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***Guys, thank you so much. Again, I'd like to announce that with ELYSIUM and LOTUS OF THE NIGHT Harry and the gang will be saying farewell to Forks. I feel they have had enough of Forks and want to explore other supernatural towns. I mentioned they might be going to 1) Vampire Diaries Mystic Falls and possibly 2) Teen Wolf's Beacon Hills. A lot of you have PMed me on your opinions on where they should be headed next and the race is on, I will take very much into account what think and where you feel/would like to see them go next. If you haven't voted it, please do. I also have another announcement at the end of the chapter with my usual closing notes. This is a looooong chapter so please enjoy.***
It was about 4:30 when they arrived at their destination, by now because of the time and the thickness of the trees light was dim. Quileute Valley was small valley hidden in the Olympic forest within the Quileute Reservation. They parked their cars on a long parking space off the main road and walked out meet the their friends Sam, Quil and Embry.
"Welcome." said Embry.
Caleb smiled. "Hi Embry." He walked over and hugged him.
Embry hugged back. "I'm good Caleb." He waved at Harry.
"Hi." said Harry, he got four bottles from the back seat. "I hope this is good. I didn't know what wine you guys drink."
Sam walked over and took them. "Harry, you really didn't have to."
"Nonsense." said Caleb.
Billy wheeled in. "We're ready."
Jacob turned to Harry. "Are you ready?"
Seth and Paul looked at their mates. They all looked at each other and nodded. "Yes." said Luna. "We're ready."
"Come on guys." said Quil. "Everyone is waiting."
"We're hungry." said Jacob.
Caleb scoffed. "Jake...You and Paul are always hungry."
"Hey!" Paul and Jacob complained unanimously.
Everyone in the group started laughing especially Sam. "I like these wizards."
"Join the club!" Quil and Embry said unanimously.
Sam led the way down the path towards the inner valley, which was surrounded by rocks and trees and lined with fire torches lit as they walked. Luna was looking around, looking at the tall rock walls on the sides of their path with were then replaced by pines and conifer trees and pinecones on the ground. "This is beautiful." she said.
"It's the sacred ground of our ancestors." said Seth.
"Is it safe for us?" asked Caleb.
Paul put his arm around his mates shoulder tight, reassuring him. "We wouldn't bring you if it wasn't babe." Caleb leaned in, resting his head on Paul's shoulder. "You're our guests of honor."
Harry looked at Paul as if he had two heads. "What?!"
"Why?" said Caleb. "We haven't done anything."
"Oh yes you have." said Sam. "You have strengthened our pack, our people. You've brought laughter and love into Seth, Paul and Jacob's lives. Plus we all love you guys." Jacob, Seth and Paul hugged their mates.
Arriving at the football field size clearing they were met by Victor, Billy and three other people they didn't know yet. One was a tall man in his early thirties with long raven hair, golden brown skin like Sam, Jacob, Paul and Seth and the brightest icy bleu eyes that seemed to pop in contrast with his skin and hair color. He seemed well built through his clothes, wearing black pants, shoes and a black wool coat over turquoise sweater. He wore four silver rings, two were simple silver bands and two had turquoise stones on them as well as some tribal necklaces that looked like beautiful arrangement of dreamcatchers with onyx stones and colorful peacock feathers. The other two were two women. One was tall, in her mid fifties with the same skin complexion dressed in red dress under a brown wool coat with amber jewel suite, her ling raven hair tied back in a big elegant other was average height, about five seven, in her early sixties, in a black dress under a matching wool coat and suite of jade jewels, her raven hair was tied in a elegant braid that drapped down to her waist.
Billy and Victor nodded to Sam to make introductions. "Harry, Caleb Luna. I'd like you to meet Oscar Singing Cloud." The blue eyed man nodded his head. "Barbara Clearwater, Seth and Leah's mom." The red dress woman gave them a warm smile. "…and my mother in law Piper Young."The black dress woman bowed her head respectfully with a friendly smile. "and of course you know Billy and Victor…" The honorary guests nodded. "They are the Quileute Council."
