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CHAPTER TWENTY: NEITHER LIGHT NOR DARK
" My plans come into focus," The voice hissed and the man swathed in the cloak turned to his followers. He had gathered the Death Eaters once again in Tintagel, " Its spectacular isn't it? The Elves once called it Camelei,"
" Camelot?" Lucius Malfoy asked.
" Yes it's ironic that I possess this Castle when Arthur Pendragon, an Elf for the light side many years ago considered this his headquarters," Voldemort told the gatherer's then grinned, " Now Harry Potter has entered an agreement that we shall not cast war, but my associates may,"
From the shadows stepped two men, one had a Japanese Katana strapped to his back; his features were of oriental descent. He smiled, white teeth and fangs glinting in the candlelight. The second man wore a black cloak and his face was dour.
" Time and again I have failed to kill Joshua Potter or the Boy himself," the Dark Lord sneered, " now I have placed a price on the head of Neville Longbottom, he has talents similar to Potter. I shall murder Potter's friend and break down his defences then I shall kill his family before I crack open Hogwart's,"
" Milord Hogwart's is impenetrable. Albus Dumbledore holds the wards to the castle," Draco Malfoy threw off his cowl and looked fiercely at the Dark Lord. Much braver than most he did not quiver at Voldemort.
" Arh young Malfoy, you were very foolish," Voldemort smiled as though inviting all his Death Eater's in on the joke, "I hear you denied the accusations with Imperious,"
" My lord," Draco now seemed to fidget keeping his head down, " I am trying to get closer to Potter, I had to deny it somehow,"
" Very cunning Draco I applaud your wile then," Voldemort said turning away but abruptly he turned back, " but I shall be watching closely, don't forget I have spies around Potter,"
" I will do as you bid my lord," Draco knelt before the pale man.
" Now we have two new recruits today. Kevin Blythe, Ravenclaw, I thought you batted for the other side," Voldemort grimaced at the double meaning looking at the fifth year golden-haired boy.
" I do my Lord, some in the Wizarding world are not as forgiving. Even Colin Creevey has turned on his brother for dating Finnegan," He said.
" Really?" Voldemort was eager, " One of Harry's inner circle could be a great asset and spy,"
" They shall never turn, Dennis is almost sucking him off," Kevin said spitefully.
" We shall see but I am surprised to see you here Isterria," Lord Voldemort looked at the young woman. She had black hair and black eyes; blood red lips were smiling maliciously. Draco looked up surprised at the young woman standing boldly before the Dark Lord.
" I want revenge," she shrugged as though it was of no consequence to her.
" Potter ditched you I have been informed," Isterria glared at Draco, " that is why you joined the School of Darkness,"
" Yes Voldemort," she dared to speak his name, some of the Death Eater's growled.
" You have a lot of nerve, Miss Black, I admire that. Your brother is very much the same," the pair glanced to Alexander Chambers who stood between Lavender Brown and Dean Thomas. He glared back at them.
" I will have my revenge," Isterria Black promised.
X
" Are you going out tonight?" Harry asked his Fiancée stepping out of their bedroom. He wore dark trousers and a white shirt. His black hair was mussed and slightly damp. He moved into the living room and saw Gwen sat on the sofa.
" No Krissy and I have decided to have a girl's night in," Gwen said giggling. Her cousin maybe eight years younger but they shared a lot, " What about you?"
" I have been invited out with Minnie and the other teacher's,"
" Minnie?"
" Oh, that's Minerva. She said to call her Minnie," Harry replied impishly.
" You're getting on really well with the teachers,"
" Well it's been two or three months since I become older and it feels natural," Harry said, " You've been here three weeks how are you finding everyone?"
" The teacher's are nice, I really like Hermione and the other girls,"
" I'm glad," Harry said, " now I have to go but I'll be back tonight,"
He leaned over and kissed her lightly on the lips and then turned to the second bedroom.
" Adam, come on," Harry called.
" Coming Dad,"
" I'm leaving Adam with his brother while you have a peaceful night," Harry explained at her raised eyebrow.
