Chapter 15: Old friends

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When the guards finally began to slow their pace Harry and Hermione could both see tha they were now back inside of the Atrium. As Harry and Hermione we attempting to struggle free. They then felt that the guards took an even tighter grasp upon them and then in a blinding flash of light. They were gone. The entire entourage who had only moments ago saved their young King had disappeared from the Ministry of Magic.

As Harry and Hermione disappeared the other group who had come to the aid of Lupin entered an open room adjacent to the Wizegamot chambers.

"What shall we do with him." One of the royal guards asked.

"We need to get him back to Gringotts. They will be able to look after his injuries. I'm afraid he is too injured to go straight to Avalon."

With that the group of began to make for tube station that would take them to Gringotts. The cart ride was a little less jarring than normal as the cart was slowed down to avoid further injury to Remus. It was lucky that one of the men that had stayed behind was also training to become a healer.

When Remus and company arrived at Gringotts they were rushed into a room where his injuries were addressed. Remus truly couldn't be in better hands than he was. While the facilities at the consulate were not as advance as the one in Avalon it was still non the less good. Most of the Healers here had volunteered to work in the Gringotts consulate hoping that they would be able to better serve their king.

As Remus was being looked at Harry and Hermione were in a very heated discussion back on Avalon.

"This is an outrage. Your Majesty we must strike back at once." One of the council members yelled.

"I agree that something must be done, but who exactly do we attack." Darius said as calmly as he could

"I agree with Darius we don't know who attack us. It could have been Voldemort, Dumbledore, or even the Ministry. It could have been any number of people. We just don't know enough yet. While I have no doubt that Dumbledore was involved I think we should perhaps wait until we have more evidence." Harry said not wanting this debate to get out of hand.

"If I may your Majesty. I think that this perhaps has opened a door of opportunity for you." Lord Grangor said as he stood up.

"What do you mean?" Harry asked the venerable goblin.

"Well, You have been attacked by an unknown force within the walls of the Wizegamot Chambers. While many will not want to admit it the nobles of the Wizegamot due owe your House a debt. One that will never truly be repaid. In one way or another they are connect to you. It is through your Royal seat that allowed their families titles and lands. Many will not want to risk your anger on this matter. Not to mention now you have an angle to begin investigating the ministry. While our two governments are separate they still must allow you to investigate an attack upon yourself or any member of the Royal House while they are in the UK. It is one of the lesser known clauses that were signed into law many centuries ago by the original International Confederation of Wizards." Sorian said

"Good…I will leave this in your capable hands. Hermione and I must return to London we have a friend to check on." Harry said as he and Hermione rose to walk out of the chamber.

When the young couple arrived at Gringotts they were ushered into the room were Remus was laying in. As the pair walked into the room they could see that Remus was being attended to by numerous Healers. The scene before them looked more like a muggle emergency room than a bank or consulate.

"How is he?" Hermione asked very concerned about their former Teacher and last living link Harry had to his parents and Sirius.

"He is resting Milady. I believe he will be fine. We have also began to administer an experimental form of the Wolfsbane potion that will make his transformation into his Werewolf form much easier on him." The lead healer said with a smile.

"Thank you I think we will sit with him for awhile." Harry said as the other Healers who had been finishing up their work began to back out of the room.

As Harry sat there next to Lupin he released how close he had come to losing the last person who didn't just see him as a younger version of his father. He also saw him as a reflection of his Mother. While he loved being similar to his father he didn't want that to be the only monument to his parents. He wanted people to know that his mother was a wonderful person and that part of her essence remained with him.

For what seemed like hours both Harry and Hermione sat with the man who had risked his life to protect their own. Harry knew that nothing he ever did would be able to repay Remus for not only saving his life, but for saving Hermione's life. Harry then turned to look at Hermione who at that moment had also turned to Harry. Without words the pair drew closer to each other. Both wanting so badly to share another kiss.

"Could you two please wait till I'm at least out of the room" Remus said roughly as he began to wake from his sleep.

"Your awake!" Hermione exclaimed as she attempted to rap Remus in one of her bone crushing hugs.

"Thank you Ms. Granger, but could you let go I think your re-breaking my ribs." Lupin said with a chuckle.

"How are you feeling?" Harry asked the battered werewolf.

"I've had better days. Where am I?" Remus asked as he looked around the strange room.

"You are in Gringotts" Harry replied

"Why would they take me here?" Remus asked unsure as to why he had been taken to a bank and not St.Mungos.

"Gringotts is the official consulate to Magical Britain for Avalon. It was the safest place they could take you in your condition." Hermione said

" So Harry what exactly have you been up to?"

