CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: VISIONS OF A DARKER FUTURE
An eerie silence blanketed the town but neither Muggle nor Wizard could know what was about to unfold and only Wizardkind would ever hear the results. On the edge of the rural town a mansion stood tall and proud. The gothic mansion dated back to the early seventeenth century with stone gargoyles adorning the corners of the five-story grey-stone building. Inside the recluse Dolohov family gave an image of gothic lifestyle but they were Wizards and witches respectively. Deep in the inner bowls of the dark manor was a locked room. Antonin Dolohov served wizard kinds most feared enemy Lord Voldemort, You-Know-Who. It had been several months since his capture at the Ministry but due to money and fierce denial he had returned to his family unscathed and able to return to the service of Lord Voldemort although the Dark Lord had told Dolohov their spies within the Ministry of Magic had informed him the Aurors especially leader Kingsley Shacklebolt was keeping an eye on him. He lay in his large four-poster bed thinking of the latest meeting from the dark Lord. An especially angry Lord Voldemort had suggested a spy lie in the their mists but Lucius Malfoy and Severus Snape, Voldemort's second and third fiercely denied the rumour.
Soon your children shall initiated into the Death Eaters, thought Dolohov, as Draco was a few weeks ago.
Maria, his wife, who lay blissfully unaware of his extra activity, had a slight inkling that her husband wanted their two boys to be initiated into the ranks of Death Eaters. But she would not let him as long as they remained at Hogwart's school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
CREEEAK! Suddenly Dolohov shot up as a noise echoed through the draftee mansion to the bedroom. Slowly he picked up his wand and got out of bed pulling on a maroon dressing gowned he crept downstairs. Standing in his wooded living room were two people, one male and the other female. The man had dark hair with blond highlights, bangs were held out of the mans eyes by a pine green headband. Misty blue eyes penetrated the deepest depths of the Death Eaters soul. A dark pine green cloak with a silver broach covered the man's body only a crisscross of leather straps could be seen on the mans chest containing silver vials. The broach was shaped by two-crossed sword, which held the cloak together at the neck.
The younger woman perhaps in her late teens wore pretty much the same. She wore leather cat pants and a black hugging bodice of silk. A Leather coat went to her ankles and thigh length boots made especially for woman. She had a creamy complex with glittering hazel eyes, blood red lips and Auburn hair.
" Come out, come out, wherever you are?" She sang sweetly with a singsong lilt.
" W-who are you?" Dolohov asked.
" My name is Griffin," The man said and then he pointed to the young woman, "and this is Sabre. You're past has caught up with you and your present no longer exists. For crimes against humanity you have been sentenced to death,"
" You're not from the ministry," Antonin said, " Avad-,"
" Expelliarmus Carentarte," Griffin cried and the wand flew into his hand. Dolohov looked surprised as Griffin held no wand but only a brief movement in his hand betrayed the wand-less magic. Griffin withdrew a small modern crossbow from beneath his Pine green cloak. He fired and the bolt sliced through the wrist of the left hand and pinned the man to the wall. He fired again and the right hand was flat against the wall, it looked like a crucifixion.
Griffin stepped up to the man and withdrew a dagger from a small sheath on his belt. He quickly drew the dagger across the mans throat so blood gushed out, black-red liquid ran down his front all over the striped PJ's as the man tried to gulp but died instead. With a swish the assassins were gone.
X
By Thursday Harry had not reappeared from the court battle and Remus Lupin who was now a permanent residence at Hogwart's had taken over Harry's lessons. By Sunday morning of that week Hermione and Ron were beginning to get worried, Harry had not been seen or heard of all week, Hermione had watched as her step-brother regressed into silence at finding he was the nephew of the Great Harry Potter. Some people had congratulated him and others mocked him, Riley was also quiet looking at the other first year in wonder and sometimes jealousy.
" Dobby, Where is Harry?" Hermione had asked the House Elf cornering him outside the Kitchens.
" Dobby does not know Miss," he replied but Hermione noticed him quivering, he was lying!
" Leave it Hermione,"
" I want to find Harry, he's got a lot of explaining to do," she glared at her red-headed friend then spat, " Perhaps your Girlfriend will know,"
Ron glanced at his feet shuffling them nervously as a red blush crept up his face. Steps echoed along the corridor and Kristen Silverwolf turned into the corridor the trio were in.
