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Recap: ". . .Do you accept the responsibility of what has been laid on your shoulders?"

"Yes." The three answered.

Chapter 6

Dumbledore was sitting in his office pondering his next moves. They needed to be calculated and executed with cunning precisionor they would fail. First he needed to remove the fool of a Minister. Second he needed on of his Order Members to locate and return Mr. Potter. Third he needed to lock the foolish child back up at the Dursleys. Then there is the payment to both of the young Weasley children that needs to be taken care of. The good thing about Ron demanding Hermione's hand in marriage is that she couldn't refuse the offer, being a muggle-born after all, it was against the law, but what of Tonks. The will that's it Sirius's will he would change it. So Tonks would have to marry Ron. Then alter the Potter's will so Harry would be forced to marry Ginny. This could work, but how to get the fakes into Gringotts, and get the real wills. But first a simple letter to the foolish boy. As he was writing his letter his phoenix Fawkes watched his companion with a critical eye, he could break their bond but that would be against the Phoenix's moral code, after all he did chose this human. He hasn't done anything to warrant such an act. But he would watch Albus Dumbledore and as soon as he fell from grace and dipped into the dark, he was gone.

"My friend, can you please deliver this letter to young Mr. Potter. If he should refuse what is in that letter then bring him here, please?" Dumbledore asked his friend. Fawkes glided from his perch and grabbed the letter in his talons and flamed out of the building. Leaning back in his chair and locking his fingers just under his nose, he waited. Ten minutes later Fawkes returned with a letter. He dropped it on the table and returned to his post. With a ruffle of feathers he watched Dumbledore.

Dumbledore grabbed the letter that Fawkes had just delivered and took a look at his friend with concern something had frightened Fawkes, and that alone frightened him. Looking back at the letter he could see it was from Harry. Casting multiple detection spells on the scroll he unrolled it.

Upon the parchment was the words 'NUTS'. Dumbledore looked at the simple words and pondered what he meant. But yet he could hear a faint rumble of laughter, which was of his own making. Throwing the scroll into the fire he got up and headed for the Ministry of Magic.

"I'm glad that you three have chosen this path. But yet I think you might have not seen away out of it. Right?" Ami asked.

"Not really no. But you did give us the choice and I'm coming to respect that. It shows you have a lot of trust in me." Harry said, moments later there was a bright flash of light, and a thrill that sent hope flooding up the spines of all in the room. Having spotted his target, he approached. Dropping the letter at Harry's feet. The scrolling loop hand writing was all the identification to the one who wrote the letter. Picking it up he started to throw it in the fire.

"Wait Harry! Lets see what he wrote to you." Liu said. Harry nodded his head and opened the letter.

Dear Mr. Potter

It has come to my attention that you have left the security of you Aunt's home. It is imperative that you return to the house at once. The blood wards will not last much longer. Your presence there refuel the wards every year. Please for the sake of my heart please return. I know you must hate me for what happened after the Ministry incident. But please return to the Dursley's house hold.

Albus.

"It's a letter from the head master. He wants me to return to the Dursley house hold. But I'm not." Harry said, suddenly Fawkes leapt into the air and tried to reach Harry but was stopped when a blade appeared at his neck.

"We have much love of your breed creature of the light, but I cannot allow you to even come near Harry Potter. So leave now and save your head." Yu said. Everyone in the room could see that the Phoenix was rather startled at the presence of the elves. Even more so at the silvery blade, at his neck.

"Wait I want to send a little message to Pimple." Harry said ignoring the look from Fawkes. "My I?" Harry asked when he saw the scroll and ink. Yu nodded. Everyone in the small room was looking over his shoulders.

"Hermione remember when the teachers in primary school taught us some of the many battles of World War 2?" She nodded her head. "Well one day I wanted to know more about the Battle of the Bulge, in the Ardennes Forest. Well on of the American commanders received a letter from a German officer promising that if they surrendered they would be treated well. But that commander sent a single worded letter. NUTS, and in the following days the Americans broke through the line. That is what I'm writing Dumbledore. Simple but effective. No?"

Laughter could be heard from the four elves rolling on the floor. Tears flowing from their eyes. Tonks was chuckling and Hermione had a look of pride on her face as she watched Fawkes vanish. She too stated to giggle.

