Following Harry, Remus and the goblins into one of Tom's back rooms, Ar'Ron stopped briefly to let Tom know that they did not wish to be disturbed. He also told him that he would be erecting some very strong privacy shields.
Walking into the room he closed and locked the door, Ar'Ron reached for his belt and took out a gray block and channeled his magic into it causing it to glow. Placing the block in the middle of the door a gray energy shield raced across the walls enclosing the room.
Remus watched Ar'Ron once again release runic magic and said, "Ok, I have waited long enough, tell me when the classes start on Runic Spell Castings. As Harry's honorary uncle, it is my duty to ensure he takes the classes seriously so I might as well escort him to and from class," sitting there all prim and proper with an air of snobbery.
Taking one look at Remus, Harry burst out in giggles that soon turned into full blown laughter of all of them, breaking the tension from the confrontation a few moments ago.
Chuckling Ar'Ron walked to the end of the table. "It's ok Remus I was going to invite you into some of Harry's lessons."
Sitting down and looking over to Harry he continued, "Harry needs a good solid week of practice to allow all the knowledge I imparted unto him to fully settle in. So why don't you help Harry for the next week hone his skills so he is ready to start learning the new skills the following Monday. Remember he surpasses newt level knowledge and was given knowledge long forgotten to wizards."
"Harry have you tried Japanese food before?" asked Ar'Ron changing the subject as he waved his hand over the table causing mounds of platters and bowls of food to appear.
"Um, no can't say as I have. The Dursley's never allowed me to eat any take out food" Harry said looking at the food perplexed.
"I recognize the Sushi and fried rice, but am not sure about the red mounds" Remus said poking around in the bowls at their end of the table.
"Thousands of years ago, during times when the differing magical races were on friendlier terms, mixed dining of allies was a common occurrence. Since each race had differing dietary habits, the only common ground was Japanese cuisine." Ar'Ron explained spooning rice onto his plate and selecting sushi rolls and sashimi also.
Continuing by pointing to each of the dishes, "Now this plate has thinly sliced raw beef and is called sashimi. These rice rolls have thinly sliced fish on top are called sushi, and of course the fired rice is in this bowl."
Slightly pale Harry said "Raw beef?"
Noticing Remus was slightly pale also Ar'Ron explained further. "If you notice goblins have pointed teeth which means they are carnivores, preferring their food to be freshly caught, so to speak." pointing to the goblins who were piling their plates with the meat and sushi.
Seeing Harry fumble with the chopsticks Ar'Ron leaned over and placed his index finger against Harry's temple allowing the knowledge on how to use the strange utensils to filter into his mind.
"Trust me is quite good" taking up a piece of the raw meat and demonstrating by dipping it into one of the bowls of sauce before popping it into his mouth. "The bowls of sauce each impart a different flavor and if need be the tall gray bowl with the red center is hot enough to cook the meat so feel free to experiment."
"Besides the multitude of races that find Japanese food to be acceptable, there is one other factor involved. Japanese meals last several hours, which leads to productive conversations." Ar'Ron finished up.
As they continued to eat Harry decided that the food was not really that bad. Looking down at the goblins who were enjoying the fare, he decided to ask the goblins a question to see if his suspicions were true. "Dargoth, I am not trying to be insulting here, but why are twelve goblins, who are obviously not just simple porters for fetch and carry, really helping us, not that your help has been un-appreciated, because it has been appreciated?"
A little uncomfortable Dargoth decided to come clean with the Elfling. "Well Lord Potter."
"Harry, please I like my friends to call me Harry, not the boy who lived or Lord this or Lord that. I like that you have a sense of humor and like breaking people when we shopped, I haven't laughed that hard in my whole life."
Looking slyly over to Ar'Ron and seeing his slight nod of approval Dargoth continued. "Harry, I am honored that you would call me friend. I also have not had so much fun in a while also. But to answer your question my comrades and I, each are a representative of one of the twelve goblin clans. Each of us is either a warrior and or mage the best our clan has to offer."
Seeing that Harry was listening intently and had a thoughtful look on his face he continued. "All of us are volunteers who will stay with you until you reach the safety of Potter Castle. Though myself, and two others are wondering if you will be hiring and if so we wish to let you know we are very interested." Dargoth dropped that bombshell on Harry.
A little shocked and slightly confused Harry looked over at Ar'Ron and then back to the goblin "Hire?"
"Harry, Potter castle is the hereditary seat for the Potter Family. They ruled from this castle for centuries. Our records show that Potter Castle is more like a small city. There are homes and shopping areas, parks, everything a community needs. They all stood empty for the past five hundred years, though no one knows why Potter Castle was closed and the town emptied." Dargoth explained what he knew.
Seeing Harry look to him for help Ar'Ron broke into the conversation with " It might be a good idea to open the city back up as a place where all magical races can live and work in harmony. With the castle and surrounding town protected by the best wards around, especially after we fine tune them. You will need to hire guards, soldiers or what ever you want to call them to keep order and protect the citizens from harm."
Remus added "Harry it is a really good idea, if we are going to win this war and break the cycle of dark lords rising to replace the one that came before, we need to stamp out the root cause, which is the, I am better than everyone else, that wizards have fallen into."
"Remus is right you know. You have a chance to change the Wizarding world in a way that has not been seen since the time magic was first given to humans." Ar'Ron pointed out.
"But I don't know what to do; I have never done anything like this before." Pleaded Harry way out of his comfort zone
"Harry the very fear you have of not being able to do the job properly is one of your greatest strengths. Just make sure that you don't question yourself so much that it leads to not making any decisions. Just be yourself and remember you are not doing this alone" Ar'Ron said with pride
Remus joined in by saying. "Harry look at who you have as friends, a half giant, a house elf, a centaur, a goblin and a werewolf."
"Ok, Remus, I get your point." Sighing Harry said, "If we do this, then when do we do this?"
Down at the end of the table where the goblins sat, they were getting extremely excited. The thoughts for what this would do for the goblin nation was an incredible gift.
Staring at the door Ar'Ron rose from his seat and said "Well if everyone has eaten there fill why don't we continue this discussion at Potter Castle. Harry if you can come over here and lend me your magical signature I will create a gate that will take into the shopping district where we can walk up to the castle."
