Chapter 1
Harry was exhausted. It had felt like hours since he and the others had arrived, the Prophecy, hidden away in his pocket felt heavy. He just wanted to get it out of here, wishing this was over.
Standing back-to-back with Neville, spells firing around them. He didn’t know where the others were, he only saw glimpses of Luna’s Blonde hair. Fred and George where nowhere to be seen. He hoped he hadn’t led his friends to their doom. He hoped they would all get out of here alive.
“WE CAN’T HOLD THEM ALL OFF HARRY, WE NEED TO FIND A WAY OUT NOW” Neville yelled.
Unable to answer, Harry used his free hand to reach behind him. He grabbed onto Nevilles shirt and dove down off the platform, green Light passing over their heads.
“Thanks for that” Neville huffed, Rolling off of Harry's back.
“Anytime” Harry groaned, rolling to his side he used the wall as support to raise himself off the floor, Neville following. “Where do you think the others are”
“I don’t know, I think I saw Luna before but not the others”
They started slowly walking around the Perimeter, Wands Drawn.
“Come out, come out itty bitty potty. Come and play with the big kids” Bellatrix cackled. “Why not bring your friend? I’m sure his parents would like a new roommate. How is mummy and daddy little Longbottom?” was the bitch always cackling?
Harry felt as Neville tensed up. He tightened his grip and turned to his friend.
“She’s trying to get a rise out of you Nev. You can’t let what she says get to you” He whispered.
Neville gave him a quick nod and squared his shoulders. “Hard and Fast Harry”
Harry let go as they both sprung up, Spells firing. He watched as three Death Eaters dropped to the ground, stunned and another being blown into the wall behind the Veil.
“Give us the Prophecy brat” A masked Death eater demanded.
“Over my dead body” Harry quickly sent a stupefy, stunning the man.
“Oh, that can certainly be arranged” Bellatrix was right in front of him, he could see the tip of her wand turning green. But before she could utter the last words he would have ever heard, she was knocked off her feet. Her wand landing right in front of Neville.
“GET AWAY FROM MY GODSON” Sirius screamed, a stream of curses thrown at the crazy bitch, as he Remus and Tonks ran towards them.
Harry looked over at Neville and watched as the other boy picked up the discarded wand.
“OI BELLATRIX… you dropped something” Neville grinned as he got the witches attention, waving her wand at her.
Harry watched in disbelief as Neville took both ends of the wand and snapped it clean in half, Bellatrix screaming as she shot to her feet and started towards them.
“OH NO YOU DON’T BITCH” Tonks yelled, sending a curse, causing Bellatrix to fall face first to the ground. A resounding crack echoing around the room. Remus quick to stun and tie her up.
“Harry, what in merlins name are you doing here” Sirius cried, disarming and knocking another death eater out of their path.
“I thought you were in danger” He replied, huffing.
“We’re talking about this later young man” Remus growled.
“Moony now is not the time” Sirius huffed, sending a curse at an advancing figure.
“I know that pads, just letting him know” Remus said, Throwing spells and curses in quick succession.
Only too soon, they were surrounded and being pushed towards the Veil. Harry looked around and could see the others, the ones loyal to him anyway, fighting. Finally, he saw the twins fighting alongside Kingsley, Luna with Oliver and Percy, and sighed in relief.
“Give me the Prophecy Potter, and we will let you live”
“Yeah, not going to happen Malfoy” Harry smirked as the blonde Patriarch sneered. “You see, when dear Bella sent the killing curse at Neville and me, we had to dive out of the way,” He lifted his shirt, smirking. Embedded in his side and lower stomach was the bloody, ragged pieces of the crystal. "it smashed on impact"
“What have you done” The Malfoy lord paled and stepped back. Harry had to applaud the man’s acting but now it was his turn to turn on the theatrics.
