Chapter 6
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Before Aragorn could be better acquainted with the three youths, Gandalf came for him. After saying good-bye, Aragorn followed the Wizard back to Dumbledore's office.
"Aragorn, because of the difficulty we are having with fixing our problems our stay will be extended. I will send an owl back to Middle- earth explaining what is going on to Elrond."
"There is no need. This is my revenge I want him to worry and I want to see when I do return that he loves me and I'm not merely a pawn he is using against Sauron."
Dumbledore broke in, "If I may, I seem to have just heard you call the ranger 'Aragorn'. If I am incorrect, do correct me, but is not the name 'Aragorn' one of the names in Elendil's line?"
Gandalf sighed, "Aragorn, Estel or Strider. They are some of the names of the heir of Elendil, One day, Aragorn will take the throne of Gondor and that is why I am protective of him. If any harm befalls him hope will be lost,"
"May I ask about why you two are fighting?" Aragorn asked curiously.
"There are many reasons, One was long ago before your father was even born, Dumbledore called upon the rangers, without my knowing and when I found out I was angry and worried because your grandfather did not yet have an heir. When he became involved I was angered, but the big argument came when Dumbledore insulted Saruman."
Aragorn gasped, "That was an unwise move." He rubbed the back of his neck where Saruman had given him a sharp blow a few years prior.
"Since you have been prying, it is my turn to enquire what is wrong between you and Elrond?"
Aragorn bit his lip, "I chose exile, which was enough to anger him in the first place but that was after I fell in love."
Gandalf smirked, "And with whom may the lord of the Dunedain have fallen in love with? A woman of honour or a woman of beauty?"
"Both, it is Lady Arwen that my heart yearns for."
To say that Gandalf was surprised would be untrue. For a long time he had wondered if such a thing would come to pass.
"And now Lord Elrond no longer cares for me."
Dumbledore looked at the young man, "During my long lifetime, if there is one thing I have learnt; it is that parents, guardians or other parental figures always forgive the child in their care,"
"Well you haven't met Elrond. He has all the time in the world to forgive or hold a grudge," Aragorn said.
Dumbledore smiled, "Don't be to sure of that, as a matter of fact I have met Lord Elrond,"
Aragorn gasped, "A long time ago, yes, but I did meet him, and his two trouble making twins." He smiled. "Well, at least here I can escape the wrath of trouble making twins."
Dumbledore laughed. "Don't be too sure either, here we have Fred and George Weasley and they would give the twins a run for their money."
Gandalf then looked very sternly at Aragorn, "Aragorn, you will not be helping these two in their trouble making. If I find out you have, you will regret it, do you understand?"
"Yes," Aragorn thought deviously 'If I get caught.'
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That night at dinner, Dumbledore decided to introduce Gandalf and Aragorn to the students and teachers. Gandalf made it clear to Aragorn that Strider was an unsuitable name and that must be introduced as Estel.
Before dinner Dumbledore introduced Aragorn to the teachers, however, when he came to Umbridge, instead of shaking hands they gave each other disgusted looks it was only sheer respect for his elders that made Aragorn nod his head in acknowledgement.
Students flooded in through the doors and Aragorn kept an eye out for his young friends. He spotted them amongst a crowd of students giving out what he guessed was the answer he had told Hermione.
Dumbledore stood up, causing the room to fall room silent. "As some of you may have noticed, we have two guests here. They will be here for some time and I expect you to treat them with respect. This is my friend Gandalf the Grey and his student, Estel son of Elrond. Some of you might of seen the condition that Estel came here in. it is his choice whether or not to tell you how he got his injury and I do not want anyone pestering him over it. I also want you to know what happened has left him with some trauma and I don't want any one reminding him of it."
With that Dumbledore clapped his hands and food appeared on the tables. Aragorn stared in amazement.
During dinner Dumbledore and Gandalf spoke further of their problems. Aragorn sat silently and looked around the hall, his eyes often returning to Harry. Ron and Hermione sat talking amongst themselves now the crowd had gone. Hermione stole a glance at him and gave him a grateful smile that Aragorn returned.
Aragorn excused himself early that night, forgetting that he didn't know his way around the castle. He soon remembered when he got lost. Wandering around, hoping to find a way back to the chamber he and Gandalf were staying in, he reencountered Hermione.
She sighed with relief, "Thank goodness, I found you! I was on prefect duty and Dumbledore met me and asked me to find you, come on!" She grabbed his hand and led him to his chambers.
Hermione then turned to leave but Aragorn called after her, "Hermione!" Hermione turned around to him, "I'm sorry for lying to you about my name. Because you saved my life, I am going to reveal something to you that you must promise to tell no one except Harry and Ron. Do I have your word?"
"Yes,"
"My name is Aragorn not Estel, I will tell you the story another time Gandalf will wonder where I am," With that, Aragorn went into his chambers. Gandalf awaited him just inside, Aragorn was taken aback to see Gandalf was angry:
"Do you want to meet Sauron?" The question was even more shocking.
"I do not wish to ever encounter him!"
"You could have fooled me, then. I heard you outside the door. I may be old but I am not deaf."Aragorn inhaled, he was in so much trouble.
The words that Gandalf said I will not repeat, so instead I will tell you the story of the happy little butterfly.
Once upon a time there was a little butterfly she was the happiest little butterfly in the world. The only problem was, that she had was she had no mate and she really wanted children. She decided to leave her safe meadow and seek out a husband. She flew into the forest where she was caught by a little run away kitten. "Don't eat me," the happy little butterfly begged.
"Why not?" asked the kitten. "Because I saw a mouse running towards the meadow you will have a lot more fun with her……"
Here, Gandalf stopped back to the story.
Aragorn bowed his head in shame for he had done. He had exposed his true identity. What if Hermione was not as kind as he had thought? No, she is a good person. Aragorn turned his proud eyes to Gandalf .He showed neither regret nor sorrow; he was proud of his decision. Aragorn then turned to go to bed, before realising he had nothing to change into. He still wore the clothes he had been found in. Of course, by using magic they had been mended. He was yet to find his weapons.
"I'm not sure if you deserve your weapons or change of clothing," Gandalf said darkly.
Aragorn turned to Gandalf, "Very well, I will sleep like this."
Aragorn undressed, leaving only his breeches and undershirt on. He then moved over to his bed and fell into an uneasy sleep. Gandalf watched the young son of Elrond with pity. As a child he had no friends, all the young Elves teased him for being different. Even now, some still did. How could Aragorn be denied a true friend? Maybe he had been too hard on him? After
all, this girl seemed nice enough.
He would speak to Aragorn in the morning, and maybe help the young Ranger.
And there is chapter 6.