Chapter 14 : Recruiting.
Harry, Ron and Neville appeared outside a very old house. The roof tiles were broken, the windows were smashed and the garden was over-grown.
Harry walked through the chest height grass and weeds, to get to the door of the old run down house. As Harry drew closer to the house, he heard Neville whimper in fear.
"Greystones, please come forth and face the heir of Godric Gryffindor." shouted Harry seriously.
It took a while for a response. However when there was one, Harry was glad to hear a happy tone of voice.
"At long last, you come to meet us. I must ask you as to why we have the pleasure?" asked a rough voice pleasantly.
"You must first come out and face me. I will not talk unless I can see a face." replied Harry simply.
"We do not show ourselves to strangers. We are only taking your word for who you are related. We do not know if you are the real person, you should be Harry Potter I believe?" said the rough voice seriously.
"You see, I am Harry Potter. If I am to draw you out myself, I shall." said Harry threateningly.
There was silence again before a face appeared in the doorway, wand raised. He looked at Harry as though he was checking something.
"Well I see you are Harry Potter and I see you are the famous heir of Gryffindor. Now as to what have we got the pleasure?" asked the man, bowing his head.
Harry looked at the man. He had grey hair, which was long, however not as long as Dumbledore's. He had a lot of scars on his face, though had an intact nose, unlike Moody. Harry noticed that the man was leaning hard on the door frame and sighed when he moved his leg. Harry looked into the eyes, grey and looked empty of all emotion.
"I am in need of your help. I wish for you and the group of Greystones to join me. I am building my own army of people and creatures. I know that Greystones are well experienced in the dark arts and wish for you to join me." explained Harry hopefully.
The man got on one knee and bowed. His grey hair scraping the floor.
"Greystones shall join you, shall die for you and shall be loyal to you. We have all been trained for when we join the most powerful wizard to walk the earth." replied the man happily. "I am Polleo Fidelis and these of the members of Greystone."
He waved his arm behind him where around one hundred people were bowing on one knee. Harry was happy and shocked at seeing all the members.
"I am glad you have chosen to follow me. I have one more group to recruit. I would like you all to come with me. If you apparate outside Gringott's I will meet you there." instructed Harry, allowing Ron and Neville to grab him.
Harry transported them outside of Gringott's bank. Ron and Neville looked at Harry quizzically before the hundred of Greystones appeared around Harry.
"The next group is behind alleys and buildings of Diagon Alley. Keep on guard around here, the Order of the Phoenix want me back. I do not want any of them to talk to me." said Harry seriously.
Everyone nodded and began to follow Harry. Harry led them behind Gringott's and through alleys. Harry was walking in front as the leader. Harry finally stopped at a warehouse looking building.
Harry tapped the door with his wand and it swung open instantly. Harry then walked into the dark warehouse with a lit wand.
"Members of Gnaritas come forth and greet the heir of Godric Gryffindor. Do not make me draw you out." said Harry firmly.
Instantly lights come on and a hundred people stood there looking directly at Harry. Harry smiled nodded at them.
"You have finally come master. Please forgive our rudeness." said a man pleasantly, bowing low.
The rest of the group also bowed low. Harry looked at the man who had spoken. He had brown hair and a bald patch on the top of his head. He didn't have any scars like the Greystones but he did have a look of cleverness. He wore smart clothing and wore glasses. Harry smiled at the man and waved his hand for them to get to their feet.
"Please get to your feet. I have come here to ask of your skills. I am in need of the Gnaritas as members of my defence group. I am starting my own army as the Order of the Phoenix have neglected me. I ask of your help in this war." said Harry bowing his head slightly.
"Most certainly master, the Gnaritas group are happy to join our long lost master. We shall die for you." said the man proudly. "I am Albert Crail."
Harry smiled happily. He was shocked on how easy it was to get these two large groups to join him. Harry however had a feeling that recruiting the creatures he wants, shall be a lot harder.
"Please all apparate to Hogsmeade. Please all appear outside Dervish and Banges, as it is at the end of Hogsmeade and closest to my headquarters." said Harry happily.
Instantly they all disapparated into thin air and all arrived outside of Dervish and Banges, the wizarding repair shop.
Harry was about to lead all his members towards to Forest of Hogsmeade, when he heard his name being shouted.
"Harry, Harry. Oh my god it's him. Please Harry talk to me." came to voice of the old Dumbledore.
As he approached, the entire group raised their wands at the elder man. Dumbledore stopped where he was and eyed Harry with sympathy.
"Harry I am so sorry for what I have said. I am begging you to come back under our protection. Maybe we can talk more about Hermione. Just please come back to us." pleaded Dumbledore softly.
"I do not want to talk to you. As you can see, I have enough protection. Now if you would kindly fuck off, or I may have to attack you!" snapped Harry aggressively.
Neville looked at Harry as he threatened one of the most powerful wizards alive. He was shocked at how Dumbledore did as told, he turned with tears in his eyes and walked off, in the direction of Hogwarts.