“Destroyed something that has caused to much pain, heartache and despair. Your lord and Dumbledore alike, put too much faith in this. I was a baby in a crib, not a legendary hero from a book. They both hold the guilt over what happened that night, and I will make sure they both fall and when I’m down, the whole of wizarding Britain can fuck off for all I care.” Harry sneered. He was done being the scapegoat to the wizarding world. Tired of the manipulations, the hero worship one moment, Vilified the next. Lucius gave them the signal and the fight resumed, Harry and the others firing spells and curses in quick succession.
He found himself ‘tripping’ towards the blonde, tumbling to the ground he quickly placed the emergency portkey into the man’s hand. “The passwords sanctuary, come when its safe”
A look of sincere hope flashed in the man’s eyes before he pushed harry of off him, feigning a struggle. Harry was pushed in between Sirius and Remus and up on to the dais. Lucius plastered on his signature sneer as he started throwing silent curse’s just over their shoulders.
“CRUCIO”
It was like everything had slowed down around them. Harry felt as Sirius pushed him towards Remus, watching as the curse hit and Sirius started to fall backward… towards the veil.
Harry stood stone still, colour draining from his face as he watched.
“NO” he screamed, fighting Remus’s hold, trying to get to Sirius, to stop him falling through.
But then, something unexpected happened.
Seven Men fell through from the other side, catching Sirius as they toppled forward.
It was like the noise had been sucked from the room, even the Veil was quiet.
Afraid, the Death eaters scrambled, Apparating as quickly as possible and soon it was just them and those that they had been able to stop, Bellatrix included.
“What the fuck” Tonks mumbled.
“SIRIUS” Harry yelled finally freeing himself from Remus, he ran.
“I’m ok pup, just bruised” Sirius stood on shaky legs and pulled him into a bone crushing hug. “That was way too close. Lucius, go. Make sure the others are alright. Use that portkey quickly”
“We’re ready to go. I would suggest taking Bella out now while you can. The dark lord will come for her. We will see you soon” with that said, the man disappeared.
“Is everyone alright?” Arthur huffed as he ran towards the group Viktor, Bill, Charlie and Percy close behind.
“A few cuts and scrapes but otherwise ok.” Neville was standing closest to the man and was drawn into his arms.
“Thank Merlin, now what happened? Harry? Sirius?” Getting no response, Arthur turned, his eyes widening at the scene in front of him. “What in merlins name?”
Harry kept a hold of Sirius’s arm and stared at the seven unconscious men that lay on the ground. All of which had weapons either in hand or scattered around them. Their clothing was medieval in style, leather and metal plating as armour. Four of them seemed to be around his height, which wasn’t saying much, while the other three seemed to be taller than Remus and Sirius.
“Who do you think they are?” he asked quietly taking a step forward and crouching down in front of a tall brunette man, noticing cuts and bruising. Taking a look at the others he saw the same signs. “Their injured. We need to help them”
“Pup, we don’t know who they are, let alone if we can trust them” Sirius looked at the men in concern. “We don’t know whose side their on”
“You can trust them” Luna smiled at them.
“Are you sure Luna?” Remus asked.
“Quite sure Moony” grinning she skipped over to Neville, leaning her head on his shoulder. “We need to help our new friends and in turn they will help us. There is more at work here”
“Do we take them back to headquarters?” Charlie asked, his hand racking through his hair.
“Is that really wise?” Moody grunted, making his way over leaning heavily on Tonks.
“What choice do we have?” Sirius sighed, running his hands down his face as looked around.
“His right Alistor, Dumbledore and his sycophants will be here soon. If we want answers, they need to come with us” Kingsley said.
“We can’t let the bumblebee find our new friends, not yet at least” Luna said in her usual airy fashion.
“What do you mean?” harry asked.
Luna didn’t reply, just smiled at him.
“Right then, Black, get them back to headquarters, message Snape. Lock the place down and wait for the others. I’m sure your brother and daughter will have something to say.” Moody ordered, Grinning.
