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Chapter 33- Here we Go Again
Brixton London: Ten Hours Earlier:
Deep within the bowels of Riddle's hideout, paced the most feared Dark Lord in the last 100 years. Staring at the crackling fireplace as he paced, the pure look of fury was slowly growing stronger until he let out a war cry and a burst of magic erupted from his hands towards the fire. When it hit the flames, the fire roared to five times it's previous size as the blast of magic shook the rundown building as white powder and dust shook loose from the ceiling making it resemble snowfall in mid December.
As Riddle seethed in anger, taking in long deep breaths, he spotted movement from the far corner of the room.
" Nagini, come out where I can see you, you are the only one who is safe from my fury at the moment."
The snake in question did what he was commanded to, and slithered out into the open and closer to it's master.
" How can Nagini serve you my Master?" slithered the snake.
" Come Nagini, I may have a mission for you on second thought." sneered Riddle as he made his way to his throne like chair near the back wall.
" Anything my master." slithered Nagini as Riddle sat heavily on his throne.
Riddle spent a few minutes instructing Nagini his newest mission, when he was finished he watched with a small smile on his face as Nagini slithered out of the room.
" Wormtail, call to order my Generals for a meeting in the conference room immediately." commanded Riddle
" Yes master, right away." sniveled Wormtail as he left to gather Voldermort's Generals.
Five minutes later, Voldermort's Generals were sitting around the huge conference table waiting for their Master, chatting occasionally as to what to expect from their leader.
" Silence!" commanded Riddle as he strolled into the room and over to the head of the table. Before sitting down, he slammed his fist against the table, making several of his Generals flinch.
" Explain to me the disaster at Kings Cross Dorgab, how is it possible that there were not more casualties? Was the mission not clear enough for you? Did you not understand what was expected of you, should I have made myself more clear as to what I wanted?" snarled Riddle
" No master, we were unprepared for the train to leave early, we could not have expected that for it is the first time it has ever happened, the train never leaves early." whined Dorgab, leader of the black armored Goblins as the others nodded their heads that they agreed.
" The Train leaving early was unexpected, but more then half of your team was airborne, was it not? How is that my most powerful and fearsome followers could not derail a mere defenseless train?" asked Riddle in a threatening tone.
" The train Master was not defenseless, we were embarking on uncharted waters, attacking the Hogwarts Express has never been attempted before, we were misinformed as to it's defenses." answered Lestrange
" Excuses! I will not tolerate incompetence, this was supposed to be a simple mission. Attacking a train filled with underage wizards and a platform of mindless parents should not have been this challenging for my most fearful followers." yelled Riddle angrily as he again slammed his fist down on the table, this time making the entire room shake.
" Master, if I may, the mere fact that the platform was all but deserted, coupled with the fact that the train itself had left early, leads me to believe that they were somehow tipped off to our mission." stated Vladimir
" Impossible, the only people who knew the details of that mission are sitting here in this room. Are you suggesting that we have a traitor within my inner circle?" snarled Voldermort.
" That would explain it, how it seems the light side is always one step ahead of us." gnarled Razorback
" Enough, they are not always one step ahead of us." answered Riddle
" Harry Potter seems to be." said Vladimir, but only loud enough for some to hear.
" Harry Potter is NOT one step ahead of me! " shouted Riddle as he stood aggressively, making the others flinch back from the suddenness of it.
" Maybe my Master, the problem with attacking the train was maybe a little predictable." stuttered Wormtail.
" Wormtail may be on to something my Lord, if I were to guess that an attack was forthcoming, the train and or train station would be a likely candidate." agreed Vladimir
" And no one thought to mention that to me before we attempted that mission." questioned Voldermort
" Master, we know better then to second guess your strategies, we do as we are told." said Lestrange as the others nodded their heads, except Vladimir who seemed somewhat bored with the proceedings.
" Be that as it may, maybe I have been a little predictable as of late, no matter, that will change I assure you." smiled Voldermort as some of the tension that was building released a little.
The small gathering was interrupted by a knock on the door.
