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Recap: ...Unknown to the order a lone archer stood at the tree line bow at the ready, when the Aurors arrived the lone archer slowly released the tension on the bow string, and returned the arrow to the quiver that rested on his back. Tapping a stone, he was gone.

Chapter 5

Voldemort was beyond pissed, he had just learned that several of his trainers were dead along with all of his trainees. Those Belgians' didn't have a chance. To make matters worse his sources from inside the Ministry were baffled at the sight. Many thought it was the Granger girl but no spells were cast that they could tell, and there was no sign of any archery equipment. To make matters worse the hole family was missing, as if they just upped and vanished. Hell he couldn't feel that damned boy Potter through their link. To his amusement though the other three squads were successful, the Colin boys were dead as were their family members. Chang died of prolonged exposure from the Cruciatus Cures. Then there was Amelia Bones, he killed her himself, that was a blissful feeling, although it was a pity that her niece wasn't there. But still he enjoyed that excursion, a few Aurors showed their faces they too died. But something was amiss and he knew it, where was Dumbledore? Never mind he is an interfering old coot, who flees in terror of him. So lost in thought he didn't notice the little house elf cleaning the floors of Malfoy Mansion. He noticed it when he felt it levitate a bucket of water. Smiling he lifted his wand and sent on of his favorite cures. The little creature squirmed in agony for several seconds, he got up finished his job, when he left the room the little one mutter that when it was time his due would come. Yet pleased with himself for pushing the little creature around he cackled evilly.

The small group of elves and the five humans arrived in a beautiful city, from what Harry could see that it was on the outskirt of the city. Many of the other elf's stopped what they were doing and watched the procession with curiosity. It had been well over two thousand years since humans walked in their city. Most went back to their business ignoring the procession, but they were prepared for the war that would come soon. Harry, Hermione, Tonks, Dan, and Emma were looking around in awe of what they were seeing. Hermione first noticed that many of the elves were wearing full suits of armor while others wore what looked like Ancient Roman, or Ancient Greek armor, others wore robes or plain clothing. From what they could tell and feel that to cross on is to cross all. But yet it had that friendly air to it. The Castle if you would call it a Castle, sat in the middle of the city, the walls of the castle were bleach white, and had blue banners with a white tree that bloomed up and outwards above the tree was four stars, that were in an arch. The guards at the solid oak doors stood at attention, when they approached. Harry noticed that they these guards wore what looked like solid gold full plate armor, like the ones he past in the square on the way here. When they past the door six more move from the side and took up guard positions in the front and the rear. They slowly moved down the hallway to another set of doors, but unlike the doors leading inside these had a scene etched into it them many showing great battles, but the one that caught his eye was showing an elf with a large Glaive like weapon, in front of him was a large and angry Hungarian Horntail dragon. Harry stood and stared at the scene before him. Kali had to literally push him in the door whispering that with time he would tell him of the battle. When he looked up, he could see what appeared to be an old elf sitting in front of him on a chair that to him looked rather comfortable.

"Don't let the looks of the chair fool you. It is very uncomfortable. Allow me to introduce my self. I am the Eightieth King of High Elves. I am King Yu. I know of you three but please tell me who are you two?" He said.

"Well my lord this is my wife Emma Granger, and my name is Daniel Granger." Dan said.

"A pleasure to meet you. But what I have to say can wait until morning. I fear this day has grown old and you need your rest as do I. Come tomorrow I will answer your questions. Does this suit you?" Yu asked he saw their nods. "Excellent trust me mister Potter I will not with hold any information from you. So please rest easy. My son will show you to your rooms that your welcome to stay in during your stay. I bid you all a goodnight."

"Please come, with me." Kali said. "Now Harry I promised to tell you of that battle scenes that you were staring at earlier."

"Sorry. I didn't mean to be rude or anything." Harry replied hanging his head.

"Don't be. It would have been an insult for you not to stare. Even I still stare at it. It is when I get lost in deep thought." Kali replied with a slight chuckle. "In that battle, the first king of us high elves battled the mighty Mephistopheles. In that time elves populated the known world. It was the following year man started to walk the land. Anyway the king who I'm named after defeated the dreaded dragon. But that victory came with a price. He lost his left arm and both of his eyes. Despite these injures he walked away from the battle. Anyway he decided to watch man when they started to walk the land and give them aid when needed. He was five hundred when his body failed him. Each king or queen has had a challenge that taxed them to their limits. But yet I couldn't help but notice you all were looking around on the way here. You may have noticed the Hoplite armor, the armor the Romans wore Lorica Segmentata, and then medieval armor, like the full plate mail the guards wore. Before you ask yes we have, each culture from the Sumerian's to the world as you know it now, got something from us to build on. Take the Egyptians, we gave them the knowledge to build their great pyramids. The Greeks engineering. The Romans concrete. The cultures in the Orient martial arts. Finally we come to the Europeans we gave them boats. Any questions?"