“Shit” Harry Chuckled as the colour faded from Sirius’s face “Oh don’t think you won’t get a dressing down to, they are just as protective over you”
Harry gulped hard, He hadn’t thought about that.
“Take this. Just say Grim.” Moody handed over an old sneakoscope. “Make sure you hold on to them tight. Shrink their weapons and store them safely. we will take care of this lot” indicating to Kingsley, Tonks, Marcus and Oliver.
“Try to stay alive, call Amelia and get her down here immediately” Remus said, rubbing the gallon in his hand letting Severus know to get to headquarters.
“Will do, Now go.” Kingsley waved his hand at them.
Harry and the others gathered together, taking hold of each of the Seven other men as they grasped on to the portkey.
“Alright everyone, hold on tight. Grim” Sirius barked, the tell-tale pull behind the navel and harry felt himself being spun.
He landed on his back, The tall Brunette falling across him, still unconscious. Wincing as the shards of glass were embedded further.
“Everyone alright?” Sirius asked as he stood, Looking around them all. A series of yes’s sounded as the others stood.
Harry laid there, studying the Brunettes face. He traced his finger along the man’s jaw to his ear.
“Siri?” he said softly, not wanting to disturb the man on top of him.
“You alright pup?” Sirius Limped over, the landing had twisted his ankle.
“I…I don’t think they’re from here” Harry still hadn’t taken his eyes off of him. He was rather handsome.
“No, I don’t think they are. But they need healing before we can ask” he chuckled. Harry watched as Sirius gently picked up the man and carried him towards Grimmauld.
Harry stood and started following as the others gathered the remaining six men. The sound of apparition sounded throughout the square, causing them to spin on their heels, wands raised.
They watched wearily as Severus approached them, palms forward and devoid of his wand.
“Good, not complete Dunderheads then” The potions master smirked.
“What did you say to me in your office at the end of the tournament?” Harry asked, wand still raised. He watched as pride flashed through the dour man’s eyes.
“A father should always stand by his son, through all trials no matter the outcome, no matter the blood” Severus smiled softly.
Harry sighed in relief before rushing over.
Severus smiled as his son, in all but blood, crushed him in a tight hug. “You had me worried little one” he said.
Harry huffed and sent him a glare. He got it, he was short.
“Sev, we need your help” Remus spoke up, one of the unconscious men in his arms. Severus raised his brow and walked forward, harry tucked safely under his arm.
“Thought we talked about collecting strays wolf or are you and Bill… experimenting?” the man teased.
“You know me Sev, can’t help it. At least this one isn’t a red head” Remus chuckled at the outraged cries from the six Weasley men.
“Good thing you like this red head” Bill said, kissing the older man’s cheek causing Remus to blush.
“Where did they come from? I’ve never seen clothing like theirs before” Severus asked, taking a closer look at the men.
“No idea, one minute I’m falling towards the veil, next minute these guys fell through it” Sirius said, going up the path.
Harry watched as shock flashed over Severus face. “They need healing dad, Luna said we can trust them”
Severus smiled at the term. “Of course, Ms Lovegood hasn’t been wrong yet” he had come to care for the odd little Ravenclaw who was so like her mother. “Shall we?”
Making their way up the path, they were greeted with the door being flung open, an angry wizard standing in the frame. But before he could say anything, Sirius stopped him.
“You can chew me out later Reggie, we have seven unconscious men that need healing, can you help Sev in the living room? We also have six others joining us sooner than expected.” pushing his way past the still angry wizard.
Regulus said nothing as he watched them all enter the house. Harry and Severus stopping next to the man as Severus leaned in to kiss him. “Hello Love”
Harry chuckled as Regulus went from angry to happy in a second and kissed the professor back.
Turning to Harry, Regulus quickly took him and started checking him over for injuries, Severus closing the door behind them. “Are you alright? Anything broken? Who am I killing?” He fired off quickly. Harry watched as Severus winked and walked towards the living room.