Harry and Hermione then went on to tell Remus everything that had transpired over the few weeks that Harry had been staying in Avalon. To say that Remus was surprised would have been an understatement. As Remus looked on at Harry he could not help but notice the similarities between him and Lily. While it was true that Harry did share most of physical features with James. He carried himself in much the same manner as Lily.

"Your Majesty, excuse my interruption. Mr. Lupin is in need to finish his treatments if he is to be moved to Avalon." the head Healer said

With that both Harry and Hermione said their good byes to Lupin, and decided to return to Avalon to check on the progress of Harry's advisors.

While Harry and Hermione were deciding what to do next. Cornelius Fudge was beginning to put in motion a plan of his own that would hopefully be able to control the damage that Harry was going to do to the already shaky administration that Fudge had built through bribes and dirty dealings.

"I will not let that Potter brat just come in and upstage me. I want charges brought against him. I don't care what we have to do." Fudge blasted at Dolores Umbridge The Under-Secretary.

I'm sure that what ever lies Potter is trying to spread will fail. We still control the Prophet we could simply…." Umbridge tried to say only to be cut off by Fudge.

"Are you kidding me…We don't control the Prophet they will look at this as a chance to give him even more publicity. How could we not have known about this. I mean he has been living within our grasp and no one knew that he was a royal. We have to flex as much political muscle as we can and quickly. Before we loose all hope of containing this. Perhaps if we can charge him with something more serious. Like treason…" Fudge said until he heard a knocking at his office doors.

"Mr. Minister, Madame Bones as you requested." Percy Weasley said

"Amelia come in come in. I need you to charge Harry Potter with Treason. He has gone against Ministry edicts and I…." Fudge said but was cut off by Madame Bones.

"Minister I am sure you understand that young Harry know has diplomatic immunity within our borders. I could not bring any legitimate charges against him. Not to mention we have no idea what the consequences of doing this would be. Now if that is all you had in mind I would like to continue with the investigation of the attack that has just occurred within the ministry walls.

"We don't need her… I have a plan that will bring down Potter." Umbridge said with a sickening snear on her face

When Harry and Hermione returned to Avalon they saw that Darius was already awaiting them. The look on his face was serious and reflected the mood of most of the people that Harry and Hermione had come into contact with since the attack at the Ministry.

"Your Majesty, I believe we have come up with something that will benefit us on two fronts. I think it is time you called for an emergency meeting of the International Confederation of Wizards. There you can announce to the world that Avalon has returned and it would also take away a huge piece of power that Dumbledore has over the rest of world. As King of Avalon you should rightfully hold the position of Chief Warlock. Your return will force Dumbledore to step down and it would bring the council once again to meet in Avalon." Darius said.

"Good I also think it is time we let the world know just who it is we are fighting against, and that Avalon will never side with Riddle. Make the arrangements." Harry said to his Lord Chamberlain.

With that Harry and Hermione decided to retire to Harry's bed chamber to have time to "Talk' without the benefit of prying eyes. When they entered the Harry's suite they noticed sitting on the night stand a small brown envelop. Harry then went to read the contents of the envelop and stood there with his mouth slightly open.

"What is it Harry? Why are you just staring." Hermione said as she took the parchment from Harry's hand

To Mr. Harry Potter

I am pleased to inform you of your O.W.L. results. Your score is a combination of both your practical and written portion. Please remember that we will need to receive a conformation of what subjects you will wish to take at the N.E.W.T. level no later than 10 August. Again congratulations of your results.

Minerva McGonnagal

Deputy Head Mistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Head of Gryffindor House

Defense Against the Dark Arts- O

Herbology- E

Care of Magical Creatures- O

Potions- O

Transfiguration- E

Charms- O

History of Magic- P

Astronomy- NA

Divination- P

All subjects taken at the N.E.W.T. level require permission from the staff member teaching the course.

"Oh my god this means that my results are………" Hermione never finished as she rushed out of the room.

Harry of course had no doubts that she had received all O's in her subjects. This was of course confirmed when he heard the thunderous cheers coming from Hermione' suite. Harry could not hold in his laughter and let out a loud thunderous laugh.

The night passed quickly for the pair of young lovers and they ended up slipping off to sleep in each others arms. Unaware that the following day the news would break throughout the world that the Royal House of Pendragon had returned, and all of the attention that would now be placed on Harry. Even with all of that occurring it was still the most peaceful slumber that Harry had ever had in his entire life lying with his arms wrapped around what had quickly become the most important person in his life.