"What of gun powder?" Dan asked.

"That was the doing of man as was flight, both magical and non-magical. They even taught themselves magic. Were proud of what we contributed to the world, and of what your people have achieved for themselves." Kali replied.

"The Americas?" Harry asked.

"Nope had no hand in that one. At one time we wanted to step in but didn't." He replied.

"What of the dark lords?" Hermione asked.

"Every time. Now here are your rooms I ask you to get a good night rest and I will be back to lead you back. Trust me this place is large and one can became lost. Goodnight." He replied and left down the hall.

The groups went their separate ways and settled down for the night. But for Harry it was restless.

The moon was round and full brightly illuminating the graveyard where Cedric was killed. Harry moved around the head stone and noticed no body. But a fog had started to settle in the area, before too long he couldn't see but five yards. Out of the fog he then heard it.

"Why didn't just take the cup Potter? No you had to play the nice guy and offer me a shot at the cup. But in the end we took it together, then this happens. YOU KILLED ME. You should have just taken that damned cup. But no! Save it Potter 'The Dark Lord killed you.' That isn't true now is it. It was you. YOU KILLED ME, YOU KILLED ME, YOU KILLED ME . . . "

Harry awoke with a start. He noticed the clock that sat on the table it read four thirty. Shaking himself awake he put on his glasses and headed out the door, and onto the balcony. The sight was to behold. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. The stars twinkled as if they knew the truth of what has transpired in the world. Looking over the city, he could truly see how big it was. All around he could see a very large wall.

"Want to talk about it." Kali said sitting on the railing besides him.

"Not really."

"Inner Demons are hard to get rid of by oneself. Trust me on that one, your emotions show that to me. Even we elves have someone to fall back on. You should to. Maybe the two witches." Kali said.

"If their smart they stay away from me, I'll only get them killed."

"Everyone dies sooner or later Harry." Kali said.

"Yeah they do but around me they will die quickly. You don't know what is like to have a dark lord out to kill you. First he'll target my friends, then the ones I love. That's why I don't want them near me." Harry said.

Kali jumped off the railing and advanced on Harry, though Harry was lost in thought but was suddenly brought out of it when he was lifted off the ground by his night shirt. He looked into the eyes of one irritated elf.

"Listen, and listen well Potter. You have a grave and perilous destiny laid before you, and yet you can only think of yourself. Don't" Kali said when he was about to speak? "Just listen what will it take for you to realize that you truly love both of those women with your heart. Yet you lie to yourself saying you don't know what love is. That's a farce and you know it. You say you should have no friends, then explain Hermione Granger to me. Before you say it. No, she isn't in love with the boy who lives. But Harry Potter that letter on your night stand shows you just as much. Hell if you asked her, she would in all probability marry you this night. Both she and Tonks are giving you something to fight for, don't blow it. But this one thing you must remember is that we die, including the elves. Every thing in this world dies sooner or later. Right now some were out there a child no more than seven hours old has died because he was born after his mother was in an accident. Do you blame yourself for that even if it happened in another country? You are so blinded by what's out there that you cannot see what is in front of you. Make a choice the women you would fight and die for, rest assure those two will do the same for you Harry, or you can take the option that I take you straight to Voldemort. In which you will die. Then Ron would get your money and both girls. Besides you really shouldn't use Voldemort as a crutch, because that is all you are doing. Think on this. You have a power, about you. You have the ability to do great and many things in this world. I give you this advice don't throw away this one chance at peace while you're staying here, give into your hearts desire even if that mean's going into the room where the ladies in question are staying and declare your love for them. Don't lose what you have because you didn't act."

"That's what got Sirius killed, and what is this with Ron!?" Harry asked when his feet were on the floor.

"Your love for your Godfather lead you to the Ministry in this hope to rescue the man you love like a father. As for Dumbledore his goal it to have one or both of your ladies as Ron's wives. Tonks was to be the trophy, while Hermione the lowly mistress. As for your fortune. That goes to the Weasleys after your marriage to Ginny, or your death which ever comes first. But that may prove difficult, you have thrown a curve at Dumbledore, one that he didn't expect, Dobby. He has been a very big help in bringing this to our attention, despite being a shadow elf. I'm impressed with you. You have an unusual alliances, and friends a half-giant, werewolf, centaur, a shadow elf and a half-elf. Surprised, I told you that Dobby was a big help to us, and care to explain why Luna acts like she does not all there, it's a trap to lure opponents in and misjudge her. Now I do believe there are two people standing outside your door." Kali said and walk to the door. "I will send them in. Oh ladies nice night isn't it. Be careful with him his demons are of his making but yet not. Do not press him please. He is in a fragile state. I shocked him with some truths this day. I shall take you to meet with my father later this day, don't worry I will explain why, our meeting will be late."