“I’m ok reg, just some glass embedded in my stomach and side, but nothing broken or life threatening” the teen answered.
Regulus huffed as he gently lifted Harry’s shirt. “Not too deep, should be easy to remove. We can tend to this in the kitchen while the others get our guests situated” Carefully, Regulus pulled his shirt back down, then placed his arm over Harry’s shoulder and guided him down to the kitchen.
“Bowie must be with the others. Sit down and remove your shirt, I’ll be right back with the salves” Regulus said, guiding harry to sit before placing a glass of water in front of him. “Drink it”
Harry sat and drank the water, before slowly and as carefully as he could, removed his shirt, the glass tugging slightly. His thoughts then turned to the seven men that had fallen through the veil. Had they been just a second later, he would have lost Sirius.
In the years since he had re-entered the wizarding world, he had lost and gained so much.
His first year, Sev had hated him, he had faced so many dangers, including Quirillmort. Then the dour man found him hiding in the dungeons crying, the night before summer holidays started. Dumbledore had just told him he had to go back to the Dursleys. They spent an hour screaming at each other, insults thrown both ways until Severus had finally had enough. He had entered the terrified boys mind and when he had exited, he was pale and had dropped to his knees. He pulled harry close to him and promised to do everything in his power to prevent him going back.
And he did.
He had gone to Madam Bones, Lord Lestrange (who headed the DMCS) and the head of the board of governors, Lucius Malfoy. The three had made it impossible for Dumbledore to send him back to the abusive muggles no matter what ‘protections’ where in place. When they had gone to the home, Madam Bones had his aunt and uncle arrested and Dudley was placed into the care of his grandparents. Harry was nervous when Severus had arrived at the ministry to collect him from Lord Lestrange’s care. as it turned out, he had nothing to be nervous about, so, with papers signed, he became the ward of Severus Snape. Lord Lestrange and Lord Malfoy both became his secondary guardians if something where to happen to Severus.
His second year, the whole school turned on him bar a few. Students were being petrified and He was labelled the heir of Slytherin all because he had spoken parseltounge. Only for them to love him after he had killed the basilisk. None of them (except Sev, the twins, Percy Neville, Luna and Draco) were concerned over the fact a 13-year-old had just killed a 60ft serpent and the memory of a young Voldemort. Nobody cared that Ginny Weasley was the culprit, having been the one to write in a diary she found in Diagon ally, just outside the entrance to Knockturn ally.
He started seeing a mind healer after this.
Third year, saw Remus back in his life, Sirius escaping Azkaban, Dementors on the grounds of Hogwarts, causing him to pass out at the worst time, like 100ft in the air. Everyone believed Sirius was out to kill him and Sev became even more protective. Of course, that was false. Ron’s rat, scabbers turned out to be Peter Pettigrew, the very man who had betrayed his parents to Voldemort. Regulus, Sirius brother, turned up having only learnt of his brother’s imprisonment. Both men were thought to be dead. Sirius finally got his trial thanks to Remus, Sev and Regulus capturing the rat. And Sirius was finally free and had gained partial custody of him alongside Sev. Harry had gained a sister of sorts in Bowie, Sirius and Rodolphus's daughter. The older girl being raised by Sirius’s cousin Andy and her husband Ted as well as Lord Lestrange after Their arrests.
Fourth year was the Triwizard tournament. The year it really all came to a head. Regulus had come to Hogwarts to teach Defence alongside the fake moody. Competing in a competition meant for adults, he again, was Vilified and ostracised. He spent his free time in Sev's and Regulus's quarters, with only those he trusted. He was lucky that Bowie attended Drumstrang. Harry had met Viktor during the summer and the wizard had believed him straight away, becoming overly protective of the 15-year-old.