"Hello." Luna, Caleb and Harry said unanimously.
Oscar came bowed his head respectfully again. "You are all most welcome here." He shook Harrys hand. "It's an honor to meet you Mr. Potter."
"Thank you Mr. Singing Cloud." said Harry. "You must be the Medicine Man…?"
Oscar nodded his head. "Mr. Potter, please call me Oscar, and yes I am."
"It's so good to know you too." said Harry. "and please. I'll call you Oscar if you'll call me Harry."
Oscar nodded. "Agreed."
Piper walked over. "Come children. You must be hungry."
It was then that they caught the scent of the delicious food. "Now we are." said Caleb.
Billy wheeled Victor led the group down the path which, again, was fire lit torches that lit was they passed by until they reached a very large clearing.
The clearing was surrounded by fire it torches and in the center were nine large twelve seat tables. Including them, there were one hundred and eight people there. The tables were decorated with traditional thanksgiving décor, a tip of the hat to the first Thanksgiving feast: autumn colored floral arrangements, long taper candles, pumpkins, corn, squashes and gourds. The plates, the glasses, the autumn silverware was quite simple making the décor the star of the table. There was a separate table, almost the same size as the dinner table.
"Would you like some drinks?" asked Barbara.
"We'd love some." said Harry. She led them to a large rectangular table filled with alcohol, punch bowls, soft drinks, beer and wine. Leah was working the bar. "What would you like?" asked Barbara.
"Wine is fine." said Harry. "Hi Leah."
Leah smiled. "Hi Harry." and gave him his drink.
"She must like you." Said Barbara. "She rarely smiles people who are so new to the reservation." Harry took a sip. "You've changed her too." She gave him a hug. "Thank you."
Sam gave the four wine bottles Harry brought to Leah. "Harry brought wine." Luna, Caleb, Paul, Jacob, Seth, Sam and the rest of the council walked over to get drinks.
"You didn't have to." said Barbara.
"It was our pleasure." said Harry. "As a matter of fact…" He took out his wand and swished and flicked it while chanting "LUMOS GLITTERATIA" twelve inch long white sparklers flew out from his wand. They flew over, and settled in groups of three illuminating over the tables giving illumination and fun to the air. Everyone clapped and cheered. Julian and Caspian, both in their grandfathers arms, joined in on the cheering, being kids they loved fireworks.
Jacob put his arm around Harrys waist and leaned into Harrys ear to whisper. "I love you."
"I love you too Jake." said Harry, kissing his fiancé on the cheek. Jacob marveled at the happiness in his heart. Harry was here, with him, with his family, with his people celebrating Thanksgiving.
"Where did you get those Harry?" asked Caleb. He took Harrys wand, looked at it and read the label. "Weasley's Wheezes Sparkler Party Wand?"
"It's their new product, I thought I'd try it tonight." said Harry. "Paul and I got it when we were in Diagon Alley."
Caleb and Jacob looked surprised. He turned to Jacob. "Did you know about this?" Jacob shook his head saying no. Caleb grinned approving the product. "Not bad. How long do the sparklers last?"
"Until the party ends." said Harry. "They said they really wanted my input on the product so I'm gonna send them a patronus tomorrow with reviewing the product. It's a fine addition to the shop."
"It is indeed." said Caleb.
Oscar walked over. "Gentlemen and lady…" he said referring to Harry Luna and Caleb. "Everyone wants to meet you before dinner time."
Caleb, Harry, Paul and Jacob turned to the long rectangular table not far away was filled with food. It was the buffet table, which had a loooot of food. Just like Jacob and Paul like it. They all sighed. They also noticed Emily and Sam, they working the buffet table, were waving at them laughing no doubt at the looks on their faces. They waved back as they made their way into crowd.
