Chapter 9

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After Umbridge I was scratching my head. I was wandering what path I was on in fates journey. Not that there was any one telling me anything exspect the guy on the cloud. Like he said much or often. But yet things seemed normal yet weird. I just figured so is life and what could I do about it. But I was keeping an eye on what could happen next.

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"Sirius I have a couple things I think I need to do. One is to visit Gringotts bank. I have had enough of this tournament and its idiocies."

"Okay kiddo less head on down to Diagon alley."

Large white marble looking building loomed over everything in Dagon alley. As we climbed up the steps guarded by a number of fierce looking goblins. I simply nodded and said in gobbledygook," May your gold increase as your good fortunes." I received a nod from those goblins within the sound of my voice.

Here in the real world there was only so much magic that I could do. I was trained well but I could not do everything that was magic. I was still learning when this stupid tournament demanded my attendance in this here and now.

Approaching a teller I requested to see my account manager. I was hopping that the ministry or some other entity had not gobbled up my vaults.

What surprised me was where I was taken to a goblin who greeted me.

"Lord Gryffindor please have a seat as we have much to discuss, I am Ragnot."

The information I had received before reentering the real world that was I was Lord Gryffindor, Lord Potter and more titles but no complete list were given. I was about to get the full Monte.

"As head of this bank I must inform you of a few things, but first how would you like to be addressed as at this time?"

"It's nice to meet you Ragnot and Harry will do just fine in private."

"You are an anomaly, from the titles that you hold there is a great probability that many more titles and vault are available to you. We can only find everything with a blood test."

"Huh?" Was the first response I had?

"Harry most of the wizard world is related and many lines have not produced an heir. One normally says the line has died out" Sirius added.

"That is correct Harry and that is why I recommend an inherence test while you are here today." Ragnot showed his teeth; whether that was a grin or something sinister I was not sure of. This confirmed that I had not been trained in everything. Which reminded me of my scar and not bring the best in defense and other areas..

The test produced many vaults and lordships I was authorized, two were going to cause a great amount or speculations in the magical world if they were ever revealed.

"Now are you two finished diverting me from why I came here?" I could only smile as I had almost forgotten.

"Please continue Harry". Ragnot again had that grin/smile.

"I wish to commission two rings that will cause me to be transported to the aid of my significant other and visa versa over a good distance. And serve as a promise ring, if that is at all possible. I understand that is not an option with the ministry but your people have made many objects that are unavailable to wizards." While I had the necklaces they had a limited distance that they were effective. "in addition I wish to make a will."

"Indeed Harry if you wish to spend the galleons we will prove the rings. If you wish to wait the rings can be provided today. As for the will, I will call for the proper individuals and you may start immeadiatly."

Happily to say I left the bank with two rings, a check book, credit card valid in the magical and muggle world and a pocket full of goblin gold coins.

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The rings were a great idea on my part at least that was my thoughts. That was soon to show benefits and a few draw backs.

Drawbacks are hard to describe! A week after we both donned our rings I received he feeling that Daphne was in? Danger? So I activated the magic of the rings and appeared-in the Syithrin girl's bathroom! -yes there was a female with a wand pointed at Daphne-but Daphne had no clothes on-then I noticed the other girls-they all could have killed me as I was totally stunned and not by magic. Luckily they all screamed and ran from my view, all but Daphne. I never found out what they were arguing about, as Daphne told me in no arguable words to leave, NOW!

/Scene Break/

"Sonorous." I wished that I had erected a silencing charm around me as Bagman started in on the announcements. "Witches and Wizards, the third and final task of the Tri-wizard Tournament is about to begin! Let me remind you how the points currently stand! Tied in first place, bla bla, I had stopped listening and had inserted my finger into my ears. The git didn't stop the Sonorous charm as he directed.. "Off you go, then!" Bagman said brightly.