Seeing the nods as everyone else stood Harry walked over to Ar'Ron "What do I need to do?"
Walking behind Harry and putting his arms atop Harry's own Ar'Ron said "Take hold of the port key given to you, and with our magic combined I will read the destination and recognition keyed into it and be able to create the gate."
Relaxing, Harry did as was asked and Ar'Ron hand over Harry's drew the outline of a doorway and then placing both their hands in the middle said "pysae sai tasaer mesi," causing the gateway to snap open.
Whispering in Harry's ear "After getting the feeling of how the magic works you should be able too open a gate wordlessly."
Harry asked, "How soon can I learn to open a Gate like this?"
Motioning the other to walk through the gate "We have to go last as the gate will close after us." Ar'Ron turned back to Harry and answered his question. "I will start teaching you gating after your birthday, as you will be strong enough magically after coming into your magical inheritance."
With a grin on his face Harry stepped through the gate as the same time Ar'Ron did. Spinning around to get a good look Harry was in awe. Looking in the distance he could see a high wall with a archway leading to a courtyard. And looking further, in the distance he could see a castle. The castle was huge it easily dwarfed Hogwarts.
Albus Dumbledore had not lived for over one hundred and fifty years just to be pushed aside by a barely sixteen year old boy. He needed to get Harry back under control and away from his guardian at all costs or his plans would be ruined. He had spent eighteen long years since he had heard the prophecy, manipulating events to ensure things went according to plan. His plan.
Walking swiftly into the bar he went up to the bartender and asked in one of his most grandfatherly voices. "Tom did you see where Harry went? He came in a few moments ago."
Looking at the flustered headmaster Tom responded. "They rented one of my conference rooms down the hall there. But the one guy with him said..."
Not bothering to listen to the rest of Tom's explanation, Dumbledore swiftly swept down the hall after Harry. Stopping before the door he reached out and attempted to open the door by pulling down on the handle.
Not budging the door he quickly pulled out his wand and with a wave said "Alohomora "
Attempting to open the door with the same results he waved his wand in a complicated movement and said a revealing charm. Seeing the intense energy of the spell work he decided to put all of his power behind a reductor curse. With a jab of his wand he yelled out "Reducto "
Seeing as he was only a meter or so from the door Dumbledore did not have time to duck out of the way as his curse rebounded from the door intensified, knocking him back from the door and down the hall ending up on the floor next to the bar.
Gingerly picking himself up off the floor with as much dignity as possible, he heard Tom tell him that he tried to tell him that the tall chap that was with Harry said he was going to erect a ward to ensure their privacy.
Not giving up Albus walked back down the hall to the door and tried to find the edge of the wards.
Two and a half hours later after testing the ward from all directions he was still no further in his attempt to gain access to the room. Stopping in front of the door again to study it, he felt the wards pulse then drop. Thinking he was finally going to catch Harry he yanked the door open to find an empty room and a quickly dissolving golden door with Harry on the other side.
His growing anger barely under control Albus apparated out back to headquarters to plan his next move.
Turning around he saw in the distance another high wall and the tops of the turrets of Hogwarts peaking above them. "The paper said the castle was close to Hogwarts, but I had no idea it was this close." Harry said in awe.
Remus looking in the distance at Hogwarts wondered aloud. "I wonder if Hogwarts has the same active defenses."
Ar'Ron a block up the street called back "Harry come over here there is a note you need to read."
Walking over to where Ar'Ron stood Harry noticed it was the only shop with a sign in the window. Getting closer he read 'Ollivander's fine wands since 382 B.C. '
"What? How can Mr. Ollivander's be in two places at once?" Asked a confused Harry as he saw people moving about inside the wand shop through the window.
Reading the note on the door Harry mused "So my great, great, great grandfather spelled Ollivander's shop to stay here where it was safe from attack and used some rare spell to connect the entry to Diagon Ally."
Dear Potter Heir
In these dangerous times I fear for my families lives if we stay here in the castle. A deadly
illness has befallen the city and the only spell that will cure this illness requires that we
leave the city for fifty years while the magic cleans and destroys the plague carries. I
have decided to hide the city least undesirables move in and ransack our homes. I have
left in place a way to call back all vassals and allies. Remove the green gem from the
doorframe and the call will be sent. To release the shield and allow the shopkeepers and
residents back in all you have to do is open the door to Ollivander's to break the spell.
Lord Jonathon Patrick Potter.
Harry Reached for the gemstone fastened to the doorframe, before he could touch it Remus interrupted by saying, "Maybe you should wait until you have hired some guards to patrol before calling for the return of the shopkeepers and letting people know they can move into the city."
Turning towards Dargoth, Harry asked, "Do you know what Aurors are paid by chance and what are goblin guards paid?"
One of the goblins from the back stepped forward "I believe Aurors are paid thirty galleons a week and goblin guard are paid twenty galleons a week. "
Thinking for a moment Harry then asked, "What are teachers paid?"
Not sure where Harry was going with this line of questioning Dargoth answered, "Generally it varies depending on how many apprentices one has at a time. It usually is forty galleons a week, but out of that comes costs incurred by any apprentice one has."
Conjuring parchment, a quill and some ink Remus sat down on the steps of one of the shops and asked, "What are you thinking about Harry?"
Looking to Ar'Ron for support Harry started to think out loud "Well, I was thinking that sixty guards was a good start. That gives eight teams of two per shift and three shifts, leaving the last six teams to rotate for sick days, vacation time and such."
Seeing Ar'Ron nod with his reasoning so far he continued, "If I am going to do this I want to hire only the best and the best should be well paid. I mean look around this place it's huge and the income I am going to get from rents and sales are going to be enormous. So why shouldn't I pay my people well."
Ar'Ron seeing where Harry was going said "Your reasoning so far is sound Mel'Anin."
Happy that Ar'Ron thought he was not being foolish Harry continued, "I was thinking that guards should get sixty galleons a week to start. And the command teams should get ninety galleons a week, as they have more responsibility, so should be paid accordingly."
Writing down notes Remus asked "Harry eventually you are going to need more people. Are you going to want to train them up yourself or hire them in?"