" It's good Josh gets to spend time with Adam, he needs to grow up normally," Gwen said.
" Well he has a Mother, Father and brother, wait until we tell him he has a little sister on the way," Harry grinned at his future wife.
" Let's go," Adam tugged on his father's arm, a box of chess pieces under one arm. Gwen and Harry shared a look then Harry followed his youngest son out of the door.
Meanwhile across Hogwart's Hermione and Ron were sat in the Gryffindor Common Room studying. Dennis sat on Seamus's lap reading a book while his elder brother Colin was helping a third year study. Josh was on his stomach in front of the fire reading a book next to Cary Mitchell.
" What's the plans for tomorrow?" Seamus asked.
" I don't know," Ron said looking up from his DADA homework, " Hermione and I are meeting with Harry and Gwen,"
" She's begun decorating my room ya know in pink, when she's quite obviously sleeping in Harry's room," Josh harrumphed.
" Is that jealousy I detect little Brother?" 'Mione grinned.
" Surely you're not jealous of Gwen, son?" a deep voice asked and they looked up to see Harry leaning on the paintings doorframe, " Cary I thought you had him on a tight leash,"
" I'm not jealous," Josh spoke up to his adoptive father as Cary blushed.
" I thought I did, Mister Potter," she said a sly grin touching the corners of her mouth.
" Harry, nice to see you,"
" Adam's been bugging me to play chess with his brother, I'm off out tonight so I thought I'd bring him down here and his mother can have some down time,"
" Where are you going?" Hermione asked.
" I'm going to The Three Broomsticks with some of the teachers,"
" He's been Twenty-nine for a few months and he's already acting like an adult," Ron said sarcastically.
" Josh make sure Adam is returned by 10," Harry smiled at Ron's words then turned back to Josh, " Gwen and Kristen are having a night in, just drop him off,"
Harry waved at them and left sauntering down the hall past a few students' returning to their common rooms, he greeted a few then left Hogwart's and made his way into Hogsmead. For late April the evening was delightfully warm that Harry only wore a light jacket. He stepped from the night into The Three Broomsticks where he was greeted by Madam Rosmerta and some other Patrons. He saw the teacher's and sat down.
" 'Bout time Potter," Snape said.
" I had to drop off Adam," Harry returned.
" He OK? Now that his mother is back in his life?" Minnie McGonagall asked.
" Yes happier than ever," Harry grinned.
" Good," she said.
" I forgot to ask about your kids, I read an article about your family being old and wealthy,"
" The McGonagall's are a strong magic line like Malfoy and Potter, my grand daughters are the same age as Josh and Adam. Well Phoenix is a few months older than Josh and Elizabeth is the same age as Adam. I expect when your two come of age, you'll get certain invitations to discuss Marriage proposals," She laughed.
" Harry, What about Blaise's younger sister Violet for Adam?" Sprout gently ribbed him.
" Gah, Blaise is a smart lad but his sister, he tells me, is a bit hyperactive," Harry replied, " A butterbeer for me, what do you all want. First rounds on me,"
" A small Gillywater," Minnie McGonagall called.
" Firewhiskey," Snape said sourly.
" A Merlin masher," Sprout giggled.
" A Harry Potter," Sinistra ordered and smiled at the gaping boy.
" Oh well it was a new combination and came out Green and become quite famous so I called it Harry Potter," Madam Rosmerta shrugged her shoulders. Harry bellowed out laughter.
" I'll have a cherry syrup and soda with ice," Tiny Flitwick said.
" I'll be with you in a minute," The teachers took a seat.
" So Harry, how are you enjoying teaching?" the astronomy teacher asked.
" Well its okay except teaching the fifth years,"
" Well Teachers shouldn't have relationships with students,"
" Get off your high horse Snape, you could do with a girlfriend," Harry snarled back. The other teachers laughed.
" Don't worry Harry, the first year is the strangest but I do remember teaching your parents now I'm working alongside you," Flitwick sighed, " Even you were a joy to teach Severus,"
" Bloody Marauders were a menace," Snape said.
