Harry awoke from a very strange dream. He remembered containing the nuclear blast and fallout from the dirty bomb, then from memories were erratic. He remembered fighting a large cloud of darkness and large amounts of phoenix song.
He also remembered watching himself vanish the toxic material and create an obelisk of some sort. Then he had flashes of different images: Albus looking over him, Ginny crying, the inside of a train, and then a chamber where he was lying on a cold slab.
As he opened his eyes, he saw that he was in a beautiful bed in the Gryffindor colors. As Harry sat up, Gabby entered the bedchamber.
"Master Harry is awake. Master Harry has been healed!! Master Harry is truly a great wizard, yous has defeated the Dark Lord!!"
"Gabby. Stop bouncing up and down. Where am I?" Harry asked.
"Master Harry Potter sir is being in the Lord and Lady of Hogwarts' Suite. Yous been sleeping for two days now, and yous were sick four days before that while Hogwarts tried to heal yous. Gabby is being told that it took Mistress Ginny three days to bring Master Harry home."
"Where is everyone?" Harry asked.
"They are outside the gates. The Lady of Hogwarts and your family are staying in a protected Glenn just inside the Forbidden Forest." A disembodied voice said. "But first, Mi Lord, I musts give you what you lost…"
Hogwarts, in her specter form appeared and placed her hand on Harry's forehead. A moment later Harry knew had happened and why. He was shocked to see that he was so close to death, but glad he was back.
The connection with the specter also reestablished the connection between the Lord of Hogwarts and the Castle herself. Now feeling that the castle was still in lockdown, Harry awakened the castle and ordered Gabby to prepare for a celebration, Voldemort was gone forever.
Doing as she was told, Gabby disappeared to begin her work. Harry decided a shower was in order.
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Outside the castle, Albus Dumbledore was standing within the wards to protect the family members that were on guard duty. As he stared out over the castle grounds, he felt something that he had missed for the last week, Hogwarts was waking up.
He immediately turned to the castle and saw the dark stones that made up the castle begin to brighten and the flags on the turrets begin to wave again. As everything seemed to calm down, fireworks suddenly exploded over the castle, catching everyone unaware.
Ginny was instantly by Albus side, trying to enter the castle. She too had a link with the castle and felt it awaken. She had slept the last two days, never moving to even go to the restroom. Now with an anxious energy, she demanded to get to her husband. As if somehow sensing that her Mistress was present, the wards around Hogwarts opened and Hogwarts' own magic apparated Ginny and Albus into the Lord and Lady's suite where Harry was patiently waiting.
Seeing his wife, Harry flamed to her and took her into his arms as she kissed him passionately. The gold and red aura around them filled the room and spilled thru the walls, bathing the entire castle the same aura. As the kiss broke, Harry turned to Albus and launched into his arms, hugging his grandfather.
Albus, who was shocked that Harry was indeed alive and kicking, let his tears fall as he hugged his grandson in everything but blood. "I am so proud of you Harry. You did it." Albus kept muttering into Harry's hair. Ginny acquired a camera and took many pictures of this scene, for this was one for the scrapbook, the tow most powerful wizards of the age standing together as family.
Finally Harry decided he needed to explain a few things, "Hogwarts is throwing a huge party. The house elves said that party will be ready by five o'clock. I have a lot to do. I need to see the family, Mackrack and the goblins, then the queen, and then see the Minister and the Wizengamot. Somewhere in there I would assume I need to talk to the press and the assembled masses that I am sure all out partying."
"Well Harry, first the family is in a secured Glenn close by, secondly Mackrack is there as well as the Goblin High Council. Thirdly, there is a huge congregation of people outside the gates. As for meeting the queen and the minister, I have been informed to tell you that you are required to see them as soon as you are able to. Prince William said something about a bet and a ride on a broomstick." Albus said.
"Very well. Albus, can you please inform the masses out at the gate that I will speak to them briefly in one hour and that I will be speaking to the Wizengamot and all of Magical Great Britain this afternoon. Then have everyone in the Glenn portkey to the Great Hall. Ginny and I need get changed."
With a quick bow, Albus and Fawkes, who had flamed into the room earlier, flamed out of the room. After another round of kisses and not so innocent groping, Harry and Ginny changed into their ceremonial robes and walked down to the Great Hall.