Looking over towards Ar'Ron, Harry asked, "What do you think after the first batch should I hire more as needed or train up our own forces? "
"Training up your own forces is the way to go I think. For one you know to what standard they have been trained up to, and for another once they go through the training I will help set up, you will know they are the best possible." Ar'Ron answered.
Answering Remus Harry said, "I guess trainees should get around thirty galleons a week then plus housing in the school barracks. "
"Oh buggers, it looks like I am going to need healers and potion makers and all the rest of the people who make up a thriving community."
Looking over at Remus with puppy eyes Harry said while doing his best, hurt puppy expression. "Remus can you help me, make a list of what professions I would need to hire and what professions are needed, but should be able to make it by charging for service?"
"Arrggh the eyes not the eyes, Ok, Ok all you had to do was ask you know, no need to get out the heavy weapons" Remus said chuckling; "Though I might have to get with Griphook to get some of the salary information."
Nodding his head Harry then looked towards Dargoth "If you and your two comrades still want to work for me, you are hired. I want the three of you to fill the command slots, and to recruit twenty-five more of the best goblins you can find. They have to be willing to work hand in hand with other races, as the teams will be made up of mixed partners."
Seeing the huge happy grins and smiling faces of the three goblins Harry knew they accepted the job.
"We accept the position my Lord and your terms are most generous indeed." Dargoth said for himself and the two others.
"Remus, how am I going to find the others, I haven't a clue on where to look." Harry asked.
"I think your best bet is Mad Eye, he would know who you could trust. Hell he might be interested himself." Remus laughed "there is an order meeting tomorrow night. Would you like me to sound him out for you?"
"Please, if you would Remus. I am thinking that we need to get the command teams and guards working as soon as possible, so they become very familiar with working with runic casting." Harry said seeing Ar'Ron nod in agreement.
They had almost reached the arch when out of the corner of his eye Harry spotted a building that reminded him of Gringotts. Stopping suddenly he read the sign above the doors. Gringotts bank, Headquarters Branch.
"Um, guys." pointing at the bank. "I think I know how your getting home" Harry addressed the goblins.
Remus had walked to the tops of the steps and found another note pinned to the doors with another gem.
Ar'Ron reading the note over Remus's shoulder said, "Harry, I think this gem you should go ahead and remove."
After reading the note Harry decided Ar'Ron was right and reached out and pulled the gem off the doors causing the bank to be enveloped in a brief bright green glow before the door moved freely.
Walking back down the steps, Harry thought it was an eerie feeling walking around in a city and seeing all the empty shops and houses. Glancing around as he walked through the archway Harry noticed some runic symbols made out of what looked like that strange metal mithril.
Pulling one of the spell blocks out of his belt case he compared the one in the wall with the one in his hand.
"Ar'Ron, I found something that looks like the blocks you gave us." Harry called out
Walking over to where Harry was standing Ar'Ron was slightly surprised to find inlayed in the wall a set of runic casting blocks made of Mythril set in a triangle pattern; waving his hand over the area with the blocks a faint outline of lines connecting each of the blocks to the others. "It seems that the Potter family attracts Elves as mates."
"Ingenious really" tracing the faint lines connecting the blocks. "Feeding power to one of the blocks, feeds power to all three at the same time." Touching the top block Ar'Ron continued. "A modified shield wall, there must be a band of mithril encased in the stone walls. A general alarm must be city wide."
Caressing the last runic block Ar'Ron said to himself, more than the others. "And this one activates the offensive wards. I wonder what they are set to do; I must find the ward room and check to see what other surprises can be found."
Turning to Harry and Remus he said "This city is the best defended place on the planet right now. It seems Harry that your Elven ancestor decided to incorporate Elven Battle Magic into the defenses of this city."
Thinking about everything that had happened since yesterday Harry started to walk down the street towards the front of the castle.
Ar'Ron and the others sensing that Harry needed time to think walked along in silence, waiting for Harry to start the conversation back up.
Halfway to the castle, Ar'Ron thinking back to how Elven Battle Magic was such an important part of the security the closer to the castle they walked. Decided to let down all the glamour and show his true self.
Remus as he walked noticed that Ar'Ron was pulsing with power. His long hair was billowing gently behind him and his crown was glowing brightly. Walking closer Remus whispered so the others could not hear, "Is there a problem, your glamour dropped and you are pulsing?"
Ar'Ron whispered back "This is the normal relaxed me. Though till I get to the ward room and check it out and tweak what needs to be tweaked, the crown stays in plain sight."
Turning to look at Remus, he finished up with "This crown is more than a symbol of my being King. It is a key to me being in total control of any and all magic around me, Battle Magic cannot be used against the wearer of the crown."
Harry lost in thought soon found himself in front of the massive doors of the castle. Feeling the presence of his soul mate next to him he said holding up his right hand. "I thought that if I pushed away the memory of that night at the department of mysteries that I did not have to believe that Sirius was gone." Looking at the ring of the house of black on his finger he continued. "Dumbledore took Sirius away from me, he set my parents up to be killed. The only difference between him and Voldermort is their methods."
Pointing towards the doors he continued, "So many questions I have about my family. In there are all the answers I ever wanted and needed and more. I always thought that I would be afraid of this moment. But I am eager to find out my past."
Turning to face Ar'Ron "I always hated being the icon of the Wizarding world, but you are right in saying that I could do so much good; the more I find out about my family. The more I realize that the Potters have been leaders. The rings are not only symbols of my station they have been imparting knowledge to me all morning. Simple things really, The Potter Family Ring has the most to impart, like the fact I and I alone rule Hogwarts. The wards that have been put in place are a direct result of the headmasters of the past not being able to control the true wards which are based out of this castle."
"So many people trying to mold me into their tool or weapon, well it stops NOW." Looking deep into his soul mates eyes he said "Teach me, Teach me to be an able and just ruler."
Ar'Ron looking back into Harry's eyes like they were the only two people there replied, "I will teach you, not only to rule but to protect the innocents."
Reaching into his belt Ar'Ron pulled out a small orb of swirling colors "it is past time to destroy the connection with Voldermort that Dumbledore helped to grow stronger."
Holding the orb in front of the scar on Harry's forehead he asked. "Are you ready? This might hurt some but nothing like what you have not already endured."