"Harry you just threatened to attack the most powerful wizard alive. He just walked away, that's a shock." gasped Neville astonished.
"He isn't the most powerful, he's the second most powerful. He was also my Grandfather. I will explain a lot more things to everyone, when we are at headquarters. Now lets go." said Harry firmly, his anger slightly raised.
Harry led his followers into the Forest. Instantly fifty Centaur guards came galloping into view, fury in their face and ready to attack.
"It is okay friends, these are new allies. Please go back to your posts." said Harry happily.
"So sorry master, we did not see you there." said a leading Centaur bowing his head.
"That is quite alright. I am pleased to know you are all alert. I thank you for that." said Harry with a smile.
Harry led the group into the area where headquarters was to be built. When they arrived, Ginny and Luna were sat against a large oak tree and chatting happily. When they saw Harry and the hundreds of members, they stood up importantly.
"Harry we aren't good enough to place the enchantments to keep it protected. Someone else needs to do that. It is exactly like Grimmauld place and if anyone attempts to get in who are not allowed or untrustworthy, then they shall be bound and gagged. They shall land in front of you, for your attention." explained Ginny proudly.
"Thank you girls. I am happy that we have a headquarters. Do we get in the same way as the chamber of Gryffindor, that I showed you both?" asked Harry curiously.
"Yeah. You have to touch the oak tree and then you can allow who ever you want through. We are out here because you didn't say we could go in afterwards." replied Luna simply.
Harry nodded, walked over to the large oak tree and placed his hand on the trunk. He then turned to his members.
"All walk directly into the tree, you shall enter my headquarters. All wait in the Entrance Hall, we shall be having a meeting." said Harry, with a smile.
One by one, the members walked through the tree. Harry was the last to go through and then he faced the Gnaritas members.
"I need someone good with enchantments. I need the person the place as many protection and secrecy spells on this place." said Harry hopefully. "The rest of you come with me, for the meeting."
Harry led the large group into a meeting room. He was shocked on how identical this headquarters was to his home. Once everyone had settled down, Harry spoke to the crowd.
"There is a war coming. Voldemort and his followers have done something that has enraged me extremely. I believe you all think I am a bit serious for my age. This is because my true love, my soul mate has been kidnapped. I will be more cheerful and a better person to be around, when she is retrieved. I shall want as many wizards and witches recruited as possible. I also want magical creatures. Before we go to collect my love, I want everyone to have to ability of apparition and Occlumency." explained Harry seriously.
There was silence from everyone as everyone was upset for their leader. He had lost his soul mate that was something that was worse than death.
"Master, the Gnaritas' know a lot of things. All can teach the needed people, how to do Occlumency and apparition. There are some of who can communicate to magical creatures, they can help translate for you. There are a few who can teach magical creatures almost anything. Our knowledge is yours to use." said Albert honestly.
"Yes master, our skills with the darks arts are for your use. We are yours to control, we shall go into battle for you and we shall kill who is needed." said Polleo happily.
Harry smiled at them, they were happily helping him. He knew that he was going to recruit more people and some creatures before he set on collecting Hermione.
"I will be recruiting some elves tomorrow. They have strong magical powers, they are just forbidden to use them. I want Goblins, I know that there are a fair amount of which are free." said Harry seriously.
"Do you know what creatures, you-know-who has?" asked a black haired man with a set of blue robes on.
"He has Dementors, some Giants, some Trolls and a couple of Dragons." replied Harry seriously.
"Then it may be wise to get similar creatures as what he has, as well." suggested the black haired man.
"I want the remaining Trolls and I shall come with some people for as many Giants as we can get. If my help is needed with Dragons then I shall also come to collect them. As one of my many powers is as King of all Magical Creatures." said Harry proudly.
"I know of a place which has many Trolls, they are away from any population and are quietly living in the caves. I also know of where a large amount of Giants are, however we must hurry as they do not like to live with each other." offered a white haired man with milk bottom glasses.
"I know of a local area that control Dragons. They have quite a few and will be hard to gather them. This is because not a lot of people can communicate to them, quick enough to stay alive." said a long nosed women.
"After this meeting I wish for some people to go and gather the Trolls. Bring them back here and place them in a fenced off area of the Forest. That is where they shall live until needed. Do not get them scared or mistreat them, treat them as equals. As for the Giants I shall come as I have said. They shall also be in a fenced off area of the Forest. If I must, I will come to collect to Dragons. All come to me when you need my help. The creatures shall be allowed to wander the Forest and not be locked away, as soon as they have been taught how to keep hidden and safe." explained Harry pleasantly.
Everyone agreed and then some apparated out of the headquarters, to go collect the Trolls. Harry sat in a room with Ron, Neville, Luna and Ginny. They was discussing plans on how things shall be run.
This is a chapter leading up to the formation of Harry's army. He will get what are needed and soon he shall go and recue Hermione. I hope it is okay for you all. Please keep reading and most of all REVIEW! Thanks. This chapter was added to the site incorrectly, it was a duplicate of the following one. This chapter is the one that was supposed to be here before.