" Enter. " commanded Voldermort
In walked a Death Eater with a small package and handed it to Voldermort before making a dash for the exit before Riddle had a chance to open the package. All eyes were glued to their Master as he read the small note before dumping the contents of the package on the table before him. Out fell a copy of tomorrow's Daily Prophet, as Riddle skimmed the contents of the paper quickly, His Generals caught a glimpse of the photo on the cover of one Harry Potter smirking at the Hogsmeade Station before suddenly the paper burst in flames, startling everyone sitting as Voldermort unleashed a scream in pure fury.
" What is it Master? " asked Lestange
" Nevermind, I have a reply for young Harry Potter I'm sure he's going to love." grinned Voldermort as he described his plan in full detail to his loyal Generals before dismissing them from the table.
" What was said in that paper, I have to know. " said Lestrange to the group as they were leaving the room.
" I have no idea, but it has me curious as well, " answered Vladimir, who like the others, couldn't wait for the paper to arrive in the morning.
" Vogats...a private word." called out Voldermort.
" Yes master." replied Vladimir as the others made their way out.
" What do you wish of me my Master." asked Vladimir as he retook his seat at the table.
" I Have a separate mission for you and your clan."
" Interesting, now or after the previous mission we just discussed?"
" Now, I need you to leave tonight. Take only your fourth and fifth house, that's all that will be required for my desired result." smiled Riddle
" What is it that you wish for us to do?"
" Everyone will soon read all about that miserable attempt of our last mission, they will be thinking that He Who Must Not Be Named can't even attack some helpless kids. How Harry Potter will always be there to save the day. Well, I think it's about time they realize how wrong they are. While the Boy Who Lived is tucked safely away at Hogwarts, he can not be touched, not even I would dare match power with that of the Founders charms and protections that are protecting the Castle. but Hogwarts, isn't the only school in the area." smirked Riddle as his face lit up like a kid on Christmas day, well lit up as much as an evil ghoul like face can make.
" What are you getting at my Lord? Are you suggesting that I have my clan break a cardinal rule and not only attack, but feed off the young, at a school no less?" asked Vogats somewhat bewilderedly.
" That is exactly what I wish of you Vladimir...do you have a problem with that? Need I remind you what will happen if this mission fails?" asked Voldermort.
" But Master, it is a cardinal rule we must not cross. Once you have a taste for premature blood, it is hard to go back." pleaded Vladimir
" That is no concern of mine, Vladimir. What do you care if a few of your houses have a craving for the young, it should not be a concern of yours either Vladimir. Have you gone soft during my absence?" questioned Voldermort
Vladimir said nothing in response, but just stared at Riddle defiantly.
" If you choose to not comply Vladimir, our allegiance will be severed. Meaning that your clan will be vulnerable to The Ministry...not to mention the wrath I will unleash on your people myself." sneered Riddle before rising from the table.
" I will leave you to consider your options, but if you are to plan effectively, I suggest you leave soon." smiled Voldermort as he walked out the room.
Vladimir sat in silence for a few minutes pondering how he found himself in this position before rising himself and leaving to confer with his family members.
Back in Harry's Trunk, Hogwarts Castle:
Lionel was coming too, as he blinked rapidly, trying to get his bearings straight. After several seconds, his vision came back to him. What he saw was several faces looking down at him with serious expressions, then it all came back to him suddenly.
" Lionel, what happened?" asked Harry as the Werewolf sat up while rubbing the back of his head.
" One of our scouts spotted some unusual vampire activity in Uxbridge."
" Uxbridge, that's where Biggsby is located." said a concerned Krista as Jennifer looked worried.
" That's what had us concerned too. So I, along with a small team, went to investigate, what we found was chaos. The school's wards were down and we could hear screams and yells coming from the school. We rushed in and were attacked by vampires and were seriously outnumbered. We got separated and I was cornered in an old classroom when I activated my emergency portkey, then I floo'd here, I must have passed out from exhaustion, I hope the others activated their portkey,s as well." pondered a concerned Lionel.