Steeling himself Harry nodded, then hearing "salaes" the world exploded in bright light.
Touching the orb to Harry's forehead Ar'Ron started to glow and he intoned "salaes saen aelor sai sor baeraer" with each word the orb pulsed deeper and deeper with blackness.
Watching Harry stiffen and pale with pain, Remus and the goblins soon heard horrendous screams of pain.
Sensing the connection was transferred Ar'Ron placed his other hand, palm flat against Harry's temple and "shael si tylaelol"
Pulling the now black orb away from the slumping form of Harry supported by Remus, Ar'Ron started to glow with power, his body started to float several feet off the ground with the orb floated between his two hands, arms extended above his head. "Ai shalor o sai si mel". With a bright flash and resounding crack the orb was gone.
Standing back up Harry said "I am fine now, a little tired but fine."
Remus turned towards Ar'Ron and asked, "Who was screaming?"
Chuckling Harry replied "Well that was old Moldy Warts himself. HE felt something happening with the link and decided to pay me a visit to find out what was going on. Needless to say it hurt him a lot more than it did me."
Still slightly confused Remus asked, "What did you do with that orb?"
Ar'Ron smirked and said "I banished it to the sun. And I am sorry to say that the backlash sent Voldermort into a coma that should last a couple of months."
Harry knelt in front of Dargoth so that they were on the same eye level and asked "How long do you need to put your affairs in order and can start building up the guard forces?"
"Sokurn, Stinback and I currently have no apprentices to worry about. Seeing how it's Tuesday, I think I should be able to get my family ready to move here by Friday." Seeing the nods of agreement from his two companions Dargoth continued, "If you wish we can let it be known that you are hiring and what the job entails later on tonight. Also we can notify the Dwarves and other magical races for you."
Harry thought for a moment and said, "That sounds like a good idea. The command teams have first choice on housing; you can either choose one of the houses in the barracks area or the city."
Seeing the pleased looks on the goblins faces he turned to the whole group "I want to thank you all for the help you gave us today. If you ever need my help please do not hesitate to ask."
"Would you prefer to go back through Gringotts on Commerce Street or a Port Key to Diagon Ally?" Harry asked as he stood up.
"We wish to go back through the headquarters branch, as it has been many generations since goblins have entered the lobby from this city and we wish to be the first to do so once again." Dargoth replied.
Dargoth bowed deeply and as he turned to leave said "Till we meet again my Prince."
"Till the end of the week my friend" Harry said watching the goblins walk down the street towards the bank.
Harry and the others turned back to the doors. Harry placed his hand on the door and felt the magic recognize him. Loud thumps and squeals could be heard coming from the door as the locking bolts were withdrawn.
Harry was first to enter the large entrance hall, looking around Harry noticed swords, shields and suits of armor all with the Potter Family Crest adorned the walls and niches of the entry. Walking a bit further in he noticed a pedestal with a glowing white orb and a note on it.
Picking up the note Harry read it aloud. "By touching this knowledge orb, you will gain the knowledge of where and what function of every room, in the castle."
"Together on three then" Harry said Seeing Ar'Ron and Remus nod "one... two... three."
With the flashing of the knowledge into the three minds Harry stumbled back a step "Whoa, this place is huge."
Chuckling Ar'Ron pulled out the wardrobe from his pocket and enlarged it a few steps away from the pedestal. "How about we go on into the palace and rest and get something to eat. Then we can plan the best place to link the palace into the castle."
Opening the doors of the wardrobe, the three walked into the hall to find all of Harry's belongings from the vault except for the trunk to be missing.
Looking around "Hey, what happened to all my stuff?" Harry exclaimed loudly.
Hearing Harry's loud question Dobby popped in "Master Harry Potter Sir is home," said the hyperactive house elf as he bounced around the room.
Harry was watching the little elf bounce around, like some 3-d psychotic tennis match; "Dobby do you know what happened to the rest of my belongings?"
"Dobby and Winky placed all Masters belongings in Harry Potter Sirs rooms." Turning to give the trunk a nasty look, "All excepts nasty trunk. Gives Dobby and Winky nasty shocks whens we tries to touch it." Dobby said giving the trunk a evil glare.
"Thank you him for moving my stuff Dobby." Harry said Laughing at the antics of the little being.
"Oh Master Harry Potter Sir thanks his Dobby" Rushing over to hug Harry around the knees almost toppling him in the process.
Chuckling at he antics Ar'Ron asked "Dobby did you have any problems finding the help I asked for?"
Dobby let go of Harry's knees and turned, eyes downcast, looking quite dejected "Dobby finds Majesty."
Looking towards the others to see if they knew why Dobby was acting this way. Seeing the shrug of the shoulders of Remus and Harry He continued. "Was there some other problem or a problem getting them here?"
Dobby started to shake like he was going to get beaten as he said, "Dobby gets seven. Slave man says must take all."
Ar'Ron thought a moment and not seeing the problem told Dobby "You did a good job Dobby. Tell me were you able to get help with the skills I wanted?"
Hearing he did a good job and was not in trouble. Dobby perked right up and was back to his hyper self.
Leading the group into the kitchen and sitting at the small table there Ar'Ron said, "why don't we get Winky to start on dinner while we meet the new soon to be Impare'."
Remus called out "Winky, could you come here a moment please."
Several seconds later Winky popped into the kitchen "Master calls his Winky."
Taking in the sight of the little house elf all dressed out in a deep purple tunic Remus responded. "You look good Winky."
"Master not mad Winky wears clothes" said the shocked house elf.
"Winky you are not wearing clothes. You are wearing the uniform of the royal house. You have a certain standard to uphold working in the royal house, wearing a nasty tea towel may be good enough for wizards, but you are working in the house of the king, so you must dress impeccably, as you are of a higher station now." Remus explained.
"Now back to the reason I called you here. The three of us are starting to get hungry, and as I have decided you are to be in charge of the kitchen from now on, I thought I would ask you to have supper ready for us in about an hour in the family dining room." Remus told the happy little elf.
"Dobby would you meet us in the family lounge and bring along the new house elf's so we can be introduced properly." Harry told his friend getting up from the table with a butterbeer.
