Chapter 2 New Orders

A/N: For those who skipped chapter 1, go back and read it. I completely redid the story. If anyone is interested in being a beta for this story please let me know.

Twenty five year old Harry Potter had just received his new orders. He had been reassigned to Colorado Springs under the command of Major General Hank Landry.

After his seventh year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry had left Britain and with the help of a few friends established his life in the United States. The war was not yet over. In fact, it had become a stalemate. Harry felt that there was nothing left for him to learning in the wizarding world. As a result, he set out to learn the muggle ways of war. At the age of twenty five, Harry was a Major in the U.S. Air Force special operations unit. He was often doubted by other ranking officers who didn't know him. Those doubts are usually quickly put aside once they watch him in action.

Flashback

"Major Potter reporting as ordered sir!" said Harry standing at attention before his commanding officer.

"At ease Major." replied General Montgomery. Harry relaxed and looked at his commanding officer. "General O'Neill was observing your drill today and needless to say he was very impressed."

"Thank you sir." said Harry.

"You're welcome." said a voice at the door. Both officers turned their attention to the door and there stood Major General Jack O'Neill. Harry immediately snapped to attention. "As you were Major." said General O'Neill. Harry relaxed once again. "I like what I saw out there today Major. That's why I've decided to assign you and Captain Ruiz on a special assignment."

"Yes sir." replied Harry.

"Your new assignment is at Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. You'll report to Major General Hank Landry."

"Yes sir." replied Harry again.

"I'm giving you your last two weeks off Potter." said General Montgomery. "You've been a fine asset here. I'm sorry to see you and Captain Ruiz go."

End of flashback

"Two weeks to do what ever I want." Harry thought to himself as he unlocked the door to his apartment. Walking inside he turned on the lights and threw his things on the floor. Grabbing a cold beer from the fridge he sat down in front of the television to enjoy the rest of his day.

"Are you certain that this is the place Ms. Granger?" asked Dumbledore.

"I am positive sir." replied Hermione. "Our friends at the American Ministry told us this is Harry's apartment."

"Very well then." said Dumbledore. "Let us proceed." Dumbledore proceeded by knocking on the apartment door. After a few minutes there was still no answer. "Alohomora!" The door lock clicked and Dumbledore slowly turned the door knob and entered. The place was a mess with dirty dishes in the sink, clothes thrown on the floor, and food left out on the table. It did not appear as if anybody was home at the moment.

"Perhaps we should wait for him to return." said Hermione.

"Perhaps I should shoot you for breaking into my home." said Harry from the door. He held a grocery bag in his left hand and a glock in his right pointed straight at Dumbledore's back. Hermione turned around to face her old friend. He was no longer the skinny shy boy that she once knew. Now he stood tall, confident, and was boyishly handsome in her opinion.

"That will not be necessary Mr. Potter." said Dumbledore as he too turned around.

"Professor?" asked Harry.

"Yes Harry." replied Dumbledore. "And Ms. Granger is here as well." Dumbledore turned his head towards Hermione who rushed over to embrace her friend.

"What are you doing here?" asked Harry as he embraced his friend and lowered his weapon.

"We have important matters to discuss Mr. Potter." said Dumbledore.

"Major Potter." replied Harry bluntly. Dumbledore stopped and looked at Harry for a moment.

"I apologize Major." said Dumbledore. The way Dumbledore said the word major hinted that Dumbledore was humoring Harry rather than saying it out of respect. "I forgot you are a military officer now." Harry and Dumbledore locked eyes for a few minutes before Hermione broke the silence.

"Let's all sit down and discuss this behind closed doors." said Hermione. With that said she closed the apartment door and proceeded to take a seat at the kitchen table.

"Well?" asked Harry. He was expecting Dumbledore to tell him of some dire situation that needed his help but in reality the old man would be trying to manipulate him.

"Well first I would like to say that you've made quite a place for yourself here." said Dumbledore. "It reminds me of when I was a young wizard."

"Professor I am a very busy man." said Harry as he walked over to the kitchen counter and started to brew a pot of coffee. "Why don't we skip right to the part about why you are here?"

"Harry!" scolded Hermione. "Show some respect!" Harry inwardly smiled. Hermione hadn't changed a bit in all these years.

"It's quite alright Ms. Granger." said Dumbledore.

"Doctor Granger." interjected Harry. "I do believe she has her doctorates degree."

"Ah yes, Dr. Granger." replied Dumbledore. There was a pause before he continued. "The reason I'm here is because of an agreement your parents made before you were born."

"And what agreement would that be?" asked Harry questionably.

"Perhaps I should start at the beginning." said Dumbledore. He proceeded to tell the story of how Harry had been promised to the Princess of the Light Elves. The whole time Harry silently listened but inside he was furious. Dumbledore had expected Harry to explode in anger like he once did in the headmaster's office. Instead, Harry silently listened and was cool and calculating. This Harry was different, he had grown up. "And so the King of the Light Elves has recently called upon us to fulfill the last condition of our alliance."

"And what makes you think I'm going to agree to do this for the ministry?" asked Harry slowly and calmly.

"Harry, I don't think you quite understand." said Hermione. "You don't have a choice." At the mention of this, Harry laughed.

"What makes you think I don't have a choice Hermione?" replied Harry. Hermione was a smart girl, but she was too blinded by authority for her own good.

"You're parents signed a blood contract Harry." replied Hermione. "If you refuse the conditions of the contract then you will die."

"You're joking right?" asked Harry.

"I'm afraid she is not." said Dumbledore.

"You got to be fucking kidding me!" exploded Harry.