Krista and Jennifer were openly weeping as they fell to their knees in tears. the rest of the gang looked on in stunned silence until Harry called out for Dobby.
" Get Lionel some pepper up potion and gather all my healing potions and be ready for me to summon you. Kongack, contact Whiplock and let him know what has happened, it might be a good idea to have a small team ready in case this is just the first wave." commanded Harry
As Dobby disappeared, Kongack left through the Floo to Gringotts.
" What are you going to do Harry?" asked Neville
" I'm going to Biggsby, Katie and Luna, you stay here with the girls, it most likely won't be pretty." said Harry sorrowfully.
" Were coming too Mate." said Fred as George nodded that he agreed.
" No, it would be easier if I went alone, none of you have battled Vampires before, they are incredibly fast, I don't want to risk either of you getting bit."
" I will contact the others and meet you there Harry." said Lionel as he finished drinking his potion.
" We will be going with you as well my Lord, Vampires do not like the taste of Goblin blood." stated Slammer as Boggs went to gather all the other Goblins who we resting in their private Trunk.
" Let's go." said Harry after he gathered some things and stashed them in his pockets.
" Be careful Harry." said Neville as he grabbed Harry's arm forcing him to look at him.
" I will, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that will help." smiled Harry as Neville released his grip and watched Harry and eight Goblins make their way to the Fireplace.
Harry and crew arrived in Krista's Trunk, quickly making their way to the exit, Harry paused to look at the outside monitor.
" The coast looks clear, let's go." said Harry, but before he did, the Fireplace burst in green flames and out came Kongack.
" Wait. Whiplock said he would have have troops ready in five minutes if we need them, he gave me a signal beacon to alert him, he also gave me these." said Kongack as he handed out packs of twenty to each person what looked to be patches.
" What Are these?" asked Harry
" Emergency Portkeys, for any injured we come across, they go directly to a triage center set up on a secured floor of Gringotts." answered Kongack.
" Excellent, let's move. If this school is anything like Hogwarts, then I am assuming that the Teachers moved all the kids into one general area once word of the attack came along." commanded Harry
" Young Lord, I was able to ascertain a map of the school. It looks like the dining hall is the most likely gathering place." said Bloodfist, while holding out the map for Harry to see.
" let's move in that direction, if my hunch is correct, we should find what we're looking for along the way." said Harry as he quickly made his way towards the mess hall.
As the group made their way down the darkly lit hallways, they came across a few randomly scattered children. All were still alive, but just barely. One student was drained of so much blood, he looked like a pale zombie. Each one was whisked away to Gringotts.
" At least none of the children have been killed." said Kongack
" Yet, but that is what has me concerned, what was the purpose of this attack if it wasn't to kill?" asked Harry then he motioned for everyone to stop. He could hear spell fire and screams coming from up ahead. " this is it, be ready and take them down fast and permanently. Understood?" asked Harry as every Goblin nodded they understood.
As the group slowly chugged forward, the scene they walked into was rather disturbing. In what appears to be the entry way to the dinning hall, children's bodies lay scattered all around, all of them colorless and most likely dead. There was no discrimination due to age, there were kids that looked to be no older then ten, and quite a few of much older kids. Harry assumed these kids were obviously standing their ground and fighting, lot of good it did them. There appeared to be at least twelve vampires guarding the doors and entry way but it looked like they were not expecting company so fast. Most of them were not paying attention and some were even still feeding off the students. The huge double wooden doors to the dinning hall were closed and fighting could be heard from within.
Instinctively Harry stepped out while simultaneously pulling both his wand and a sword from his back. He moved incredibly fast and before any of the vampires knew what was happening, he had decapitated three and as two vampires looked up to what was happening, they too died from two rapid fired piercing hexes that landed directly in their faces. Harry turned to the next couple of vampires that were closest to him but before he could strike, one flew backwards with an axe stuck to his chest as the others were struck down by Goblin blade as well.
Movement caught his attention on the far side of the entry way, a lone vampire was attempting to hide under the bodies of two pale looking young children in Biggsby Uniforms. Suddenly the vampire in question could not move, frozen in his state of panic as he realized the new visitors were not only aware of his existence but they had already immobilized him and were most likely going to end his life, or death, either way his time on this planet was looking extremely short.
