Chapter 15
Disclaimer: Guess what?...I don't own anything! gasp
A/N: Yes I am well aware in the books Hagrid goes away but this is a fanfic.
A/N: A few chapters ago I said that middle earth was normal earth thousands of years ago, I will edit it later but I am changing it to parallel world.
WARNING: this chapter contains hints of rape between men as in someone hints they want to rape someone but it DOESN"T happen. AND NO I am NOT sick if you read the chapter you will agree it is no biggy. If you are still worried, it doesn't happen at Hogwarts it is a recent memory of Aragorn's.
Estel straightened his tie in the mirror he really didn't see the point of the piece of fabric but he had not choice in the matter.
"Ready mate?" Ron asked.
"Yeah," Estel said breathlessly, "ready as ever," he turned to follow Ron.
In the common room Harry and Hermione waited, "How are you feeling?" Harry asked.
"I am fine," Estel said quietly.
"Come on or we will miss breakfast," Hermione said not wanting to make Estel uncomfortable.
The hall was already full and it was hard to find room for all four of them but finally they found a spot near the front, "Morning," Said a red haired girl.
"Morning Ginny," Ron said.
"Well if you won't introduce us I'll do it myself," the girl said after a moment of silence, she turned to Estel, "I am Ginny Weasly," she said offering her hand.
"Pleasure, I am Estel," Estel kissed her hand making her giggle.
"Flirt," Ron muttered.
Estel suddenly gasped and had to support himself against the table.
"Aragorn!" Halbarad cried, "You are needed return to us!"
"Estel?" Estel slowly opened his eyes to find people crowded around him and among them Gandalf.
"Gandalf, I am needed by Halbarad," he gasped, "We must return!"
Gandalf shook his head, "And let your family see you like this? They would kill me."
Estel sat up, "I need to speak with you."
Estel led Gandalf into the Entrance hall and turned to him, "My mother died last night. I had a vision and felt her fade."
"Estel, are you sure?"
Estel nodded, "Positive."
"You are taking it well," Gandalf could not believe how calm Estel was.
"I knew it was coming as did she," he sighed.
Gandalf nodded, "Go back to the hall, all will be well," he watched the child retreat, this was very bad he could not see how things could get much worse.
"First we have care of magical creatures," Hermione said looking at her time table.
"You will love Hagrid," Harry smiled.
Estel raised an eyebrow, "Who?"
"Hagrid is a half giant who teaches care of magical creatures. Be careful of the creatures though he likes dangerous ones," Hermione explained.
"I think I can handle some danger," Estel smiled.
The four walked through the castle grounds towards Hagrid's hut.
"Good morning all," he said.
Estel stared the man was ten foot at least.
"I have a treat for you today," Hagrid smiled, "Follow me."
They were lead into the forest and to a clearing and Estel gasped in surprise, standing there were fairly ugly wing horse-like creatures, looking around Estel noticed everyone else seemed confused at what they were looking at.
"What are we meant to be looking at?" Draco demanded.
"These are Thestrals, put your hand up if you can see them?"
Estel, Harry and Neville all raised their hands but no one else.
Hagrid nodded, "Thestrals can only been seen by someone who has seen death," Hagrid explained.
"Great," Estel muttered.
They were making their way back to the castle for history of magic when Hermione noticed how quiet Estel was, "Are you alright?" she asked softly.
"I'll be fine," Estel muttered.
"Estel if something is bothering you we would want you to tell us," Harry said passing Ron and going on Estel's other side.
Estel just shook his head, "Don't worry about me, I am twenty years old you would not understand," and so the group fell silent and Hermione saw it best not to mention that Estel was technically fifteen.
"And so Godric Gryffindor…..," Professor Binns just continued in his droning voice that made Estel want to fall asleep.
"Doesn't he know he is boring?" Estel whispered.
Harry shook his head, "He doesn't even know he is dead."
Estel nodded, "That explains a lot."