After an hour of cocktails and greetings everyone could honestly say they were starving. Everyone filled their plates with food from the buffet table and sat down. Sitting at the main table was Harry, Caleb, Paul, Jacob, Luna, Seth, Billy, Victor, Barbara, Sam, Emily and Piper. Billy took out his papers.
"Billy, are you going to make a speech." asked Harry.
"Yes." said Billy reviewing his notes.
Harry took out his wand from the wand clasp under the sleeve of his arm. "Here…"
"What?" asked Billy confused.
"Use it to make your speech." said Harry.
"Your wand?" asked Billy. "Do explain."
"Grab the wand by the handle and put the wand tip to your throat." said Harry. "It'll work like a microphone."
"Really?" asked Billy.
"Yeap."said Harry.
Billy did as he was told. "Ladies and Gentlemen…" just as Harry said the wand projected like a microphone. "I'd like to welcome you all to our annual Quileute Thanksgiving Feast." Everyone clapped. "Tonight we have a lot to celebrate, this is a very important year because three of our wolves have met their imprints." Seth, Paul and Jacob hugged their mates. "Two powerful wizards, one a werecat, one a siren and a very powerful wise witch. A wise noble witch who carries fairy blood in her veins. Join me in giving them a warm welcome." Everyone clapped. Harry blushed, Jacob gripped his hand under the table, he knew how uncomfortable Harry was with attention and praise. Harry looked at him and smiled, thanking him for the support. "Also please join me in thanking our ancestors and our ancient guardian spirits for out health, our family, our friends and our ever faithful and ever supportive community." Everyone clapped. "And to our wolf pack, our wolf spirits and the spirits of the forest who guard our land." Everyone clapped. "Have a happy thanksgiving to you all." Everyone clapped.
About an hour later, Victor and Billy turned to their grandchildren. "Kids, we have a present for you."
"For us?" asked Julian.
Caspian smiled. "What is it?"
Billy and Victor placed the kids in their arms and placed them on their lap. Each one on their corresponding grandfathers lap.. They took out two small objects wrapped in tissue paper. The kids looked at them.
"What is it?" asked Caspian.
"Open it." said Victor.
Julian looked at Billy. "Go on Julian."
The kids opened it, each holding up a small dreamcatcher. Julians had amber and ruby crystals and Caspians had turquoise and blue crystal quartz. "What are these grandfather?" asked Julian.
"These are called dreamcatchers." said Billy. "They will help you when you sleep."
"What do you mean?" asked Julian.
"Well…Your fathers told me you and your cousin have nightmares." said Billy. Julian nodded. "These will help you sleep well."
"How?" asked Julian.
"These dreamcatchers are catch bad dreams so you only dream good ones." Said Billy. "Yours is charged with the power of the sun."
Victor turned to Caspian. "and yours is charged with the power of the sea."
"It's also charged with the power of our Quileute wolf spirits." said Billy. "They will protect your dreams from bad people."
"And we can sleep better." asked Caspian.
"Yes." said Victor.
"Thank you." said Julian and Caspian unanimously. They hugged their grandparents. Billy and Victor looked at Jacob, Harry, Caleb and Paul mouthed a thank you.
By nine o clock everyone had finished their dessert, Victor took Calebs wand and used it just like Billy did with Harrys. "Now that we've finished our dinner. I'd like us all to go Wolf Hill for our final ceremony of the night."Everyone walked down a torch lit road to Wolf Hill. A sacred place, a huge wide circle of white sand surrounded by tall rectangular stones, around nine feet tall, that reminded them of Stonehenge back in England, with tribal carvings. Harry, Caleb and Luna could tell they were sacred tribal spells, they felt the energy in the air.