Harry made his way quickly with his Goblin brothers right beside him, using his wand, he moved the Vampire away from his hiding spot and out in the open. Ropes suddenly wrapped tightly around the Vampire and Harry shot a silencing spell at the Dinning Hall doors. Unfreezing his prisoner from the neck up, he was determined to get some answers.
" Please don't kill me young master..." sniveled the fearful Vampire
" How many Vampires are in there? And who is in charge on this mission?" commanded Harry
" I can't give you that information because I'm not really sure."
" Liar! Tell me who is in charge here and how many came with you?" shouted Harry as Kongack stepped up and pressed his blade against the Vampires throat.
" I'm not sure, truly I don't know."
" What do you know?" asked Harry
" My brother awoke me and told me and my fellow clan members were going out to feed and that was it."
" who is in charge?" asked Harry
" Vogats...Vladimir Vogats." answered the Vampire before Kongack knocked him on the head with the bottom of his swords handle, rendering the Vampire unconscious.
" It is obvious that they were not expecting much resistance from anyone so quickly, it appears we may have interrupted their plans, we must act quickly. Kongack, send word back to Whiplock and fill him in to what's going on. Bloodfist, is there another entry into this hall?" asked Harry
" There is, just off to the side, there is another entrance near the stairs that access the dorms." answered Bloodfist while looking st the map as Kongack stepped away to pass along the message to Whiplock.
" Okay, were going to split up, Bloodfist, you take these three and head to that other entrance, do not enter the Dining Hall unless you have visual confirmation that we have been struck down or captured, is that clear?" asked Harry
" But my Lord, is that wise?" asked Bloodfist
" Don't worry about us, if there is trouble we will activate our emergency Portkeys. Once we enter these doors, Whiplock is to destroy this exit forcing them to retreat out the other door, hopefully we will catch many of them unawares and have them trapped between us." explained Harry as the other Goblins finished whisking away all the injured children that were once scattered along this entry way.
" Go... now...and be safe." commanded Harry as Bloodfist and three other Guards banged their fists against their chests then quickly disappeared down the hall.
" I have to agree with Bloodfist, this is not a smart decision my Lord, I think it best to wait for reinforcements. It is not wise to put yourself in such a dangerous situation." said a concerned Kongack.
" I agree as well, but refuse to stand here and wait when Merlin knows how many kids are being slaughtered in there. What choice do I have. When we enter spread out quickly and take down as many as you can, if you feel in danger at any time, activate your Portkeys. This Vogats I am sure will make himself known once we enter as all great leaders do, I will handle him, good luck everyone." smiled Harry as he pulled out several storage crystals from his pocket and prepared to enter the Hall with his Goblin partners at his back.
Pushing open the doors, Harry burst into the Hall and quickly assessed the situation while simultaneously spotting out his targets. Most of the remaining students were subdued at the tables or cowering near the back of the hall. There were several Teachers with wands whirling still fighting off what seemed to be several fast moving Vampires causing enough chaos that Harry and his Goblin friends entrance was disguised. There were a few more students laying randomly through out the Hall, most likely cut down while trying to. Defend their school. Several Vampires were keeping the remaining students contained to their tables, the immediate danger seemed to be the six Vampires standing near the front of the Hall protecting one who Harry was sure was the first to notice their entrance. He stepped up sending three rapid fire daggers that Harry just narrowly avoided although one did find its mark in the leg of a Goblin just behind Harry.
Chaos quickly ensued mixed in with the screams and confusion of the students, spell fire and sounds of metal clashing with each other could be heard everywhere as tables were upended and food was flying about. Suddenly a large explosion set off by Kongack at the very doors Harry and his posse entered was all the distraction Harry needed as he moved so fast it almost looked like he apparated to the nearest Vampires and in one swing of his sword, he decapitated both of them as their remains burst into flames as Harry once again moved forward. Many Vampires approacehed Harry in an attempt to subdue him, but one after one, they too fell victim to his sword. Harry was a fighting blur, moving and striking without remorse before he realized he was all alone, Kongack and the others were gone. Assuming they used their Portkeys, Harry knew he had to act fast and threw the storage crystals in his free hand towards the Vampire group that was heading his way. In another blast of energy, the entire Dinning Hall rocked from the blast, knocking down several people at the same time as knocking out those Vampires closest to the explosion.