" You couldn't stand us because we pulled loads of tricks on Slytherin," Remus intoned as he joined the other teacher's.
" Hello Remus, glad you could join us," Minnie invited the werewolf to sit.
" You look tired," Harry commentated.
" Yeah, that time of the month again," Remus joked. Wind blew through the pub making the teachers look up, Albus Dumbledore stood at the door scanning the room. His eyes lighted upon Harry.
" Harry, What are you doing here?" Albus asked.
" Having a drink with my colleagues," Harry replied lightly.
" They are not your colleagues as you are not normal, you are a student teacher," Albus replied, " Remus I've been meaning to speak to you. Harry could you return with Professor Lupin and I?"
" Alright," Harry said coldly knowing full well he was no longer a student teacher.
" I hate to interrupt but Minerva could you kindly join us?"
" Yes Sir,"
Fifteen minutes later the four were sat in the Headmasters office. The room was tense, Remus glancing at Harry while Harry looked steadily at the Headmaster.
" I would like to take you from teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts,"
" What!" Harry said angrily.
" Why?" Remus spoke quietly.
" Ah hem, I have my reasons and I'm not backing down Mr Potter. Remus will take your classes," He said his voice like stone, " Furthermore I want you to return to classes, you will say you have amnesia and I'll return you to Gryffindor dorms. Beyond Magic will taken by other competent teachers,"
" Albus, this is absurd," Minerva spoke.
" What about my family? How do we explain my looks?" Harry growled struggling to his feet.
" Sit down!" Dumbledore commanded, Harry reluctantly did so, " I'm sure the Weasley's would care for Adam, Gwen can stay as a student and as for your looks we shall place a Glamour,"
" No," Harry refused. Dumbledore's eyes glinted with malice and his face was lined in shadow.
" If you do not do as I request I shall have you put in Azkeban for the murder of Antonin Dolohov and Derrin Monahan," Dumbledore said deadly serious.
" No," Minerva muttered.
" You wouldn't dare?" Harry replied equally menacing
" To make sure you do as I bid I certainly would,"
" What's happened to you, Albus?" Minerva said shocked.
" My word is final!"
X
Ron Weasley yawned as he opened his eyes Monday morning, getting out of bed he dressed in his uniform. He looked at the fifth bed, which remained bare remembering the last five years Harry Potter had slept there. Yawning again he descended the steps into the common room where he found Gwen and Hermione. Gwen looked uncomfortable in Gryffindor uniform.
" Gwen," Ron said startled, " What are you doing here, in Gryffindor uniform?"
" Professor Dumbledore felt that I should 'learn' about Wizard's magic and placed me in Gryffindor,"
" Harry's missing!" Hermione said blankly.
" Excuse me," Ron was shocked.
" He's been missing since Friday evening," Hermione continued.
" Where's Adam?" Ron now asked.
" Staying with your Parent's," returned Gwen. Ron stroked his face, shock and realisation sinking in he wondered to the window. He stared out unseeing when abruptly he saw a figure stumble from the Forbidden Forest wearing tattered clothes.
" Harry's just come out of forbidden forest, he looks injured," Ron shouted turning, " Seamus get Professor Dumbledore and McGonagall,"
Gwen and Hermione followed the redhead out of the door as they sprinted down the corridor and outside. Harry stumbled and collapsed onto the ground and didn't move. They hit the lawns where Harry lay flat unmoving and Ron saw he wore the casual clothes from Friday. Ron turned him over and gasped. The robes were torn and long gashes were drawn down his chest and stomach. Blood covered his face splattering the pale skin. Even with the blood they could see he looked sixteen, his face thin and angular looked as though the puppy fat had recently worn off.
" Weasley, Granger, Dumbledore," He muttered.
" Don't worry we're here mate," The boys eyes fluttered open.
" What's going on?" Professor McGonagall said harshly on the heels of the Headmaster.
" Harry is injured," Ron said and the teacher gasped.
" Hey, what's going on 'ere?" Hagrid said striding up.