" Ron, Hermione," she said surprised to see them, " what are you doing?"
" Trying to find out where Harry is!" Hermione snarled out of character, Kristen was taken aback.
" He's gone away," Krissy answered stepping closer to them then added gently, " Go on Dobby, go to your work,"
" Where?" Hermione growled as Dobby scampered off, " My brother has completely withdrawn and won't speak to anyone, Harry owes us an explanation,"
" All I know is that he is away and I don't know when he will return," Krissy replied. Hermione's like a mother hen, the young woman mused, protective and fierce.
" Fine," Hermione snapped in return and turning on her heels marched off, a helpless Ron following her. Hermione entered the Great Hall for breakfast still furious at the elf for not being helpful. She sat down in a huff looking round the table. Ron had sat with Dean and Seamus who he'd become close with in the last week. Colin was sat with Ginny, Neville and Luna Lovegood chatting. Josh was staring his food and she sighed feeling for the boy, they had lost their parents and now the one man he respected, his blood relative had disappeared again.
" Hermione," a voice said and her mind snapped back to reality. Neville was looking at her.
" I'm sorry Neville, I didn't hear what you said," she replied.
" I said did you read the Prophet today? Antonin Dolohov was murdered," He repeated.
" Oh my," she said and Ron looked up sharing a look, the pair took the paper and read the front-page article.
Death Eater Dead?
Antonin Dolohov, 45, was murdered in his home in the early hours of the morning while his wife slept. His two children were away at Hogwart's thankfully so did not witness the body of their father. He had been crucified much like the Muggle Jesus Christ had been and his throat slit. A message in what appeared to be blood was daubed in blood 'Death Eater's shall repent or will die like Dolohov'
It is believed that Mr Dolohov was a suspected Death Eater and had been under the surveillance of the Ministry of Magic. Top Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt refused to comment on the case or Dolohov being a suspected Death Eater. Witnesses report two suspicious looking people near the area. One is said to be a man with dark hair and the other a young lady in her late teens.
" You don't think?" Hermione whispered to Ron.
" Nah, Harry wouldn't kill anyone not in cold blood,"
" He murdered Monahan," she answered chewing her lip.
" You have a point, but he was a Death Eater," Ron agreed.
" That's what Harry told us,"
" Mudblood, where's your Potty?" A voice drawled slickly behind them. The group turned in their seats to look up at Draco Malfoy, flanked as ever by Crabbe and Goyle. Pansy Parkinson, Theodore Nott and Blaise Zambini.
" Arh look, 'Mione it's the Junior Death Eaters-in-training," Weasley replied standing, Mione stood next to him. Neville, Luna and Ginny stood behind. The hall become quiet and the teachers looked up.
" Voldemort does not take prisoners," Malfoy raised his voice so the silent hall could hear, " Mudblood, my father will kill your precious Potter,"
" Your Father is nothing but a thief and a murderer, a lowly lap-dog for a half-blood," Ron replied, " My Family is just as pureblood as yours. Harry's certainly is as well,"
" Potter's is another story, watch your adoptive brother Granger otherwise Potter's nephew might just end up dead as will his son-," Draco spoke.
" Malfoy, Voldemort will have to go through me before he can even get to my family, leave my nephew alone," A booming voice cracked across the hall, Harry Potter had entered the Great Hall and he demanded attention. He was resplendent in velvet black and wore authority like a cloak. He seemed majestic and graceful all at once.
" Fifteen points from Slytherin for speaking ill of a professor, ten points for insulting another prefect and five for lying," Harry snapped and Ron grinned, " Fifteen points from Gryffindor for encouraging an argument and speaking ill of someone's parents,"
As Harry passed Draco he whispered something in his ear before continuing to the Head table where he sat to the left of Krissy. Remus was sat on his other side looking at his friend's son quizzically.
" What was that?" Kristin hissed, " Toni Dere viella gran Aleal for jy cret terrin groene mier pesson," {you hide for almost a week then turn up and admonish my boyfriend and your friends}
" Senier Dy nyte, for mal avanesco Tyler jor Ferren and Ferrei," Harry answered in the Elvish tongue. {Sorry my sister, I have been with your Father and Mother}
" Why?" she replied in English.