" Enough!" shouted out Vogats as his clan members froze as did everyone else in the Hall. The remaining Teachers that were still standing also ceased, breathing heavily, some taking the time to heal their rapid growing wounds.
" This must be the famed Harry Potter that Riddle is so concerned about." said the Vampire leader while clapping loudly as he made his way closer to Harry. This turned everyone's attention in the hall towards Harry.
" Bravo young Lad, Bravo. Really impressive I must say. You move like we do, how is this? The Dark Lord is wise to be afraid of you like he is." smiled Voagats as he was making his way even closer to Harry.
" I don't know how you arrived so quickly, I am assuming it must have been those Werewolf's we dispatched earlier, never the matter, we accomplished what we set out to do." smiled Vladimir
" And what was that, to kill innocent children to make your selves seem truly invincible, pathetic!" spit out Harry as the remaining Vampires formed a circle, enclosing him and Vladimir.
" Kill? Heavens no...bite however...yes...feed on, definitely. I tried to reason with the youngsters, but they much like yourself, are so quick to judge." answered Vladimir
" What's there to judge when a leach is trying to suck out your blood and end your life." sneered Harry
" I told Voldemort killing innocent ones goes against our creed, I tried to convince him that it is against our nature to harm young innocents...children as you put it, but as you know, the Dark Lord is not easily persuaded."
" What a load of trash, you want me to believe you didn't kill any of the children I walked over on my way to this Dinning Hall?" asked a skeptical Harry
" Exactly...that's what I commanded, but I am not to blame for my brothers who, shall we say we're a little to eager for a taste of what is normally forbidden, that they might have over done it and accidentally drained all the blood from a few victims, but I can't be held accountable for that." smiled Vogats
" As I can't be held accountable for ending the lives of no less the twenty Vampires here tonight, as well as most of you, unless you too are to scared to fight against someone who is armed and prepared as oppose to innocent children who never saw you coming." teased Harry as he once again pulled out his wand with his free hand as the Vampires stirred surrounding him.
" Yes, yes, I understand. I assume that backup is on its way, so I must be leaving here now. I must say that it has been a pleasure meeting you face to face and I am sure we will be meeting again very soon." smiled Vladimir as he waved his hand and the remaining Vampires quickly vacated the Hall through where Harry was hoping Bloodfist was waiting.
" Why put off the inevitable and let us duel now, you know you want to." smirked Harry as he put away his wand and grasped his sword with both hands in a battle ready stance.
" You are correct, I do want to. I haven't faced a worthy opponent in decades. The Dark Lord will surely destroy me if I were to win this battle, and if I were to lose, well let's just say it's a lose-lose situation." pondered out loud the Vampire leader
" That's easily remedied, just tell old Snakeface that I attacked you, you were only defending yourself, besides you would be doing him a favor by eliminating his biggest threat." provoked Harry
" You are too confident in your abilities young one, I feel obligated to be the one to put you in your place." stated Vladimir as he pulled a sword and pounced at Harry so quickly, he barely had time to counter with his blade, deflected Vladimir's first strike as the two began a beautiful dance of swordplay. As each swing was met with the other, both sides seemed to be getting in no strikes as they battled so fast, to the remaining students who were witness to the duel, could barely comprehend what they were witnessing. After several minutes of painstakingly fighting, Harry finally connected a strike across the side of Vladimir's chest, making him stagger back in shock as he brushed his hand against his wound and inspected the damage.