"Yu can I ask you a question?" Hermione asked when they calmed down.

"Please ask away." Yu said.

"When you told us Hercules and Dumbledore did great deeds. What did you mean by that?" Hermione asked.

"Simple, Hercules, did great deeds as atonement for his crimes, the murder of his wife Megara, and their two children. Twelve tasks he was given by the gods. He completed them but he didn't stop there no he had many more adventures, up until his death. The works of his deeds are in the library. Now on to Albus Dumbledore. Albus was one to take any advantage he could get. Yes he and Sir Nicolas Flamel found the twelve uses of dragons blood, along with there discoveries in Alchemy. Then in 1945, Dumbledore defeated the dark wizard Grindelwald. Do you know how?" They shook there heads. "He was part of a hit wizard team one that included his friend Alastor Moody. Out of the one hundred man strike force that went in only two escaped. Alastor lost his leg, it was he that told the world that Dumbledore fought Grindelwald and killed him, to this day Albus has used cunning and a slight use of manipulation on the wizarding world. But he failed to see what Tom Riddle was becoming. A true Dark Lord, and that is what separates Grindelwald and Voldemort. Grindelwald kept the war in the wizarding world, Voldemort does not he attacks non-magical humans as well as those who wield magic. Before this war is over the world will have felt the power and fear Voldemort can inspire. But he will fall just like the rest. You Harry will lead the largest army into battle, with your Generals by your side, this will be how you over shadow the your six predecessors. They too lead armies but they from the surrounding areas, not the world, and they sure as hell didn't have the elves nor the goblins on their sides, but you will. Commander. Now I think that is enough for the day. Queen Ami and I will see to Mr., and Mrs. Granger, while you two show the three around." Yu said. "But do, be back before we dine."

"Come you three." Kali said holding open the door.

At the Ministry Dumbledore was having problems within the Office of Child Protection Service. They seemed to be ignoring him. But he could hear a child weeping in a closed of area of the office.

"Can I help you Headmaster?" Someone asked.

"Ah yes you can Carrie, I'm here on official business and I need to see Mr. Potters records."

"I'm sorry those files are off limits to you unless this is an investigation." She said.

"Mr. Black died several weeks ago and has left him without a Magical Guardian." He said. Just then the door open and Neville's grandmother walked into the room.

"I received a message this morning." She stated sharply.

"Next room ma'am." Carrie replied.

"Thank you." She said entering the room. Dumbledore could see that there was a young woman sitting on the floor with her arms rapped around her legs and head touching her knees. Before the young lady could look up the door closed. Before he realized the Carrie had left and reentered the room.

"I found what you are looking for and the proper notifications left just a few hours ago. It appears that Mr. Black had made several arrangements before he was imprisoned. I assure you it is very legally binding." She said with a cold and harsh tone.

"Who?" He asked.

"I'm not allowed to say but it will be revealed, at Mr. Blacks will reading. Good-day sir." She said. Before they could leave the room, Mrs. Longbottom walked out of the room with the young woman who had been in the next room. Dumbledore inhaled sharply when he noticed that the young woman was Susan Bones.

"She noticed Dumbledore and started to yell at him. "It's your fault Auntie's dead. You could have stopped them. Damn you to hell Dumbledore." She broke down again and started crying. Mrs. Longbottom hugged the girl tightly.

"We will be going now. If you need any thing please contact me." She said, then guided the weeping Susan Bones out of the room.

"What has happened?" He asked Carrie.

"Last night several families were attacked. The Crevey brothers lost their lives as did their parents. Cho Chang was this morning hanging from a sign in Diagon Alley. She suffered greatly before dying. Finally Amelia Bones was killed by the dark lord himself. Several of the house elves watched the fight." Carrie replied.

"When did it happen?"

"The same time you were at the Granger residence." She answered before walking into the back room. Dumbledore just stood there, before he too returned to his office.

"I have shown you all accept two areas. Follow me." Kali said, they walked down a path that opened up to a beautifully clear lake. The sparkling water was inviting. Off to their left they could see a high bluff with water running into the lake. On the other side of the bank was a river that looked just as inviting.