" Because," Harry said, " Malfoy's a death Eater,"
" You know the truth of that," she hissed and narrowed her eyes. Harry shrugged and began to tuck into his breakfast, as Krissy looked at him furious.
" Good trip?" Albus enquired, Harry swallowed a mouthful of egg before he answered.
" Yes, it was successful," he answered grinning.
" You knew Headmaster?" Krissy asked trying to keep her voice even.
" Of course Harry had to clear it with me before he could go away, I couldn't leave the Defence class without a replacement," the Headmaster replied his eyes twinkling with mirth.
Some time later Harry could be found in his suite of rooms, he had showered and changed into sweatpants and jersey and had just come out, he had managed to enchant a TV and Sky+ box so he could receive Muggle satellite which Adam was watching laid on his stomach directly in front of the TV.
" You'll get square eyes," Harry told his son.
" Hmpf," Adam replied and continued to watch TV.
" So you're going to ignore your old man," Harry said and bent over quickly tickling the boy. Adam erupted into a fit of giggles and turned over onto his back trying to avoid his devious father's fingers. A knock interrupted them and Harry stood up.
" Come in," he called. Ron, Hermione, Josh, Ginny, Luna, Neville and Kristen entered and he waved his hand about, " Have a seat,"
" Harry, we want to talk," Hermione said when they were seated.
" Ok," Harry sighed.
" What's going to happen?" Josh spoke for the first time in nearly a week, his voice small and his head was hung. Harry moved over to Josh and knelt in front of the boy; gently with the tips of his fingers he raised the boy's head until he was staring into the hazel eyes of the younger boy.
" Had I known you were my own blood I would have taken you in sooner, you have had 11 great years with your parents and I will never take that away from you but I would like to adopt you?"
" Harry," Hermione gasped, " Can you do that?"
" Yes Hermione, I have the money and the property and I'm in full time employment," He looked at the woman, " It will also help you, you will not have to get a job with Snape to look after Josh, he will be well cared for. I'd like you also to come and live with me,"
" Harry that's an amazing offer,"
" Well he is my nephew and my blood, you have done everything in your power to look after him. Let me take over now and look after both of you,"
" Yes," a small voice said in front of Harry, he turned back to Josh.
" You don't need to ever forget your parents, I will be your surrogate father and you can call me Dad, Harry or hey you," Josh laughed wetly a tear trickling down his face. He hugged the man crying noiselessly into his shoulder.
" Thank you," he whispered.
" During weekends you have permission to stay here in the third bedroom and during the holidays we will stay at my residence," Harry explained.
" Does that mean Josh is my cousin?" Adam asked.
" Yes, son actually now he will be your brother,"
" Yay," the ten-year-old shouted with glee. Harry stood up and his knees creaked.
" Now take Josh to your room while I chat a bit longer," Harry said and the pair disappeared.
Not a moment too soon as a knock came from the door Harry yelled enter and Dumbledore, McGonagall and Lupin opened the door. They stood there awkwardly.
" Well come in then," they trooped in and took seats, some of the teens moving to the floor.
" So what do you want to know, we have a few minutes," Harry said, settling into a chair.
" I want to know about Josh's parentage, Lillian Marie Potter?" Hermione asked.
" In nineteen seventy Lilly Potter gave birth to Lillian Potter, known simply as lily junior. My mother was only fifteen at the time, is was an unplanned pregnancy,"
" Young lily junior was a lovely edition to Hogwart's, none of the staff knew she was the daughter of Hogwart's most prestigious students. For the first three years she was a breath of fresh air all the students loved her," Albus recalled with clarity.
" Why did you not tell us she was James and Lilly's daughter?" Minerva asked of the headmaster.
" I felt the parents were special and I did not want Voldemort to have leverage against them," he replied.
" He knew because I told the Headmaster!" Harry explained. The room looked shocked, Remus and Minerva McGonagall stared at Harry.
" How? You know better to mess with time!" Remus looked at the son of his best friend, the news his friends had had a daughter was still overwhelming.
" Ginny is a temporal Mage," Harry explained
" What!" Ron exclaimed.
" Looking back I am surprised Albus has acted as he had knowing I had come back," Harry looked at the elderly Dumbledore curiously.
