CHAPTER 9 – A VISIT AND SOME OLD FACES

He breathe in and opened his eyes. He remembered what Merlin and his father said.

'I saw Merlin and my father,' he whispered to no one in particular.

'What? You saw Tom and Merlin?' James asked.

'What did he say?' Sirius asked.

'It wasn't a dream. It was real. I know now why you all are here… that is to help me fulfill my destiny,' Harry said, sitting up.

The smiles on their faces showed that Harry has truly awaken and had come to fulfill his destiny.

'How long have I been asleep?'

'About 11 months. We thought we lost you,' Snape said, standing by the door.

'You're finally awake Harry!' Bell and Luc exclaimed.

'Yeah, I am. So what's been happening around here?'

'Well, about 3 months ago, we had an attack from Dumbledore and we believe that their main aim was the rescue the prisoners,' Remus said.

'Apparently, someone betrayed us, we believe that it is one of the death eaters,' Sirius said.

'Yes, I think so too. I think Dumbledore placed a charm on him. I can't sense him,' Harry replied, 'I can't believe I didn't get to celebrate my 17th birthday.

Just then, Fawkes flew in by the window.

'Fawkes! What is he doing here?'

'It's Dumbledore's phoenix,' Lily said, clearly worried. However, the bird gave a bow to Harry and passes him a note. Harry read the note and slowly, a smile began to form on his face.

'Read it,' Harry thrust it to James. Everyone gathered around him to see what the note contained.

Harry,

I assure you that you will be happy to hear this. Merlin has convinced all the animals the truth and they are willing to help you, be it light or dark. Since Dumbledore has banished the dark animals, they are more than willing to assist you. Fawkes was once my pet and now, he belongs to you. The 2 Lions and Lioness are the founders in their animal forms. They are here to help you lead the animals into battle.

Good Luck Harry,

Merlin

P.S. Tom says hi to all

'Well Fawkes, I guess you're mine,' Harry said.

Fawkes gave a loud shrill in approval.

'What do we do about the traitor, my Lord?' Lucius asked Harry.

'Patience… for now Luc… but keep this within the walls of my room,' Harry answered.

'Yes… of course,' they answered Harry.

'Good, now if you don't mind, I like to get ready to leave. I plan to visit Hogwarts.,' Harry said.

'We'll come with you,' Severus said at once.

'Yeah… we swore to protect you Harry and a promise's a promise,' Sirius said.

'No,' Harry insisted, 'Don't worry,' He added, seeing the look on their faces, 'I'll just be fine. If it helps, I take Godric and Sal with me,' the lions gave a soft purr in approval.

'Very well…' Lily gave in finally and went to Harry, giving him a kiss on the cheek. The lions turned into Godric and Salazaar, while Harry ushered them out of his room.

'Why do you want to return to Hogwarts Harry? It is not safe…' Salazaar said.

"Well Salazaar, there's a surprise I want to give to our dear Headmaster,' Harry grinned.

With a pop, all three disappeared and reappeared in the great hall.

'Wait,' Harry said, before taking another step, 'I didn't bring the cloak.'

'Oh… that…' Godric said in relieve, 'You see, being Hogwarts' heir, you are able to not let others see you.'

'Which means I'm invisible?' Harry said excitedly.

'Yes, indeed you are. No one will be able to sense your presence or even know that you are here in this castle,' Salazaar said.

'Excellent, Dumbledore won't even know what hit him,' Harry said, grinning madly. Godric and Salazaar's faces reflected weird looks towards Harry.

'What?' Harry blurted out, noticing the looks Godric and Sal were giving him.

'Nothing… 'They quickly said.

'Now… which is the best place to leave a message?' Harry thought and then remembered the 2nd floor corridor at his 2nd year.

'Come on!' Harry dragged both founders out of the hall. They float past many students who were unaware of Harry, Godric and Sal.

'Right… Here we are,' Harry started at the white wall. He look to Godric and Sal but shook his head when he saw them having a tussle.

'They're so like the Weasley twins,' Harry mused. He got back his white wall and start working on his message. After nearly an hour, Harry was finally done. He added a few charms so that the message will appear exactly when the students return to their common room after dinner tonight.

