Harry Potter – Emissary or Exile by Tansy 1354

Summary: Take one man who has finally accepted and fulfilled his destiny, then take one fifteen year old boy who has just found out about his, add a bit of very old magic and a new journey will begin for both. (HP/LOTR XOVER)

Part 8. Issues and an Audience

Previously

Harry swallowed nervously, "I think that this is what my parents would have wanted for me, so surely they wouldn't object if it would only make my life better. Don't you think?"

It was his Adar that answered for the both of them with a wide smile, "Yes Harry I believe they would; besides you will have a name that will always remind you of how much you are loved. So will you accept this name, then?"

When Harry smiled broadly back at him, Strider took one hand and Arwen took the other, as the Ranger King proudly confirmed, "Welcome to our family, Thandmir Elessarion."

"Now that we have decided on what we are to be called, I am afraid there are some other matters that need addressing, my son." Elessar looked a little worriedly between his wife and son.

"You see there is something I have been hiding from both of you and I am afraid that I will need your help to deal with it, Thandmir. When Lily Potter asked for my help she transferred her magic and knowledge as well as some of yours to me and now it has started manifesting itself at odd times."

Thandmir grinned, "Adar, that is what we call accidental magic and it is usually done by children before they receive their wand and go to magic school. It usually stops once you receive your wand because that helps you focus the magic and at magic school you are taught how to control and focus it. I think you should also speak to Hermione she is the expert when it comes to knowledge of magic and is also the brightest witch in our year if not the whole of Hogwarts. But I should warn you once she takes up a challenge she really gets her teeth stuck in and she is a hard task master, but I am sure that if you just remind her that you are the King it will keep her in line."

It was Arwen who laughed at the look on Elessar's face, "Thank you Thandmir, I for one will look forward to seeing how our great king fares against a young woman not yet of age. Now that is settled what else must be decided my dear husband?"

"We still have to decide how and when to introduce Thandmir as our son, and what explanation should be given."

Elessar looked over at Thandmir in concern suddenly remembering that he had only lost his godfather in the last few weeks and the wound to the boy's heart was still open and painful.

"I also hesitate to bring this up but there is also the matter of Theoden King's funeral which is waiting on our return, so that Eomer and Eowyn can begin the journey to Edoras. I would never forgive my self if I was not there to honour one who fought bravely to help save all our kingdoms."

Indeed, Thandmir's happy face was now gone, replaced with apprehension and sorrow. "I am truly sorry Thandmir, but under normal circumstances as you are old enough it would be your duty as my son to accompany us on this journey." There were tears in the King's eyes as he saw the effect this had on his new son.

Arwen hugged the boy to her immediately, already knowing what the boy needed and in that simple gesture the dam broke and their new son sobbed and let go of all the pain and guilt.

"Sh…sh…dear Thandmir we have no intention of forcing you to do this, if you do not wish to." Arwen tried to allay the boy's fears quickly by gently carding her hand through his unruly black mop.

Elessar took a deep breath as he touched the boy's shoulder, "Thandmir, we know this is painful for you especially since you did not see your godfather laid to rest. But perhaps we could ask Lady Galadriel if we could hold a ceremony for him here and perhaps set some kind of monument to his memory. As your parents, that is something we would gladly undertake on your behalf, because he was important to you and therefore important to us."

Arwen nodded to her husband before gently adding, "Would you allow us to help you with this, Thandmir. You don't have to answer now, take whatever time you need, speak with your friends, we'll wait."

There was a whispered, "I will think about it and thank you," before the emotionally exhausted youth settled in Arwen's arms and fell asleep.

"Meleth Nin, you were right to suggest this although I know how much it hurt you seeing him in pain, but he cannot heal unless he can put this behind him and speak about the one he has lost. The Valar knows that the members of the Fellowship know what it is like to lose a loved one. It may also help him to open up if they told him the story of the quest, since only you know the full story of our son's life."

Elessar nodded as he carefully lifted Thandmir back onto the bed and covered him over with a silken blanket. "He is still in need of sleep and food to build him back up again, I believe we should remain here for at least another couple of days. In that time we will have a better idea on how to proceed and the Fellowship can try and help Thandmir. For this night however he will remain here with us and I will request Lady Galadriel and Legolas to take care of the young emissaries."

"Ah, I had forgotten I had arranged for us to meet them this evening and had hoped that Thandmir would also be there to put their fears at bay. I better go alone and explain as I don't want to disturb Thandmir while he is in a healing sleep. I am sure you would not leave him to wake up alone, so how about I organise some food and I will bring it back when I return?"

He leaned over to kiss his wife gently on the lips before whispering, "Thandmir and I, are truly blessed by the Valar to have you in our lives, sweetest Arwen.

With that Thandmir's Adar left the talan and went in search of the new emissaries.

He found them waiting in a guest flet with Legolas and looking extremely nervous and uncomfortable in their new clothes.

Legolas moved forward, and spoke in a merry voice, "Good Evening, mellon nin, what name are you going by this night so that I may introduce you all?"

While Elessar just laughed, Legolas looked back at the stunned teenagers, "I should explain that the man that stands before you is known by almost as many names as our hobbit friends have meals. Just to mention a few, I personally have known him the longest as Estel which is the elven word for hope. Most of the company that you will meet tomorrow, know him variously as either Strider or Aragorn."