"The water is pure enough to drink. But that is not what we use it for. See there to the on the north bank. Near the river entrance." They could see five maybe six elves fishing. "Caught a twenty-pound catfish out of there myself." Kali boasted with pride.

The group was interrupted by a scream of joy then a splash followed by laughter.

"The lake is also where we swim on the occasion. The younger ones are here daily. The pool under the base of the water fall and off to the sides are deep enough that you can dive off the cliffs and never touch bottom." Kali said, and to prove his point there was another scream and splash. "The waterfall is fueled by an underground spring."

"Just like my city." Liu said.

The group turned and left but not before they heard another splash. They walked back up the path and headed back towards the castle but stopped short. To Harry it looked like an ordinary building. But he could hear steel ringing from inside.

"The battle arena. This is where all get there training, from an elf's fiftieth year of birth to his dying days. This is where we test ourselves in battle. Would you like to go inside?" Kali asked pushing the door open. Inside they could see that there were several duels raging, while others were firing their bows at moving and stationary targets.

"I got an idea I would like to see how well you fight Harry. Say you and Miss. Tonks get into an Expelliarmus Duel." Liu said.

"Sure." Both Harry and Tonks said

Kali lead the trio down to the ground level and entered on of the dueling rings. He motioned for Harry and Tonks to stand by the lines in front of the ring.

"This is a duel in which the only curse is allowed is the disarmament curse. Any shield you can cast is permitted. Dueler's bow to each other." Tonks and Harry bowed to one another. "Bow to the Duel Official. That is me." The two turned and bowed to Kali. "Assume fighting positions." Tonks turned her body slightly and bent her knees, wand pointed at Harry. He copied her stance. "Begin!"

"Expelliarmus." Tonks shouted.

"Protego." Harry said. Raising a shield and returning fire. The two continued to trade spells at a rapid rate.

"Hermione I want you to get in on this. When I tell, you fire at Harry." Liu said.

"What! Why?" She asked.

"Look closely tell me what do you see?"

"That this is a fair fight."

"Right. Now do your enemies fight fairly?"

"No. They don't." Hermione said, never taking her eyes off Harry.

Liu looked at Kali and flashed him a quick signal in which he held up five fingers. The duel had been going on for more that a minute and both had come close to hitting each other on multiple occasions. Kali signaled Liu that Hermione should enter the duel.

"Go just step up to the line, and enter." Liu explained.

Hermione walked up to the line and paused before entering. She fired her spell, but missed by a mile. By dumb luck or an insane amount of skill Harry was diving to his left before Hermione had a chance to fire her spell. But he was shocked to see her there as was Tonks. But that quickly passed. By now their duel was being watched by those who were in the arena before. Soon the spectators were cheering every near miss and successful block, and many were placing bets on the outcome of the duel. Harry was tiring quickly, and the next spell from Tonks ended the duel.

"Well-done Harry, well done." Kali said handing Harry his wand back.

"That wasn't a fair duel." He said.

"No, no it wasn't. But riddle me this. Would the Death Eaters fight fair?" Kali asked.

After a few moments Harry answered him. "No, they would rather kill than disarm or stun."

"Good, now tomorrow we will be out here early in the morning and your training will begin in earnest. From Five in the morning to Ten, you will train daily. Then the rest of the day will be yours to do with as you please. I suggest jumping in the lake to cool off after training or go back to your rooms to shower." Kali said. "Now we should return to the castle. It is almost time for dinner."

"Hermione you're limited to one hour in the library Monday thru Friday. Saturday and Sunday I'm going to teach you how to have fun. The both of you." Tonks said. Hermione gave her a look that told Tonks that she wounded her greatly when she would have a limited time in the library.

"Oh Harry we found out about Sirius's will. It will be read the day after your birthday. We will go with you to provide support should you need it. Remember what I said to you last night, and you will do well."

"How?" Harry asked.

"Goblin messengers arrive. The goblins tried to send you many letters but couldn't find you so they came to use for help. We told them you were with us. Now lets go and eat watching you three fight made me hungry" Kali said.

They entered the dining hall and saw that there was a feast waiting for them.

