Chapter 10

Disclaimer: I don't own HP or LOTR

A/N: sorry about the wait but I had some big family issues that stopped me from writing.

Disclaimer: i don't own LOTR or HP the only console i have is i do own the charicter: Briano son of Brinier the ranger.

Aragorn and the trio spent most of the night talking. It was about four in the morning when they decided to turn in… well the Trio did Aragorn told them not to worry about him and he'll go to bed when he was ready.

Aragorn to be totally truthful with you didn't return to Gandalf that night instead he found an open window and sat on the windowsill till morning when Students came flocking down the halls to breakfast. Following them he came to the Entrance hall he quickly composed himself and then entered the Great hall. Inside Gandalf was already eating. The moment he entered the eyes of students followed him curiously, halfway down he saw Harry, Ron and Hermione all of whom gave him encouraging looks. He arrived at the staff table he caught the eye of Umbridge who gave him a hate filled glare, Aragorn ignored the look and walked over to the spare seat at Gandalf's side. The two sat in silence for a moment and waited for the students to start talking again.

When it was loud enough Aragorn turned to Gandalf, 'I am sorry for my foolishness," Aragorn fiddled with his silver ranger star. Gandalf at first ignored him which did not help the Ranger's confidence, almost five minutes passed before Gandalf finally spoke to the by now extremely pale, worried and Nervous ranger, "You are not willing to allow me keep my sanity are you?"

At first Aragorn started to stutter before noticing Gandalf's smirk slowly Gandalf started to Chuckle followed by Aragorn, together they remembered times when Aragorn was still Estel and his only worry was the Elflings who picked on him (and when dinner was).

That day Gandalf and Dumbledore decided it was best is Gandalf spent sometime with Aragorn.

Gandalf found Aragorn sitting outside alone on the stairs he was obviously in deep though, Gandalf tapped the Ranger on the Shoulder making him jump in surprise.

Not for the first time Gandalf was happy Aragorn didn't have any weapons otherwise he no doubt would be in big trouble.

"Aragorn today is for you, anything you want to do we will. As long as it's not mischief making" Aragorn sat thinking.

They sat in silence for several minuets, "Gandalf in the last battle I had in Middle Earth I was beaten by an orc, could you summon one or two for me to train against?" Aragorn doubted Gandalf would do such a thing but Gandalf just rolled his eyes before summoning Aragorn's sword followed by an orc while it was still confused Aragorn killed it after that he allowed them time to figure out what was going on and turn on Aragorn.

Halbarad sat in silence; everyone in Rivendell was worried about him he hadn't spoken in days the real worry though was he refused to eat he hadn't eaten in almost a week.

"Please sister's sons eat something," Begged Gilraen. Halbarad just stared blankly out at the sky, "He is out there you know?" Gilraen jumped Halbarad had finally spoken, "Who?" "Aragorn, I can feel it he is out there somewhere."

"Yes he will always watch over us in spirit," smiled Gilraen sadly.

Halbarad turned, "He is not dead he is out there somewhere I can feel him."

Gilraen left her nephew with his thoughts, for to have his hope would just cause her more pain.

Gandalf suddenly made all the orcs disappear. Aragorn turned to Gandalf in dismay, "Aragorn I think you are becoming obsessive." "Gandalf I need to do this otherwise I will be beaten again!"

"Aragorn you have no self confidence that is your down fall, if you would just believe in yourself you would not have to fear losing," Gandalf Walked over to the Ranger, "Aragorn next time you are going to do something I want you to say to your self: do I want to do this? If the answer is yes then ask how will it affect me? Then if you are still confident I don't want you to let anyone hold you back. Understand?"

"Even you?" Asked Aragorn feeling a fear of been left unguided.

"Especially me."

"I promise," Aragorn whispered.

"Good lad, now I think we better move from this door before we get trampled."

Legolas rolled and thrashed in his bed his dreams were filled with darkness. "Legolas help me, meMellon nin!" Legolas tried to get to his friend but he was just out of reach. "I can't reach you!" he cried back. Legolas watched as three Edan children no older then fifteen came and helped Aragorn and didn't even give Legolas a side wards glance, he just left him alone.

Legolas Woke up covered in cold sweat, it was just a dream Estel would never really do that to him. Would he?

"How are you feeling?" Hermione asked when they ran into Aragorn. "Fine thank you Hermione," he smiled gently, "Thank you for listening to me last night I think it has helped me a whole lot."

Hermione blushed, "it was nothing really," she mumbled.

"Oh to me it was a lot," Aragorn smile deepened.

Hermione scolded herself Aragorn had Arwen, but on the other hand he had been banished and was not allowed to love Arwen.

Aragorn awaited a reply from Hermione but didn't get one he looked into Hermione's eyes and fear struck him, he knew that look it was the look of "I love this person but they don't love me but I wish they could!"

"Excuse me," Aragorn walked off he didn't know what else to do.

Aragorn avoided Hermione for the rest of the day, been a ranger made it easier but not eating breakfast or lunch was taking its toll and Aragorn knew in his best health's interest he should go to Dinner but when does he listen to that part of his brain?

Gandalf sat talking to Dumbledore at dinner, "Have you seen Estel?" "No I haven't seen him since this morning, although knowing what little I do about him, he might be avoiding something." Gandalf nodded.

Estel Thrashed on the bed.

"Estel help me I beg you!" Legolas cried for him. "I can't reach you Mellon nin, can you reach any further?" He shouted back but his friend shook his head, and Estel watched on as three male blonde elves saved Legolas and he walked off leaving Estel alone in the darkness that consumed him.

Estel sat bolt upright, Haldir, Orophin and Rumil would not steal Legolas from him would they?

TBC….

A/N: oh dear what do these dreams mean? Is the Friend ship of Legolas and Aragorn at an End? Will Aragorn fall in love with Hermione?? And Will Halbarad prove to his aunt that her son is alive???

Sorry for the wait family issues