While they were dedicated to using Muggle transport, at seeing the huge queue for the Channel Tunnel, all 4 occupants of the car chose to use the magical line, getting through very quickly and with VIP treatment when the Aurors there saw Alexander's passport, well really Harry Potter's. As to not allow their story to be a complete lie, the group did stop a few times whilst driving in the country, and would scour for potion ingredients, finding a fair few that instantly went into their collections for Dobby to take back home at the end of the day.

Milan was alluring to the young pair, neither of whom had been out of the United Kingdom before, but knew why Severus was keeping them inside; he was unsure if monsters were able to sense them while they were in Italy. They were Greek demigods, and all the information they were able to collect stated that the Roman monsters would not actively track them down but should they come across the couple on the street, then they would possibly attack; the threat made more probable due to Hermione's heritage. Even still, the sight from their hotel room balcony was one that the Gryffindors were certain they would never forget.

The next morning, Severus had them leaving whilst it was still dark out, his nervousness showing despite his attempt for it not to. Only when they were all safely on the ferry from Italy to Greece, did he take a Calming Draught and have a few hours' sleep. While he was resting, the fully awake pair decided to go and explore the ship; and the water was calling to Hermione in a way she had never felt before.

"What is this water Lex?" Hermione asked in awe, her eyes gleaming at the waves hitting the hull of the boat, "It's so powerful and alluring."

"It's because we are so close to our homeland Mia, the Grecian waters are calling for the daughter of the great Poseidon," the wizard placed a hand on her shoulder, "You mustn't go into the water here Mia, the pull may not be a good thing and if you were to be taken under, Severus, Dobby and I would be unable to help you. These waters hold dangers far greater than that of the Giant Squid or the Merpeople of the Black Lake."

Mia's eyes snapped up to lock with the green ones, the second Lex had touched her, the allure was broken somewhat, but still, the water sang for her. Shaking her head, she laced fingers with her boyfriend, kissed him softly, and said, "Perhaps we should get some rest? Chances are that Severus will have us going for our weapons during the night; less chance of getting seen."

Wrapping an arm around her waist, the son of Zeus couldn't help but be grateful for the suggestion; that singing had invaded his own mind and it had his lightning urging to be brought forth. He wouldn't allow anything or anyone to hurt his Mia, not while he still had breath in his body.

Severus woke them up a few hours later, he himself being awoken from the front seat of the Land Rover by a ferry crew member. Both he and Dobby were on full alert, and as soon as they were free from the boat, the man tapped a rune on the dash and sped off at a high speed. They'd barely left the ferry when the small house elf stiffened, his typically excited eyes hardening and looking off in the distance, "They has sensed Lex and Mia."

"Dammit," the older wizard cursed, turning in his seat to look at the demigods, "You brought along your training weapons?"

Removing a small pouch that Firenze had crafted for them, they nodded, "Yes. Dobby, can you tell what sort they are?"

Dobby peered out, his eyes unfocused, before saying, "Harpies, only 2 but they will tell others if not dealt with. They is flying so is invisible to Muggles, arrows Lex and Mia."

The couple were already drawing their bows and special arrows; Unicorn horn shafts, Hippogriff feather fletchings and Adamant arrowheads, they would return to their quivers after hitting their target or the ground. The bows were made to suit the demigods by Firenze; Hermione's made from a limb of Ash and a string of braided mane hair from Nessie, or more commonly known, the world's largest Kelpie; Harry's was a limb of Oak and a string of Cerberus hair, donated by Hagrid's pet Fluffy. They were powerful and Lex and Mia were experts at using them.

Looking out of the windows, they could see the two distant figures, certain that they would stay away from them whilst they were in the city, but they weren't going to wait for the country before defending themselves. Using the charms over the car, Lex leant out one window, Mia the other, and aimed for the Harpies. Their shots were fast and accurate, one of their attackers getting hit in its membrane wing, but the other was unhurt, and coming faster at them now.

Not taking her eyes from the monster, Mia called in to the driver, "Severus, pedal to the metal, she's angry now!"

"Right," the wizard planted his foot and manoeuvred the Land Rover between cars and buildings, "Dobby!"

Severus needn't have spoken, the house elf had a glow in his hands already, he was simply waiting for the creature threatening his master and mistress to come within his range. When the uninjured Harpy was close enough, Dobby let loose a barrage of pure magic, hitting the Harpy and making it do a danse macabre, it was dead before the second spell hit and the body vanished into dust as it hit the ground.

Not going back into the car, as there was another creature there, the demigods simply reloaded their bows and waited. Inside they could hear Severus cursing out their fathers and their choice of where to place the weapons and not really blaming him for his feelings; why they couldn't have simply moved the damn things with them to the Americas was beyond them.

After 30 minutes like that, and already 2 hours into their trek to the first temple from Severus' driving, Dobby sighed, "Lex, Mia, the Harpy is gone, called back for now."

"Dammit," the demigods groaned, getting back into the car frustrated.

"It will just mean we need to all be extra careful now," the older wizard told them, "But when you do meet your fathers, be sure to tell them all about this wonderful idea of theirs."

Both kids nodded, they would definitely be having words with their fathers, their being gods be damned.

Little were they aware that in Olympus, Apollo was furiously moving through the land in search of Zeus and Poseidon, "I've sensed them! I've sensed the children!"

He had just burst into the convening area of the Twelve Olympians, 11 of them currently sitting there. It was Hera who was at his side instantly, "Where are they?"

"They've just entered Greece," the god said happily, bringing a cheer from the others, they had truly all missed the demigods.

Zeus and Poseidon though were concerned, "Apollo, have you seen their states, are they well?"

"Yes, they were under attack from Harpies but no longer"

The fathers were divided emotionally; one side wanted to keep them safe but their other knew that the pair had to survive on their own to become their own person. It was Ares who made the suggestion, "We send the nymphs to watch over them and a satyr to search for them, the satyr can help them find us all."

So sitting there, the Twelve Olympians began to decide who they would send for the most precious of the demigods.