Bolded Text is A Written Scroll
Moments later Morgaine said, "Let's get you home."
Taking blocks of Ash, Apple, Elder and Yew Morgaine said, "We need to make a side trip first."
"And Brace yourself."
There was a flash of lightning and Morgaine and Hermione stood outside Ollivanders
"Come along Hermione" Morgaine stated, "You did want to get a second opinion of the wands did you not."
Garrick Ollivander had just finished with his last customer of the day when Morgaine and Hermione walked in
"Mrs. Weasley to what do I owe the pleasure."
"Mr. Ollivander… I was just gifted two wands and I would like your opinion of them."
Garrick found it curious that Hermione's companion had as of yet to lower the hood of her cloak.
Placing her Ash and Apple wands on the counter, Hermione waited as he picked up the Ash wand first and his eyes widened slightly Dragon hair core from a very old dragon.
The woman with the hidden face smiles.
Picking up the Apple wand, he examined it and put and like the Ash wand it down very quickly.
"Where did you get these wands." Mr. Ollivander asks softly trying to hide his excitement.
Hermione's companion chose that moment to lower the hood of her cloak and she said, "The holy isle of Ynys Afallach, they are my gift."
"She outgrew her wands ability, as I am sure you will agree it's rare, but it does happen"
Garrick nodded in agreement; it was only then he noticed the crescent moon.
"Mrs. Weasley." Garrick explained "Cherish those wands for there is no craftsmen that can create their equal, outside of the holy isle."
"And no one save for you can ever wield that Ash wand."
"The Lady Morgaine has a gift for you as well Mr. Ollivander." Hermione explained as Morgaine reached into a satchel placing a block of wood on the counter saying, Ash, Apple, Elder and Yew… all harvested on Ynys Afallach."
"I can't accept those; they are too precious." Garrick explained.
"They are in honor of a mutual friend who saved the world"
"The Dragon hair came from the dragon of Ynys Afallach; the apple wand has three strands of Danú's hair."
"I look forward to seeing what you create from those"
"Lady Morgaine?" Hermione asks, "Where is he."
"Let's let Mr. Ollivander finish closing then I will tell you" She explained
Moments later in the apartment over the shop, Mr. Ollivander, Lady Morgaine and Hermione sit around a table with a wave of her have three glasses of whisky appear.
"Allow me Mr. Ollivander." Morgaine casually gazes at the fireplace and within moments the logs are aflame.
She didn't even use a wand! Hermione realized taking in the scene.
"Hermione." Morgaine said, "Pure Magic does not require a wand, only intent."
"Now you asked me about Harry…" The elder goddess said, "Harry suffers from battle fatigue, the worst I've seen since The Battle of Camlann."
"There is no spell, which can cure it, it requires time, and Bella keeps the nightmares away…."
Garrick gravelly voice said, "The epic tales only speak of glory and fame, they never tell you about what comes after."
"Exactly." Morgaine quipped agreeing with the man as she said, "Harry is barley a man by both Wizard and mortal standards and he shoulders the mantle of leadership."
Moments later The Goddess states, "What I am about to tell you stays between we three… your solemn oath or I say nothing."
Garrick stated, "I swear on my magic and my life that I will not reveal what I am about to be told even under pain on death."
"Now you Hermione, speak the oath or leave, your choice." She said, not leaving any room for negotiation.
"Fine."
"Hermione, when I say anyone that means your husband as well." Morgaine said' "Breaking your word to me is a bad idea."
She looked nervously at Morgaine thinking, what could be that important?
Hermione stated, "I swear on my magic and my life that I will not reveal what I am about to be told even under pain on death."
"You both are under a geas to me, break it and it will not be just you that loses their magic but your entire line."
Hermione swallowed nervously as Morgaine said, "Your friend Harry is descended from the two most magical races to walk the earth, The Fomorians, and The Tuatha De."
Hermione might not have understood the implications of what Morgaine just said, however Garrick did as he thought, great things indeed!
"He is leaning how to use the abilities of these two races."
As she was about to re-enter her home Morgaine calmly said, "Hermione call my name I will be there."
Just as Hermione was out of site Morgaine heard where you have been then… thwap… thud-a-thump and the heirs on the back of her neck stood up, she knew that sound and she knew what it meant.
Someone help me… P-L-E-A-S-E…
There was a blinding flash of light and a commanding disembodied voice said, "You cry for help…. Ynys Afallach, has answered."
