Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own Harry Potter, Twilight, Percy Jackson, or any characters you recognize from J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan, or Stephanie Meyer and any mistakes found in any of the chapters are my own.
A/N...This chapter takes place during the battle of Hogwarts. The gods are watching the battle through Hestia's hearth (fire), so basically like they are watching something on a tv. In my story they keep an eye on their children and keep themselves entertained by watching the hearth, intervening when it's absolutely necessary.
Kiana Ledè as Zane Kellan Shafiq
It wasn't uncommon for the gods to keep and eye on their children through Hestia's hearth. As they sat upon their thrones, they gazed down at the scene presenting itself to them.
"The girl is becoming quite the leader son." Zeus said to Ares watching his granddaughter Zane and the young mortal witch she is quite close with guide younger students out of the magical castle she has called home for the past few years. The gods knew all about the war brewing in magical Britain many of them siring children that are apart of that world.
One of Ares' children, Zane, had become very well known not only in her world, but also in Olympus. Having completed 2 quests of her own as well as helping Poseidon's son Percy with his, on top of providing many new demigods safe passage to camp, it isn't a surprise that the gods found the girl intriguing and kept an eye on the happenings of her life. They watched in fascination as Zane as well as the witch and wizards she is so fond of went on the run searching for what the mortals call horcruxes, blasphemous artifacts used to ensure immortality. They watched as the children were captured and taken to a mansion; and observed with heavy hearts as Zane was tortured by the same mad woman who killed her mother, not being able to intervene.
Right now they were observing the brewing battle that seemed to be festering at Hogwarts and watched as Zane as well as her friend Hermione gathered in the courtyard and met up with their half-goblin professor.
"Alright now that we are all here Miss Shafiq if you would?" He said gesturing to her Yew wood wand with thunderbird wing core.
"I've always wanted to do this." Zane said smirking over at Hermione before she murmured a series of protection spells along with the two professors that caused a bubble to form around the grounds.
"It's scary how much she resembles you when she smirks brother." Apollo said grinning over at Ares making the war god glare at him.
"Just focus on the hearth and stop goading him." Athena sighed exasperated trying to divert their attention back to the scene.
They saw a group of witches and wizards gathering around Zane and the Potter boy waiting for instructions.
"I need a line of defense around the perimeter, we must hold that line no matter what. Remus, Kingsley, Arthur, and Tonks I need you to led the front line. Once Neville and Seamus blow the bridge it's only going to delay them breaking through the barrier for a short time after that all hell will break lose." She said making everyone nod. Then Harry spoke making everyone halt.
"One more thing if you see Bellatrix, leave her to Zane." He said grabbing her hand as everyone looked at her with knowing and understanding expressions. She looked over at her god brother and mouthed thank you squeezing his hand.
"The boy is right, a debt must be paid." Ares said gruffly thinking bitterly of the woman who tortured his child and murdered her mother. Though their affair was brief there was no denying that Ares was fond of young Nafisa Shafiq, even if he didn't outwardly show it; he didn't chose to have children with just anyone.
The barrier was starting to crumble and they all got in their positions. The giants got through first , and the wizards stunned them making the giants topple over. And then the first wave of death eaters passed through. They were coming at Zane and the others, left and right throwing curses at anything moving.
The gods observed fascinated and impressed with the strategic moves the young demigod made taking out all opponents in her line of sight.
"She is truly your child Ares. She is truly gifted in battle." Hera spoke as Ares gazed down at his daughter with what some may call pride in his eyes.
However, as soon as they started to get the upper hand the next wave of death eaters started to rain down on them too quickly.
"Inside now! Get inside and take cover!" Professor Mcgonagall yelled. They all deflected the spells coming towards them as they made it back into the castle.
They all made it back into the castle walking toward the great hall when Voldemort's voice rang out. "You have fought valiantly...but in vain. I do not wish this...every drop of magical blood spilt is a terrible waste," he began, making everyone stop what they were doing. "I therefore command my forces to retreat. In their absence, dispose of your dead with dignity...Harry Potter I now speak directly to you. On this night, you have allowed your friends to die for you rather than face me yourself. There is no greater dishonor. Join me in the Forbidden Forest and confront your fate. If you do not do this, I shall kill every last man, woman, and child who tries to conceal you from me."
"What a vile creature." Artemis spoke frowning.
As they finally made it to the hall Zane stopped as she saw the sullen face of Hermione standing outside the door with tears in her eyes looking at her with pity. Zane speed up and walked over to her in a panic.
"Oh no, what do you suppose has happened?" Aphrodite asked frowning.
"Who?" Zane asked as her voice cracked and tears filled her eyes.
"I'm so sorry Zane." She said as the tears streamed down her face.
"Who Mione?" She asked as her voice shaked. Her eyes trailed over to two people laying motionless on two cots holding hands. Zane froze as she walked over and gazed at them. The young demi god chocked out a sob as she looked at the faces of her surrogate uncle and his wife.
As she looked over to her left and saw the Weasley's sobbing over the body of a still smiling Fred making her tears flow even more.
"So many lives lost, because of one man! Father there must be something we can do?!" Athena exclaimed surprising everyone.
"You know we cannot interfere with mortal affairs." Zeus spoke with finality in his voice.
"Mione we have to find Harry you know he's going to go." She said in realization, her voice hoarse from crying. She grabbed Hermione's hand while they walked out of the hall looking for Harry. They walked up to the second floor corridor and saw him about to walk down the stairs.
"Harry please think about what you're doing, you can't go there. Not alone." Zane begged him with tears streaming down her face.