" Unbelievable!" said a shocked Vladimir
" I will give you a minute to gather your wits, it appears you were correct, it looks like it was many decades since you last dueled somebody fairly, you are out of practice. I feel like I should battle you left handed as to make it more fair." goaded Harry sending Vladimir in a blind rage as he charged at Harry with blinding quickness forcing Harry on the defense. It was another few minutes of brutal dueling before either party made contact, unfortunately for Harry, it was Vladimir's blade that landed the hit, striking Harry across his leg leaving a large gash that gushed out blood as he staggered backwards favoring his side.
" So the famous Harry Potter is human after all, he bleeds just like the rest. Now we end this once and for all." panted Vladimir clearly out of breath.
Pulling out his wand, Harry quickly cast a pain numbing charm and a bandage that wrapped around his leg as Vladimir charged at him. Sidestepping the attack, Harry answered with quick swordplay while casting rapidly with his left hand trying to land the death blow to no avail. After another few minutes of dueling with no clear winner, the two were suddenly interrupted by several Goblins and Aurors flooding into the Hall.
" I look forward till we meet again young Potter." snarled Vladimir as he activated his escape portkey, and disappeared leaving an exhausted Harry Potter behind.
One of the remaining Teachers quickly made it to Harry's side.
" Lord Potter, are you okay? That was some of the greatest dueling I have ever seen!"
" I will be okay, I think it best to tend to your students. All the injured I came across were sent to Gringotts. You will need to send some of your staff to check in there once the situation around here has settled down." Harry stated as he spotted some Goblins heading towards him.
Bloodfist was the first to Harry's side as he leaned heavily against Bloodfist trying to remain standing. The students who realized they were finally saved and in the clear began to leave from the tables and making their way towards Harry as were several Aurors who wanted answers. As the Aurors began their questioning they were interrupted by Bloodfist.
" Whatever questions you have for Lord Potter can wait until he has had medical attention, you can send your inquires to Lord Whiplock at Gringotts, good day gentlemen. " announced Bloodfist as he and Harry were whisked away by their Portkeys.
Gringotts After Kongacks Departure:
"The secure wing is ready to accept incoming my Lord. We have guards stationed all throughout the hall as well as many healers ready for work." said a Goblin Captain
" Excellent work, if I know the young Potter heir as well as I think I do, I expect we will be having guests very soon. Keep me informed and be ready for enemy's as well. I will be in my private chambers, keep me informed." commanded Whiplock as he quickly left the secured wing.
Sure enough, one after one, the injured children arrived and the Healers hand their hands full.
" Were going to need more blood replenishing potion, STAT! " screamed one of the Healers urgently.
After nearly half an hour, the flow of incoming students slowed to a stop. The Gringotts Healers had managed the crisis spectacularly. The Captain, after gathering all the information, was ready to report the damage to Whiplock. Making his way to Whiplocks private quarters, he banged on the door.
" Enter."
" My Lord, the preliminary report is ready." said the Captain
" Excellent, bring it here." answered Whiplock as the Captain made his way towards Whiplock's desk and handed him the report.
After several minutes of skimming the information, Whiplock sighed heavily as he laid the report to rest on his desk.
" Not as bad as I assumed but nevertheless not good news at all. What of our Goblin Aide, any casualties?" asked Whiplock
" No My Lord, although we did suffer some injuries, they are all recoverable with time." answered the young Captain.
" Any word on Lord Potter yet? " asked a concerned Whiplock
" Yes My Lord, he arrived only a few minutes ago, he was taken immediately to our healing hyperbaric chamber by Bloodfist. He sustained several injuries but it seems over exhaustion was the major reason My Lord."
Whiplock let out a contagious laugh as he rose from his desk with the young Captain following.
" That lad is truly remarkable, he never ceases to amaze me. No one has yet to see the full capabilities of his power. You know young Captain, the story behind the Potter Name?" asked Whiplock
" Are you referring to the prophecy my Lord?" replied the Captain
" Which one are you referring?" asked Whiplock as he paused for a second and then burst into another round of barkish laughter.
" I have never seen any Goblin favor a human such as you do the young Potter Heir. As refreshing as it is to see My Lord, it is also quite frightening. The stories that I have been told by the Elders growing up about the cruelty of humans, should we as a Clan put so much trust in a human?" asked the Captain
" I know it is hard to believe, after everything our race has gone through in regards to Humans, but there were always a special few Humans that were always loyal and never faltered, even through death, to our Nation."
