Dislaimer
I don't own the Harry Potter franchise or things would have been a lot different and wouldn't be writing FanFic.
Back To The Beginning With You.
Chapter 2 - The many deaths of...
Harry and Astoria walked arm in arm into the designated room to find a man and woman sitting behind a desk of mahogany, covered with black paper and silver quills and a silver inkpot. The man sat in the centre with the woman sitting of to his right side.
The pair in the room were both wearing black robes with hoods down and in the corner, proper against a wall where to huge scythes.
Harry and Astoria both looked at eachother and Harry broke the silence by saying "Toto, we are not in Kansas anymore."
The man behind the desk chuckled and the woman laughed a high tinkling laugh but Astoria was confused. Harry upon seeing her confusion muttered "Purebloods!".
The man behind the desk then stood and requested the pair to take a seat and they sat before them, Harry before the man and Astoria to his left before the woman.
"Harry, Astoria, you are here before me and my colleague here because you have both died before your time." The man stated to the room and the woman followed up with, "And more peculiarly through no fault of your own. Also this is not the first time this has happened."
"What!" they both shouted in askance, jumping to their feet.
"Please, take a seat, I am going to have to talk at you for quite a bit to get all the information explained to you as we can rectify the issue for you. Now you are both here because it seems you have both died at the same time. Harry, you were killed by the killing curse Voldemort hit you with in the forbidden forest and Astoria, you have been cursed by your sister as you had just found proof that you are in actuality the older twin, being born on the 31st and Daphne was born on the 1st. The Healer in made an error and the wrong times were written on your Birth Certificate, this when they were both submitted to the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, unfortunately you were registered that age. You had found a spell to determine your birth and had performed it. You were home as your parents had kept you both from Hogwarts due to the war and you were in the library. You performed the spell and found this out but Daphne was also in the library with you. Daphne in her rage and panic at losing the Heirship to your house shot a cutting curse at your back and severed you spine and instantly killed you. Now as I said earlier, this not the first time for either of you. Harry you have died 7 times and been sent back with no recollection of what has occured other than a inkling of what could occur so you could avoid it. Here are a list of your deaths." The man stated passing Harry a black piece of paper with silver ink written on it was 7 bullet points. He took it and offered Astoria to read it with him.
Deaths of Hadrian James Ignotus Figulus
1st death: Strangulation by Vernon Dursley (maternal uncle by marriage). Reason; accidental magic during Zoo visit.
2nd Death: Bitten by Basilisk during Chamber of Secrets. Reason; sent Fawkes the phoenix with Ginevra Weasley to escape the Chamber.
3rd Death: Soul Eaten by Dementor during Rescue of Sirius Black. Reason: Dementor sent to Kiss Sirius Black after his escape lost control and Kissed Hadrian during rampage. Note: Hermione Granger was also Kissed at this time outside the hospital wing.
4th Death: Eaten by dragon during 1st task of Triwizard tournament. Reason: Not enough belief in usage of Accio spell resulted in failure. Note: Taught spell and allowed to retain knowledge of spell when sent back.
5th Death: Hemorrhage of blood due to Peter Pettigrew nicked artery when taking blood during Resurection ritual. Note: Harry was given mental nudge to move arm slightly to avoid this when sent back.
6th Death: Drowned whilest retrieving Godric Griffindors Sword. Note: mental nudge to undress, giving time for Ronald Weasley to arrive to save him when sent back.
7th Death: Killing Curse from Thomas Riddle. Note: Advice will be given in meeting.
Harry was surprised he had died that many times. He looked to Astoria and she said "And we thought you led a charmed life." with smile to take the sting out of the words. it work as intended and Harry laughed.
"Ok, so I have died 7 time so far, how do we fix this?" Harry asked.
"Please wait a little longer Harry, we need to get Astoria up to the same point then we will explain how this will work." Said the Woman.
"Now my colleague here jumped in the deep end without introductions. My name is Gabriella and his is Barnibus, we are your Grim Reapers if you had not guessed yet, our job is to ensure you lives go according to plan and you die at the correct time. Now Astoria, you have now Died 4 times and I am sorry to say, all 4 were due to your sister. Here is your list" The newly established Gabriella said and handed over a list in the same parchment and ink.
Deaths of Astoria Selena Calista Virensgramen
1st Death: Trip jinx at the top of stairs in Greengrass Manor. Reason: None other than malicious intent for injury.
Note: Sent back with excuse to be late for dinner (feed cat familiar).
2nd Death: Hypothermia. Reason: Locked out after arguement in Snow by sister. Note: Sent back with reminder to take wand out and knowledge of Alohomora spell.
3rd Death: Poisoned by sister upon discovery of Spell to prove Heirship. Reason: Panic and jealousy. Note: Sent back with nudge to not read that book until 17.
4th Death: Cutting curse to back and neck severing spine and causing instant death. Note: Advice will be given in meeting.
Astoria then handed the note to Harry to look at as he had been kind enough to allow her to look at hers.
Harry was shocked and appalled that he had shared class with a potential murderer for 6 years of schooling and had no clue.
"So now you know of your deaths any Questions?" Barnibus.