Pairings: Hermione/Harry, Seamus/Dean, Ginny/Draco, Blaise/Luna, Neville/Daphne, Fred/Susan, George/Cho.
Chapter 1: Return of the Council
Harry looked up from his photo album as Hermione burst into the room, closed the door, and put up silencing wards.
"Where's the fire," he joked. Hermione gave him the look and handed him a book. (Rune: Hey! I'm a poet, and didn't know it. LOL.)
"Read this," Hermione said, pointing to the passage. Harry achieved pretty much the same state that Hermione did after reading it.
"Look there's more," Hermione said, making Harry come out of his stupor, "Only members of the House of Aragorn can reinstate the Council if it is ever disbanded. Well, I guess that means we get out of here, and you summon the members of the council."
"Yeah, but how exactly do we get out of here. We can't just walk out the front door," Harry said. Hermione 'hmm'ed then read a little further in the book.
"AHA!," she exclaimed, "We're going to Diagon Alley tomorrow, right? Well this says that the goblins are the biggest allies of the Council of Istari. When we go into Gringotts, tell them you must see the head Goblin, and that it relates to business of the Council. In fact, why don't we send them a letter today, to forewarn them about our coming."
"That'll work," Harry said, as the two started on the letter.
Ragnok, the head Goblin of Gringotts, watched curiously as a snowy white owl landed on his desk. Usually mail to him, was directed to another Goblin who sorted through it, and handed him only the things deemed important. In fact the only owls that could get through that had to be carrying letters about - but no, that couldn't be. The Council of Istari was disbanded around a hundred years ago.
To Whom It May Concern:
It has come to our attention that the time has come for the Council of Istari to rule once more. As the goblins have been listed as the biggest allies to the Council, we were hoping to meet with you before we formally reinstate the Council. We will be arriving in Diagon Alley tomorrow and will try to separate from our group to attend a meeting if one is possible. We look forward to meeting you.
Harry Potter, House of Aragorn
Hermione Granger, House of Arwen
Ragnok dropped the note in surprise. Then he summoned another goblin; everything must be prepared correctly for tomorrow's meeting.
Their group, consisting of them, Remus, Tonks, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Ginny, Ron, and Moody, entered Gringotts. So far, neither Harry nor Hermione had been able to come up with any plans to escape. Thankfully, they were saved having to do anything drastic…like, say, catching Moody's wood leg on fire. Before the group managed to get to a teller, a goblin, dressed in a royal blue uniform, came forward.
"The Head Goblin wishes to speak with Mr. Potter and Ms. Granger," the Goblin said.
"Not without me, Remus, or Tonks goin'," Moody said.
"You may come with them, but the Head Goblin must see them alone." Moody's eyes narrowed.
"I'll go," Remus said to prevent any hostility.
"Very well," the goblin said, "If the three of you would please follow me."
"You two wish to reinstate the Council of Istari, correct?" Ragnok asked.
"Yes," Hermione said, "The state of the current government is disgusting. It needs to be changed, and it seems the only way to do that is by bringing back the Council of Istari."
"There is something else you seek to do with the Council," Ragnok stated.
"Albus Dumbledore is starting to make people believe I am going 'dark' when I'm not. The Ministry is already after my head, so to speak, trying to get me in trouble for defending my self," Harry said, "I'm the only one prophesized to defeat Voldemort, and I can't do that with both Dumbledore and the Ministry against me."
"Very well," Ragnok said, "Do you have the list? It should have been in a book."
"This one?" Hermione asked, handing him the book.
"Yes," Ragnok said, skimming the pages till he reached the list, and writing the names down, "We will be sending out letters within a few days to gather everyone on the list."
"Thank you," Harry said.
"And if anyone asks," Ragnok said slyly, "Tell them it was about a marriage contract."
"Um okay," Harry said.
Mr. Harry Potter,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Aragorn. Your portkey will activate at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Ms. Hermione Granger,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Arwen. Your portkey will activate at 9:46 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Fred Weasley,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Fabian. Your portkey will activate at 9:47 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. George Weasley,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Gideon. Your portkey will activate at 9:48 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Blaise Zabini,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Faramir. Your portkey will activate at 9:49 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Daphne Greengrass,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Eowyn. Your portkey will activate at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Seamus Finnigan,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Meriadoc. Your portkey will activate at 9:51 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Dean Thomas,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Peregrin. Your portkey will activate at 9:52 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Draco Malfoy,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Legolas. Your portkey will activate at 9:53 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Ms. Ginny Weasley,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Gimili. Your portkey will activate at 9:54 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Mr. Neville Longbottom,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Samwise. Your portkey will activate at 9:55 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Ms. Susan Bones,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Frodo. Your portkey will activate at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Ms. Luna Lovegood,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Gandalf. Your portkey will activate at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
Ms. Cho Chang,
You are being called for a meeting of the Council of Istari as representative for the House of Elrond. Your portkey will activate at 9:58 a.m. on Saturday of this week. The meeting will begin at ten. Tell no one of this.
Ragnok
Head Goblin of Gringotts
"What the hell is going on!" Seamus yelled. They had all been sent into a conference room when they arrived.
"If you'll wait another seven minutes Seamus, you'll find out," Harry said.
"Find what out?" Ginny asked coming into the room.
"Correction, another six minutes," Harry said. Six minutes later, when all the members were accounted for, Ragnok started the meeting.
"How many of you know about the Council of Istari?" he asked. All but Ginny, Fred, George, Susan raised their hands.
"Alright, for those of you who don't know, the Council is the rightful ruler of British Wizarding world. Mr. Potter, if you would." Harry stood up.
"As representative of the House of Aragorn, I hereby reinstate the Council of Istari," Harry said.
There's chapter one. Hope you liked it. Next chapter I'll try to explain the council more indepth. Read and Review. Smiles.
Rune