" Why haven't stories of those such loyal families be told to the clans over the years?" asked the Captain
" It was not well known, only to those of the purist generations, there was to much at risk for both species. Those humans that favored us, risked everything in aiding us. Their power, money, and property among the obvious, their lives and bloodlines." answered Whiplock with a look of remembrance in his eyes.
" The Potter's, we're they one of these loyal families?" asked the Captain
" Oh yes, they were more then just loyal followers, they were the leaders for the cause of the Humans. All others took their lead after the Potters. They put things in place and put objectives into motion for so many years to come that some of their plays are still moving forward even to this day." smiled Whiplock
" Is that why you are so fond of the Potter Heir?"
" Initially, but do you not see it young Captain? Do you not get a sense of what he is capable of, can you not get a sense of his character, of who he truly is? I know you have some strong Goblin Blood flowing through you, what does your intuition tell you about him?" asked Whiplock
This question was enough to render the Goblin Captain speechless. It took several minutes for him to Answer.
" It tells me that he is a man of his word, what he says he will do, he will do, or die trying."
" Yes, yes, exactly! That.. he will do. How many Humans do you interact with on an average day?" asked Whiplock
" I don't know, in my early years I would say two or three hundred, but lately maybe forty or fifty, why do you ask?" said the Captain
" In all of those situations, and all those interactions, have you ever come across another Human, no matter what the age, that has an aura as strong as Lord Harry Potter?"
" Well, to be honest, I have not actually met Lord Harry Potter in person. I have not been granted the privilege of viewing his aura for myself, while he was awake. Bloodfist had him incapacitated upon his arrival. I will admit that, although he had a rather unique aura for someone on stasis, he did not seem very powerful to me. Of course his story is truly remarkable. No one has ever been declared Goblin Aide to this extent in all of history, thus including the aspect of his extremely young age, and the fact that he is Human, leaves one to believe, that he must be important for some reason." declared the Captain with sudden certainty.
" Important...yes, most definitely. Special, how so?" smiled Whiplock
The Goblin Captain looked at the smiling Whiplock's face, with certain interest before answering with a somewhat puzzled expression.
" He couldn't truly be that powerful, he is still only human, and humans have certain limits. His bloodline is rare, his lineage is very old and ancient but not much is known of their power. I have heard rumors about his vault status, that he could be a possible living heir to one of the original ten, but that has never been confirmed. What do you know that I am missing?" asked the Captain
" You will have to meet him and judge for yourself. But may I suggest approaching him with caution, I guarantee that he will not disappoint. Alert me of his emergence back into the realm of the living and keep him under guard until he awakes. I will make a statement to the press within the hour. I want all security levels of Gringotts on lock down level five until further notice. Zeus is working on the family ward for the victims, assist him with whatever he needs getting that setup before tomorrow. Good luck young Captain." smiled Whiplock as he pounded his fist against his chest and disappeared.
Staring at the spot of where Whiplock was standing for a moment, the goblin Captain pondered the enigma that is Lord Harry Potter, before he too pounded his chest and disappeared to follow Whiplock's orders.
Harry's trunk. Hogwarts Castle, Just After Harry's Departure:
" This is without a doubt the bloody worst part of being friends with Harry Potter!" screamed Katie Bell as she punched the luxurious couch in Harry's spacious living quarts in his Trunk.
" I know...it's the waiting that can feel more like torture, the not knowing can drive a sane person coo coo." replied Luna
" Will you two calm down, you know as well as I do that Harry will be fine, he's to damn stubborn not to be." said Neville as he plopped down on the couch awfully close to Luna
" Sometimes I just wish he could alert someone and let them take care of it, you know?" complained Katie as The Twins came in with Krista and Jennifer still visibly upset.
" We know what you mean, trust us in that." replied Alicia as she and Angelina took seats opposite the twins who were still comforting the Biggsby Girls.