" Mr Potter has been injured," Dumbledore looked surprisingly awake for the first thing in the morning Ron noticed. Hagrid scooped the emaciated boy up and they strode back through the school.
" What?" Madam Pomfrey said sharply as the group entered the Hospital wing Hagrid in front.
" Mr Potter has been injured," Tutting she stripped his torn outer robes and t-shirt and began working on the lacerations. His eyes fluttered open.
" W-where am I?" He asked roughly.
" Hogwart's, do you remember who I am?"
" Um...Albus Dumbledore. Last thing I remember is sitting at the Feast at the end of my Fifth year at Hogwart's, Sir," there was a slight edge to Sir Hermione picked up. Gwen looked at them especially Harry intensely.
" You are sixteen and you are in your sixth year," Dumbledore said giving the three a look, " it's currently April,"
" What happened?" Harry asked looking around.
" We are yet to determine that," Dumbledore answered, " Could I possibly have a word Mr Weasley, Miss Granger, Miss Alyrdrial?"
The trio followed him from the Hospital Wing where the elderly Headmaster placed a charm so they would not be overheard.
" Why did you tell him he was sixteen?" Hermione demanded placing her hands on her hips. Dumbledore was suddenly reminded of Mrs. Weasley.
"Mr Potter seems to have been dealt a severe injury, I think perhaps that he should recover at his own pace. For the moment would you please not pester him or remind him of his life after fifth Year especially his latent abilities or of his Son. However seen as Josh is here Harry can be told of his nephew," Just then Harry's voice reached the ears of his two friends.
" Madam Pomfrey?" Silence, " I am certainly capable and as you seemed to have healed me I think I can go to breakfast,"
The pair entered after nodding to the headmaster. Harry was sat in black slacks with no shirt on, his ribs seemed to be showing and he was certainly pale. A bandage went around his waist and over his left shoulder. Pomfrey clicked and tutted before finally nodding. He was handed a fresh white school shirt and Gryffindor robes.
" Hello Hermione and Ron," His voice pleasurable.
" Let's take you down to breakfast," All the teachers had left as they made their way down to the hall. They entered the Great Hall and sat down at the Gryffindor Table, rumours circulated around the Hall at Harry's appearance. Kristen sat at the Gryffindor table watching the young man cautiously. Ginny and all the other sat slack jawed staring at the hungry Harry who was ignoring all. A tinkle drew everyone's attention to the Front table where now Remus Lupin sat.
" Last night Death eaters attacked a school in America, Mr Potter was injured and as a result has Amnesia. He can remember some thing's, I would like to ask you not to pester him and let him get his memory back in his own time,"
" H-Harry?" a small timid voice came, the name now strange on his tongue. Harry looked at the first year as though examining him.
" Yes?" Harry said at last, " You're Hermione's step-brother?"
" I am," Josh seemed almost in tears.
" Come here Josh," Hermione said gently and she tugged the boy into her arms, Harry watched them dispassionately yet inside his heart was breaking. Gwen came in soon after and settled next to Harry.
" Hello Hermione," she greeted the brunette, " Harry?"
" Do we know each other?" his forehead scrunched up but Hermione noticed something flashed in his eyes.
" W-we met during the summer," Gwen gulped looking almost tearful.
" Oh well it's great to have you here," Harry said heartfelt and touched her hand gently with his own, he turned to everyone staring at him, " Hey Seamus, Lavender,"
" I thought you lost your mind," Seamus exclaimed.
" Nah, but I don't remember this year onwards," Harry said, " Other than that I'm fine,"
" What have we got first?" Ron asked.
" You dimwit, we have potions," Hermione said but Colin Creevey and Ginny were also talking about their Potions assignment.
" Arh, bloody hell, double potions then double divinations," Ron said downtrodden.
" You should have given it up then," Hermione returned.
" But Potions, what about Snape, Hey Harry?" Ron trying to get his best friend involved in their conversation but Harry merely gave him a withering look and turned to watch Riley Monahan.
