Heir of Pendragon

by

Sk8ernv

Chapter 11: Bonding

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As Harry and his entourage emerged through the gate way a team of medi-wizards were awaiting them. It was only when they saw that their King was standing that they saw the young woman on a stretcher. As they approached they could here Harry command them to do what ever was necessary for his friend. With that they whisked Hermione away to medical tower of the palace.

"We should address the council they will want to know what has transpired." Gladius said

"Yes, I wish to be with Hermione." Harry said with grim expression on his face.

"They will do what ever they can for her your Majesty. I will inform the council on your behalf." Gladius said as he made his way out of the gate room and towards the council chambers.

With that Harry began his journey to the medical tower. The only thing that was going through his mind was his friend lying on the ground after being hit with that curse. He knew that while the goblins had stabilized her she was still in great danger. He only prayed that he was not to late to save her. As Harry approached he noticed that the medi-wizards were outside of a room huddled together deep in conversation.

"How is she?" Harry asked afraid of the answer that he would be given.

"She is stable your majesty. However, She is still in great danger. The curse has done a lot of damage to her magical core. I'm afraid unless we can find someway to fuse another's core to her she will never recover." The lead Medi-Wizard said solemnly.

"I don't understand. Fuse her magical core with another." Harry said confused

"Yes, The spell she was hit with is a very dark curse that destroys the magical core of an individual. While we can stabilize her if we can not find a way to fuse her magical core with another she will die."

" I will fuse my magic with her" Harry said without hesitation.

"Your Majesty You can't possibly consider this. You are to importa….." The Medi-Wizard tried to say

"I do want to hear it. I will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even it means my own life. Now how do you I fuse my magic with hers." Harry said cutting off the medi-wizard.

"I am not sure it has not been done in many centuries."

"I know of a way" Sorian said as he entered with Darius.

"What ever it is I will do it. What ever the cost I will pay it just don't let her die" Harry said almost pleading.

"Long ago when the House of Pendragon was young. One of the traits of its members was their animagus form. In that form you might be able to fuse yourself with Ms. Granger." Sorian said

"If you do this your Majesty you will forever be bonded with her. I am not sure of what the legal ramifications of this will be." Darius said to the distraught king.

"What ever the cost I will do it. Tell me how I transform and I will do it." Harry said determined

"We can not do it here you will need a bit more room I think." Sorian said.

With that Harry watched as they loaded Hermione onto yet another stretcher and moved her out of the room. Harry was led to another out as well. As Harry was walking truly unaware as to what was happening he could only think of one thing. That one thing was Hermione. She was the one person that he could not lose. He knew that if he lost her than all hope was lost. It was only in these moments did Harry Potter truly begin to understand how important Hermione was to him.

Harry found himself standing inside a large ritual room. The wall was lined with Statues of Great Dragons. Each one with an engraving underneath it. Harry was lead to the center of the chamber and was told to stand in the center. Harry did as he was told unsure as to how this was going to help. From what he had learned he knew that to become an animagus took years of training and preparation. Then He saw Sorian approach him caring a goblet with a liquid that was steaming.

"You Majesty drink this and clear your mind." Sorian said handing the young king the golden goblet.

As Harry began to drink the strange liquid Harry began to feel slightly dizzy. He found himself loosing his footing. Then it hit him. He felt as if his bones were stretching. He felt his back beginning to elongate. It wasn't just his back it was his neck and the rest of his body. He could feel himself changing. To say the experience was strange was an understatement. It wasn't exactly painful, but it definitely wasn't pleasant. Then as quickly as it had began it ended. Harry felt normal like nothing had happened. Then before he opened his eyes he tried to speak to only find that a large roar was heard instead of his voice. It was then that he snapped his eyes opened. He found himself taking up most of the room. Then he felt a sneeze welling up within him. Instead of a mucus coming forth a ball of fire erupted from his nostrils. It was then that he realized what his form was. He was a Dragon. He was larger than the Horntail that he had faced in his fourth year. He appeared to have a silver hide that almost glowed. He also noticed that his wings were a different color than his hide. They had a golden look to them. On top of his back going to the tip of his tail was a series of spikes. To say that he was intimidating in his Animagus form was something of an understatement. He look almost terrifying He looked at the men below him and let out a mighty roar. It was then that he remembered why he had chosen to take on this form. He had to help Hermione .

He quickly found her lying on an alter near him. He turned his body so that he was next to her and laid down on the ground to be closer to his dying friend. It was then that he heard Sorian speak. At first he could not understand what he was saying. Then with a bit of concentration he understood.

"Your Majesty as you can see you like all members of the House of Pendragon are a Dragon Animagus. In this form you can bind your magic with that of your friend. I must warn you though there could be lasting consequences of this. You will in affect be one. You will be one heart in two bodies. We are not even sure if you will be able to bond with a future mate after this. Are you sure you still wish to continue?" Sorian asked

With a loud roar that anyone could tell meant that he had made up his mind to continue. Sorian began to draw a series of runes on Hermione's body. Then looked towards the young King in his animagus form.

"One heart…two bodies…Great spirits of Avalon bond these souls together as one. Let two hearts beat as one" Sorian said as a invisible wind began to blow inside of the room.

Then as Harry was watching the ritual he was struck with a intense pain in his chest. He felt as if someone was cutting his heart into two. Then in a blinding flash of light a column of energy could be seen connecting the boy king to his best friend. Then as soon as it had began it ended. Harry now weaken from the ritual slowly reverted to his human form. When he was back to his human form he collapsed.

"Your Majesty are you ok?" one of the medi-wizards asked.

" Is she ok." Harry asked ignoring the young healer.

"She will be fine her core is repairing itself as we speak. You on the other hand you must rest. Tomorrow is an important day that you can not miss." Darius said

With that Harry was lead back to his chamber to rest. While Hermione was led to another set of chambers adjacent to Harry's. While Harry rested the council met to understand the ramifications of what the king had just done.

"Technically she should be Queen." One of the council members said.

"That may be but we do not know if his majesty feels that way towards her. We will wait before we say anything. Perhaps things will progress naturally. However, She will be treated accordingly. She is now a member of the House of Pendragon. We will name her Lady of the House of Pendragon. That will give his majesty options in case he decides he does eventually wish to take her as his bride. You can tell just by the way they looked at each other in Diagon Alley. That there is more than just friendship in both of their hearts. If that is all we will adjourn we have much to prepare for." Darius said as he dismissed the other members of the council

"I only hope he opens his heart soon. He deserves the love of another." Darius said to himself

As the council was meeting a young brunette began to stir. With only one person on her mind……Harry Potter.

A/N: I hope this chapter isn't disappointing. I appreciate everyone who reviews. Sorry about the long break between updates. Real life again has gotten in the way. Hopefully I will be back to my normal update schedule of daily. However, I am not holding myself to that it is just a goal. I really enjoy writing this story.