"Hermione, Tonks there is something that you must know one is why Voldemort is out to kill me, and the second is about Dumbledore and Ron. Which one would you like to here first?" He asked.

"Voldemort." Both Tonks and Hermione replied.

"Okay, basically I'm the only one who can kill him. It's in that prophecy that was smashed in the Department of Mysteries. That is way Dumbledore treated me as a bloody weapon. Because I am." He spat out.

"He said something about demons, what did he mean?" Tonks asked, changing the subject.

"Cedric accessed me of his death saying. I killed him. Other nights I see my friends die one by one, there is nothing I can do to save them. Different nights it's my parents or Sirius. All accusing me of the same thing. Their deaths. But when Kali had me pinned against that wall, he told me that we all die, sooner or later. What did I do to deserve this life?" He said breaking down crying, for the first time in twelve years. Yet this was the cry of a five-year-old stuffed in a closet with nothing to eat, this was the cry of a man who had seen to many evil deeds in his life, it was the cry of a lost soul who couldn't find his way. Outside the door Kali stood and listened to what Harry was saying and heard him crying. He chanced and looked in the room and smiled at what he saw. Both Tonks and Hermione had him rapped up in one hell of a hug. He turned and walked down the corridors, with a light practiced step. His words were echoing in his mind, 'you have the ability to do great and many things in this world.'

"You should listen to your own word's son."

Kali spun with a quick practiced move and was in a battle ready stance his sword bared in front of him. When he saw that he drew on his father, and remembered the last time he drew his sword on him. He was eighty after the short battle he couldn't move his body for a week, and had a limp for a month. Quickly he sheathed his sword and stammered an apology.

"Be at peace, I know you didn't mean it. Besides I startled you not an easy feat. But you too should listen to your own words. Nice touch I planed on telling him what Dumbledore is doing to him in the morning. But I too saw the importance of having those words spoken now rather than later, though you are right about the letter. Come let us retire I fear we may have a fiery visitor some time in the afternoon. Good night son." Yu said and retired into his room.

Smiling he knew what he must do. Queen Ami you are going to get one hell of a surprise. He thought, but that would have to await until the morning.

Dan Granger was the first to arise. He felt the need to suddenly check on Hermione. As he was passing, he could see that it was slightly ajar. Taking a little look into the room, he was surprised at what he saw. Both his little girl and Miss Tonks holding onto Harry as they slept on the floor where sleep finally took them. He startled them awake by clearing his throat.

"My, my what do we have here?"

"It's not what it looks like sir." Harry said.

"To me it looks like you had a rough night. I can see some bruising on your upper chest. So one of these two must have knocked some since into you. But my request is, please don't make me a grandfather before Hermione turns twenty. Please?" Dan said.

"Daddy, can I ask you a question?" At his nod she continued. "Why aren't you yelling and making a big deal about how you found us?"

"It's like this sweets, I made myself a promise that when you turned Fifteen, that I would start treating you like an adult. It's a promise I intend to keep. So please use protection Harry." Dan said walking away whistling a merry tune. Tonks started laughing at the surprised look on their faces as he walked away.

"If it were Mrs. Weasley we would be have been screamed at for hours, and then told not to do it again." Harry said.

"Daddy wanted to do that. I kind of expected to be yelled at." Hermione replied.

"Listen Hermione there is a very small percentage of parents in this world that would do what your father just did. While others would pull a Molly Weasley, gone off a on the two in question, even from where your father was standing he could see that we were still wearing clothing. Any way we were speaking of the Weasleys' what was that about Dumbledore and Ron?" Tonks asked.

"Ron was promised both you and Hermione, as payment for his involvement in spying on me." He said. Harry started to get nervous when both women were quiet for sometime. "Did I do something wrong?"

"No, you didn't." Tonks said through gritted teeth.

"But Dumbledore said. I suppose they had a contract signed and ready?" Hermione asked.

"Don't know, maybe Dobby would know?" Harry said.

"Harry you know my ideas on House elves." Hermione stated, she noticed that Kali had walked into the room. "Kali can I ask you a question? What is your preference on the treatment of house elves?"

