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Chapter 5
The Mysterious Power
In all of Draco's life he hadn't seen such a beautiful sight. Standing by the entrance of the palace was Prince Harry wearing glistening ice blue robes. His hair which Draco hadn't notice before, were shiny and silky looking ending in curls at the mid of his back and his emerald eyes were twinkling with happiness. And what made him look more magnificent than he already look like was the tear drop sapphire hanging on his forehead held by a chain of small freshwater pearls with diamonds hanging every other pearl.
Draco stood there stunned at the magnificence of the other Prince while Ronald walked over to Harry and initiated a conversation with him. As they reached Draco's side Harry greeted him cheerfully. "Good morning Prince Draco." The blonde simply nodded his head and said softly. "Good morning Prince Harry." "Harry." "What?" The blonde was extremely bewildered. "I told you to call me Harry yesterday, remember?" Harry said with a smile as he returned to talking to Ronald. Not having anything else to do he joined the two princes in strolling the gardens. He mostly listened to the cheerful chatter of the raven-haired heir. He must admit that the change did the prince good. Just over night he already has a healthy glow on his cheeks and he seems to find the presence of others comforting rather than intrusive.
The two stopped in front of a rose bush, the blonde then turned his attention on what the two was talking about. From what he had gathered Harry was explaining to Ronald how he planted the roses himself. "You are very talented Prince Harry." Ronald complimented. "Princesse Hermione told me yesterday that you were an amazing pianist as well. Is there anything you cannot do?" Harry blushed deeply "I'm not that good it's just that my mentor was good." The emerald eyed prince replied humbly. Then someone's voiced boomed out from the palace doors. The three twisted around and saw Dumbledore and Remus standing by the doors calling out to them. When they reached the two, Dumbledore smiled at them kindly, and then motioned for them to proceed to the drawing room located at the north part of the palace.
Upon entering they noticed that the only people there were Princesse Hermione and the four high elders. Dumbledore ushered them to the sofa where they all sat impatiently waiting for the Great Elder to say his intention. "Harry, how are you feeling?" Sirius asked as he took a seat beside the elders. "I'm feeling better Siri." Harry stated with a smile while taking a small glance at Draco. "Yes…yes…we've noticed the sudden change in your demeanor Harry and we must say it's done you well. I want to tell you that those who have observed the change are very happy." "Great Elder, why did you call us here?" Hermione asked curiously. "Well I'll go straight to the point, the elders have decided to send you to a summer house far west of Ravenclaw near the base of the Azkaban Mountains. "Why?" Draco drawled. "We think that you should continue your studies and training together." "Are you sure that's the only reason you have?" Draco asked suspiciously. Harry on the other hand looked angry all of a sudden. "You expect me to leave the country to train elsewhere when I should be trying to capture whoever attacked the palace and caused the kingdom to go into panic?!" He angrily exclaimed.
Sirius looked unsurely at Dumbledore. He didn't agree to the elders' decision but the elders have their own reasons for arriving at that decision and though he did not agree with the action he knows that the motive behind it was for the common good of the heirs. "There is little you can do here Harry but if you go to the summer house you can enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge. And the royal army is on the case of the attackers." "You're hiding something aren't you?" Harry stated. The other four elders exchanged nervous glances before Elder Snape stood up beside the Great Elder. "The motives of the High Elders are none of your concern Prince Harry. You should be mindful of your station in the future for you have just done a great disrespect to us." "Do you think I care Elder Snape? I will not let the Elders force me into going somewhere I do not wish to go to. I will stay here to seek justice for my parents." Harry snapped angrily, turned around and left the room.
To say that Elder Snape was angry was the understatement of the year, he was furious. How dare the young heir disrespect him in front of other people, he was a respected person in society and here is a conceited prince shouting at him in public.
Later that Afternoon…
"Harry may I come in?" Sirius' voice broke the silence that has been surrounding the young prince for most of the day. "Sure." Harry stated simply as he got out of bed still dressed in his extravagant robes and sat patiently waiting for his godfather to enter the room. Sirius smiled upon seeing Harry. "How are you feeling?" "Fine, why did you come?" Sirius took a seat beside Harry and said. "I came because I wanted to check up on you. You seem really upset earlier and so does Elder Snape." "I know I feel horrible about it. He must be very angry about it." "You know Elder Snape, Harry he will be angry but you also know that deep down inside he's a softie." That made Harry smile. "I guess you're right. I'll apologize to him as soon as possible. But I haven't changed my mind. I am still steadfast on my decision to stay here to help."