"Hopefully Transfiguration is good today," Ron whispered looking at his timetable.
"I think Herbology sounds like a more interesting subject," Estel added his view.
"Ancient ruins is a very good subject," Hermione whispered wanting her point taken in.
"I used to like Defence against the dark arts before Umbridge came along," Harry sighed.
Estel nodded, "I did feel that it had once been better enjoyed."
The Four friends made their way to the school grounds to spend their half-hour break, but in the entrance hall a group of Slytherins lead by Draco.
"I am here to finish you off," Draco sneered at Estel.
Estel rolled his eyes and pulled a galleon from his pocket, "I call heads!" he cried throwing it up and in a split second his fist connected with the underside of Draco's chin knocking him out, Estel caught the Galleon, "tails, you filfthy bugger," Estel threw the coin at Draco and walked off.
In the grounds Hermione found her voice, "Who taught you that?" she gasped.
Estel smiled, "Halbarad taught me, when I first entered a human town,"
Flash Back
The town's road was dirt that had turned to mud from the rain as Aragorn pulled his cloak tightly around him and entered the inn, as told by Halbarad once inside the Rangers split.
Aragorn took a seat by the fire and in the heat removed his hood.
"It's a pup!" a man cried and suddenly a large group advanced on him.
"Aren't you pretty," a man said caressing the struggling Ranger's cheek, "We'll have lots of fun with you."
"Well if you call fun lying in graves, there will be a lot of that if you touch him again!" a voice snarled.
All Thirty Rangers Aragorn was traveling with stood weapons drawn with Halbarad at their head, "Let him go," Halbarad growled dangerously.
The man twirled Aragorn around and placed a dagger at his neck, "Move and the boy gets it," he snarled.
Halbarad pulled the gold that was meant to pay for the Ranger's food and accommodation and placed it on a table, "Let him go and you can have this."
The man shook his head, "what need do I have for money?"
Halbarad sighed pulling a coin out, "Tails!" he cried and knocked out the man catching the coin, "Here you go," he sighed throwing the coin at him.
Aragorn ran to Halbarad's side and none of these events impressed the men and they lunged at the Rangers.
As almost a code no Ranger drew weapon against the unarmed men and fought with their fists instead.
"We move on," Halbarad called when the men were defeated, he took the bag of money to the bartender and split it in half, "for any damage," he said then led the Ranger's away.
Out side the town Aragorn collapsed sobbing.
"Why?" he sobbed not understanding what had just occurred.
Halbarad went to his side, "What just happened shouldn't have, but do not blame yourself just keep a stronger guard next time," he pulled Aragon's hood back on, "and never show your face. Your hood and cloak will hide a lot," Aragorn nodded weakly.
End of Flash Back
"Is it normal to have a chance to use gold as a way to settle matters?" Hermione asked.
No reply came Estel was in his own world.
"You alright mate?" Ron asked.
Estel shook his head to clear it, yeah. Sorry I am fine," Harry could tell he was anything but.
By the end of the day Estel was spent he was tired and all he wanted to do was go to sleep but a large pile of homework sat in his room.
"I can help you," Hermione offered as Estel looked aimlessly at his Defence against the dark arts home work.
"Thank you," he said in a cracked voice.
It was midnight when they all finished and Estel managed to stumble up the stairs and fell asleep still in his robes.
"I am really worried about him," Hermione sighed.
Harry nodded, "I know he seems out of sorts."
"Harry, Ron please keep an eye on him, he really needs help," Hermione begged.
"We will," Ron Promised.
Hermione smiled, "Thanks, well I am turning in," Hermione walked up the stairs to the girl's dormitory.
"Let's go," Harry sighed.
The two went up stairs and fell asleep.
A/N: NEXT chapter teaser:
Estel gets a scar… I wonder how? sniggers
The People plotting against Estel and Harry speak again.
And Halbarad attends a funeral.
Love you all I will update soon. Sorry if I seemed angry in my first a/n I just don't want people thinking I am sick.