Fire blazed in her eyes as Morgaine, she saw Hermione on the ground on one knee mid-way through standing up Badb Catha shimmered between them grabbing Ron's arm mid slap and tightened her grip before hitting Ron with a backhand so hard he flew across the room and into the next one.
Morgaine took on embodiment of a war goddess complete with breastplate armor and a sword, asking, "Ynys Afallach or Camlann."
"Where are you taking her." William asks, eyeing the two of them.
"Considering your brother like to hit women… someplace safe." Morgaine said, "When he is sober, we will discuss the next step"
She was on the warpath.
"It's been 10.0000 years since Ynys Afallach closed its borders and men are still uncivilized jack asses."
"I am Badb Catha William, … I am granting her sanctuary until such time as Hermione chooses to leave it, Gringotts serve as neutral ground!"
In a sotto sacred voice Hermione said, "Take me to Ynys Afallach."
"Ronald." The Goddess said, "Your ministry has been notified of your actions."
""Where are you tak-"
"BE SILENT!" Her voice was quiet, cold and void of all emotion Badb Catha chided, " As fire danced in her eyes she said, "Your jealousy is very quickly becoming your undoing Ronald Weasley… be grateful I have left you your magic."
There was a flash of Lighting and both Badb Catha and Hermione were gone.
Back at Ynys Afallach Hermione watches as Morgaine gathers Arnica, Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Yarrow, Witch Hazel.
Putting the Chamomile, Yarrow in a separate pile Morgaine works down the Arnica, Aloe Vera, and Witch Haze, followed by the Chamomile, Yarrow."
As they enter the apartments Morgaine calls out, "Cissy."
Narcissa walks up and sees Hermione's half bruised face, as Morgaine said, "She has a concussion, you are a trained healer are you not?"
Cissy nods as Morgaine explained, "Arnica, Aloe Vera, and Witch Haze for a poultice, and Chamomile, Yarrow for a tea."
"Did Ron do that." Harry's voice called.
"Harry… No." Morgaine said, "I will handle this, you are too emotionally involved.
Both Black sisters looked at one another having a conversation with a mere glance, Bella said, "Hermione" Bella starts writing on a scroll."
Unfortunately, Hedwig had not made it through the war, and shortly after arriving in Ynys Afallach a Raven had taken, I liking to him.
"Take this to Andi." He said holding out the scroll.
In that moment Bella did something no one had expected, crossing the room she pulled Hermione into a hug rubbed her back and said, "Let it out, the truest form of bravery is to let yourself be venerable."
Hermione's body started to tremble, and a small sobbing was heard.
"sssssSSSSSHHHhhhhhhhh." Bella said softly, "You're safe, both sisters met the others' gaze, each with the same thought in mind.
Protecting Hermione.
"Hermione." Bella said, "You did nothing wrong, Ron, like someone else who will remain nameless is jealous of what others have." Adding a bit more venom to her voice than Bella intended she said, "That's how (HE) got started."
Two days later at Gringotts Morgaine greeted The Head Goblin in the "V.I.P." area when the willowy voice of the goddess said, "Harry was right about you, you're the best witch of your age for a reason."
"W-When do you talk to him?" Hermione asked.
"When I mentioned taking you as an apprentice." Badb Catha said, "I will teach you many things."
"Like what." She asked
"Magical Combat, Politics… and that's just for starters!"
"Mi Lady!" The Head Goblin said, "While I agree security is needed, they will need to check their weapons."
"Master Goblin, you, and I both know… they don't need wand nor staff to use magic."
"True." The Head Goblin state grinning as Morgaine said,
"As for their Sword, they are under a Geas from Badb Catha to never surrender their weapon to anyone… even her"
"I see." The Head Goblin replied sizing up the six warriors clad in red.
Badb Catha, stated, "Dord Fiansa!"
With six voices acting as one they said.
Glaine ár gcroí (Purity of our hearts)
Neart ár ngéag (Strength of our limbs)
Beart de réir ár mbriathar (Action to match our speech)
The six formed a perimeter around both Badb Catha and Hermione, four of them entered the room and the last two took up positions on ether side of the door.
"Your Hermione." A Dark-Haired witch with brown eyes asked
"Who are you?" Hermione asks eyeing the women.
"I am Andromeda Tonks." The Woman said, "I'm the third Black sister."
"Bella and Cissy must like you." Andromeda stated, matter of factly, "They volunteered to pay your fees"
Unrolling the scroll Andromeda said, "Read it."
Andromeda
Hermione is going to need help navigating magical law.
Take care of her
Harry Potter
Lord of
The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black
"Andromeda." Hermione asked, "If I chose to file charges in The Royal Courts of Justice at Westminster, would that be an option."