"Harry you know that the Elders would not suggest such a thing if it weren't necessary. They suspect foul play Harry and we don't want you and the other heirs to be involved unless necessary it's a very tricky and risky business." "But I can't stay away not until my parents' killers are caught." "Harry listen to me." Sirius whispered urgently. "The elders have a reason to believe that we're all in danger especially the four heirs. That's why we need all of you to leave the country lie low for awhile in a place where no one really knows you. According to the High Elder, we have an unknown enemy, now we don't know what he or she's up to until we find a pattern of some sort, and the only clues the elders have are the threats to attack the three other kingdoms and the Ivory tower."
Harry's emerald eyes widened in disbelief, "The elders' Ivory Tower but it's indestructible. It cannot be conquered by anyone." "That's what we all know but somehow the Elders have a feeling they too will be attack so please Harry agree to the Elders orders. You'll be much safer there." "I'll think about it Sirius but as of now I'm still decided to stay here whether you like it or not." Sirius sighed in defeat. "Well that's good enough for now, promise that you'll think about it. I have to leave by the way and don't mention anything to the others of what I've told you. The elders want to keep it a secret just in case there someone observing us or listening on to our plans."
Knock…knock….knock
"Come on in." When Harry opened the door he found Severus Snape sitting on his recliner chair in front of the fireplace reading an old looking tome. "Sev…" Black eyes met emerald. "What are you doing here Potter? Came here to disrespect me again?" Snape sneered. Harry gently closed the door behind him, he was wearing pinstriped pajamas and a pair of fluffy slippers, he's bathrobe hanging loosely to his sides.
"Actually…," Harry moved a little closer but still far from the elder and fidgeted with his slippered feet. "Well Potter I haven't got all night to listen to you stammer and fidget there. I'm surprise that you are talking to me in your usually eloquent way." "Well Sev, you see, I came here to apologize. It was disrespectful of me to behave that way towards you in public." Harry stammered it all out while looking sadly on the emerald green carpet covering Severus' quarters. Severus' eyes loss their anger when he saw the lost look on those emerald eyes gazing forlornly at the floor. "Come here Potter…" He beckoned Harry to come a little closer. "I'm sorry too for losing my patience on you. I should have been more understanding of your feelings. Do forgive me as well." Harry who was by now sitting on the chair beside the recliner smiled tiredly.
"You seem tired. Have you been sleeping well lately?" Severus asked as he put down the book he was reading. "A little I guess." Harry replied as he made himself comfortable on the chair while watching the flames dancing over the wooden logs on the fireplace. "A little? Hmm…I suppose I could give you a mouthful of dreamless sleep potion just for tonight what can you say about that?" "Hmm…" "Harry are you even listening to me?" Snape asked but when he turned to face the young prince he found him with his eyelids close covering those astonishing bright eyes and his head lolling to his shoulder.
"You're really are a brat Potter putting me in such complicated and embarrassing situations. How am I going to take you back to your room?" But of course only silence greeted the Elder so he took the green duvet off his bed and carefully placed it on top of the sleeping Prince. "Sleep well then…Good night Harry and sweet dreams." "Hmm…good night Sev."
"Are you sure you've packed everything?" Dumbledore asked as he helped Princesse Hermione board the carriage. "Yes do take care of yourself High Elder. And try to visit us when you can." "Of course you're Highness." Dumbledore smiled as he stepped aside to allow Prince Ronald and Prince Draco to enter the carriage. Prince Ronald took the seat beside the Princesse while Draco sat on the other side alone.
Dumbledore scanned the area "Ah but where is Prince Harry?" Sirius came forward and said. "He said he needs to do something first before he leave. I'm not sure what it was but I'm sure he'll be here in a few minutes." The high elder nodded understandingly. The royalties spent the last couple of minutes saying goodbye to each other while they waited patiently for the Prince of Gryffindor.
"Father, mother the elders have ordered me to leave the kingdom. At first I didn't like the idea but they talked to me and they made me understand that it is for my own good and the others as well. I'm leaving today and I don't know when I will be back, probably not until the Elders say so. I just want to say goodbye and don't worry about the kingdom I'll be leaving it in safe hands. Have I told you that the Elders have decided to elect Sirius as the new king until I am of age? I'm sure he'll take good care of the kingdom for you. Sirius said that the Elders suspect foul play; they seem to think that somebody is spying us and listening on to our plans. I don't what's going to happen in the next few days that is why I promise you that I will train hard. I have to leave they must be waiting for me in the carriage already. I know you'll always be there to guide me, I love you mom and dad, take care of each other wherever you two are."
Harry arrived at the scene where the other royals were saying goodbye to their sons. Having no one to say goodbye too, he decided to board the carriage first. Sirius noticed his godson entering the carriage and decided to follow him inside. "Harry are you alright?" "Hmm…yes Sirius…I'm just a bit tired that's all." The young prince whispered. He was resting his head against the wall of the carriage and he was blinking profusely trying to stop himself from falling asleep. "You should try to get some sleep. Take care of yourself Harry and whenever you need me, just floo me or send me Hedwig." Harry nodded tiredly. Sirius then ruffled the heir's head and smiled. "Bye Har." "See you Siri."