Harry took a step back to admire his works, 'Perfect.'

The message wrote:

The war shall come to an end very soon. Enemies of the Heir, beware! The Heir has come to fulfill his destiny

'Great job,' Godric said, his sleeve half torn.

'Finally you notice,' Harry replied sarcastically, 'So how was the tussle boys?'

Sal gave Godric one of his famous sneers and started to reply but Harry cut him off as he noticed a familiar red haired girl. He looked behind their shoulders and confirmed his suspicions. It was Ginny…… and the rest of his so-called friends. However, what upset him the most was the arm around Ginny, the arm which belonged to Dean.

Harry narrowed his eyes.

'Come on, lets go,' Harry turned his back and left for the Great hall. Tomorrow, Dean Thomas… Tomorrow, you will face my wrath and so will those who go against me,' Harry thought as he took one last look of the Hall and apparated back to his manor.

'Luc, call for a meeting. I want the inner circle only, here in 10 minutes,' Harry said, returning from his trip.

'Yes My Lord and may I ask, what for?'

'You'll see my friend.'

'My friends,' Harry address his inner circle and his Protectors, 'tomorrow we'll take Hogwarts by storm and finally put an end to this war! I will fulfill my destiny tomorrow.'

'Yes! Finally, the long awaited peace shall arrive tomorrow,' Sirius said.

'I need your help and also the help of the founders,' with acknowledgement from Harry, they transformed back to their human self. Sabres hung by their side and a sword by the other, 'The founders lead 4 separate groups from the north, south, east and west,' Harry looked to Luc, 'Luc, you and Bell and Sev will be with me, along with mum, James, Sirius and Remus. We'll go first, invisible and bring down the wards at Hogwarts. Godric, Sal, Helga and Rowena would sense it once the wards are brought down, that is when they attack…………'

Harry, his protectors and his inner circle was having dinner when Snape gave a loud yell. Lucius and Bell gave him a questioning look. Snape ignored them and went to where Harry was seating.

'My Lord… Dumbledore,' Snape said softly as he showed Harry the fat golden coin glowering, 'Dumbledore uses this as means of communication. He's calling for a Order meeting.'

'Harry, Severus cannot go! He will be in danger,' Lily said.

Harry sighed, 'It's up to you, Sev.'

Snape nodded. 'Don't be late for tomorrow, Sev!'

With a swirl, he appeared outside Number 4 Grimmauld Place. He walked in to find the Order and Dumbledore staring and at him, not even lowering their wands, as if waiting for his arrival.

'Shit!' He muttered to himself.

'Accio wand!' Dumbledore said clearly. Snape's face was livid. His only protection was gone. Then he remembered his sabre. He quickly drew out his sabre but noticed that half of the Order's finest swordsmen had already surrounded him.

'Give it up Severus. You were never a good swordsmen,' Dumbledore said softly.

'This meeting was an ambush, for me!' Snape shouted.

'I see you're not easily fooled,' Dumbledore chuckled, 'Surrender Severus, I don't want to hurt you.'

'Good swordsmen or not, I'm not giving in!' Snape said as he started to fight against the Order's swordsmen.

After 5 minutes, Snape was exhausted, so were some of the swordsmen, no matter, Severus kept his guard up.

'I see you have improved. Tom taught you well or shall I say, Harry taught you well.'

Snape breathe in deeply.

'Tell us Severus, tell the Order which you swore to, why you betrayed us!' Dumbledore roared, 'Tell us about the message on the 2nd floor corridor.'

'This Order has changed…' Snape said slowly, 'It isn't like the old times... the Order I swore to, is to fight against the Dark. That Order is broken up!' he shouted, 'Right now, this Order is made to do your bidding, Albus. This is the Order which I want no part in.'

'Save your crap Severus! You turned your back on us when we needed you the most. You betrayed us to serve Harry…' Molly was close to tears, 'T-That bastard who raped Ginny!'

'Raped?' a quiet voice rang out in the shadows, 'I believe she consented to it too.' A thin and tall boy who looked no older than 17 stepped out, flaunted by his Protectors.