" That was because…I…ah spelled myself, the only thing I have remembered is an overwhelming sense that James and Lilly Potter were special,"
" Monday, Ginny's powers come into full bloom. If an imperial mage is not close to hand she would have certainly died," Harry put it bluntly, " As it was I was at hand and channelled the raw magic of her first transformation, however some escaped me and we were thrown back to 1970 where I discovered I had an elder sister. I found that when I was born ten years later and my parents were killed, Lillian went into the care of Aberforth Dumbledore, son of Albus Dumbledore,"
" Her name was changed so Voldemort would not pick up on it, but she got close to my grandson Aberforth junior just before she attended Hogwart's. At the school even at eleven I noticed a powerful attraction. Following her parents footsteps and the family heritage," Dumbledore glanced at Harry, " she become pregnant at fourteen and left soon after to have Joshua,"
" What happened next?" Neville asked curious.
" Josh was put up for adoption for his own protection and Harry was never told he had a sister, she was killed shortly before Harry began to attend Hogwart's," Albus Dumbledore finished.
" What does this-," Hermione was interrupted.
" One moment, two more to come," Harry said as a final soft knock came. Severus Snape and Draco Malfoy entered the door Ron and the others glaring at the Slytherin as Albus looked at them with mild interest.
"What the hell are they doing here?" Ron snarled. Harry waved his hand and black fire raced around the room sizzling at small openings and sealing the room included the bedrooms so no one could hear them.
" I invited them," Harry said, " Besides I trust them. Now Voldemort is getting out of hand, attacking Ginny and Josh not once but three times,"
" He has an Elf whose explained all about the Mages," Draco told Harry. Harry sighed and looked around the room.
" That could make things complicated," Harry agreed.
" What's going on?" Dumbledore asked Krissy, Harry and Draco didn't seem to be making any sense.
" Show them," Harry said looking at Draco, reluctantly he pulled up the arm of his long sleeved tee and revealed the Death Mark Voldemort had presented him.
" Death Eater," McGonagall screeched.
" Lucius Malfoy is Voldemort's greatest asset and his son is welcomed into that inner circle despite the brief friendliness with the Boy-Who-Lived. Draco is my eyes and ears since Professor Snape was discovered and used to spy on me. We have been acting as rivals for the benefit of Voldemort," Harry explained.
" How did this come about?" Dumbledore asked patiently.
" During the summer I was sent to America to stay with my father's cousin's and learn about Death Eaters in the States but I met Kristen,"
" Obviously she saw something in Draco that I did not," he shrugged his shoulders " and brought him to the Vale. At first we fought each other,"
" How did you and Draco become allies and dare I hesitate to say it friends?" Remus asked and Harry nodded, they were indeed friends.
" Actually it's quite funny story," Draco laughed, " After we met in the Vale we were fighting on and off like cat and dog. So Des one of our tutors turned us into cat and dog. Its seems I tried to suckle on Harry like he was my mother but then Des turned us back, let's just say it was an embarrassing picture,"
Minerva and Albus laughed outright, while Lupin and Snape hid grinned barely containing their laughter at the image of Draco trying to suckle up to Harry. The Teens in the room were all laughing.
" It wasn't funny when it happened," Harry said annoyed.
" No it wasn't but later it was," Draco burst out with another bout of laughter.
" From there we become training partners and we came up with plans to get close to Voldemort," Harry finished the story.
" Voldemort has spies in Hogwart's," Draco added getting serious again.
" Who?" McGonagall screeched.
" Apparently he has spies in all four houses," Draco said.
" Not the Gryffindor's," she returned haughtily.
" I've got my eye on it, have you heard anything about the attack last night?" Harry asked. Ron and Hermione exchanged looks. Ginny also looked around trying to ignore the conversation.
" Kaider said the Ministry is in a spin, wondering who the new player is," Kristen said.
" I haven't heard from Voldemort but is most likely pissed," Draco said.
X
Sun shone through the windows of the west wing turret, the tower of the staff, shining into the eyes of Joshua Aaron Dumbledore-Potter. Officially on his document that was now his name but he preferred to go by Josh Potter, he and Harry had spoken about it late in the night before. Josh got up and looked at himself in the full-length mirror. At eleven he had dark brown hair, a velvety chocolate colour soft as silk. His hair hung in bangs around an already handsome face with deep, mesmerising hazel eyes. He wore only boxers, which showed a pale chest and skinny legs.