The ride was very quiet. Draco spent the time reading a book while Ron and Hermione chatted. Harry on the other hand fell asleep as soon as the carriage started moving. Unconsciously Harry moved his head to other side where Draco was seated and rested his head on the blonde's shoulder. At first Draco was uncomfortable but when he saw how calm and tired the Gryffindor looked he let him be. Hermione and Ron smiled with the sight the two were making. Soon all for of them fell into a deep sleep only to be disturbed by a sudden explosion and shouts from outside. Even before the carriage came to a halt Draco was already awake and had conjured his sword out of thin air. He carefully shook Hermione, Ron and Harry. The three stared blearily at him, especially the Gryffindor heir. "What's going on?" Ron asked as soon as he heard the loud noises coming from the outside. "I think we're under attack." Hermione whispered fearfully. The clashing of sword upon sword and the screams of the soldiers can be heard. Suddenly "Your majesties get out while you still can!" a soldier shouted through the fight to alert their precious charges.
Draco then turned to Harry to ask his opinion on what they should do. What he saw made him awfully worried to Gryffindor prince though awake look too tired to comprehend anything that is happening clearly. "We have to get away from here." Draco said. Ron and Hermione nodded. "I'll get Harry to safety." Ron offered as he adjusted Harry's tired form to lean on him. "I can stand on my own." Harry whispered. "We're not going to take chances. Let Ron and Hermione help you and I will keep whatever is attacking us until you're a safe distance away then I'll follow you." Ron and Hermione nodded. "Grab the things that we might need" Draco said as he eyed the door to the carriage as if waiting for it to open and reveal their attackers. Hermione immediately took their luggage and shrunk them so that they could fit in her cloak pocket. With a nod of confirmation from Hermione and Ron that they were both ready, Draco opened the door forcefully and went out and immediately started fighting with the closest attacker.
Ron and Hermione shared Harry's weight between themselves as they fought their way through the battle to reach safety. Someone must have noticed them escaping because an arrow was released in their direction. Ron immediately whispered to Hermione. "Take him to safety. I'll deal with it. Be careful." Hermione nodded as she heaved Harry by herself towards the trees for cover. Ron then turned to their attackers to fight. Hermione successfully reached the line of trees and wasn't followed by anyone. Soon Draco and Ron found them sweating profusely swords in hand. "Are you alright?" Draco asked as he scanned their surroundings. "Yeah we got here just fine. But Harry I don't understand why he's so tired." Hermione said as she motioned towards the raven haired heir lying on his back on the ground with his eyes closed. That's when Draco keeled over and fell to his knees. Hermione immediately got to her feet and was beside the blonde prince. "What's wrong?" Ron helped Hermione lift Draco to a more comfortable position. Draco shifted a little and removed his hand to show a cut on his stomach. "They've got you?" Hermione frantically searched through their things to find some potion to heal the wound. Harry who had remained still throughout the fight gingerly raised himself to a sitting position stared at Draco's bleeding wound. "I can help him." He whispered tiredly. Hermione stopped what she was doing and Ron stared at him. Draco didn't have any idea what the Gryffindor prince mean but he seems serious that he knows of way to help him with his predicament.
Harry removed Draco's hand that was covering the wound and replaced it with his own hand. He closed his eyes and suddenly his hand glowed a brilliant shade of green. Draco felt warmth course through him and at the same he feels shock at the sudden burst of magic from Harry to his wound. Hermione and Ron stared in shock as the wound sealed itself and by the time that Harry was finished the skin was healed completely not leaving so much as a mark to prove that it existed. As soon as it happened Harry immediately collapsed to the ground. Draco sat up and was just in time to stop the raven haired teen from hitting his head on the hard ground. "What did he just do?" Ron asked still in awe of what had happened. "I don't know and I don't thing we have a chance of knowing right now. I think its best that we go somewhere safer, somewhere farther from where we were attacked in case they're looking for us. His two other companions nodded. Draco got to his feet and carefully took Harry into his arms. He noticed that the young prince was fast asleep his head lolling to his side.
Date finished: August 3, 2007
11:10pm
Sorry for the really, really late update. I want everyone to know that I'm not giving up on this story I'm just really busy at the moment I don't really have too much time to spend writing. I hope you like this new chapter and please review! Sorry for any wrong grammars etc.
Many thanks to those who keep on reviewing my stories. I'm still working on the next chapter of forget-me-not so watch out for it.