" Oh no were going to be late for class," Hermione shrieked and the trio followed the rest of the Gryffindor's down to the Dungeons. They hurried down to the dungeons; the bell rang as they entered the door.
" Well if it isn't the dream team," Snape said maliciously. But the Dream team hadn't entered together for Harry came in a few minutes later. The trio sat down in their usual seats before Snape stood before them and shook his head.
" Potter, move next to Longbottom, until the end of the year you're going to be partners. Granger you're with Finnegan and Weasley you are with Thomas," Ron growled under his breath and threw his contents into his cauldron moving next to Dean who was slightly shocked at not having Seamus's help. Harry was furious as he moved over next to Neville, his mind still reeling from the past three day's. Neville looked at him shocked and scared at the prospect of working with the new Harry Potter. All of a sudden Harry's face softened and he smiled at the shocked young Wizard.
" Come on, Nev looks like its you and me," Harry said. Neville smiled and began to prepare the ingredients on the board.
" Beginning today we are starting a potion called Animagus reginalis," Snape began, " This potion allows us, your teachers and the ministry to see if you are an Animagi. If so Professor McGonagall and myself shall tutor an advanced class but Animagi are very rare,"
Snape looked maliciously at Harry but the boy merely grinned showing white teeth. He noticed, abruptly, that Potter wore no glasses revealing brilliant emerald orbs. He walked around the room allowing him a view of the potions as they began, until he came to Harry's and Neville's where the cauldron had begun to smell like rotten cabbages. Harry's Cauldron was blue like a lake.
" I would expect this off of you, Mr Longbottom but with Potter I thought you might be a bit safe," Snape turned to Harry, " Are you all high and mighty? Thought you could make Longbottom's potion look bad so yours would look good,"
Harry's face had gone red while Snape talked. His face went red and his eyes flashed with anger practically the whole class shrank away but Snape did not recognise the look of pure hatred in the young boys eyes. While Harry had to endure Dumbledore's 'punishment' he could not bare this man.
" Mr Potter, you are foolish very much like your father. He was a arrogant pompous git just like you and as for your mother-," Snape continued but he could not finish. From the dark holster on his left hip Harry removed the wand and had his wand to the potions teachers throat like a blade as fast as the eye could see.
" I warned you. You and I Severus are very, very different," He spoke with deadly malice, " I am not my father and do not hold grudges against my enemies children. I may be the boy-who-lived but I will not be remembered for that for one day I shall be a great wizard unlike you. You will be a snivelling good-for-nothing coward the rest of your life picking on students," He said and then lowered his voice, " And don't think I forgot what Derrin Monahan said, I remember. You ever talk about my father or say a bad thing to my friends again and I'll kill you. Relative or no,"
Harry slammed his stuff into his satchel and walked out of the door, it slamming on the way out. Snape turned to the class and snapped at them to continue their projects. He got to his desk and sank into the chair remembering that fateful night.
" Please you have to get out," He pleaded with Lily.
" I will wait for James," She replied. His face dropped thinking of James Potter, boy wonder of Hogwart's with his love for her.
" I still Love you, Lily," He said with emotion
" And I you, Sev as a brother you know it could never be any more. Now I'm married to James and I love him dearly," A Noise outside and Severus Snape turned to his beloved fear shining in his eyes.
" Voldemort is coming, I can protect you no-longer but I will try,"
" Go, I will protect myself," she said as he pulled on a Death Eater mask. He left the building and came up behind the group where no one had seen him. The door crashed open and Severus winced hearing the scream of his one true love. Voldemort stood before her; he did not look like a monster then. Dark hair fell lank around an unusually pale face. Black eyes surveyed the scene in the small cottage making sure the evil behind it had every detail.
" Hello my dear, there is a prophecy that says the child of parents who have thrice defeated the dark shall destroy me,"
" What has that to do with me?" Lily replied.
" Unfortunately you and your husband have foiled my plans three times but I want to watch my people torture you before I kill you," He replied smiling, " Who shall have her?"
Severus Snape stepped forward boldly nearly withering at the look Lily now gave him but going ahead anyway.