" You'll have to get a more colour to you boy," Harry said looking in on the boy holding a mug of coffee.
" H-Harry," he stuttered looking at the adult.
" Get dressed, breakfast is on the hob and your brother's already watching cartoons," Harry said smiling leaving the boy to his thoughts. Soon the three of them were sat at the breakfast table eating a hearty breakfast of Eggs, Sausages, Hash browns, beans and waffles.
" Josh, today we're going to London Zoo with Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Lupin and Tonks. It's Adam's birthday, he's eleven,"
" Happy Birthday," Josh said heartily.
" Can I open my presents yet, daddy?" Adam begged.
" Go on Pronglet," Harry sighed. Adam cheered and he raced to a small pile of presents that Josh had only just noticed. Grabbing an armful of presents the young boy dumped them on the table as Harry put the plates in the sink of the open kitchen. He picked up the first wrapped present; ripping the paper he revealed a book, Hogwart's: A History.
" Oh 'Mione," Harry sighed, Josh just grinned at him. That was exactly like his sister.
" Hey Uncle Ronny got me a Weasley Wizarding Wheezes joke kit, it has Potter glasses in it," the boy laughed.
" I'll kill him," Harry muttered, " If my son becomes another marauder,"
" I'll help him," Josh said under his breath but caught Harry's glare. Next was a present from Ginny, she had brought him his own Wizarding Chess set made of jade, Harry whistled at the beautiful set. Adam had already shown intellect and strategy, definitely not from his Father then. Lupin had crafted a beautiful silver Lion for the youngster. Adam opened the next present, which was a leather bound notebook; it had JOURNAL stitched on it.
" Thanks Josh," Adam gushed to Josh who stared at Harry, the older man winked I nreturn.
" Finally my present," Harry said, " you'll get part of it later today but here is the first part of the present,"
" Dad?" Adam looked in wonderment at his father as Harry got a flat rectangular box out and presented it to his son. With trembling figures he opened it, a silver chain lay within the box and a silver cross with a rare Emerald jewel was embedded at the cross point of the four points.
" Remember," Harry said and he opened the clasp of the chain, " A cross is not only religious but the symbol of Five Elements, Wind, Water, Fire, Earth and light, the Emerald represents the light foundation for all that is good and leadership,"
" Thanks Dad," Adam looked up holding the cross; Harry ruffled his sons' dark hair as he looked up pleasure and love shining in the Emerald orbs. A knock cut the embrace short.
" Enter!" Harry called. Ron, Hermione and Ginny entered.
" Thank you, Aunt Mio, Uncle Ronny, Auntie Gin," Adam said to the three newcomers and hugged all three of them.
Ten minutes later Harry stood by the fireplace with Adam on his left next to Josh, Hermione and Ron. Ginny stood next to her brother thinking how Harry had taken charge so quickly and how he made a decent father she rubbed her belly absently.
" First off, Diagon alley shopping," said Harry. Ginny went first taking a handful of powder. Shouting clearly she stepped into the fire, Hermione and Ron soon followed then nervously Josh pursued the pair. Harry held onto Adam's hand.
" DIAGON ALLEY!" He shouted clearly. He came out at the Leaky Cauldron holding onto Adam into absolute Chaos. Hermione and Ron stood wide-eyed at the stretchers on top of the tables, which held injured wizards and witches.
" What's going on?"
" Death Eaters," Bill Weasley replied stepping up.
" Where's Arthur?" Harry said.
" Outside,"
" Hestia," Harry called Hestia Jones who was standing looking worried, " Take Adam and Josh back to Hogwart's, call Potter Annexe and it will get you there. Report straight to Dumbledore. Have him close all fireplaces down and get Remus to call Kristen Silverwolf, got that?"
" Yes Harry," The old witch nodded and took the two boys by the hand. Shouting they disappeared into the green fire.
" Whose primary healer?" Harry ordered.
" I am, what gives you the-," Jedzera Griffin, head Healer said, " Oh Harry sorry,"
" We need to get these wounded to a safe place,"
" They've attacked St Mungo's,"
" Goddamit," Harry roared when suddenly Lupin appeared, " Remus, get Severus and Madam Pomfrey set up in the Hospital Wing. That's going to become an emergency surgery,"
" Five minutes," and he disappeared away.
