Chapter 9

"I..Bu..How?" Was all Harry managed to muster Hermione had no better luck in relation to putting a coherent sentence together. There were so many questions. What were the champions of light and why were they it? How does a phoenix write a letter? How many destiny's does Harry have? And more importantly how long has this been set in motion?

Hermione finally managed to retain her ability to speak coherently. "Ok we've got to be logical here, let's look at this from an objective view point. First we need to find out what the 'champions of light' means and how it affects us. We need to find out what's been set in motion we need someone who can help shed some light on this situation for us"

Harry knew who she was thinking of (and he didn't even have to hear her thoughts) he wrote a quick note and looked at Fawkes. "Could you take this to Professor McGonagall please Fawkes and wait for a reply? Fawkes agreed and flamed instantly away to the headmistress. Harry's note was simple but to the point

Hi Professor McGonagall,

Something strange has happened firstly you will undoubtedly notice that Fawkes is back. Would you be able to come to Grimmauld place tomorrow so we can talk to you and introduce you to some long lost students whom I'm sure you would love to speak too again. If you have no problem with this let Fawkes know and he will stay with you tonight and bring you over tomorrow when you are ready

Hope you are well

Harry and Hermione

Fawkes never returned throughout the evening so Harry after filling Hermione in on the note that he sent could only assume that McGonagall would be coming over to help them tomorrow.

"Ok we just need to relax and try a keep a level head tomorrow we will attempt to make sense of all of this and then we will see what happens" Harry said as he held Hermione in his arms.

"It's never going to be a quiet life for us is it?" She asked

"Baby I think you and I both know that a quiet life doesn't exist when it comes to me and you" Harry said as he kissed her forehead.

"Yeah I guess you're right, guess it keeps things interesting though doesn't it" Hermione laughed

"Oh yes. Now then beautiful wife of mine I bet you can't tell what I'm thinking right now?"

Hermione looked at him "Harry I can always tell what you're thinking... Oh well then husband why don't you take me upstairs and show me?"

For the rest of that night the problems of tomorrow were simply left until tomorrow

The following morning Harry awoke to find Hermione stroking his face he was instantly overwhelmed with the smell of vanilla extract. Hermione's hair.

"As much as I would love to stay here all day my love we should get dressed Professor McGonagall could turn up anytime this morning"

Sure enough an hour after they dressed Fawkes flamed into the living room with their favourite professor in toe.

"Well to say that I'm confused is to say the least of things. First things first. How are you both?"

"Very well professor how are you?" Hermione asked

"Quite well thank you although I must insist you call me Minerva after all I haven't been your teachers for a while now"

"Ok Pro-Minerva, we'll tell you everything that we know in due course but first there's a few people we'd like to introduce or re-introduce you to" Harry said as he gestured Minerva into the library

Minerva walked into the library and was faced with the portrait of the marauders and Lily

"Professor McGonagall, so long it's been how are you?" Lily asked smiling through the portrait

"Lily... Oh my goodness Lily, forgive me but I seem to be in a state of shock" Sitting down on a chair she summoned she looked back to lily once again "Lily, I'm very well thank you but as I just told Harry and Hermione I must insist that you call me Minerva"

"Old Habits die hard, a pleasure to see you again" James smiled

"Truer words were never spoken James. Remus, Sirius I assume as you are both here as well Harry cast the portrait loved ones charm?"

"As well as can be Minerva and yes although before Harry corrects both he and Hermione should be credited for our being here" Remus smiled seeing Harry was ready to interject.

"Ok now that introductions are out of the way down to business. The reason we asked you her Pr-Minerva is because of something that happened last night to Hermione and myself. Basically we cast a spell to see if we had a bond to any type of magical creature as it turns out because of our soul bond we have a joint bond to Fawkes. When he appeared to us he was carrying this note, we were hoping that one of you might have any information that could help shed some light on this situation" Harry said as he handed the note to Minerva who read it aloud

There was silence for a minute before Remus began to speak

"I don't believe it the champions of light I thought it was a urban legend"

"What legend who and what are the champions of light?" Hermione asked. It was Lily who answered

"Have you ever heard the story of King Arthur and Excalibur? (both nodded yes) King Arthur led the world into a new age and out of darkness. He was named by Merlin as the Champion of light. Legend foretold that hundreds of years ago a prophecy was made stating that the vanquisher of the greatest evil would lead to the world into a new age of prosperity with his queen as the new champions of light"

"Ok but what does that have to do with me and Hermione?" Harry asked

"Harry you destroyed the greatest evil that this generations have known in the last 20 years. No one ever believed that the stories were true because there was never any proof to state otherwise. I think that you and Hermione have been named as the new champions of light. Harry you and Hermione have in lames terms been named as the next king and queen of all magic" James answered

"Woah! Hang on a minute, King? Queen? How comes I didn't know about this until now?" Harry asked but oddly to him it was Hermione who answered

"It's like James and Lily said there was never any proof that such a thing even existed I mean think about it the 'champion of light' could have easily been Dumbledore when he defeated Grindleward"

"She's right Harry. I myself never believed that this was true but the legend is well known. It has been passed down as stories from the Pendragon and Emmrys family lines"

"And they would be?" Harry asked

"Pendragon was the family name of King Arthur and Emmrys was the last known family name of Merlin" Sirius replied

It was now the turn of Harry and Hermione to go into a state of shock this was an awful lot of information to process

"So what you are saying is that me and Hermione are magical royalty, does that mean that we will be presented with Excalibur?" Harry asked

"I'm not sure Harry although it seems the legends were true about champions of light there is no official record as to whether Excalibur ever existed or not" Remus replied

"Ok but say that it did exist where would you find such a treasure?" Hermione asked. Harry knew the answer to this question as well

"In the place where all treasures are kept"

Gringotts

Authors Note: Hey guys sorry about the wait had a lot on last few days. So what do you guys think? I've got a few ideas on where to take this story and I'm hoping that you will like them. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about the red heads Ron and Ginny will face the Wizengamot soon enough. Next chapter is back to Gringotts and the origins of Fawkes. Plus two of the greatest magical objects ever known are presented to our young couple. Rate and review!