" Oy! What's that..."
" Supposed to mean?" asked the Twins in twin speak.
" It's just we love the hero type and what not, but you blokes can make a girl go looney, worrying and pulling out our hair. No offense Luna." said Angelina as she looked frazzled over at Fred.
The atmosphere grew tense as no one knew what to say as they waited for Dobby to return to update them on Harry.
" Trust me when I say that I feel Harry is more then ready to handle himself against just about anyone beside maybe the Headmaster and You Know Who. He has been working for far too long in that time trunk of his studying and practicing Merlin Knows what. I have personally witnessed his speed and power, Harry will be fine, you'll see." replied Remus as he sat down with a smile.
The tension slowly released as they waited for Dobby drinking coffee and tea trying to stay positive.
Aft what seems like an eternity, Dobby materialized before them in Harry's Trunk.
" Dobby! How bad is it? Where's Harry?" asked a frazzled Krista
" Master Harry is resting and recuperating at Gringotts safely." replied Dobby quickly
" What of the School Dobby?" asked Jennifer
" The immediate danger has been dealt with effectively by Master Harry, your Headmaster has begun attendance check and to access the situation, you two should return to Biggsby as soon as possible." said a saddened Dobby
" He's right girls. You should be with your classmates and help them adjust through this emotional time, be there strength and help educate these kids about what is coming and who they should align their trust in." smiled Remus
" Your right! Harry warned us that war was coming, we have to be stronger, I have to be stronger. Come on Jenn, let's go, we got work to do." commanded Krista as she drug Jennifer to the Floo.
" Send word when Harry is better and back at school, we will keep you informed on the happenings at Biggsby, maybe debrief for Dinner tomorrow?" said Jennifer before she was whisked out the Floo and gone back to Biggsby.
" What else do you know Dobby, casualties?" asked Remus
" None on our side, as for the students of Biggsby, there were nine. Several were drained of nearly all their blood but survived due to master Harry's quick response and sending them to aide. Also there were seven Teachers and Staff that lost their lives in tonight's attack.
" Sixteen. Something tells me that when Voldermort hears that number, he's not going to be very happy." said Neville
" Yes, I would presume he will most likely attack again, we will need to be ready, we have to start recruiting." replied Remus as he looked out and around into everyone's faces. Ernie, Alcia, Angelina, Dean, Neville, Luna, Katie, and the Twins.
" Harry has been training so hard, he has also recruited the aide of the Goblin Nation, no easy task I should remind you, also he has recruited a loyal following amount some werewolf and vampire clans. What have you contributed to the cause?" asked Remus
" We have been busy, I assure you." said George
" Yeah, in a weeks time you will be amazed at our newest inventions." answered Fred.
" That's great boys, Ernie, Dean, What about you guys?"
" umm, not a whole lot, we have been helping out the Twins in every way we can, but we can do more." answered Ernie as Dean nodded his head.
" Me too, I will start recruiting DA members. We need to be ready, this war is getting closer every day." said a determined Neville as Luna and Katie agreed.
" That's what I wanted to hear. We have to be strong. We can't go to pieces every time there's an attack, because there's gonna be a lot of them from here on out, I assure you. Everyone in this room has the power and talents to lead not follow, for that we must harden up, and be ready to stare down whatever lies ahead. You guys should get some rest, I am sure Harry will return by morning. I will spend the night at Gringotts, and be back in the morning." smiled Remus as he rose and made his way to the Floo.
" Hey Mister Lupin...Thanks!" said Neville
" Your Welcome...and I told you motley crew, my names Remus, Or Mooney. Now get some sleep...in separate beds you mongrels." replied Remus as the looks of disappointment flashed across the Twins faces as the girls merely laughed.
" Good Night" the gang chorused in unison as Remus disappeared through the Floo.
" Hot Tub anyone?" asked George as Fred was looking for takers before Angelina Nd Alicia smacked them both on the back of their heads.
" Oww!"
" Like, Yeah, it was merely a suggestion." answered George as he and his brother were rubbing the backs of their heads making Katie and Luna stifle their laughter.