" Miss Griffin, in five minutes start taking patients through to Hogwart's,"
" 'Mione, Weasley let's go," Harry said, " I know I can't keep you out of this so I'm not going to bother,"
" Damned right," Ron said as Harry walked with astonishing speed out of the back; a spell bound past Harry and hit the wall. Two or three people were behind upturned bins or tables firing their own spells. Ahead Wizard was attacking wizard.
" Whose in charge?" Demanded Harry from an Auror.
" I don't know sir, at the moment our squad commander is Captain Tonks,"
" Where is she?"
" Up ahead," Harry huddled forward, Hermione and Ron behind him.
" Stupefy!" someone screamed and jet of red light fired at Harry.
" Protego," Harry shouted, " Relanix,"
Harry caught sight of Tonks up ahead and dive towards her, Arthur was on her other side.
" How many?" He asked taking charge.
" Sixteen, I mean fifteen after the one you cursed," She told him, " We need to get them away, there are casualties,"
" Got it covered," Harry replied. Suddenly there was a series of POPS! The Death Eaters had Apparated away and all that was left were the casualties moaning.
" What's happening today?" Harry asked.
" All the ministers are having a public meeting, press will be there and the general public.
" Good, Commander Tonks, Mr Weasley. Meet me at The Ministry building," Standing he walked over to the group of Aurors standing milling around doing nothing.
" Aurors," Harry roared, " Get the Death Eaters into custody and then get to the Ministry tell them to keep the meeting going," They seemed to just stand there, " Now!" They moved quickly and Harry moved to Weasley and Granger.
" Come on guys," They grabbed his hand then they were engulfed in a whirlwind of fire, then water, vines and wind. Just as abruptly as it started they stood in front of the hall. One of the Aurors was walking through with one of the Prisoners. The two were stunned at how much Harry had taken command. Harry took the prisoner and asking directions to the meeting strode forward.
" V-Voldemort is a real threat, the Ministry attack last year proved that," Amos Diggory, Minister of Magic spoke to the hundred odd people in the room. Sixteen of these were Hogwart's school Governors and Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwart's.
" But Sir, he was defeated sixteen years ago by the Potter Boy, I refuse to believe he exists," Minister of Transport Alvin Peterson spoke.
" I agree with Alvin that the Potter boy was defeated but after the attack last year I can well believe He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was resurrected," Richard Spalding, director of the Hogwart's Governing board, spoke, " The System has been corrupted with Lucius Malfoy blackmailing the board a few years ago. Derrick left because of that,"
" Hear, hear," Minister of Medicine said, " but what is to be done?"
" First Azkeban has been taken over by Aurors at Headmaster Dumbledore's insistence, protection is in line,"
BOOOM!
The doors of the cathedral like room were blasted off their hinges; many of the ministers were up with their wands in hand. Someone entered dragging a person along. Hauling the Death Eater Harry Potter threw him onto the big table.
" Voldemort has declared war on the State of Britain and the Wizarding World, he has attacked St Mungo's and Diagon Alley," He spoke though no-one recognised him.
" Who are you to come barging in here?" Transport asked angrily.
" Imperial Mage Harry Potter," Harry said with Authority drawing himself to full height and looking around at everyone, "Voldemort killed my Parents, Sirius Black and countless others and all you lot can see before you is an illusion he has painted for you. A thousand years ago a Wizarding Army existed, I call for a Commander to take charge. Defence of the Wizarding world must take place, We have let ourselves grow weary and complacent but I saw young Aurors being Beaten then when two Students of Hogwart's appeared they were able to subdue six Death eaters, this is really saying something, defence centres must be set up,"
" Hear, hear," Medicine spoke heartily, a rosy witch.
" A call for Army and Commander has been put onto the table, do I hear a second," Amos Diggory said.
" Aye," Dumbledore spoke.
" Aye," Arthur Weasley said entering.
" Aye," Tonks said.
" The motion has been called and granted who shall take the Commanding position?"
" Albus Dumbledore," was suggested.
" Arthur Weasley,"
" Kingsley Shacklebolt," then:
" Harry Potter," A lone voice spoke out. Everybody turned to look at Minister of Justice Amelia Bones. A roar went up to agree with this one, " He has defeated Voldemort several times and is also an Imperial Mage, so shall he again,"
She winked at him and he knew his plan once Voldemort attacked had come into play.