We enter based on our so far point accumulation. I entered and soon found a divide in the passage way and headed to the right which may have been right or not right… I had really gone a long way without any troubles when…

That how Daphne got into the maize? I must have been the ring ? a clattering from up ahead and I slowed, raising my wand. The thing charged and I fire my magic. It just bounced off its skin or armored shell. The blast-ended skrewt (I learned latter) lunged around the corner. I was firing much of what I knew but the magical skin/shell of the beast repelled everything. Luck I would call it…or maybe fate's time line but as I fired a Bombarda curse which only turned the beast slightly to its side, Daphne appeared. She immediately attempted to help but I stopped her (magic only knew what consequences there were if she helped). I fired a Reducto into the bests underbelly which cause a explosion of flesh and other pieces.

"What are you doing here?" It was all I could come up with. She was not to be here and attempt to help. Merlin help us if magic took offence.

"Saving your ass I could say? But since I am here let's head for the cup."

What could I say? I intertwined our fingers and with a grin I said…"Could you do me the honor of strolling through this maze of horror with me?" I also hoped the ground didn't open up or lighting to start falling.

"Who else would you have around to save your butt?

"Only you my dear, only you."

We headed down a path and made the next turn only to see Diggery grab the cup and disappear. I was happy to see I had not lost my magic and I hoped that Diggory was being transported to the viewing stands to receive all the honors. Daphne and I just sat down and talked as we held hands. Sooner or later a professor would show

up to escort the losers back to ? at least out of this maze.

All of a sudden "Mr. Potter" someone said, and I literally jumped at how someone had snuck up on me. Was there another attack in the Maze? Vulnerable and having thoughts of attack and injury to Daphne me I spun around flaying out and hitting everything in my reach with my fists, so much for controlling my emotions…I felt a few hit with my fists with flesh before a recognized voice that stilled me... "Potter," he said, "Harry," and that someone was Snape. "Calm yourself, Mr. Potter," Snape said, it was the kindness in his voice that was unexpected. It was Dumbledore I had been hitting. Blood streaked from the old man's nose and down his beard; Snape had already started heal him… "You broke his nose," Snape said softly. I grinned. I wasn't sure there was a smile hidden in his voice.

/Scene Break/

Well all hell broke loose about then, as we returned to the delegations platform. Diggery hadn't appeared with the cup at the delegations platform. So the ministry personnel were running around. Half were trying cover up while others were sure that there would be an explanation.

Daphne and I were escorted out of the maze and had headed to a secluded dark corner well away from all the activity.

"So is being round me enough to send you running? I asked Daphne?..

"I'm, afraid not, but I must say that you definitely live an interesting life."

"Daphne now that we are back you can only expect more of this insanity in the future."

"I guess you just have to keep me informed on what's going on because I am not leaving."

My arms automatically wrapped around her and I buried my face in her blond hair, my eyes closed as he breathed deeply of the apple shampoo that she used. Releasing my hold slightly, she reciprocated until, still with arms around each other, we turned to face each other. My eyes darted from her sparkling blue sparkling eyes and then to her lips. Then slowly moving forward, only to find that Daphne was coming to meet me and our lips embrace.

Soon the professors showed up to escort all the students back into Hogwarts and away from the maze. From the looks from Professor McGonagall that Daphne's presents with me and our hand holding would be brought up at a later date.

/Scene Break/

As Daphne and I were enjoying each other's company we could not but help notice the arrival and departure of many adults within the halls. There appeared to be animated discussions between these adults as they headed to wherever, not that we were able to hear their conversations.

I wandered what that was all about. However Daphne diverted my attention as she was more important as this time.

/Scene Break/

A week later Diggerys body was deposited in the front hall of Longbottom Manor.

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I had just about enough of Hogwarts and all the not fun it had brought to me. But there was Daphne. How could I leave her?

I was petting Hedwig who sat on my shoulder when another owl arrived and dumped a package looked like a wrapped book. The owl made a hasty retreat. I reached for the package when a screech came from my shoulder, Hedwig the white owl had turned into a black phoenix. Her screech had turned the package into ash but my stunned condition was interrupted by Hedwig again.