Settling in, in the upstairs lounge the threesome quietly discussed the day's events from each of their perspectives. Remus unloaded several shrunken trunks from his robe pockets and two multi compartment trunks containing the Black Family library.
After they had caught up and finished off the butterbeers, Harry Called for dobby to bring the new elf's in.
About ten seconds later Dobby popped in with seven elf's in tow. Harry was slightly confused as he saw six house elves and the other he was not sure what it was. It looked like a cross between a person and a house elf.
Ar'Ron studied the little house elf's. Noticing they were extremely nervous and not making eye contact he sighed. "Dobby please introduce me."
Prodding the others to walk in front of Ar'Ron he said "This is yous new master King Ar'Ron of Astarii." Pointing at the four elf's on the end one by one Dobby continued. "Is Inky, Thistle, Tinkly and Thorny, they be boy elf's. They be for farmsy, beasty and plantsy."
Looking over the four elf's that stepped forward as introduced, Ar'Ron noticed they looked to be the youngest of the lot. "You four shall be bonded first. Be here in this room at 9:30 p.m. you should be as naked as the day you were born. Make sure you have been bathed and rub the oil Dobby will bring to you all over yourself. From here I will escort you to the sacred glen where the Binding of Impare' shall take place."
The four house elf's dropped to one knee with a bow and together "Majesty, as Majesty orders."
Motioning for Dobby to continue
Dobby motioned the last three forward and started pointing at each in turn "Is Holly, is with kiddie elf. Is Sage, worked with healer and is Minky, theys is girl elf's."
"Minky and Sage you two shall be bonded as Impare' two days from now. Look to Dobby for instructions, till then help out in the kitchen and cleaning the house. After the bonding you shall be given your areas of responsibility." Ar'Ron told them.
Then looking at the last elf Ar'Ron asked her to stand in front of him. Raising his hand to touch her stomach, he closed his eyes and a light yellow glow encompassed his hand and the elf's abdomen. As the glow faded he opened his eyes. "Holly kneel before me."
Waiting till the elf had gone to her knees he continued. "To attempt any full bonding of any type will hurt your two unborn babies. I will not allow you to take the bond till after your babies are born. To ensure they are born healthy and strong, I am going to give you a partial bond link."
Placing his hand over Holly's heart a blue glow enveloped the little elf pulsing in rhythm to his heartbeat.
After the glow faded, Harry and Remus noticed the elf sobbing, tears running down her face.
Gently lifting Holly's chin Ar'Ron smiled and said "Welcome Holly, I look forward to the day your children are born as the first free Impare' in fifty thousand years. For now you shall help Dobby with his duties and tend the flowers in the palace."
"Master is to kind to Holly" cried the elf.
"I have only one main rule that must be obeyed at all times. The only one allowed to punish you for doing something wrong is me. You are not to punish yourselves without my direct permission." Ar'Ron watched closely to make sure they understood his order, then "Ok, with that out of the way, you all can go explore and learn your way around the palace, that includes the garden domes." Ar'Ron said as he shooed the elf's away.
Harry called out after Dobby "Dobby that rule goes for you to. At no time are you to punish yourself for something you think you did wrong. Come to me and I will decide if it warrants punishment. This is a direct order that must be obeyed." Harry told the smiling elf.
Remus looked at his watch and commented that there was twenty minutes left till dinner.
Snuggling closer up to Ar'Ron, Harry asked "How could you tell the sexes apart they looked the same to me."
"Well when house elf's are born they have all the same equipment and dangly bits as a human baby. But when the enchantments are cast enslaving them, one of the enchantments causes the sex organs to be hidden. That way, only by their master casting certain spells which allow the dangly bits to drop out of hiding allowing breeding, this was done to prevent house elf's from breeding their way to freedom." Ar'Ron explained.
"I can't believe wizards could be so cruel." Harry said sadly.
"Well we are taking steps to slowly bring the Impare' back to how magic intended them to be. It will take some time but eventually they will gain their freedom." Ar'Ron stated.
Remus asked, "What are we going to do after supper? We could explore the castle for a bit; we have a couple of hours to kill till its time to do the ritual of binding."
Nudging Harry with his elbow Ar'Ron threw a smirk towards Remus "Well there is one more small ritual I want to do before the binding ceremony. Actually now that I think on it Remus you would be perfect to help out, that is if you would like to."
Fascinated with everything Elven he had learned so far, Remus was not about to pass up an opportunity to actually take part in one. "Of course I will. What do you need me to do?"
Seeing how excited Remus was and how he was practically bouncing in his seat in anticipation Ar'Ron smirked "Well thank you Remus, that way Harry can appreciate seeing the ritual, as it has not been seen in over fifty thousand years or so."
"Does the ritual have a name?" Remus asked as he pulled some parchment out and picking up a quill he started taking notes.
Catching Harry's eye, with a huge a grin on his face Ar'Ron said "cor si shaesaerdyr." Seeing Remus taking notes at a fast pace he added. "Which roughly translates to Sacrifice the Werewolf."
Whispering in Harry's ear "wait for it"
Remus was half listening as he wrote his notes, his mind on autopilot wondering if he would be able to observe the binding of Impare' tonight. Looking back over his notes he came to the part with the translation of the ritual, he froze, mind slamming to a stop quickly snapping his head around "Wha...t"
Harry and Ar'Ron broke down in a fit of giggles. At that moment Winky popped in saying dinner was served.
Getting to his feet and walking towards the dining room Harry called back "Come on Remus, last meal and all that" breaking out in laughter.
Filling his plate Ar'Ron decided to let Remus off the hook and explain what was going to happen "Remus it's not so much a ritual as I will be inscribing magically a series of runes into you. Each set does a different function, like immunity to silver, turning the wolf into an animagus. Things like that, all in all turning you from a lycanthrope into an Alphar."
Remus and Harry sat stunned for a moment just looking at Ar'Ron with their mouths hanging open.
Harry thinking he might have heard wrong "Are you telling me you have a cure for lycanthrope?"
