Chapter 16: Declarations

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For Harry and Hermione the time following the attack on them at the ministry flew by much faster than they had wanted. After several days they had lost all pretenses of sleeping in different bed chambers. They now both shared the Royal suite. The bonding magic that linked the young couple only became that much stronger now that they truly were one.

As for Remus he was moved several days after the attack into the guest wing of the palace. The pride that Remus always held for Harry was now more intense than ever. He saw now that the young boy who sat in his classroom longing to prove himself was long gone. Now standing before him was a man who had stepped into a position that few others would be capable or even willing to step into. No Harry was no longer that same young boy. He was now a man. Remus had to wonder if part of that strength that Harry portrayed was if not in some way connected to the young bookwormish brunette that had one the young Kings heart. While Remus was not privy to everything that was occurring within the walls of the council chambers he could only guess that it was not going to be good for Voldemort or Dumbledore.

"Then it is decided I will hold the emergency meeting of the Confederation tomorrow." Harry said confidently.

"Your Majesty, I will send out your royal messengers with letters and port keys to all of its members this afternoon. Now I feel we need to discuss another matter that has been brought up." Darius said

"Which is?" Harry questioned puzzled about what the Lord Chamberlain meant.

"When you return to Hogwarts where will you stay. I am sure that you understand it would not be practical for you to remain in the dorms of your house while at Hogwarts. You will have to many documents that are of a sensitive nature regarding matters of state. Not to mention within the House Dorms the Hogwarts Heads of House and even the Headmaster himself can ease drop on anything going on. Not to mention I'm not sure if Gladius is ready to be in such tight living conditions with that many teenagers. He has enough trouble with the ones he is constantly around now." Sorian said causing the council to burst out into laughter. All except Gladius who stood with an even grimmer expression than he normally wore.

"Then what do you have in mind. I am sure that I will have to stay within the castle as a student. I may be king, but I am still a student and can't imagine they will just let me come and go as I please." Harry said

"True, Although you will have to make some trips away from Hogwarts. What I suggest is that you take up residence in the Royal Tower of Hogwarts." Darius said

"Royal Tower, There isn't anything like that I have lived in Hogwarts since I was eleven, and I have the Marauders Map and I have never seen anything like that." Harry said confident in his answer

"Your Majesty, I can assure you that it is there. It charmed to remain hidden until the reigning monarch of Avalon returns to the castle. It is guarded much in the same fashion as Dumbledore's Office is by a Stone Gargoyle of a Dragon. In fact it is on the opposite side of the castle as Dumbledore's. It will be impossible for even that insufferable man to spy within those walls. They are almost as well protected as the Palace here on Avalon." Darius said

With the details of where Harry was going to be staying in Hogwarts settled. The council went on to discuss how Legion of Avalon soldiers were doing in their preparations to set up an encampment in the Dark Forest. Harry was told that they would beginning moving the day before Harry's arrival. With those details hammered out. Harry retired to his Chambers to spend a quite evening with Hermione. Harry was sure that the following day would be full of turmoil.

While Harry was winding down for a quite evening with his Lady Love. Dumbledore was receiving more bad news that he was not looking forward too.

With a bright flash of light a beautiful Silver and blue phoenix appeared in the Headmasters Office carrying a letter with the official seal of Avalon. Once the letter was retrieved the phoenix left the head master you began to carefully read the Letter which he assumed only meant trouble.

To: All Members of the International Confederation of Wizards

This letter is to inform you that his Majesty Harold I of Avalon has called for a emergency meeting of The International Confederation of Wizards to discuss the return of the Dark Lord Voldemort. As is his right as King of Avalon. For Security purpose for all those attending the meeting will be held in Avalon. All those attending may gate to Avalon via the consulates of Avalon in your respective nations. Please present this letter when you arrive.

Darius Montes IV

Lord Chamberlain of the Kingdom of Avalon

Bellow the signature was the official seal of the King. This letter was in fact legitimate. Dumbledore was sure that most if not all of the nations would send an envoy to meet Harry. Not to mention a meeting of the Confederation had not been held in Avalon in almost five centuries. Few would miss an opportunity to step onto the Misty Isle. This was perhaps what he needed. He would be able to speak with Harry and perhaps persuade him to see what he wanted him to see.