" I shall sir,"
" Good, my most loyal of servants," Then Severus stepped towards Lily Evans Potter.
Meanwhile the rest of the class continued in silence, Hermione and Ron looked at each other shocked at the scene that had played before them with Harry but Snape was merely lost in his thoughts. Class ended and lunch began, before long the whole lunch hall knew what had happened. Snape merely glanced at his food picking at it while Albus and Minerva looked worriedly towards the Gryffindor table where the absent Harry had been noticed.
Harry entered the hall and stalked forward towards his house table all too aware of the gazes that followed him. He knew the silence would continue and he turned towards the crowd of different tables watching his every move. Even the older and younger of the Gryffindor had heard what had happened in the Potions class and was weary of him.
" You have heard what has happened this morning, no doubt each rumour is as wild as the next," He began shocking the hall even further, " Let me clarify what happened I threatened Professor Snape, potions master because I will stand an insult to my parentage or myself, so be warned,"
He sat down and the noise level increased several decibels, many of the teachers looked at each other surprised by the change that had come over Harry. Professor Remus Lupin the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher just looked at the boy strangely. Hermione and Ron looked at their friend worriedly after the display he had shown.
" Harry, could you come with me?" The wizened headmaster spoke. Getting up Harry followed Dumbledore to his office. Remus Lupin and McGonagall followed behind and sat down.
" Harry, why did you attack Severus?" McGonagall asked pursing her lips.
" He spoke ill of my father and mother, I'm not going to be pushed around anymore not by Snape," He said disgustedly.
" You know our agreement?" Dumbledore asked coldly.
" I didn't break my oath, Dumbledore, I merely stressed that I would not allow my parentage or myself to be attacked," With this Harry got up and walked out of the office and back out to the Great Hall where he continued to eat lunch.
" What have we got next?" Ron asked ten minutes later.
" You really are forgetful? Care of Magical Creatures, then Phys Ed and then Dinner," Hermione smacked the red head around the head.
" Right so lets get down to Hagrid's," Harry spoke up loudly. The group followed the amnesiac Harry down to the Giant's cabin where the he stood. The Slytherin's were already down there. Malfoy stood slightly away from the Sixth year Slytherin's.
" Now today we have a special visit," Hagrid said and began leading them around the corner of the forest. The students stopped, three huge Dragons were roaring in a pen. Charlie Weasley and a few of his fellow Dragon Handlers were trying to keep the three dragons under control. A black Hungarian Horntail, a Swedish short-snout and a Chinese Fireball roared as the students moved timidly forward accept Harry who walked brazenly ahead of everyone.
Abruptly the Dragons went quiet and thumped to the ground; the Handlers were stunned until they saw a lone Gryffindor student move forward. He made to vault the fence into the pen as Hagrid stood there opened mouth.
" I wouldn't do that son," the Chief Handler said but still he vaulted and Charlie smiled at Harry. Then surprisingly the Horntail lowered his scaly head and bowed.
~ You are a Mage young one? ~ The dragon asked.
~ I am, what is your name? ~ Harry returned in the same language
~ I am Ramoth, you are magically strong ~
~ Thank you Ramoth, Why do you live your life in servitude? ~ Harry asked.
~ I'm in Servitude ~ Ramoth barked out laughter-like roar ~ you hide behind that spell not showing your real self ~
~ I promised a senior figure. I could loose everything I know and love if I do not comply with his wishes~ Harry returned bitterly.
~ I know who you are Imperial Mage Harry Potter, heir of Gryffindor. Godric Gryffindor never bowed down to those that wished to hurt him, he was courageous and brave, follow in his footsteps you make your own destiny ~ Ramoth spoke fiercely his face inches from Harry's own. Something changed in Harry's eyes and he grinned.
~ Dumbledore's ideas are not his own ~ Harry returned slyly.
~ You are very smart Lord Gryffindor, to catch a rat you must dangle some bait in front of him ~ Ramoth roared with laughed, snorting flames from his nostrils.
~ But I must lie to my friends ~ Harry sighed.
