Thank you all who have reviewed. I'm glad you are enjoying the story. I can't wait until season 5 starts this Sunday. To all the Walking Dead fans, let's hope the Terminites get what they deserve, Beth is found alive and unharmed, and our favorites live through another season.
Now on with the story.
CHAPTER 5
(Inside Harry's Trunk after the battle)
When Harry flamed into the living room of his house, it was pandemonium. All the women were screaming and yelling. Poppy was running diagnostics over Sirius and each time she was getting the same conclusion. He was infected and was fading fast. Harry turned back and yelled, "ENOUGH! Remus, you need to transform now and bite him. I'm not loosing him again."
"No, I'm not going to curse Siri with this."
"If you don't he will die, then turn into one of them. You know this Mooney. PLEASE. I can't lose him too, not after Minnie."
Sighing, he hung his head, "Everyone but Harry needs to leave. I don't want to tempt my other half".
"Thank you, I love you Mooney. Siri will understand."
"I know, but I never wanted to pass this on."
"I know", Harry turned to everyone else, "GET OUT. Make sure RON doesn't go anywhere. I've something special planned for the git."
"Harry, remember the nargles have always infested him. Don't do something you'll regret."
"I won't Luna, I promise, but he needs to be aught a lesson. You can't just look out for yourself any more. Not in this world. You can't act like a spoiled brat, get people killed, or hurt and expect to get away with it. Not any more. I won't lose anyone else to this thing. I can't."
"I understand, we all do, just don't over do it."
"I won't, promise." he said as he hugged the crying girl.
With sad faces, they all left and bared the door. Harry nodded to Remus, and then turned into his Phoenix form. Once he was perched on the fireplace mantle, Remus formed the transformation to Mooney. The sound of snapping bones, and the screams could be heard outside the living room.
Gred and Forge were standing against the wall opposite the door, cringing with every sound of snapping bone. Luna had her face buried in Neville's chest, holding on for dear life, silently crying. Poppy was standing with Winky ready to go in after the deed was done. They would do everything they could to help Sirius during his transformation.
Draco was scowling, he didn't know what Harry had planed for Ron, but he would make sure he was punished properly. Hermione was staring at the door, silent tears running down her face, shoulders shaking. She didn't know if this would work, but was hoping it would. Harry had lost too much time with Sirius, he wouldn't survive him dying.
Tonks was holding Teddy close to her. She was pale, and worried for everyone in the room. It hadn't been long since Minnie had died, and Harry had taken her death badly. She was just thankful that Hagrid and Flitwick were with the goblins right now. Both would have killed Ron on the spot, and burned his body. She just hoped it worked out. The rest of the Weasley's came running down the hall. They skidded to a stop, practically out of breath, "What happened? We tried to floo in, but it's closed. We had to have the elves bring us here." Bill asked.
"Ron went off on his own. Sirius got injured and infected. Remus is in the middle of a transformation. He's going to bite Sirius, try to stop the infection." Draco sneered.
"Falcon got bit too, lost a lot of blood defending Ron." Gred said.
"He may loose his arm, but he'll live." Forge said.
Molly grabbed Arthur's arms, and covered her mouth. She had tears in her eyes. She may not have gotten along with Sirius, but she would never want him dead, or one of those things.
"What is Harry going to do to Ron?" Charlie asked.
"All he said was that Ron would be punished for this." Neville said.
Suddenly a howl was heard, then Phoenix song. The howling stooped, and whimpering was heard. A blood curdling scream from the other side of the door made everyone jump. Then more snapping and screaming. A beautiful song was heard, followed by some thumping. The door opened, and Harry stuck his head out.
"You can come I now."
Poppy and Winky ran in and over to Sirius, and were doing diagnostics. They did several before their shoulders slumped in relief.
"He has lycanthropy and nothing else. He'll be fine. Bed rest for now. We'll have to watch him during the full moon for his first transformation, but everything is alright." Poppy said.
"I be taking him to his rooms. Doggie needs rest, and food." Winky said.
"Thank you Winky, Poppy. When Dobby and Toby return have them come here please. I have something for the two of them to do."
"Yes, Harry. Rights away." Winky floated Sirius out of the living room and was heard muttering about stupid dogs and getting hurt.