Eventually Cedric and Fleur believed him and they too, had become protective of the younger wizard. Fleur especially, she had practically adopted him. He still had nightmares about the third task and the graveyard. The image of Fleur jumping in front of him, preventing the killing curse from striking him. The two older boys shielding them from the string of curses being thrown at them while he had frozen, staring at the lifeless body and unseeing eyes of the half-veela. He hadn't even noticed when Viktor and Cedric wrapped themselves around the two of them and summoned the portkey.
He thought his life couldn't get any harder, then the betrayals were discovered.
The people he loved and trusted, thought of as friends and family, turned out to be only in it for the money.
Dumbledore, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Molly had been using him for his vaults, his name and his status. A sick plan to have him kill Voldemort, marry Ginny and then kill him and those he loved. Just so they had access to the vaults he had no idea he possessed. It had almost broken him completely.
When Arthur found out, he didn't even give them the chance to explain their reasons. He disowned Ron and Ginny and Divorced Molly. Fred and George took up the mantle of Lords Prewett and disowned them from the Prewett line. Leaving them No-Names and a bigger shame to the name of wizards.
Before he could start thinking about the hell this last year was, Regulus returned. He took one look at harry and called softly. “Harry?”
“I’m ok. Just thinking” He tried to smile.
Regulus quickly got to work removing the shards of glass and cleaning the area before he applied the salves. He cleaned his hands and helped harry into a new shirt, before gently pulling the teen into his arms.
Harry didn’t hold back. He clutched on to the man and let the tears fall.
“Harry, talk to me” Regulus asked softly.
But he couldn’t talk. He couldn’t say anything. The sobs drowned out his words. He just wanted the pain to stop.
Trying not to panic, Regulus pulled harry up, sat down and held the crying teen in his lap. Swaying back and forth, he whispered words of comfort. He watched as Sirius entered the kitchen and made his way over, reaching out he gently picked harry up out of his brother’s lap, Harry's hands letting go of Regulus’ shirt, and held him tight to his chest.
“It’s alright pup. Your safe, I’m safe. We’re all still here” he said gently.
“I almost lost you” harry sobbed.
“I’m still here pup” looking up he made eye contact with his brother, seeing that he was about to ask, he shook his head and whispered “get Sev”
Regulus gave him a sad smile before leaving the room.
These episodes have been happening more and more lately. He, along with everyone else, had been getting increasingly more worried as the day’s passed. Entering the living room, Regulus looked around. All seven men were laid out on cots. Severus and Bowie hovering over one of the shorter men, talking quietly to each other.
“Sev? We have a problem” Regulus said quietly.
Severus looked up, brow creased. “What’s wrong?”
“Harry needs you, I’ll finish up in here” giving the man a quick kiss to his cheek.
Severus was up in a second, walking towards the door. “Just need to run a diagnostic on him. The others are all fine and will wake when ready” he said, pausing in the doorway.
Regulus watched as the man disappeared, sighing he turned to his niece. “Well tonight will be an interesting night I think”
“Tell me about it, whisper yelling at dad just doesn’t have the same effect” Bowie scoffed “is harry alright?”
“I don’t know, it’s just one thing after another for the boy” sighing again, he started the assessment. “Everything seems fine, a few cuts, some minor scrapes, dehydrated. The stabbing wounds though, he should be dead.”
“Same with the others, one of the bigger guys looks like he took three Arrows to the chest. Sev doesn’t know how he survived. They’re going to have one hell of a story” Bowie was looking around the room “feels like a bloody hospital wing in here”
“At least you didn’t have to deal with Pomphrey” He chuckled
“No, just healer Mitchell… sadistic fucker, I swear he enjoyed it when we were in pain”
Regulus just shook his head. “Where is everyone?”
“Showering, I hope. Dad got uncle Moony to take them upstairs”
“Let’s hope so, why don’t y…” groaning from the other side of the room caught their attention, quickly as they could they approached the man. “Get Sev and Sirius. Let them know one of them is waking up” Regulus whispered, bowie running out of the room.