~ That is the price to pay ~ Ramoth returned ~ Now go and sow the seeds of discord ~
During the whole conversation the Slytherin's and Gryffindor's watched Harry aghast as he got closer and closer to the Hungarian Horntail. Abruptly all three Dragon's disappeared with a whirl of Flames and Harry turned his eyes blazing and his face a stone mask. He grabbed Gwen's hand and he stalked off.
XXX
" He disappeared, the great Dragon," Ron was telling several fifth years, " all three went and Harry stalked off,"
" Did he speak to the Dragon's?" Kevin Blythe looked at Ron wide-eyed.
" I think so," Ron said confidently. On the Head table the Headmaster was anything but confident. Dumbledore sat back in his chair shaking his head and closing his eyes.
" The boy is uncontrollable," Snape said to the Headmaster.
" Harry is no longer a boy and if two would see that you'll also see he is a doting father and cunning warrior," McGonagall hissed, " Albus you should never have used that idea with him,"
" You know Albus, when Harry was with us at the Vale he spoke of your kindness, benevolence and fairness," Kristen spoke with venom. It was the evening meal and Harry had not been seen since earlier that afternoon. The two women were remonstrating with the Potions Master and Dumbledore. Remus Lupin, meanwhile, was sat quietly at the end of the table usually reserved for Harry and Adam. Above the sky began to crackle with lightning, trees whipped blown by a strong wind. Clouds drew over the school and rain lashed down hard, thunder rolled from the distance black clouds. Silence had fallen upon the student body. Guinevere, Princess of the Elves, sat at the Gryffindor table. She had entered the Great Hall alone not looking at the Head Table pointedly ignoring them.
A blast of Ice cold air whipped through the open doors and people turned to the doors to watch a figure striding in. He wore the Uniform of Gryffindor house and his black hair seemed to hang limply. Harry Potter stared at the teachers' all watching the lone figure. A crack of lightning caused many to jump with fright; first years seemed to huddle with many of the older years. A second crack and abruptly Amos Diggory, Cornelius Fudge, Amelia Bones, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora Tonks stood behind the teachers' table looking at each other then at the lone figure.
" I am Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived," he laughed loudly, " For years I was treated as a pawn in the battle against Voldemort especially by Albus Dumbledore. But no more shall I bow down to anyone,"
Then he began to shake like a dog removing water and his image wavered and dissipated leaving them with a completely different Harry Potter. His image rippling he suddenly wore Dragon hide boots to his shins over silk black trousers. He also wore a white linen shirt beneath velvet black tunic lined with gold cloth. A cloak billowed out behind him with a broadsword strapped to his waist. Perhaps the largest change was his body, he now appeared in his late twenties with an aristocratic face, a black beard covering his upper neck. His green eyes gleamed with intelligence and sparked with anger.
" I am the heir of Gryffindor and from this day forth I shall be known by my Elvin name and take my rightful titles. My name is Lord Ileck Gryffindor and I am an Imperial Mage," some student's gasped. " Three days ago Albus Dumbledore, wizard of the Wizengamot and Grand sorcerer of the International Confederation of Wizards offered me an Alternative I submit to him and return as a student bearing no knowledge of the past few months or I am immediately arrested and placed in Azkeban,"
These words rang out across the silenced hall, eyes flickered from Harry to Dumbledore who stood up but Amos stepped forward.
" Is this true?" Amos asked quietly. Dumbledore reluctantly nodded, " Mr Potter if you'd come with me I'm sure we can resolve this issue,"
" I want nothing more to do with the Ministry or Dumbledore. Headmaster, I swear by my blood and my Ancestors," He withdrew his blade from it's sheathe where it gleamed silver with a hint of blue lightning playing around the edges and held his palm open where he slashed the dagger down. Hermione gasped, " that neither myself or my descendants shall fight for your light side as long as you hold the Oath you made me take. I'm sure Lord Voldemort is looking for a new ally,"
With these last words a pillar of flame and ice encompassed him and he disappeared leaving behind a stunned crowd.