Legolas grinned again as he once again looked at his dear friend, "But I believe this evening you are wearing your King's hat, so King Elessar Telcontar, ruler of the lands of Gondor and Arnor, may I present Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley."

Hermione blushed before attempting to curtsey which was difficult in the beautiful forest green gown that she was wearing, "Your Majesty."

She turned to the teenage boy and glared at him till he shakily bowed, "Your Majesty" he managed to croak out.

"Thank you Legolas, for that most entertaining introduction. First off, I must apologise for my wife, Arwen, for not being here to greet you but she is staying with your friend Harry while he is asleep." He smiled moving to take one of the chairs that had been set up and gestured they do the same.

Hermione had been about to perch on one of the chairs, when Harry was mentioned but suddenly swung back to face the king, knocking the chair over as she did so.

"Oh I am so sorry, Your Majesty" she looked absolutely mortified.

Legolas was quick to help Hermione back to her seat and made sure she was not hurt before taking a seat him self. That had the affect of making her blush even redder.

Elessar looked first at Hermione and then Ronald, their faces clearly showing not only their worry but the depth of their feelings towards Harry.

"Right the first thing I am sure you wish to know is your friend Harry is fine, the only reason he is not with me is that he is still tired and I think you will agree with me that he deserves some healing rest."

He was about to continue when Ron stood up and went to stand in front of him nervous but determined, " Your Majesty, I just have to know, why did the other elves refer to Harry as your son?"

Elessar took a deep breath and glanced at Hermione before turning back to the boy in front of him, " That would be because of Lily Potter, you see she came to me in the form of a spirit and citing a bond of blood to me, as she was a direct descendent of mine. She told me about Harry's life, also explaining that Harry had no true kin of his own and asked that I take him into my protection and care.

To that end she gave me two spheres which contained her blood, magic and her knowledge of magic as well as another with Harry's blood and magic. I have to say that I had immediately felt a love for the boy she spoke off, as I had first hand knowledge of some of the things he had been through. When she told me to speak from the heart in accepting the contents of the spheres into my own blood, I willingly took an oath to take him as my own son and give him a home with me, where his mother's blood also now resided.

Before he left his own world he gave a similar oath to accept me as his father. Of course that was after he renounced his aunt's home as his. There is something else you should know, I can't explain it, but somehow I feel you two are here because of a similar bond although it has never been spoken. So you see Ron, I could not harm Harry, trust me Arwen and I already love him as our own."

He stopped and looked over at Hermione and the tears that were falling down her cheeks before he could think he blurted out "Hermione, I know you and Ron are far from your own families right now, but you are more than welcome to be part of my family for as long as you want."

He held his arms open, she jumped up and launched herself into them, while Ron looked on in shock and Legolas watched with an enigmatic smile.

Elessar looked up and his eyes met the young man's eyes which showed not only shock but apprehension and surprisingly a hint of betrayal.

"Master Ronald, I know this is overwhelming and a lot to take in, but I do hope that you will believe me about Harry. I am also hoping that you both will help me in helping him recover from his past, in particular the loss of his godfather, as well as gain strength to face the future." Elessar finished gravely.

Just at that moment Hermione pulled herself out of the arms that held her and stepped back to stare at the man in front of her, "Hold on did you just tell us that you have all of Lily and some of Harry Potter's magic transferred into you, does that mean you can do magic?" she said excitedly.

Elessar laughed, "Harry was right you are indeed bright, yes I have done what Harry called 'Accidental Magic', in fact he suggested you may be willing to teach me. He did warn me however that I would have to be most attentive if I did not wish to incur your wrath."

But he pouted as he said, "However, my dear wife was most amused to know that I would be being taught by someone so much younger than me."

At that point the tension was completely broken as Ron and Legolas just snorted.

Hermione stood there with her hands on her hips, replying in a huff, "Just wait till I get my hands on one, Harry James Potter."

"Come on, Hermione, just be thankful that he must be feeling better to be able to come up with that." Ron grinned at his friend who reluctantly smiled back.

Just then a loud rumble could be heard coming from Ron's stomach, which caused everyone to laugh except for Ron who went a little red in the face.

"I have an idea, why don't we collect some food and we'll have a late supper with Arwen and Harry, I am sure you three would like see each other again." There was a quick agreement reached that Elessar and the young emissaries would collect the food and after Legolas would join them as soon as he delivered a message to the rest of the Fellowship about getting together.

It was decided that they should all meet up for breakfast so that he could explain properly and they could meet the emissaries and , when he would introduce them to Thandmir and they would have a proper feast in the evening to officially welcome Thandmir and his friends to Middle Earth.

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A/N 1 : My apologies for taking so long to get this up and I sincerely hope that it will be worth it. Please let me know if any of the characters are acting too out of character so I can incorporate it in later chapters. I am also having trouble with what Harry's friends should call Harry's new dad. Please let me know what you think, my idea had been to call him Uncle Something but I am just not sure.

A/N 2 : I hope to have the last of the introductions done next chapter and the journey beginning.

Thanks as always for reading this story