"Not so much a cure as the finalization of the transformation." Ar'Ron seeing that he lost them explained. "Ages ago a group of wizards had dedicated their lives to protecting the wolfs of the forest. They eventually came up with the idea of using a customized curse that would turn them into a wolf form giving them the added strength and characteristics of the wolf. But they miscalculated. And After using the curse on each other, they found that what was supposed to be a huge boon, turned horribly wrong."
"After a year of trying to cure themselves which only modified the original curse into what it is to this day. The leaders took all their research and notes and searched out the Elves. But by that time the rest of the group had become feared and hunted and had scattered in hiding in the known world; each full moon infecting and killing, increasing the fear and their numbers. Several months passed before the High Elves came up with a solution; using Elven Runic spells they created a new magical race called the Alphar."
"The Alphar were able to change into the werewolf form at will, like an animagus. They kept their enhanced strength and senses. But what really made them feared among the werewolf packs was the ability to control any werewolf mentally, transformed or not. Which is where the term Alpha comes from to identify the leader of the pack" Ar'Ron finished.
Remus sat there stunned. He had learned more in the past few minutes about the origins of werewolf's than in all my years of studying. Even pack lore has lost the origins of the Alpha. "Do you know what this means?"
Ar'Ron replied "Remus I know what this means to you and Harry and that is enough for me."
Harry looked thoughtful "By offering this to other werewolf's, and a place to live and access to jobs. Think of the possibilities."
Remus sat up straight in his chair "I want to do this. The chance to finally be rid of the beast is a dream I never allowed myself to think on. Harry I think a press release next week recounting the origins of the curse and that a cure is available would sway the packs from joining Voldermort. But I would leave out the part of the power to control other pack members. And only offer it to people who will swear an oath never to serve evil."
Harry addressed Ar'Ron "Is there something that can be added Runic wise that would have dire consequences if the oath was broken?"
Thinking on it Ar'Ron eventually said "Well if we do it in two steps and inscribe magically a runic oath, then the next day do the control runes, it should work; though if they break their oath it would mean their death."
" It will take me a week or so to get it created." Ar'Ron finished saying.
"One last thing before we go upstairs and get ready, I will leave it up to you whether Harry participates or not." Seeing Remus about to respond Ar'Ron held up one hand to stop him "You are going to be naked as most of the runes will be inscribes around your perineum, plus there will be handling of the testicles as a rune must be inscribed on each, and last but not least you will orgasm at least once as the whole experience is erotic. There is no other way to describe it."
Remus was quite flushed at that point with embarrassment at the thought of James son handling his dangling bits.
Seeing how red Remus had turned Harry just wanted to laugh his head off, but thought better of it. "Remus that's ok I can spend the time organizing the stuff I brought from the vaults, before getting ready for the binding tonight."
Ar'Ron glanced at Remus who was turning his normal shade of color. "Remus, go on ahead and shower, clean yourself using the blue bottle of soap. I will meet you in your bedroom in fifteen minutes."
Pulling Harry into his embrace Ar'Ron leaned over and gave him a tender kiss on the lips. "It's been an eventful day hasn't it?"
Harry melted into the kiss. It felt so wonderful, kissing Cho had felt like kissing cardboard, it just felt wrong. This kiss had his nerve ends on fire. His penis had instantly gone so hard and throbbing. Kissing Ar'Ron back letting his tongue explore his mouth, letting the intense pleasant feeling explode across his skin. Pulling back but feeling his heart racing he said, "Today has had its moments. I can't wait for tonight and my chance to get to know you better."
Seeing the tent in Harry's pants and the start of a wet spot Ar'Ron said "Save that for later. Tell Dobby to prepare himself like the others for the binding. I do believe you have enough power to bind him tonight. If you can keep the sexual tension going with out any release as it will build up your power for the ritual."
Waving his hand and saying "saes os si aistasi sai ti" Ar'Ron called a large glowing crystal flask to the table. Then he called "Dobby can you come here a moment please."
A few seconds later a popping sound could be heard from behind.
"Majesty calls Dobby." The hyper elf replied
Standing up from the table and pointing to the flask Ar'Ron said. "Dobby that flask has the oil needed for the binding tonight. Please take it to the others. Also please prepare yourself as well, as Harry will bind to you tonight after I have finished."
"Master Harry Potter Sir is the greatest. He wants to bind to his Dobby." The hyper elf had tears of joy in his eyes. Picking up the flask he popped away.
Pulling Harry into one last passionate kiss Ar'Ron told him. "Meet me at the shower at 9:15 to get ready. I have to go, Remus will be waiting."
Harry responded by chuckling to Ar'Ron as he walked through the door "And probably freaking too."
Walking up the stairs to the next floor Ar'Ron walked down the hallway until he was outside Remus's door. Opening the door he entered and closed the door behind him.
Hearing the door open Remus walked out into the common room holding a towel in front of him, completely naked and slightly embarrassed.
Giving Remus a smile of encouragement Ar'Ron said. "This probably would be best done in the office, you can lie back on top of the desk to be at the right height for me to be comfortable."
Afraid to say anything in case he would embarrass himself further, Remus just nodded his head and followed Ar'Ron into the office.
Sitting down on the edge of the desk he drew his legs up onto the top of the desk and scooted himself to the middle. Laying down he took the towel and rolled it up to use as a pillow; taking a deep breath "Ready when you are."
Ar'Ron pulled the chair over to the side of the desk and sat down. "Remus I need for you to slide down towards this end. Keep your feet flat on the top and near the edge. Then scoot down until you heels touch your bottom, and then spread your legs as far apart as possible."
Watching Remus slide down the desk towards him he could not help but notice he was nicely equipped. Deciding it was best to get down to business Ar'Ron opened his hand palm up "thasia ol vyl sai ti" and a pencil thin wooden rod with a sharp curved point appeared in his hand.
"Now Remus I am going to tell you step by step what I am doing. As each rune is inscribed and then the magic accepted by your body, you will feel increasing pleasure of a sexual nature. At all costs do not fight it, this will be one of the most intense sexual experiences of your life, let it happen. You more than likely will experience at least one orgasm if not more it is part of the ritual."
"Are you ready?" Ar'Ron asked looking up into Remus's eyes.
Taking another deep breath he let it out slowly. "As ready as I can be." Remus replied.