"Yes." Andromeda stated, "A last resort, but an option."
As they enter Morgaine, Andromeda, and Hermione, take their seat across from William and Ronald Weasley
Looking Ronald dead in the eye Morgaine said, "Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus"
"It means Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon." Morgaine said, sternly.
"He also said you're coming dangerously close to discovering why The Wizarding world fears the name Potter"
"Ron." His older brother said, "Get ahold of yourself, you see those four people in the corners of the room."
"Yea, so what." Ron Mutters.
"Those four are experts in armed and unarmed combat both Wizard and Muggle styles"
Giving his younger brother a sideways glance, Bill said, "They are experts with single and dual wand combat, not to mention wandless magic, the only person in this room capable of hurting them is her."
He pointed at Badb Catha.
"Why is that." Ron asked.
"Because… I trained them." Badb Catha said, "Seeing as your family has no money to speak of, that limits the type of compensation we can pursue!"
"A Binding is an option."
"So, I get tied in ropes big deal" Ron said sarcastically.
"Ron… when she speaks of binding you, she is talking about taking away your magic ether temporarily or permanently." William said softly.
Grinning across the table at Ron, Morgaine said, "I single handedly took down 8 of your Dark Wizards single handedly, what do you think I can do to you."
Thinking back to her conversation with Bella and Cissy she thought, time to lower the boom….
"I don't care about compensation." Hermione said, "You will give me a divorce uncontested, or I will file charges of Domestic Abuse in The Royal Courts of Justice at Westminster."
Andromeda looked across the table and said, "Ronald… people who end up in jail for Domestic Abuse don't have a very pleasant time."
Later that day Morgaine found Narcissa working in her large herb garden.
"It's very therapeutic."
Narcissa was about to stop her weeding when Morgaine held up her hand saying, "It's alright, I work out most of my problems here… even had one or two visions weeding here."
"Would you like to join me in the drying huts?" Morgaine.
Walking down a cobblestone path Narcissa sees a longhouse and she sees row after row of herbs in various stages of drying.
"If you wanted to join me, I usually harvest at sunrise." Morgaine said softly.
They enter another hut and there are several children.
"Diagnose them…" Cissy reaches for her want when Morgaine said, "Without a wand."
Narcissa had training that most healers didn't, she was a mother.
Runny nose, sniffles… Taking her hand she put it on the girl's forehead thinking, no fever…
Then she notices she is breathing through her mouth.
"Just by observation I'd say she has a cold, at the moment."
"Come with me." Morgaine said, as she starts going through herbs saying, "Thymus vulgaris, honeysuckle flowers, Andrographis, yarrow, peppermint leaf, and Calendula."
Narcissa watches as Morgaine makes tea from the herbs and gives it to the girl saying, "Drink it all up."
"You're wondering why I didn't cure her with magic!"
"The thought had crossed my mind." Narcissa states looking at her.
"One of the wonders of nature is the human immune system, the next time she gets a cold it will not be as severe." Morgaine stated, "Magic was never meant to be a crutch."
The next person was a heavily burned man.
"Lie back." Morgaine said softly.
Placing one of her hands on his forehead and a second on his center, Narcissa watched as Morgaine's eyes started glowing bright gold as did her hands. What Narcissa saw next altered the course of her life.
Narcissa felt magic rolling off Morgaine in waves and she was pushing it into the man, and his scars started to vanish.
Before Narcissa realized what she was saying the words, "Teach Me!" Came out.
"Tomorrow at Sunrise was the only thing." Morgaine said curly.
"I see you know the basics of healing."
Meanwhile at the quarters Harry and his wives share Hermione approached Bella.
"Can you answer a question."
"If I am able." Bella said offhandedly.
"Badb Catha said she would teach me Magical Combat… but isn't that dueling."
Tucking in her twin girls Bella said, "Yes and no."
Remembering Harry's comment about Hermione firing off questions faster then she could a spell chain Bella held up a hand she said, "The primary difference is dueling has rules, Magical Combat only has one rule, survive"
Hermione nods in understanding as Bella takes out a memory and places it in a Pensieve saying, "That is the first time I ever saw Badb Catha."
Hermione comes out of the Pensieve blanch white saying, "She-she took them down bare handed, without remorse."
Bella starts setting up a standard chess set asking, "Know how to play?"
"Yes." Hermione states as she asks, "What are you doing."
"Teaching you, the basics of strategic thinking!" Bella said, "My father and I would play for hours!"