Ok, I am going nuts/crazy/insane. Two minutes later I was sure I had lost it. I was learning about a prophecy that had the headmaster plotting over my live and death along with Voldemort. Apparently Hedwig had in inside track to fates plans.

What was I going to do? Running away would only delay the final meeting the prophecy espoused. BUT remaining as a student under Dumbledore was not promising. To say I had a headache was an understatement.

Then enlightenment oozed into my brain. I wasn't sure if it was me, Hedwig's or fate but the idea of being at Hogwarts was assured,,,tutors. I was not a student or I was a separate house. I was in charge and Dumbledore could just suck on his lemon sweets.

Of course my comfort was destroyed moments away when another owl arrived. The letter was the darkest black with a seal that could only be described as blacker. I removed the letter from the envelope with wand magic and read the enclosed and knew that I was not going to escape to some other place. It was a direct threats from Voldemort espousing my death.

/Scene Break/

You had to know that all the simple solutions were not to ease away all the problems. There was the Slytherin house. But not Draco Malfoy as he was again out of Hogwarts in hell I hopped. It was not long when the Death Eater children attempted to make an example of me. There was the day they found me in an isolated corridor and the verbal pureblood ideology was espoused by the ten of them. Their magical violence was aimed at me. I almost laughed in their faces, how many times had I demonstrated the power I commanded?

There was Crab, Goley, Nott and at least seven others. My first reaction was to their first series of curses…I raised a shield to block and then charged in for a physical attack. I had trained in the other place and I moved. Nott got a fist to his mouth mocking his front teeth out followed by a second hit into his bollix. To say the least blood was poring from him and all he could do was scream like a little girl. I moved quickly to Crab who received an elbow to his nose and he joined Nott bleeding on the ground. That's was when the others resumed using curses. The only problem was in the confined quarters there curses hit each other more than affecting me as I move and dodged.

While in the crowd I used what one in the ministry would call light wandless curses but I was trained and they would hurt and spend some time in the hospital wing. Had I use what I really knew they could have headed for the next great adventure. During the encounter I did receive a small cut on my arm from a cutting curse. I also had a bruise on my shoulder from a physical strike.

/Scene Break/

I got my tutors, and got to remain at Hogwarts. Like I was going to abandon my girl friend when I could do otherwise. Dumbledore was against my plans but as the major owner of Hogwarts he could suck his lemon candies…Sirius had to obtain housing outsides of Hogwarts so he said. Daphne and I were making plans as summer break had arrived.

Alas another black letter came from another group stating their wish for a meeting and I was called to the headmaster office shortly there after. The individual/entity was fully covered and had an obscuring charm over his person. Just the type you want to trust.

"Ah, Harry let me introduce an unspeakable that wishes your company to do some unspeakable activity. I wish to accompany you if you are of that mind."

"Do not interfere in our work Dumbledore; the individual must determine his fate." The voice was obviously obscured by some voice charm.

The only reason I was listening was the reference to fate made in the letter.

Well after many words and Dumbledore's reasoning why he must accompany our excursion, the obscured individual extended his arm. I just shrugged and grabbed his and we disappeared from the headmaster's office, so much for apparition being restricted within Hogwarts. That's when we arrive in a crazy place, rows and rows of what appeared to be round glass orbs. There was another individual who joined us besides the one who brought me and then I noticed the two goblins. Apparently there was going to be an important show, otherwise why the Goblins?

"Welcome Lord Gryffindor. We wished your presents to clear or confirm rumors which could have great impact on our world. There has been a part of a prophecy disclosed but not its entirety. We believe it would be of great interest to you as our community."

"A prophecy over me, to whom, and when?" Not that I was ignorant of the fact.

"As you will note the label on the prophesy it was made to Dumbledore and long before you were born." Exsplained the newest arrival.