" Will you take the position?" Amos asked.
" I will but I will not sacrifice my job at Hogwart's,"
X
It was now lunchtime at the school. The staff was silent looking at the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher who was remaining stoically quiet. Most of the students' had no idea what had happened earlier that morning. Malfoy was eating but looking at the head table, as were Hermione and Ron. Adam Potter sat next to his father eating the lunch.
" Divination is simply brilliant," Lavender argued with Seamus who, unseen, was holding Dennis's hand under the table. The young, smaller lad was looking perfectly content.
" No I prefer Defence Against the Dark arts, Professor Potter is great," Seamus grinned.
" I'll agree but Professor Trelawney and Firenz work quite well together,"
" God will you shut up, there's a war going on and all you can talk about which teacher is better," Ron shouted, the room fell into silence. Harry looked up from his plate, his eyes unseeing.
" The Second War has begun, Slow as he walks Battle will come invariably," Harry said quietly, " The war has just been brought to our front door. Voldemort is testing us,"
" Everybody, listen to me. I want you to follow, in houses, Mistress Silverwolf and Draco Malfoy. Longbottom, Patel, Patel, Granger, Finnegan, Lovegood come here," Harry said after a quick 'sonorous', " Dumbledore we need to get the kids to safety,"
" What's happening?" Dumbledore said startled.
" Voldemort is on the grounds," Harry replied. Moving quickly and quietly the students began to move out not understanding what was going on. The six Harry had requested came forward.
" I need you on defensive positions around the humped witch. We're going to get the students out through Hogsmeade. Voldemort is on the grounds, Dobby!" A crack and the diminutive Elf appeared.
" Yes Sir, Harry Potter sir,"
" I want you to stay with my two boys and defend them with your life," Harry said.
" Yes Master. I shall protect them to my death," the little elf said fiercely. Suddenly running tilt Harry followed the teachers out to the grounds when he saw someone also running in their direction. Now they were outside, several hundred students seemingly past ones as well as present ones were mingled with teachers and healers.
" Oli, Oli," Harry saw Oliver wood, former Gryffindor.
" God it was a disaster, they attacked during a Quidditch match last night but I organised them and got away. We've been travelling all night,"
His clothes were soot stained and his eyes were rimmed in red. He was holding onto his wand tightly.
" Do you think you can help protect Hogwarts?"
" Yes! Alianna," he called. A slightly younger woman run up to him, it seemed this had been his second.
" Yes Sir,"
" Take the civilians and get them away from here with the Hogwarts kids, any who want to fight can join us," Oli said and she ran to do what he asked, " How did we let this get past us? Its very sudden like bam then he attacks,"
" He attacked St Mungo's and Diagon Alley this morning," Harry said, " He's testing our defences,"
Sixth and Seventh Years were amongst the lone line of Hogwarts defenders.
" Why does he want Hogwarts so?" Oli asked.
" Its stands for everything against him," answered Harry, " Headmaster, did you get anything out to the Ministry?"
" Everything is blocked up," Lightening flickered and thunder rolled up ahead. On the edge of the forest Voldemort's Army gathered. It was not a vast one, surprising Harry, but he knew Voldemort was merely testing the defences. Harry began walking down the lines explaining what was going on and how the attacks had surprised everyone. Some were asking about relatives and such. It seemed as if Harry had taken on the roll of General. Albus Dumbledore came up to the boy.
" Do we have anytime?" He asked.
" A few minutes maybe more, the sensors I placed detected them about ten klicks from here coming from the forest. I'm so glad there are anti-apparition wards otherwise we would have been caught by surprise," Harry explained, " How did this happen?"
Behind him stood the great doors into Hogwarts, to the right was the lake and beyond that Hogsmeade and the station. To his right was the Quidditch pitch. Before him stood Voldemort and a host of evil creatures, nearly a hundred humans had waited outside to attack; behind them were trolls and werewolves. The giants had refused to join either side this time and the Dementors were behind the group of evil creatures. Lightning clashed and Lord Voldemort stood before him, as dark and menacing as ever. Albus Dumbledore moved up behind him with Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall.
" This is between you and I, Tom remove your army, there time will come," Harry shouted and moved forward.