"So you decided to ask me about house elves?" Her nod confirmed his suspension. "Well this may seem somewhat evil of me but I hold no love for those foul monstrosities known as Shadow elves, or your house elves Miss Granger. This is the second time you have managed to anger me. The first was with the Dark Lord question, and now this. Here is a little history. The House elves are being punished for their involvement in a war that nearly killed everything. The Bubonic Plague nearly killed everybody in Europe and parts of Asia. It was in this war that the fourth group of elves known as Dark elves were wiped off the face of this earth. So for the shadow elves involvement is a full banishment until the age of man ends, and the way that is going it will end when the earth dies or the sun goes super nova. Sorry for snapping at you Hermione but it was needed. If you don't believe me all, the information is in the library, on the first floor. But that is for another day. My father wishes to speak with you three. So please get dressed I will await outside your doors." Kali said. Ten minutes later the group was heading down stairs. They stopped for a quick breakfast. They were headed off to the same room they first meet the king in.

"Come in quickly. Queen Ami is here on business and what we have to speak of. But first, Kali you had something you wished to say to the queen?" Yu asked.

Gathering his courage something highly unusual for him. Suddenly he asked.

"My lady, I would like your daughter's hand in marriage." His sudden request was met with silence. No one in the central hall spoke. None of the guards from both cities moved. Liu was shocked beyond belief.

"Why?" The queen finally asked.

"Because a marriage between your daughter and myself would secure our alliance for another few hundred years." Kali replied. Ami started to laugh. It was a soul cleansing laugh. When she finally stopped laughing, she looked Kali right in the eyes.

"My dear boy. That is not the real reason. You are smitten with my daughter. But I find this ironic. I had just mentioned it to your father. Not to long ago. Liu what say you? Do you accept this proposal of marriage?"

"YES!" Liu blurted out in shock.

"It is settled the Rights of Marriage will commence in a month." King Yu announced to the guards in the hall. "Let it be known by all Woodland Elves and High Elves. So now onto news that you all need to hear. Please follow us." Harry noticed that Yu was heading toward the door with the elf and dragon on it. He ushered the group in.

"Whatever said in this room will never leave this room. No one can listen in on our conversation. Now Kali has given you some basic back round on our people. But what he didn't tell you is that on the night you call Halloween, a prophecy was made. I warn you this a well over an aeon old. Please listen. This prophecy became active three weeks ago. Listen and listen carefully." Yu said.

'On this night the one with the power he knows not, will invade the government building. Along side him one of his true loves, the traitors' red heads, a half-elf, and a young man trying to find himself. On this night the Hero of Hero's will suffer a loss. Though the veil he will fall never to return. Told he will be of his destiny, the old manipulator's plan for this seventh hero of the earth shall fail. Guided by the light he will unite the lost elven races for a final battle.'

"This scroll was written by Nostradamus on his death bed. He died moments later. The title of Hero of Hero's pertains to six members. Ra, Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Merlin, William Wallace, and Godric Gryffindor. You Harry Potter will be the last of these heros, you will over shadow all the members most of all. Ra, was a wizard along with his friends who defeated a group of evil men, in front of muggle Egyptian and when he and his friends were victorious they were treated like gods. Alexander the Great defeated a the large army of Persia, but what history left out that it was a large wizards battle. Merlin, we all know what he did, yes the legends that surround him are true. Joan of Arc defeated the English armies at Orleans. William Wallace, defeated his dark lord but died from his wounds. Later Godric Gryffindor and three others built a castle, later Salazar Slytherin left the school, raised an army, and tried to sack the school. But was killed by Godric, Rowena, and Helga. Godric is and was much like you Harry. Both the heiress of Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff loved him. They gave him the strength to fight. Like those two do for you. It is here in our little history lesson, which we learn of what those six and you have in common and the armies of evil they fought against, the armies of light were for truth and justice and the evil dark lords were after power. True there have been heros' who have done great deeds. Hercules and Dumbledore are too but the deeds they did will never compare to what you will do Harry, even your six predecessors will be under your shadow. It is here that minor dark lords will arise. Now that you have heard all that I have to say, I have a question of you three. Do you accept the responsibility of what has been laid on your shoulders?"

"Yes." The three answered.

A/N: HERE IS THE NEW CHAPTER. PLEASE REVIEW. NOW IF YOU WISH FOR LONGER CHAPTERS THEN YOU ALL WILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR A FEW DAYS MAYBE A WEEK. I KNOW THAT WHAT EACH HERO MENTION IN THIS CHAPTER ARE SOMEWHAT MISPLACED. BUT KIND OF MAKES YOU WONDER.