"Good now this feast is to commemorate your engagement, Kali and Liu. I will give you advice my father gave me when I chose my beloved. Love is a chain the stronger you fell for one another the stronger the chain, the fewer problems you will have. I raise my cup in salute to you two." Yu said raising his cup which was repeated by those at the table. Harry looked around the table, there twelve elves and five humans sitting at this table. Harry assumed the others were generals or advisors. He enjoyed his meal and tried to listen in on some of the conversations. One of these that caught his attention was the Kali describing his battle with the two women that sat on his left and right. Yu was looking at Harry and nodded his head. After the dinner was over Harry just wanted to leave and get some sleep.

"Harry I have news for you." Kali said.

"What?"

"Last night there were several attacks around England. Colin and his family were killed, as was a Miss Chang, and Madame Amelia Bones. I thought you would like to know."

Harry walked up to his room and saw that Tonks, Hermione and her parents were in there.

"Colin and his family, Cho Chang and Amelia Bones were killed last night. Please leave I want to be alone." Harry said, walking out onto the balcony, and started to lean on the rail.

"Hermione can we talk to you and Tonks outside of the room please?" Emma asked, the group entered the hallway. "Your father told me where he found you and Tonks this morning. I'm not disappointed at you I just want you to be careful."

"I will mum. You don't have to worry." Hermione said.

"I'll teach her some useful charms." Tonks said, and watched Hermione blush. "Or perhaps she already knows them?"

"Uh." Was all the young witch could say.

"That's what I thought."

"I think you two should stay with Harry tonight help him through his conflicting thoughts, or his demons will get the better of him tonight. He needs his sleep but can't because he blames himself for those deaths last night." Kali said walking up to the group. "We have to put off your training for a day, or two. I'm leading a task force to go and get three more people. They will train with you. In which you shall meet them in the morning." With that said he turned and walked from the hall.

"He's right go. Good night you two." Dan said and entered his room with Emma following.

"Harry! Are you all right?" Tonks asked, silence. She walked out onto the balcony and a smile crept upon her face. Harry fell asleep while leaning against the rails "Hermione can you help me." Between the two they got him into bed with relative ease. They two joined him in slumber.

Kali approached the door to the Lovegood's House. It had been nearly fifteen years since he saw his niece, and his younger sister. He knew that she had passed from this world years ago. He knocked on the door and waited. Moments later Luna opened the door. "May I Help you?"

"Yes. I request to speak with your father. It is of an important matter." Kali said.

"Please come in if the nerbils see you the will kill you." She said.

"I don't fear nerbils. They fear me." He said.

A moment later Odd Lovegood entered the room and stopped dead in his tracks. He was shocked to see Kali standing in his livingroom.

"Kali what brings you here?" Odd asked.

"Luna." Was the simple answer.

"What about me?" Luna asked.

"You spoke truly of nerbils. But they will not harm me or you. Do you not know what you are?" Kali asked her. Luna could only shake her head. "You my dear are a half-elf." Luna fainted and hit the floor with a thud. "You never told her?"

"I was waiting until her sixteenth birthday. I take it you want her know?" It wasn't a question rather a statement.

"She is one of Harry Potter's General's as is two others. You are welcome to come with. Father would love to see you. We know she passed from this realm. You and your daughter are welcome anytime in the city. Do you want to go?" Kali asked.

"My paper?" Odd asked

"We can get you too and from." Kali said holding out a stone.

"Lets go." Odd said scooping up Luna and then the stone. Kali nodded to himself and left to get the other two. When he arrived at his destination, he was introduced by the house elf that opened the door, and that was by his title. When he explained the situation and what their two rolls would be in this life, the old woman let them go.

"Remember the will reading is on August the first." Kali said.

"I'll be there don't worry. Now time for me too hid until then. I will see you later. Take care and make me proud." She said.

"This is nothing like a portkey, it's much more, what's the word I'm looking for, unforgettable." Kali said holding up his own stone.

"Knowing my luck, I will." The young man said, a sniffle followed. The two touched the stone and they were away. The old woman looked at the house elf and told her to pack for they were moving to a very well protected home. When she was ready, she touched the emblem of a phoenix in flight and was off.

A/N: WELL, WELL WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE? ME NOT KNOW. COULD IT BE A NEW CHAPTER? CAN YOU TELL WERE THIS IS GOING?