Oscar Singing Cloud, twirled his own wand around his head lighting the firepits up on top of the stones. The Quileute community rows of chairs around the outside of the stone circle. During their stay in the reservation, the brits learned the Medicine Man was the Quileute equivalent of a mediwitch and wizard of the tribe. They learned their magic was quite similar. "Harry Potter, Caleb Cromwell and Luna Lovegood. Pelase step forward." The wizards look at their mates, who nod supportively so they do. With a wave of his wand, Oscar seals himself and the three wizards in low flame circle of fire. "This fire represents the sacred circle of our people, burning bright united for eternity, everlasting. Every so often our wolves find their imprints and these are brought before this circle to be officially initiated into our reservation, our community, into the Quileute tribe." He signals with his head. Harry sees the council and Sam walked over the fire and into the sacred circle, Sam is holding a tray covered with a red velvet cloth. "The Quileute Council, the Quileute Alpha Samuel Uley and I have unanimously and happily invite you all to join the Quileute Family. To be bonded with us in body and spirit to protect you, love you and support you and your families for all time…I present you with the Quileute Cuffs."
Sam walked over and Oscar removed the velvet cloth revealing three wrist cuffs made of pure twenty four carat gold. Luna, Harry and Caleb noticed the cuff design was the same as the tattoo on Jacob, Seth and Paul's right shoulders. Billy took one and placed it on Harrys left wrist, Victor placed one on Caleb's left wrist and Barbara placed the last on Luna's left wrist.
"Do you Grand Lord Harry James Potter, of the Most Noble House of Potter and Black accept to be bound with us, to love and support the Quileute Family, the Quileute community and your imprint Jacob Black?" asked Billy.
"I accept." said Harry.
"Do you Prince Caleb Cromwell, Duke of Kentwing and Head of the Most Noble House of Cromwell and Kentwing accept to be bound with us, to love and support the Quileute Family, the Quileute community and your imprint Paul Lahote?"
"I accept." said Caleb.
"Do you Lady Luna Lovegood, Head of the Most Noble House Lovegood accept to be bound with us, to love and support the Quileute Family, the Quileute community and your imprint Seth Clearwater?"
"I accept." said Luna.
The wizards took their wands touching the center of the cuffs with the tip making the cuffs glow bright gold for a moment before fading back to normal. "Your magic is now linked to the Quileutes." said Oscar. "You are now blessed by our ancestors. and asked the wizards to approach. He placed the cuffs on the left wrist their hands. We are now one."
The Quileute ancestors made themselves present, and they were felt in the trees and in the wind. The wristcuffs glowed bright, they felt the strength and the warm love the Quileute Tribe. They, everyone included, saw bright yellow golden balls of mist come out of the bracelets swirling around them. Harry looked at them, they were like golden patronuses. Slowly they started taking shape, turning into bright gold misty wolves, dancing around the them until they were absorved into their bodies. "You are now officially Quileutes." Smiled Oscar. The ring of fire lit up bright before dying out. Only the moon and the firepits, above their heads, on top of the stones illuminated the night as the crowed broke out in applause and cheers.
Jacob walked up behind Harry and wrapped his arms around his waist, Paul Caleb hugged and Seth took Luna in a make out session behind the trees. Jacob noticed Harry was crying. "Harry, are you alright?" his wolf was alert and worried.
"I'm fine." said Harry. "It's just…I finally feel I belong somewhere…It's perfect."
"I love you Harry." said Jacob. Harry leaned in and he met him for a loving lip locked kiss.
By eleven o clock they walked back to their cars, 95% of the reservation was on their way home. Only Harry, Jacob, Paul, Caleb, Luna, Seth, Sam Emily, Victor and Billy remained. They were all tired, stuffed and relaxed ready to go to bed and enjoy a relaxing weekend.
As the approached the cars Emily felt faint. "Emily?" asked Sam. "Are you ok?"
"I'm fine…" said Emily. She wasn't she was pale and sweating. Then with no warning she collaped on the floor.
"Emily?!" cried Sam. "Emily!" he yelled.
Luna rushed over to check. "She's ice cold."
"What's going on?" asked Sam. His wolf was growling.