Many gasped at the sight of Harry, his mother, James and Sirius.

'Harry…'Dumbledore took a step forward as the Order took many steps backward, 'and Lily, James, Sirius and Remus. Remus, why did you go over too?'

'Better to go over than to do your bidding. I have seen the truth Dumbledore,' Remus said threatening the Headmaster.

'Sorry Sev, we came too late, Harry said, igniting his sabre at the same time, 'If you want a duel, look for me instead.

Severus nodded as Sirius and Remus rushed to help him up. Remus nodded to Harry and with a flash, all four of them, including a wounded Severus returned to the manor.

'Mum, what's going…' before the young Weasley could finish, she saw Harry.

'What is he doing here!' Ron sneered.

'Hi Ginny… How you've been?' Harry smirked.

Ginny gave a slight wince and shudder. Her brothers quickly protect her.

'I asked you a question Weasley,' Harry said dangerously, 'answer it!'

'You have no right to question her, Riddle. After what you did…' Arthur said quickly.

'Leave now Harry or face up to what you have done,' Dumbledore said clearly.

'I haven't done anything, Dumbledore,' Harry spat his name.

'You bloody hell raped her and force her against her will and you call that nothing!' Ron roared.

'It was only one night. And besides, she did loved me and she does still,' Harry turned to Ginny and taking a few steps towards her, 'Don't you?'

Ginny gasped, remembering the night she got raped by Harry.

'I would marry her if she says yes,' Harry said, his eyes not leaving Ginny's. He took a few steps closer, mentally forming a barrier that pushed all the other Weasleys out, leaving only him and her.

The Order could only watch as Harry advances on Ginny. He cornered Ginny against the wall and could hear her breath. He lifted his hand and brush against her cold cheeks. She was so afraid of him and he could tell.

'Harry,' Ginny finally found her voice.

'Nice of you to notice,' Harry replied.

A blue light rushed to the barrier but was deflected. All sorts of hexes and curses were deflected of the barrier. Even Dumbledore could not remove this barrier.

'You see Ginny, I created this barrier and none will be able to destroy it except me.'

'Harry, leave Ginny out of this. You know she's not involved,' Dumbledore tried to persuade Harry at the sight of Molly tearing, clearly worried of what was happening next.

'Not involved?' Harry sneered, 'I'll show you not involved.'

Harry waved his hand and a screen appeared. It was blank but then it played the events on the night Harry raped Ginny. As if reading Dumbledore's mind, Harry said, 'Don't even bother about getting rid of it, Dumbledore.'

Dumbledore's expression was clearly worried. The Order was forced to watch the scene happen over again. Ginny slump against the wall, keeping her eyes shut and her hands covering her ears to prevent herself from hearing her scream. Many members look away while those who found it sick, vomited. Finally, after those excruciating 15minutes, the screen disappeared.

'You haven't answered my question Ginny!'

Ginny wipe away her tear and stood up slowly.

'If I said yes, then you would leave my family alone?'

Depends on which question you're answering,' Harry replied with a clear triumphant look.

'No Ginny!' Ron called out.

'Ginny……'Molly cried out.

'Harry, stop this!' Hermione pleaded.

'Harry, stop this now! This is impossible,' Dumbledore said, his face clearly showed that he would not give Harry any mercy.

'I didn't ask for any of your opinions!' Harry shouted, silencing them. Then he turned back to Ginny, 'You were saying?'

'Ginny…' Bill, her eldest brother pleaded, tears trickling down everyone's faces, 'Don't… there's got to be another way out.'

'What way out!' Ginny screamed, 'This is the only way out!'

'She's right you know?' Harry said, grinning.

'I don't care! I can't have you marrying that bastard!' Bill shouted.

Harry smirked, he knew he would win anyway. Offering his hand, he said, 'Miss Weasley, if you please.'

One second past… another second past…

Ginny slowly reach out and touch his hand. Strange as it seems, his hand brought back the warmth to her body.

Harry pulled her closer to him and faced them, 'Don't fret, it's not the end of the world yet.' With a flash, they disappeared and so did the barrier that used to be there.