Regulus watched as the man slowly opened his eyes, wincing at the harsh lighting. Opening his mouth, before closing it again. He saw the panic start and placed his hand on his shoulder to keep him laying down.
“I’m not going to hurt you. You were injured when you and the others appeared. My partner and niece have taken care of the worst, but you need to go slow. Can you remember anything?” He asked quietly as Severus, Sirius and Bowie entered the room, he could just make out Harry's unruly mop of hair behind them.
The man watched as the others entered the room, suspicion clear in his blue eyes. “They won’t hurt you, no one in this house means you harm. Can you tell us your name at least?” Regulus asked.
“Aragorn” the man croaked, hand slowly rubbing his throat.
Aragorn’s POV
“Aragorn, would you like some water?” Severus asked, conjuring a glass and filling it.
Aragorn’s eyes widened in surprise as he took the glass “Your Istari?”
“what’s an Istari?” Harry asked, coming out from behind Sirius, head tilted to the side as he studied the man.
Aragorn’s eyes travelled over the young man. As their eyes connected, he gasped softly. He looked to be barely taller than Gimli, his raven black hair hung just below his shoulders and wild looking, and his eyes, The most beautiful shade of green he had ever seen, making it impossible to look away. He could see they were red and puffy, and the pain the man tried to hide. He didn’t know how one so young looked like he had lived through so much pain.
Sirius growled lowly, stepping in front of harry. “He asked you a question”
“Siri! Stop that” harry whacked the man over the back of the head “excuse him, he doesn’t know how to behave sometimes. I’m harry by the way, this is Sirius, Severus, Regulus and Bowie.”
Aragorn watched as Harry pointed to everyone. “Ah… an Istari is a magic wielder. Though none of you look like the Istari I have meet”
Harry chuckled “then, you are right. Though we just call ourselves wizards here”
“Where is here?” Aragorn looked around the room, strange lights with no flame, paintings that moved. His eyes landed on the other men, to quickly he tried to get up but found himself falling to the ground.
Harry moved quickly to help. He placed his hand on the man’s arm, eyes locked on his in concern. “Are you alright?”
Aragorn drew in a deep breath, the sweet smell of jasmine filling his senses, he nodded. “I apologise, I wanted to check my companions”
Harry smiled and helped him off of the floor “I get that, but ask for help next time yeah? Now, can you walk, or do you need a hand?”
From across the room, Bowie called out “they’re waking up”
Aragorn whipped his head around when he heard some groans, watching as Legolas tried to sit up only to be held back by the young woman. “Legolas... Legolas, be calm. We’re safe my friend”
Harry watched as the blonde calmed down, sit back and let Bowie hand him a glass of water. The others weren’t as accepting.
“What is this, who are you?” one of the shorter men cried. Severus trying his hardest not to stun the man.
“Ah… Aragorn? Can you tell your friend his safe. His not listening to Sev” harry asked, worried his dad could be hurt.
“I do not know him, nor do I recognise him” Aragorn started slowly towards Legolas, watching his friend stare at the agitated Dwarf. “Legolas, do you know him?”
“Thorin” Legolas whispered, slowly sitting up. “This isn’t possible”
“Legolas, right? What isn’t possible?” Bowie asked.
“Thorin… Thorin calm down” Legolas ignored bowie as he started sitting up, he threw his legs over the side and made to stand.
“Legolas? What trickery is this? Who are these people?”
“How is this possible” Ignoring the questions fired at him he looked at the two young dwarfs behind their uncle.
“How is what possible, Legolas” one of the young dwarfs asked.
“Kili, I…I watched you fall. All of you.”
“What do you mean? We’re here aren’t we?” Kili asked, looking at his brother and uncle. “We were on the mountain just now”
“I think brother, we are not on the mountain anymore” The other chuckled.
“Fili, this is no joking matter” Thorin smacked the back of Fili’s head.