"I assure you this is no joke Mr. Potter." said Dumbledore. "Minister Bones would much rather have you cooperate than resist. We are about to call upon the assistance of the Light Elves again and would like to show that we are fulfilling our end of the deal."

"So this is just another exploitation of Potter for the 'greater good' of the magical world!" yelled Harry angrily. Hermione immediately casted a calming spell on her friend. This seemed to cause him to relax a bit.

"I am merely informing you of your parent's decision and your situation." said Dumbledore. "I understand that you are not happy about the situation."

"You don't have to get married right away." said Hermione. "At the moment, King Lendas wants to meet you and introduce you to his daughter. The wedding won't be until later."

"That's not the point Hermione." said Harry slowly as he combated the calming spell. "My whole life, everything had been decided for me. Ok fine, I could live with most of the things that had been decided for me but now this? When I graduated from Hogwarts, I decided that I would be my own man and live with any consequences of my decisions. Now I'm being told that it has been decided who I will marry!"

"Wont you do this out of respect for your parents Harry?" asked Dumbledore. "It is one of the things on their will."

"Just think of all those who died Harry." said Hermione. She was trying to give him one more reason for doing it. "And those who will die if you don't do this. I know it's not easy for you to do this, but the Harry I know would give up everything he had if it meant saving just one life."

"Do it for your parents Harry." said Dumbledore trying to emphasize the point. Harry sighed in defeat.

"Ok…" said Harry. "What do I have to do?"

"You'll need to portkey to Diagon Alley tomorrow." said Dumbledore placing a small rock on the kitchen counter. Harry and Hermione both assumed that the rock was a portkey. "I will personally meet you along with Minister Bones and the Ambassador Eshlon."

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Pardon the intrusion my king." said one of the royal guards as he entered the court room. He kneeled on one knee with his head down out of respect. "Minister Bones has arrived with the wizards Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter."

"Very well, send them in." replied King Lendas. Moments later, Ambassador Eshlon led Minister Amelia Bones, Dumbledore, and Harry into the court room. Just like last time, King Lendas sat on his throne along with his wife whom was not pregnant this time. Both parties faced each other and bowed their heads as a gesture of greeting. Dumbledore had instructed Harry on this custom earlier.

"Greetings Minister." said King Lendas. "I'm sorry we have to meet during these troubled times." He was obviously referring to the war at hand. For the last several years, the ministry had been unwilling to admit that they no longer had control over the Dark Lord situation. It was not until the recent election of Minister Amelia Bones that the ministry was ready to admit it was in a state of war. This obligated the Light Elves to join their allies.

"Greetings from the Ministry of Magic." replied Amelia. Turning to her companions she said, "You of course have met Dumbledore." King Lendas nodded his head in acknowledgement. "And this young man is Harry Potter." Harry bowed his head upon being recognized.

"Lord Harry Potter." said King Lendas. "I have heard much about you and your accomplishments."

"With all due respect sir." said Harry. "I am no longer Lord Potter. I have left that title behind a long time ago." King Lendas turned with a questioning look to Minister Bones.

"The British Ministry of Magic recognizes a Lord Harry Potter as head of the Potter and Black house." said Amelia. "While your primary residency is no longer with us, you still retain your rights and title." Harry rolled his eyes at the mention of this.

"Allow me to properly introduce myself." said Harry. "Major Harry Potter, United States Air Force." Harry was no fool. He was always looking for new allies but he did not want any misunderstandings about who he was and what his values were. The king and his wife looked at each other for a moment.

"We do not understand." said Queen Sari.

"His current residency is with the American Ministry of Magic." said Dumbledore. "I do not believe you have not dealt with them before." The king nodded in understanding. At that moment, a young elf entered the court room.

"I apologize for my tardiness father." said the young elf. He bowed his head in respect and kissed Queen Sari on the cheek.

"You are just in time to meet our guests." replied King Lendas. Turning to his guests he introduced his son. "This is my son, Prince Zan. He is the heir to the throne." Zan once again bowed his head to greet the wizards.

"Zan, where is your sister?" asked Queen Sari. "I sent for her ten minutes ago."

"I am here mother." replied an angelic voice from the door. Harry immediately noticed the beautiful princess.

"Ah, my dear Rena." said King Lendas. "Come here and meet your future husband." Princess Rena walked gracefully to stand by her family. "Rena, this is Minister Bones and Albus Dumbledore from the British Ministry of Magic." Rena bowed her head. "And this is your future husband Major Harry Potter, Lord United States Air Force." He said the last part with out really understanding what it meant. Harry had to stop himself from correcting the king.

"It is an honor Lord Potter." said Rena.

"The honor is mine Princess." replied Harry. Harry bowed his head. Instead of bowing, Rena approached Harry and kissed him on his cheek.

"It is customary in our culture." said Rena. Harry slightly blushed.

"Please." said Harry. "Call me Harry."

"If that is what you wish." replied Rena.

"Perhaps you can show Harry around while Minister Bones and I discuss matters of great importance." said King Lendas.

"Yes father," replied Rena.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jonas Quinn quickly gathered what few things he considered precious. Searching his office frantically he discovered the GDO given to him by General Hammond. Realizing there would not be much time he ran for the stargate.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Unscheduled off world activation!" announced Chief Master Sergeant Walter Harriman from the control room of Stargate Command. Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter and Teal'c immediately entered the control room. "Receiving IDC."

"What's going on?" asked Dr. Daniel Jackson as he walked into the control room with a book in hand.

"I don't know." replied Sam.

"It's Jonas Quinn's IDC." said Walter.

"Open the iris." said Sam. Walter hit the button to open the iris and allow safe passage through the stargate. Moments later, Jonas stumbled through the stargate.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A/N: A GDO is a device that transmits an encrypted code called an IDC.