"I don't know." said Luna. "We have to get her to the hospital!"
"I'm calling Dr. Cullen." said Victor dialing is cel while Jacob and Paul helped Billy into the drivers seat of his car. Seth and Luna helped Emily into Sams car. Victor hung up the phone. "Dr. Cullen said he'll meet us in the hospital."
"I'm on my way!" called Sam.
"We'll meet you all at the hospital!" said Harry. "Go!"
Sam as he got in the car with Seth and Paul and raced off. Victor followed in his car with Jacob and Billy.
Only the wizards and the medicine man remained. "What id going on?" asked Harry. Oscar looked around. "Look at the forest…"
Everyone looked up and noticed the leaves on the trees turned black and fell down crumbling to ashes on the ground. Oscar, Luna and Caleb ran to the nearest tree. "It's dying…" gasped Luna. "This forest is dying…"
"I feel a dark presence approaching this land." Said Oscar.
Harry, Caleb and Luna got their wands, pointed them at the sky and chanted Harry, He got up and chanted. "EXPECCTO PATRONUM." A silver white mist flew out of the tip of his wand lighting up the room and taking the shape of a wolf, an otter and a shark. The reservation, the forest and Forks were linked each one on the specific point of a triangle. Each wizards pointed their wand to a specific point, Harry to Forks, Caleb to the Reservation and Luna to the Forest and chanted "PROTEGO MAXIMA FIATO DURI REPELLO IMINUCUM." With that the doe, otter and shark swished away into the sky towards their corresponding triangle keypoints at high speed while forming a protective dome, an invisible shield that will repel any evil natural, supernatural witch wizard and hopefully even curses. They repeated the spell three times to giving it more force and feeling in their words.
"Meet us at the hospital." said Caleb. Oscar apparated away in a flash of gold light.
Luna, Caleb and Harry levitated into the air and flew home, like Peter Pan. They got home grabbed a cup of water before getting into Harrys car and driving out towards Forks.
As Caleb drove, Harry was next to him on the drivers seat and Luna was in the back seat. Harrys cel phone rang. "Hello…Jacob." Luna and Caleb were on alert. "How is she?…Ok…We're on our way." He hung up.
"Well?" asked Caleb.
"They have her in ICU." said Harry. "What is going on around here?"
"Deatheaters?" said Luna.
"I thought they were gonna wait till the new year to attack." said Harry. They saw the trees, the ones closer to town weren't that sick. "Who would do this?"
"This is dark magic." Said Luna. "A black plague, the plague on the forest, the sickness on the muggles, I can feel it."
"There's only one person who would cast such a monstrosity…" said Caleb. "The typhoid witch."
"Persia." said Harry. "We better altert the Minsitry tomorrow as well as the California Magical State Department, local Aurors must be alerted."
"Tomorrow Harry." said Luna. "The force feild is up, it will buy us some time, lets just get to the hospital and see Emily."
The rest of the car drive was quiet. One thing was obvious, the tide was changing and it seemed the Deatheaters were coming much sooner than the new year. War coming from across the land and seas leaving them with little time to prepare.
***This was a very special chapter for me. It spoke a lot about acceptance, community and tradition. Things will get darker from now on…I have two questions I'd like you to answer. Your voice and opinions mean a lot to me, I like you all involved in my creative process so without further ado…1) To what other supernatural town would you like the HP gang to go to next? Vampire Diaries – Mystic Falls or Teen Wolf's – Beacon Hills? -Please leave your votes with your reviews and if you wanna also express WHY you want them to go there your more than welcome to do so- 2) ANNOUNCEMENT… I don't know how many out there are fans, but this week I started watching the fourth season of American Horror Story: Freak Show and apart from being terrified out of my skin and getting hooked once again on the show, my creative cells started to turn. I'm thinking very strongly of doing a AHS Freak Show crossover into HP. What do you think? …Thank you can't wait to read your chapter reviews, your votes and thoughts on my upcoming projects.***