"Ok people, have a seat and we can talk. Let me get some refreshments for us and fire-whiskey for those that need it and, then we'll talk."
"Fine Harry, but I don't think most of us can eat." Bill said.
"Misty", Harry called, "Could you bring food and drink for everyone and a couple of bottles of fire-whiskey please."
A very small elf popped in, smiled, left and the food arrived. She then launched herself at Harry, giving him the biggest hug she could with her tiny frame. "Uncle Harry, I misses you. You need to come play with us more."
"I've missed you too. Maybe tomorrow after I take care of tonight's mess. Does that sound good?"
"Oh yes uncle Harry. I's have all the other tweens there so we's can play. Love you's." Misty said.
"I love you too. See you tomorrow." Misty popped out with a huge smile on her face, Harry turned to face everyone, who were looking at him like he had grown a second head.
"What?"
"That was" Gred said.
"A house elf..."
"Right?" They both asked.
"Yes."
"And she calked you Uncle Harry?" Bill asked.
"Yep."
"And she wants a play date?" Neville asked.
"Yep."
"I knew the knew the fae loved you for a reason, Harry." Luna said.
He just grinned at her, and everybody else, just shook their heads.
"So Harry, want to explain the bite on your leg, and why you aren't sick." Remus inquired.
Harry ran his hand through his hair, then sighed.
"Well it is a long story." He said and then proceeded to tell them how he became Master of Death, and what it entailed. How he couldn't die, and any creature who was bonded to him would live as long as he did. Oh, they could still be killed, and die, but not by natural causes, such as old age. He told them that this wasn't the first time he had been bit and just healed, how he was killed by several walkers and came back just as he is, how he was shot by other survivors and come back. He just was immortal, and would out live them all. How he wanted to keep all of them alive for as long as he humanly could, because he knew he would end up alone one day. How he had been searching for his soul mate for years, and Toby had found him. When he was done with his tale, everybody was crying. Not one of them ever wanted to be Harry, they just wanted to know him, love him, and be happy that they had someone in their lives that would always be there for them. All of them knew they had that in Harry.
"I know he will make you happy Harry. You deserve to be happy." Luna said.
"Thanks Luna. You have no idea what that means to me."
"Oi! What about us?"
"So, little brother..."
"You think..."
"You can get away..."
"From us, so..."
"Easily?"
He just laughed, shaking his head, "Never. Seems I'm stuck with you lot.
"Well, I'm not too keen on this sappy stuff, so moving along. What are you going to do with Ron?" Draco said.
"Goblins." was all Harry said, as he reached for his drink.
Remus cleared his throat to get their attention. "Do you think that is a bit much?"
"No. He deliberately left the site of you guys. Turned into his non-magical form to take a romp. Almost got both Sirius and Falcon killed, and for what? To get some food? Have a stroll? Because he feels inferior around me? There are a myriad of reasons, and all of them mean shit. He knew it wasn't safe, and he did it anyway."
"Well...when you put it that way." Arthur said.
"I'm sorry Arthur, but this is the second time this has happened, and Minnie died the first time. I won't ever have him go out with anyone again, and he can't just stay here all the time. He needs something to do, responsibility for something that he can't screw up, or kill someone by being a jealous prat."
"That's not what you really want to do, is it Potter?"
"No. But it is what will happen. I want to kill him myself for being so callus with other people's lives."
"But you won't do that. Will his punishment fit? Will they keep him?"
"OH, they will take him. After what happened with Minnie, they were mad. Now they will want blood, and they will keep him safe, while he learns what his actions actually cause."
"When will you take him there?" Molly asked, uncertainly.
"Sometime after Dobby returns. I want him to know what you all think of his actions, before I have him delivered to the goblins."
"I can imagine what Griphook will do to him." Bill said as a shiver ran down his spine. He knew how goblins were, and one of their friends was injured on Ron's watch, and another died. If he was lucky, he would live the whole 6 months of his punishment.
"I expect Dobby to be returning soon. I think we should finish this tomorrow morning." Harry said.
Everyone agreed, and headed off to bed. Tomorrow was going to be tough for everyone.
(Ok, another cliffy. Just seemed like a good place to stop. Next chapter will have Dobby and Toby's return, how the prison is doing, Sirius's recovery...and...what exactly the goblins have planned for Ron.)
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Darkest Magic