What Dumbledore did not know was that this was only the first step in the play to neutralize some of his power on the world theatre. Dumbledore had not taken into account all that may happen as a result of this meeting.

While Dumbledore was forming his plan on what he would have to do when he arrived in Avalon. Lord Voldemort was also forming a plan of his own. This would be the perfect opportunity to get an inside look into Avalon. In the entire history of Magic no Dark Lord had ever lead a successful assault of the Isle of Avalon. The only one ever to even come close was the First Dark Lord Mordrid who was ultimately defeated by Arthur himself. No he was sure he would not be able to make a direct assault on Avalon, but perhaps put some fear into the hearts of the people that no one is safe anywhere.

"Wormtail" Voldemort hissed

"Yes Master How can I serve you." Wormtail said as he bent to kiss Voldemort's robes.

"I have a mission for you. I have received word from some of our allies within the Ministry that Potter has called a meeting of the International Confediration of Wizards. You are to go to Avalon with our agents. While you are there you are to kill one of the ministry aides. I want this to be public. Let them know that no matter where they hide or where they go I can still reach them." Voldemort said

"Why not just kill Potter in front of all of these people." Wormtail said knowing as soon as it left his mouth it was the wrong thing to say.

"Crucio" Voldemort Cried out.

"Because you fool I want to undermine his position if he can't even protect the people he calls for in his own home who can he protect. Now go leave my sight." Voldemort cried out.

The meeting came much sooner than Harry had hoped. This would be the day that he would have to show the world that he was capable of leading not only his nation, but being a beacon for others. As Harry dressed in the ceremonial robes of the Royal House of Pendragon. An expression of absolute gloom came across his face.

"You'll be fine Harry. I have faith in you." Hermione said as she wrapped her arms around his waist.

"I'm glad that you are so confident somebody needs to be. What if I mess this up." Harry said still feeling unsure of his self.

"You won't just be yourself and remember that this your time." Hermione said as a soft knock was heard at the door.

"I'm sorry to interrupt your Majesty, but it is time to go." Gladius said from the door.

As Harry and Hermione were leaving hundreds of Wizards from around the globe had been filing into the Confederation's chamber which had been reopened to house the Confederation. For most of the wizards in the room it was the first time that they had ever stepped foot onto Avalon. The excitement could be felt in the room much like electricity.

Albus Dumbledore sat at the head of the body gathered before him almost confident as he had always been. It was just when Dumbledore was getting comfortable in his seat when the trumpets began to sound signaling the arrival of Avalon's newest King.

"All Rise of his Majesty the King." The Lord Chamberlain called out from the back of the chambers.

As he had done before when he entered the Wizegamot Harry once again held the gaze of everything living creature gathered. Harry walked confidently through the crowd . As he walked he looked as if he was going to stare Dumbledore down. Dumbledore sat and watched the young man that was so different than the scrawny eleven year old he had met so many years ago.

Instead of stopping at the platform that was reserved for those who wished to address the entire Confederation. Harry continued up the set of stairs to where Dumbledore himself was seated.

"Sir, I believe you are sitting in my seat." Harry whispered into Dumbledore's ear.

"What!" the Chief Warlock cried out.

"As I am sure you are aware the Chief Warlock merely sits in stead of the King. Since I have decided to once again call this noble body back into session, and the fact that it is once again meeting in the nation of its creation which happens to be my Kingdom. I think it is only right that the King once again excerise his right to head this body. I'm afraid to say that your services are no longer needed." Harry said confidently to the Head Master.

"I'm sure Harry you will agree that such important matters should be left to those with more experience" Dumbledore said attempting to regain his composure.

"I'm afraid I don't as such it is the Kings will. With that in mind it would do you well to remember your place within all of my domains Headmaster. Now as I said before you are sitting in my seat or perhaps I should have the guards remove you from it." Harry said with a sneer.

"We will need to discuss this further Har….Your Majesty" Dumbledore said with venom.