As they left their suite, Harry's staff and sword appeared in midair before them. Evidently Hogwarts knew Harry would want them back before too long. As they walked, Harry got a detailed report about the battle. Seventy Five Death Eaters and Dark Wizards captured, over one hundred killed. No major injuries on the side of light. The worst, besides Harry, was Dopey the Dwarf, who had somehow broken his leg being stupid. Happy said Dopey was very aptly named.
When Harry and Ginny entered the Great Hall, the family was already there. It was a race to see who get to Harry first. Molly, Hermione, Luna, Remus, Dora, and Minerva were all in the lead with Ron and the rest hot on their heels. It was a sudden burst of speed that put Hermione in front of the others and literally tackled Harry to the ground.
However instead of a hard fall, Harry and Hermione found that they were floating a few feet above the ground. When Harry looked around he found Dobby and Winky smiling at him before they too joined in the dog-pile that was now landing on Harry. Ginny, as always, had her camera and was taking pictures of the entire scene.
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After an hour of spending time with the family, Harry told everyone that he had to go, but to get cleaned up for the party tonight. As Ginny and he left the Great Hall, they ran into Mackrack.
"Master Mackrack, I am honored that chose to stand beside us and aid in the defeat of Lord Voldemort and his supporters."
"No Lord Gryffindor, it is I who am honored. You have done all creatures a great service today. We will never be able to thank you enough. Now, I have been away for far too long, I must return to my office, but I do plan on returning for the victory party."
"Mackrack, when you return, please bring your family. I would be honored to meet your family and have your family meet mine."
"I will take you up on that offer Harry. I will see you at 5 o'clock." And with that Mackrack departed.
Harry and Ginny spoke to Gabby quickly before they headed outside where Hagrid was waiting for them
"These unicorns have been waiting around for the two of you since Harry here was sick. I think they wanted to say hello."
The eldest unicorn, black as the night, turned towards Harry and looked into his eyes and spoke telepathically 'Those of us who are black in color are War Unicorns, Mi Lord. In order to heal you, Fawkes came to us and asked for freely given unicorn blood. I was honored to do so, and by doing so, made you a part of my herd. My name is Brion, and we will always serve you and your mate.'
"Thank you Brion. Your gift is greatly appreciated. However, we are going down to the gates, then we must apparate to the queen and then to the Ministry of Magic. I do not believe that you can join us." Harry said as he patted Brion's snout.
'You are young human. Even with your intelligence, you are still naïve. We are magical creatures. We like your goblin and griffin guard, can make ourselves invisible. However, today I believe that you are correct for today. If you ever need us all you need to do is call.
"Thank you Brion. Before we go, can you introduce us to the rest of the unicorns with you today?" Harry asked.
'To my right is my mate Olympia, behind me is the leader of the wild unicorns of our herd Gavin and his mate Athena. To Gavin's right is my second Apollo and his mate Hera and behind them are Gavin's second Jupiter and his mate Isis.'
"Thank you my friends, now if you'll excuse us, we must be going. Albus has already wrangled the press so that I can speak to them. Hagrid, can you get something for me friends to eat while I am away?"
"Of course Harry. You and Ginny be careful." The half giant said.
With a wave of his hand, Harry and Ginny walked down the road to the gates where Albus had conjured a podium on a small stage. When the Potters reached the gates, they heard Albus speaking.
"…As I have already said, Lord Gryffindor will be addressing the Wizengamot and the people of Magical Great Britain tomorrow. Lord and Lady Gryffindor will not be answering any questions at this time."
As Albus left the stage, he spotted the Potters and crossed over to them. "Harry, where do you wish to go first?"
"The Royal Estate at Balmoral; I need to see the sovereign. She is probably worried sick." Harry said.
"Very well Harry, portkey or are you feeling well enough to flame travel?" Albus asked, making sure his grandson was feeling well enough.
"I think Fawkes can take us. What do you think Fawkes?" Harry asked as the bird in question chirped in acknowledgement. He rose into the air and the three most powerful mages in the world disappeared. The reporters who had been standing around the gates all apparated to the Ministry to make sure they got a good seat for Lord Gryffindor's speech.