"Ok then the first Runic Set is for immunity to silver and it is going to go here." Ar'Ron said as he touched a spot near Remus's right inner thigh on the perineum close to the crease.
Channeling some of his magic through the oak knife, Ar'Ron drew the first set of runes on Remus's skin cutting just deep enough to cut without producing blood. Eyeing his work to make sure it was correct he placed his finger on the set "molaes aisteloria " The runes glowed briefly before scaring over slightly raised, like brail writing.
Remus felt the knife touch him and was surprised to feel no pain just some tingling that was pleasant. Then he heard Ar'Ron say the incantation and he felt and intense wave of pleasure and felt his penis snap to attention with a loud slap and become very hard with the pleasurable feelings he was getting.
Seeing Remus's penis snap to Ar'Ron continued. "The next set will prevent you from having an infectious bite", moving to the left side crease.
Soon Remus heard Ar'Ron say "vaelael ailaelor shori." And once again the pleasure hit him. It was all he could do not to moan out in pleasure as he felt a throbbing need to cum.
Ar'Ron quickly moved on to the next set "This set gives you total control of the animal." Placing this set near the bottom of the perineum near his anal opening.
At hearing "tylyr si eilostar" Remus's heart almost jumped out of his chest it was racing so fast. He was sweating heavily trying to control himself and keep his hands from grabbing his penis and having a good wank.
Ar'Ron quickly moved on seeing how close Remus was to loosing it. "Two sets left. The next one turns the wolf into an animagus form, giving you control of the transformation." Picking up Remus's testicals he heard him finally give onto the pleasure and moan in ecstasy. Placing the set of runes where his scrotum met the perineum he said "eilostandrer."
Remus was beside himself. He felt so close to cumming; the pleasure he was feeling was so intense he did not notice the moaning that was coming from his mouth. It was so hard to stay still; he was arching his back slightly. Starting to rock slightly he felt Ar'Ron grab his testicals and gently pull them back in a tight embrace.
Knowing this was the last set and Remus was far to gone to hear. Ar'Ron scribed the last set over each testical and channeled some magic into them "vyraes si tolael"
Watching as the runes glowed briefly before sinking in, he watched Remus collapse in a powerful orgasm.
Remus felt the last set of runes take hold and could not last any longer. He felt his orgasm build deep in his toes and started to scream out in pleasure as wave after wave of his cum flew out the end of his penis. The spurts were so strong and hard he quickly covered himself from his head down to his crotch; finally collapsing in total bliss having experienced the strongest orgasm in his life.
Banishing the knife back to its place in the infirmary, Ar'Ron waited for Remus to come to his senses.
After several minutes Remus was roused. Slowly lifting his head he saw the copious amounts of fluid covering his torso. "Wow" was all he could say.
Remus noticed he was still very hard and still horny. Looking at Ar'Ron for an explanation he heard.
"Remus you will need to cum a couple more times before the need diminishes. Your body is flushing out all the sperm in storage replacing it with the new seed that will not pass on the lycanthrope condition to your children." Ar'Ron said seeing the tears of happiness in the mans face got up from the chair.
As he started through to the common room he stopped and looked back "Remus I will leave you now to take matters into your own hands so to speak. See you at breakfast."
As he neared the door to the hallway he heard the unmistakably sounds of Remus masturbating from behind him. Smiling he entered the hall closing the door behind him.
Walking the few feet down the hall to his and Harry's bedroom he couldn't help but smile thinking Remus was going to be sore in the morning.
Opening the door he saw Harry sitting on the couch waiting for him. "Hello Mel'Anin have you been waiting long?"
As Harry stood up, Ar'Ron noticed that he was still quite tented and dressed only in tight boxers.
Quickly shedding his clothes as Ar'Ron walked towards Harry he soon was embracing him in a passionate kiss. Feeling Harry's hardness grind into his own crotch as they moved, Ar'Ron quickly broke the kiss. "We should get showered before we take this too far. After the binding we will have all the time needed to explore each other fully."
Reluctantly Harry moved out of the embrace and started to walk towards the showers.
Following Harry into the bedroom he stopped long enough to grab a blue bottle of soap.
Seeing Ar'Ron grab the soap he asked, "I heard you mention to Remus to use the blue bottle of soap. Is it special in some way?"
"Not really, the only thing about this soap is that it has no scents or added oils to it." Ar'Ron replied.
Quickly washing and drying themselves they walked out of the bedroom and down the hall, their erections pointing the way.
Once down the stairs the noticed Dobby and the other four house elf's standing waiting for them.
Turning to Harry he said. "This whole thing is very ritualized. So follow my lead and try to copy my movements as well."
Noticing that the little elf's were ready Ar'Ron said "Inky, Thistle, Thorny and Tinkly to me."
As the four elf's walked over and placed their oil covered hands on his body, each started to glow softly. The ritual had begun.
Nodding his head to Harry "Dobby to me" said Harry
Walking down the hall they soon entered the corridor that led to the garden domes. Entering the ring corridor they soon entered on of the domes and crossed it entering another corridor leading to the center dome.
Once in the center dome they quickly moved towards the center and passed a wall of pure magic that led to a central glade.
Harry stopped and looked around the glade in wonder. An almost overwhelming amount of magic permeated every thing in the glade. Noticing Ar'Ron step to the side he thought he better pay attention as the ritual was about to start.
Stepping sideway a meter or so from where Harry stopped Ar'Ron started.
"We come here of our own free will for a binding of magic"
A marble pillar appeared between Ar'Ron and the elf's. On top there was a glass goblet with a glowing liquid inside and a small wooden knife.
Picking up the goblet Ar'Ron started to walk in a circled around the elf's and pillar. As he walked a glowing ring appeared on the ground behind him. Closing the ring a powerful wave of magic flashed into being.
Holding the goblet in his hands he said.
"Magic in its purest form. Straight from the well of magic itself"
Setting the goblet back on the pillar he picked up the knife. Holding his hand over the goblet and cutting his thumb allowing four drops of blood to fall into the goblet.
"Blood the magic of life. Without which none can survive"
Picking up the goblet once more he moved it down to the area of his crotch. Holding the goblet with one hand he used his other to stroke his hard penis; catching the load of sperm that came spurting out in the goblet.