"So what must I do?"

"Lord Potter, all you need to do is lift the globe and smash it on the floor. The prophecy will be fully told."

I figured that it was information even if I wouldn't believe such tosh. So I lifted it and hurled it to the floor in the middle of the assembled group.

The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches... born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not... and either must die at the hand of the other, for neither can live while the other survives... the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...

The mist disappeared from the broken crystal.

"Extremely informative!" Chuckled the first unspeakable.

ME? I was in shock…die at the hand of the other, for neither can live while the other survives? This was almost too much to comprehend.

"Since the crystal globe has not reformed and returned to its place means that the prophesy has been fulfilled." Stated the newest unspeakable to join us.

All I could think was that there was more crap coming to wade through. How many idiots knew of the part and how many knew of the whole prophesy? I was not going to go nuts over all the possible scenarios that all the magical jerks could come up with but I realized I had more to worry about. Were the jerks Dumbledore and Fudge?

/Scene Break/

"Hello, Harry." Sirius extended his hand, which was holding a small piece of paper. "Read this, please." Harry read: Harry looked up. "What's ?"

Harry's voice trailed away. The empty lot was gone. In its place was an enormous, beautifully Manson in the middle of a muggle housing area..

I looked at Sirius. "How?"

"The fidelus charm," Sirius chuckled. "Our summer retreat and base of operations you might say. You and your girlfriend now have a retreat from rumors at Hogwarts and a place where we all can relax and have fun."

Daphne and I met over the summer as I had breaks from the different tutors. The tutors were scrambling or being replaced as they expected a fourth year Hogwarts student not as well trained. Sirius continued training me in different areas. On one such day Daphne and I planned for a cinema, school shopping in advance of the crowds in Diagon ally and then a fine meal at the Flaming Dragon (a magical restaurant in Diagon Alley). Sirius had headed off to do some business at the ministry. The move was interesting, Dinky had taken our school supplies, and Daphne's additional shopping to the appropriate places and we went and dined.

The meal was superb. Daphne did raise some points, "Harry we need to include Sirius and my family more. They are allowing us our time together but we can not forget they are our family."

"Point… and you are right. Lets head to your house and have an after dinner drink or two and aggravate Sirius tomorrow."

We had just stepped out of the restaurant when we came face to face with a group of hooded figures. One of them noticed me and Daphne. "Look guys at that chick" He sneered at us, "She would be fun playing with wouldn't she?"

I wasn't sure where they were coming from but the whole street seemed to be filling with Death Eaters. One of them shot a spell at us and I automatically put up a shield.

"Well what do you know the bastard wants to protect his girlfriend how romantic" The Death Eater spat.

I was ready to transport Daphne and I out of there but I wished to leave a present with my wandless magic, "Bombarda, Confringo, Everte Statum, Depulso, Diffindo" Most either missed or bounced into the Death Eaters shields. I sent one more, "Levate velocitas illa retineamus", and transported myself and Daphne to the Ministry for Daphne to use the Floo to return home. I hoped the Death Eaters enjoyed all the cobblestones I lifted from the street and sent flying into them.

"Harry I need you to come with me and, I don't know, to, reassure my patents. This attack is bound to make the papers and my parents will have a fit."

"Not a problem Dahne, I am hear to help as best I can."

Not long later:

Daphne's parents had heard enough, how I did not know.

"We are moving to Germany, and since our daughter is so attracted she may stay or you may join us." Daphne's father expounded.

"Daphne?" I asked.

"If you are a mind I will stay" Daphne replied and appeared in shock at her father's facial reaction.

"Lord Greengrass, I will protect your daughter but let us know where we can contact you".

"Be assured of that if you or my daughter may need a place to escape to that you are both welcomed."

Daphne returned to Sirius Manor with me, we both were thinking over today's events. But that added to confusion. Sirius was bouncing around like an idiot over me having a girlfriend that the girlfriend was going to be living with us at the manor.