With that Dumbledore stood up as confident as he could and took his place down in the gallery next to the British Ministries representative.

" My Friends let me first welcome you to Avalon. I hope that this will be the first of many such meetings within the ancestral home of the International Confederation of Wizards. For far to long Avalon has stood in the shadows. I can promise you this. The centuries of neglect that Avalon has inflicted upon our brothers and sisters will end.

We live in a time of fear. A time when mothers are afraid to allow their children out to play. A time when people who's only crime is that they were born from families who had until them not enjoyed the joys of magic. It is a time when fear and prejudices hinder us from seeing the truth. The truth is that we are in the grips of a mad man. A mad man who wants to destroy not only the lives of Muggle born witches and wizards, but wants to destroy are very free will. Our right to live without fear. This mad man I speak of is Voldemort.

Voldemort's idea of a blood pure wizarding society is one of hypocrisy. For while Voldemort preaches that pure-blood's are the only beings worth surviving he himself is a half-blood. So in his aims to 'purify' the world. He not only targets Muggle born's. He targets any who would stand in his way. He targets any who's opinion differ from his own. While most of you are sitting hear saying to yourself that this does not effect you or your people. I would have you consider this. What is going to stop him from making your homeland next in his quest for purity. Are you going to allow him to kill your children because they are not pure blood, or perhaps because they had the audacity to make friends with a muggle born or half blood. The answer hopefully is no you would not.

Voldemort and his followers say that they are fighting for the good of all wizards. I on the other hand would rather compare them to some thing the muggle terrorists. For that is what they are terrorist. They use fear to make people obey. And just like the muggle's I believe that terrorism in all of its facets must be eliminated at all costs. So today Avalon is declaring war upon Voldemort and his followers.

I also make this promise that there will be no place that he can hide. I will use every resource at my disposable to insure that no other children have to grow up without the love of a parent the way I was forced to. I assure you that there will be no place on the globe that will be safe for him to hide. I also give this as a warning. Those who would try to harbor and aid Voldemort be it nation or individual will find themselves at the mercy of the entire weight of Avalon's might. Avalon will not rest nor stop till Voldemort and his followers are brought to justice or justice is brought to them. I say this not as a threat, but as a warning. To aid terrorist is to be a terrorist, and Avalon will see no difference in the matter.

It is time that we let go of ancient prejudices and embrace each other as brothers and sisters of magic. Tonight go home and tell those you care about that you love and care about them. Then remember that somewhere in the world tonight Voldemort has prevented another from doing what you have just done."

With that Harry stopped hoping that his speech would not fall on deaf ears. It was then that the Confederation erupted into a series of cheers and praise. Harry scanned the room and saw what could only be described as hope. For the majority of those present were on their feet applauding. As Harry stood watching the crowd he felt a strange sensation. It was foreign and dark very different than the normal sense that Harry received from the magic of Avalon. It was then in a moment that he saw why he felt so odd. A sliver hand was approaching the French reprehensive. Without a single thought.

"STUPEFY!" Harry yelled out as he stretched out his hand. With that a large ball of energy erupted and screamed towards its intended target. Before the wood be assassin could strike he was hit with a powerful stunner causing him to go sailing backwards.

"Guards Seize that man." Harry cried out as a group of Avalonian guards rushed towards the man who had only moments ago been sailing through the air.

"By Merlin it is Peter Pettigrew" A voice called out from within the audience. This was of course followed by a series of other calls and cries.

"As I said they will either be brought to justice or justice will be brought to them." Harry said and then was swept out of the chamber.

"Harry….Harry…Harry…I must speak with you" Dumbledore yelled out towards the young man who paid no attention. For the Second time Harry Potter had upstaged the Headmaster of Hogwarts and to say he was angered was an understatement.

Through his anger he noticed that when Harry left Hermione was quick to follow and take his hand into hers. It was then that it struck him. That is how he would get to Harry. Now that Dumbledore looked closely at the young couple walking down the corridors away from the chambers he could sense it. A magical bond between the two that was not there earlier in the year. When Harry returned he would have a surprise for the young King.

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