"The seed of life. Without which new life can not come to pass"
Channeling some of his magic into the goblet until it glowed brightly, Ar'Ron placed it on the pillar and waved his hand over it; then where once stood a single goblet, now stood four.
Picking up the knife and one of the goblets Ar'Ron walked over to stand in front of Inky.
"Inky by the three most sacred fluids do you swear to the binding?
Do you swear by your magic to join with my magic?
Do you swear to accompany me along my journey?
Do you swear above all else to serve magic itself?"
Taking the knife offered Inky pricked his finger allowing a drop of his blood to mingle with the fluid inside the goblet, causing it to glow golden in color
"I swears" said Inky as he was handed the goblet and drank down the contents.
The newly reborn Impare' started to glow as he grew to the height of four feet. His ears became smaller, half the size they used to be. His penis and testicals dropped out of his body, showing for the first time since his birth that he was male.
Inky just stood there feeling all the changes that had taken place to his body and his magic. He noticed that his magic was stronger than it had ever been before. And for the first time he truly felt free.
One by one Ar'Ron repeated with each of the elf's the ritual as he did with Inky.
Harry watched from the side as the ritual was performed next to him. He was so aroused from the whole thing. When Ar'Ron shot his load into the goblet he about lost it himself. He watched as the Elf's were transformed into Impare' and noticed their sex organs appear. He then watched as Ar'Ron grabbed his erection and slowly started to stroke it, while motioning the Impare' in front of him to do the same.
Suddenly the four little Impare' had their first ever orgasm with their cum shooting out in front of them onto the ground.
Ar'Ron looked over at Harry, seeing how aroused he was, turned back to the Impare' in front of him "It is done. The binding is complete; rest now."
With his words the power that was the circle was broken and Ar'Ron walked over to Harry "Are you ready Mel'Anin?"
Seeing Harry nod "Just do what I did and you will be fine. I will be inside the circle you draw just in case you would have need of me." Ar'Ron finished saying as he stopped by Harry's side.
Taking a deep breath Harry started
"We come here of our own free will for a binding of magic"
A marble pillar appeared between Harry and Dobby. On top there was a glass goblet with a glowing liquid inside and a small wooden knife.
Picking up the goblet Harry started to walk in a circled around dobby and Ar'Ron and pillar. As he walked a glowing ring appeared on the ground behind him. Closing the ring a powerful wave of magic flashed into being.
Holding the goblet in his hands he said.
"Magic in its purest form. Straight from the well of magic itself"
Setting the goblet back on the pillar he picked up the knife. Holding his hand over the goblet and cutting his thumb allowing four drops of blood to fall into the goblet.
"Blood the magic of life. Without which none can survive"
Picking up the goblet once more he moved it down to the area of his crotch. Holding the goblet with one hand he used his other to stroke his hard penis; catching the load of sperm that came spurting out in the goblet after two strokes.
"The seed of life. Without which new life can not come to pass"
Channeling some of his magic into the goblet until it glowed brightly.
Picking up the knife from the pillar Harry walked over to stand in front of Dobby.
"Dobby by the three most sacred fluids do you swear to the binding?
Do you swear by your magic to join with my magic?
Do you swear to accompany me along my journey?
Do you swear above all else to serve magic itself?"
Taking the knife offered Dobby pricked his finger allowing a drop of his blood to mingle with the fluid inside the goblet, causing it to glow golden in color
"I swears to the great Harry Potter" Said Dobby as he accepted the goblet and drank down the fluid.
Just like the others Dobby glowed and grew to four feet in height. His ears became smaller, half the size they used to be. His erect penis and testicals dropped out of his body.
He then grabbed his erection and slowly started to stroke it, while motioning for Dobby to do the same.
Suddenly Dobby had had his orgasm with his cum shooting out in front of him onto the ground.
Harry then said. "It is done. The binding is complete; rest now." And with that the ritual ring was broken, and the power disappeared.
Pulling Harry into a side by side embrace, arm across his shoulder the two stood there watching the antics of the newly re-born Impare. "They look happy don't they" Ar'Ron said, eyes never leaving the scene in front of him.
"Yes they do." Then Harry called out. "Will you all come over here for a minute please?"
Once the Impare' gathered around Harry and Ar'Ron. Harry spoke up again. "The five of you are expected at breakfast tomorrow. That means joining us at the table at eating with us."
"Inky, Thistle, Tinkly and Thorny you will each find uniforms similar to Dobby's in your quarters. Yours you will find are deep royal purple with the crest being a Fairy Oak coming out of a crown. Wear them proudly as befits your new status in life. After breakfast you can start working on your own plans for the grounds, so spend tomorrow getting to know the area that corresponds to your training. Any questions come and ask."
Ar'Ron turning around let his arm fall off of Harry's shoulder and reached out for his hand. "It is time for us to go back. After we leave the boundaries of the glade, you are free to do whatever you wish for the rest of the night. So enjoy yourselves." Ar'Ron told the group of Impare' as they walked out of the glade.
Steering Harry towards the small beach in the tropical dome, there they stopped looking out at the water.
Harry asked the question that had been on his mind all day. Turning to face Ar'Ron he asked. "You call me Mel'Anin, what does it mean?"
Smiling Gently Ar'Ron replied "that phrase is truly an Elven phrase so few letters, yet they have such powerful meaning. Mel'Anin is a term of endearment only used between soul mates. It is a pledge of undying love between the two."
Pulling Ar'Ron into a passionate kiss, Harry whispered, "You are my love and my life."
"Do you want to stay here for a while longer or go on to bed?" Ar'Ron asked as he hugged Harry to his chest.
"Let's stay just a bit longer. It is so peaceful and quiet here." Harry said softly
Sitting down on the sand Ar'Ron sat behind Harry crotch to rear embracing him from behind. And they sat there relaxing and watching the waves of the water slowly break on the sandy beach.
Soon Ar'Ron could feel Harry's breathing even out and his body relax into a peaceful sleep. Gently picking him up so as not to wake him, Ar'Ron used an Elven slipping technique to move from the beach to the bedroom.
Tucking Harry under the covers He went around to the other side of the bed and slid under the covers himself. Snuggling up to Harry he leaned over and kissed him goodnight before falling to sleep himself.