"Zane I don't have a choice. There's a reason I can hear them, the horcruxes," He said making their eyes widen with realization.
"I think I've known for a while...and I think you have too," he said with his head down.
She chocked out another sob as he pulled them to his chest.
"We already killed the snake now it's just him, this is how it has to end." He said kissing her forehead as she continued to cry into his shoulder. He pulled her head up and looked her in the eye before speaking.
"Remember together till the very end, you'll always be my sister Zane." He said kissing her forehead one more time before doing the same to Hermione and walking down the stairs.
"The boy is truly noble." Hermes said smiling sadly.
As the night went on everyone restless waiting for the next attack.
"There's a procession coming towards us," a boy they recognized as Zane's close friend Neville said getting everyone's attention.
Everyone got up and walked outside to see Voldemort and his mindless Death Eaters coming towards us. The watched as Zane looked past him and glared at the vile woman who ruined her life. Bellatrix following her master latching on to him like the leech that she is. Neville saw who she was glaring at and put a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"You'll get your chance Zane." He said empathetically sharing an intense hate for the woman who ruined both of their families.
"Who is that, that Hagrid's carrying? Neville who is it?" Zane's red-headed friend Ginny asked as her voice trembled.
"Oh no! It can't be!" Aphrodite gasped.
They watched as Zane froze and her knees buckled once she realized who it was.
"Harry Potter...is dead!" Voldemort cried out victoriously.
"No! No!" Ginny screamed devastated as her father held her to him.
"Silence! Stupid girl, Harry Potter is dead. From this day forth, you put your faith in me." Voldemort hissed walking forward as his beady red eyes glowed.
"Harry Potter is dead!" Voldemort walked back towards his Death Eaters, his arms flying out at his sides. His Death Eaters laughed and Voldemort turned back to the defeated side. He laughed and opened his arms.
"And now is the time to declare yourself. Come forward and join us...or die." Yet no one moved.
"Draco! Draco, come here." Lucius Malfoy called out to a his son. Draco didn't move as but made eye contact with Zane., softening his expression She gave him a small smile and a nod as if saying goodbye. The two always seemed to at each others throats when they were children, but unbeknownst to most they both harbored some feelings for each other over the years; never acting on them out of fear.
"It's as if they're saying goodbye." Hera said softly frowning at the soft, sad gazes the two teens gave each other.
"They do feel some love for each other. But, he is not the one she is meant for." Aphrodite spoke cryptically.
"Draco, come." Narcissa Malfoy said softly.
He seemed torn, but then slowly walked over to the Death Eaters.
"Well done, Draco, well done," Voldemort said, hugging him. He then released Draco, who walked over to his parents.
Zane looked up and watched as Neville began to limp forward in the middle of the two sides.
"Well I must say I'd hoped for better," Voldemort intoned. The Death Eaters laughed. Voldemort glided toward Neville. "And who might you be, young man?" he asked.
Neville didn't look him in the eyes. "Neville Longbottom," he answered, dark red blood matting his equally dark brown hair on the left side of his face.
The Death Eaters laughed and Voldemort was holding back his own laughter. "Well Neville I'm sure we can find a place for you in our ranks."
"I'd like to say something," Neville said, cutting off Voldemort which earned him a glare from the snake.
"Well Neville I'm sure we'd all be fascinated to hear what you have to say," Voldemort said still glaring at him.
"It doesn't matter that Harry's gone," Neville began.
"Stand down, Neville!" a boy named Seamus Finnegan snapped.
"People die every day!" Neville shot back, looking at Seamus. "Friends...family...Yeah, we lost Harry tonight, he's still with us...in here," Neville said, touching his chest. "So's Fred...Remus...Tonks...all of them." Neville shook his head slightly. "They didn't die in vain!" He turned to look at Voldemort, glowering at the Dark Lord. "But you will," he began, stronger as Voldemort began chuckling. "Because you're wrong! Harry's heart did beat for us, for all of us!" He pulled the Sword of Gryffindor out of the hat. "And it's not over!" Neville proclaimed as Harry rolled out of Hagrid's arms.
"Yes!" Zane shouted, grinning.
They all ran back inside as we fending off against the stray Death Eaters that hadn't apperated away when Harry jumped out of Hagrid's arms.
In the Great Hall, Bellatrix sent a curse at Ginny and Zane blocked it, glaring at the vile woman.
"Looks like the little blood traitor wants to play, aye? Maybe I'll finally be able to get rid of Nafisa's little bastard?" she asked in a baby voice.
"You wish." Zane replied glaring.
Bellatrix snarled before sending her first curse which Zane blocked.
The gods watched on as the duel commenced, both witches showing tremendous strength and skill. Suddenly a fiery red aura seemed to cover the young demigod making her spells that much more powerful. The pantheons all turned to Ares with brows raised recognizing his blessing.
He simply ignored them and focused on his daughter.
The battle wound down and soon, it was down in the hall so the only ones fighting were Zane and Bellatrix which quickly got everyone's attention.
Zane hurled a curse at Bellatrix that sliced her arm.
"You little bitch! You're nothing but a blood traiting whore, just like your mother!" Bellatrix yelled causing Zane to snap and her aura shine blindingly bright.
"NEVER TALK ABOUT MY MOTHER! SOLVAS MAXIMO!" Zane yelled a powerful disentagration spell at Bellatrix making her blow up.
Once she launched her final spell at Bellatrix she fell to her knees as the fatigue and lack of sleep finally kicked in, and noticeably winced at soreness of her limbs as the hearth faded out.
"The child is truly a hero Ares. You should be proud." Artemis spoke looking toward the war god.
"I am." he spoke with a small smirk.