" Your time is up, Potter, a new reign of darkness shall remain supreme," Tom Riddle said to his one-time opponent, " Crucias,"
The curse hit Harry and he bit his tongue with the pain but would not give him the satisfaction of hearing him scream. Voldemort took off the curse and Harry pushed himself of the ground and stood up defiantly grinning at the dark sorcerer. Everyone watched with bated breath.
" You'll have to try harder than that, M'lord," Harry bowed, " it has always been between Darkness and light but it comes down to you and I,"
" Tierra movimento," Harry shouted, using the Elvish spell to moving the earth. A roll like the wave washed through the earth and everyone was knocked to his or her knees and the Dark Lord looked impressed.
" I know you are testing the defenses and if we can defend ourselves, Voldemort," Harry said, " You know this isn't the time we shall meet, soon, very soon,"
" Okay Harry, I incite the old passage of Teseron's Will," Voldemort said.
" I agree Tom, Three months I shall give you the answer you dearly seek,"
Suddenly Harry woke up with a pounding headache, he rolled over and looked at the clock. It read 13:02 just one hour after the supposed attack began. He groaned inwardly and knew he had been fooled. Pushing himself off the bed he stood on wobbly feet. The Morning attack had been very much real, after returning to the school Harry had fallen into a deep sleep in the teacher's quarters. Voldemort had entered his mind when he was tired and planted the dream the Will had been enacted. The price was paid!
Shaking his head he made his way into the living room Josh was playing with Adam on the floor. The elder boy looked up and nodded his head in greeting. Harry acknowledged the nod and turned back to his en-suite bathroom. In merely boxers he looked at himself in a full-length mirror. A dark bruise was blooming magnificently on his left side. An old scar ran across from lower right abdomen about five centremetres diagonally. His black hair was tasselled and he had black bags under his eyes. Stepping into the shower he tried to drown himself but when he finished he felt a whole lot better, stiff but better. He dressed in dark blue jeans and a shirt then put the wand holster around his waist the onthe left side of the belt on his hip and holster lowered on his right thigh.
" Where's my special little boy?" He cried and Adam ran at his father who grunted when the boys' elbow clipped his bruise.
" Dad, I spent the morning with Miss Jones and Josh, she told me tales of the old wizards and witches," Adam gushed, " then Aunt 'Mione and Uncle Ron told me about your first two years in Hogwart's,"
" Did they?" Harry said, " Let's go down to lunch,"
Harry entered the Great hall, it was already busy but people were still coming in. Adam was on his Father's shoulders and Josh was on Harry's left.
" HE attacked this morning, I hear several people were injured," a Hufflepuff said.
" My Dad was in Diagon alley," another, a third year girl, said sniffling.
" Don't worry he'll be all right," the first Hufflepuff said.
" Did you hear? St Mungo's was attacked, they're keeping patients here with my aunt Jedzera Griffin," Harry looked at the Ravenclaw boy, a second year. He must remember to ask about that. Josh headed off towards the Gryffindor table where they questioned him on the attack.
" Headmaster, Remus, Severus, Minerva," Harry nodded taking a seat at the table.
" Harry, that was a good display this morning. I hear your defence of Diagon Alley were memorable," Albus Dumbledore said.
" 'Mione and Ron helped," Harry answered modestly.
" Sadly we will have to see where Voldemort strikes next," Adam was just ignoring them sitting engrossed in his food.
" I don't think so Albus, he enacted the right of Teseron's Will," Harry replied.
" What!" Kristen said harshly.
" He penetrated my defences and implanted a dream in my mind of an attack on the school. He incited it and I agreed unaware the attack wasn't real," Harry replied.
" Teseron's Will?" Albus asked politely.
" 1200 years ago Artermis Teseron was a poor Muggle but led a revolt against the first Dark Lord and commanded Muggle, Elvin and Wizard Armies. He spoke to the Dark Lord and asked for a truce for three months. Unknowing to everyone he was an untrained Mage, he slashed open his wrist as did the Dark Lord and the blood's mixed as Teseron spoke a verse/spell he created, the bond was sealed. A month and a half later the Dark Lord broke the truce and killed Teseron. The Dark Lord lost because he was killed by the oath and bond unfortunately he was reborn a hundred years later not in memory but in soul thus the Dark Lord cycle began. Teseron's Will was created, if Harry orders any attack on Death Eaters he will die likewise for Voldemort," Kristen retold the tale they had been told.