“No, it most certainly is not. Now everyone sit down” Severus growled. “Do not make me stun you”
“Dad, do you think threatening them is the best way to go?” Harry asked.
“If it gets the Dunderheads to listen, then yes”
“My name is Kili, not dunderhead” Kili growled, starting towards Severus.
“Oh boy” harry muttered, stepping between the two growling men. “Enough, I’ve had enough fighting tonight.”
“Are you friend or foe” Demanded Thorin, pulling out a hidden dagger.
“Uncle, his a child” Fili cried. “Surely he wouldn’t harm us”
“For all we know this could be an orc trick” Thorin growled, dagger pointed at the young man.
“I suggest you point that dagger elsewhere mate, before I shove it where the sun don't shine” Sirius growled, getting between them.
“ENOUGH ALL OF YOU” Bowie yelled, causing the group to jump. “Honestly, your grown men. Stop the fucking pissing contest, sit down and let us fucking check you… MOVE IT”
Harry chuckled as he watched everyone rush back to their beds, Aragorn standing beside him.
“Is she always this intimidating?” he whispered.
“You have no idea. But she needs to be, considering what her fiancé does for a living” harry couldn’t help himself, he stepped closer to the taller man, almost leaning in.
“BOWIE” was yelled before heavy footsteps could be heard rushing down the stairs.
Harry chuckled “speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Come on, you need to be checked over again”
Aragorn smiled as the young man led him back to his bed. Sitting down he watched as a tall, red-haired man rushed into the room. Five other redheads and a blonde following closely behind.
“I’m fine, dragon boy. Had to get these idiots inline” bowie said over her shoulder as she examined kili. “The wounds are healed, but the skin might be a bit tight for a while so just take it easy for a bit, nothing strenuous and no rough housing”
“Thank you” Kili smiled.
“No problem. What’s wrong Charlie, I’m busy”
“Love…” Charlie started.
“Don’t even go there. I am furious with you right now. but as you can see, I am busy” She glared.
Charlie gulped before asking what he could do to help.
Harry chuckled again watching the two. “His just as scared of her when she’s angry.”
Aragorn watched Charlie cower, almost puppy like, at the slight scolding. “If she’s this intimidating with words, I would hate to see her with a sword”
Harry let out a laugh “you have no idea, give me second. Maybe this will help settle them.
I, Harry James Potter, swear on my magic, that no one in this room wishes any of you harm. So, mote it be” Harry called. A flash of bright golden light engulfed the room, startling the seven men.
“What was that?” Legolas asked, A look of panic flashing across his face.
“That was a wizard’s oath. I swore on my magic so you would know I was telling the truth… I take it wizards don’t do that where you come from?” Harry said, rubbing the back of his neck looking sheepish. “Sorry if I frightened you”
“He is Istari, as are the others here. Though not like Gandalf” Aragorn said softly.
“No need for that Laddie, but I would like to get up and stretch, Aragorn help me up”
Aragorn chuckled as he helped the dwarf “At least I don’t have to toss you this time Gimli”
“First and only time you will get to lad, don’t you forget it” the dwarf chuckled before he froze and whispered “Boromir”
Turning quickly, Aragorn made his way over to the man still laid out on the bed.
“What is this? Where are the little ones?” He asked, panic flashing through his eyes.
“Calm down, Merry and pippin are safe. As are Frodo and Sam” Aragorn said, making his way over. He pulled Boromir into a tight hug. “This is truly a gift brother”
“I don’t understand, how is it you’re all alive” Legolas asked, he had made his way over to Gimli.
“Aye Laddie I would like to know that myself” the Dwarf mumbled.
“Ah I’m confused” Fred said.
“Nothing new there, brother mine” George teased. Earning a chuckle from Fili and Kili.
“How about we move to the kitchen. There's some soup there if you’re all hungry” Bowie suggested then whispered “I need a beer”
“I think we all do pup” Sirius said, eyeing Thorin.