has sent for you." Lizzy gasped when she saw the extent of Dave's wounds and hurried over.

"What on earth happened to you?" she asked, instinctively placing her hand on his shoulder.

"I'm a mess!" was Dave's response. The Head Boy and Head Girl stood in the corner of the office, mouths agape and totally forgotten for the moment. "I don't believe it, I really don't believe it. Unicorn wasn't joking. You can heal," Dave mumbled.

"Just relax, we have to get you to the Hosp..." Lizzy stopped as she noticed some of Dave's wounds starting to close, seemingly of their own accord. "What's happening? I feel a bit dizzy," she continued.

"Professor, pull her off me! She can't take any more," Dave shouted. Dumbledore did as he was instructed and supported Lizzy. She stumbled slightly, then righted herself. "I can get back to my room to recuperate. Elizabeth, can you help me or do you need to rest?"

"No, I'm ok now, let me help you," Lizzy replied, "What just happened to me?"

"Mother's Touch, Elizabeth," Dave told her. "It appears you are Kinfolk. Unicorn told me when I was trying to get back that you could help me." Dave stopped and looked at Professor Dumbledore, "You will have a word with those two won't you?" he said, pointing to the rather confused Head Boy and Girl.

"Ah yes, you need not worry about that David. Now, off to bed." As Dave and Lizzy retreated down the stairs they saw a flash of blue light coming from the office. It was accompanied by the headmaster's voice speaking a single word, "Obliviate!"

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