Disclaimer- All cannon characters belong to JK Rowling and one else belongs to me just like the plot, unless stated otherwise. It will likely be awhile until I can add another chapter or update this story. I've got a lot of other things I'm working on now; school assignments and stuff but this fan fic will be one of my top priorities. Please bear with me-Gadget

Also, Diogenes Pendergast belongs to Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

CHAPTER 2 Halo's POV

I told the Headmaster and Severus all that I was aloud to. I told them about my father, my younger half brother and the Seelie King. I didn't tell them about the murders that had been committed while I was living in the Court; that was an event that was between me and the King. As the first son of a Seelie Knight, I was bound to the King and when he made me swear secrecy, I had no choice but to keep my mouth firmly shut. Especially since the murders were still unsolved.

The Headmaster told me I could share a room with another professor while the House elves prepared a room for me. "I thought it would be another week before you made your appearance." He'd explained. Sev insisted that I bunk in his room while I waited, and maybe even after my room was finished.

My things were already in his room when we got there; stacked neatly on the sofa and next to the fireplace. It was actually kind of depressing that my entire life fit into three average-sized suitcases. I hadn't had that many things since I left to be with the Sidhe, most my possessions were in New York.

Sev's arms encircled my waist suddenly and I felt him nuzzle into my neck. "I think Dumbledore planned this," He murmured against my skin and it was just like old times.

"I'm sure he did," I said, settling my hands on his arms. We stayed that way for several minutes, breathing in each other's presence and the familiarity. But ten years ago, Sev had confessed his love to me and I hadn't been able to or even ready to love him back. I still liked being around him, the kiss we'd shared still ignited my blood but I just didn't know what I felt for him.

I slipped out of his arms, feeling my blood surge until I was sure my face was red. I felt a little like a teenager on his first date which was ridiculous; I had been on many dates over the years but in that moment I felt so young.

"You care if I take a shower?" I asked.

"You care if I join you?" He countered with his sly grin. Obviously he didn't feel that all that much time had passed, he must have thought I was willing to start something with him again; to continue where we had left off. Maybe I shouldn't have kissed him like I had; maybe a hug would have been a better idea.

"No Sev," I told him and moved off toward the bathroom wit one of the little suitcases in my hand.

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Vertus had left the shining court for a singular reason. That reason had led her to do many things, many things that if the King knew, he would have her tortured and killed. That reason was love; she was in love with a man she couldn't have. She had left her home to following him clear across the world and he didn't even know how she felt.

It was heart breaking but Vertus wouldn't give up. She loved him. She loved his golden eyes, his slender body and his black hair, she loved everything about him. And she wouldn't stop until he knew and loved her back, no matter the cost.

Remus Lupin's POV

My class room door swung open and in walked the talk of the castle, Halo was practically skipping he was so happy. I hugged him hello even though we had written to each other regularly but like everyone else in the castle it had been years since I had seen him.

"Have you seen Severus yet?" I asked him. The Potion's Master had been very moody since Halo left; well, more moody than usual.

He nodded. "Yeah, Dumbledore's got us sharing a room right now."

"Has he?" I asked, settling back into my chair.

"Uhuh,"

I crossed my arms over my chest and simply looked at him. When Halo had come to Hogwarts for the first time eleven years ago, he had come to escape the man that had killed his lover and was looking to kill him. Eventually the man, O'Malley, had found him and Halo found himself in trouble. O'Malley used a primitive form of magic called voodoo on Halo. I still remembered the man that had shown up at the castle to protect him. Pend had not been all he told Halo he was; he had been a werewolf and that was why I remembered him. Seeing Halo back in the castle made me wonder if Pend would stop by for a visit as well.

"You're smiling," I said. "So I assume that means you're getting along with him?"

"He kissed me," Halo said and but the smile had disappeared.

"Do you want my advice?" I asked.

He nodded and leant forward over the desk.

"Start over with Severus," I told him. "He's never stopped loving you Halo and I don't think he ever will. I know that you will always have a place in your heart for Ryan and that's how it's supposed to be. But don't you think he wants you to be happy with someone else? I don't want to sound forward, but Halo, Severus is the one for you now. He wants to be with you and I'm sure you feel the same way."

Halo took off his sunglasses and held them in his hands; his long hair fell in front of his face. He looked so much younger than thirty-four in that moment; he looked like a lost child. Finally though, he nodded and looked up at me.

"Will...will you tell him?" He asked.

"Of course Halo. What are friends for?" I smiled. "So, how's Pend?"

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Diogenes Pendergast was color blind but he still knew a Sidhe when he saw one. They seemed to glow, to carry a light around them and every now and then he could see their colors. Diogenes had been able to see the colors of the young man his brother, Aloysius, had kept for a while. But then those colors had dimmed and Halo Spencer had left America, gone to a place where even he couldn't find him.

And then his dear brother had received a letter informing him that Halo was back from where he'd been and wanted to meet up for a little while. Aloysius had agreed of course and then Halo had literally appeared on his brother's doorstep. That hadn't been the surprise. The surprise had been the woman following Halo; a Sidhe woman with long purple hair and pale blue skin like moonlight on snow. Diogenes had been able to see the plot unfolding in that moment, he had just known why the woman was following his brother's 'toy' and he new how to manipulate the situation to his means.