They were just driving half an hour as the first taxi with the three wizars
stopped.
They climbed out and payed for the taxi.
"Now we will give each pair an item. This is a portkey. After we activate it you will be transported to Hogwards but it won't take us near the castle because of the wards. So just stay where you are so we will find you again."
With that said he gave each of them a tin. They looked surprised but then there was a tugging sensation and everything went black.
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When the spinning they could see that they weren't in Sunnydale.
"Toto, we are not in Kansas anymore!" exclaimed Xander.
All around them it was dark and only due to the moon and the lights from a town a bit away they could see.
"Let's go. It is just a few minutes then we will be able to see Hogwards." Sirius said.
He was excited to be home again and see Harry.
They started walking and then they were through the wards that protected Hogwards so that no muggle could see the castle.
"Oh Wow!" They were speechless. Whatever they thought the school
would be like, this wasn't it.
Xander was so eager to come closer to the castle. Due to his job at the construction
site he loved buildings and wanted to see everything in this beautiful old castle.
They could feel the magic in the air aound them as they passed the doors and then thgey were inside.
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The children wouldn't return till tomorrow so they time to speak with the Headmaster and the the staff to see if Poppy had been successful in her search through the medical files of the students.
"We should see the Headmaster immediately so that he can decide where you will be staying." Remus said. He was eager to a shower and be with his lovers some more.
Severus lead the way to the Gargoyle that hids the stairwell to Dumbledore's office.
The Gargoyle jumped out of the way without Severus saying the password.
That was expected. The Headmaster must have known that they were there since they passed the first wards. Otherwise the Vampires wouldn't have been able to enter.
"Ah, Severus, Sirius and Remus come in. And who would you all be?" asked a kind voice behind the desk.
The others were shocked. This old man is the strongest wizard in the whole world? He seemed to be a bit senile and wore pretty colourful robes. Beside him stood an eldery woman with a stern facial expression.
"Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall may I introduce the people from Sunnydale and LA whom will help with the prophecy. This is Tara McClay. She is a natural witch and her partner is Daniel Ozbourne, a werewolf. Next is Rupert Giles he was the Watcher to former Slayer and this is Ethan Rayne a former warlock. Then comes Cordelia Chase who was a seer for the PTB and the current Slayer Faith. Next are Alexander Harris and his mates Angel and Spike. Last but not least Wesley Wyndam Pryce, former Watcher of Faith and now demon Hunter and his mate Charles Gunn." Remus introduced them.
"It is wonderful that you will assist us with this prophecy. Serverus were you three able to sovle the riddle?" Albusasked kindly.
He knew that these people were all part of it but he wanted to hear his charge say it.
"Yes Albus. As you know Siri, Remy and I are the first mentioned. They follow Xander with angel and Spike. The third is Harry with Lucuis and Tom. We don't know who the fourth is, but his mates will be Draco and Blaise. The others around are Tara and Oz, Giles and Ethan, Wesly and Gunn and Cordy and Faith. Now we just have to find the fourth and think of a way to reach Lucius and the past Tom Riddle." When he said it like this it didn't even seem that impossible anymore.
"How will we tell Harry that his mates will be Lucius Malfoy and Tom Riddel? Asked Sirius worried. He didn't want Harry to be unhappy or to hate him.
"While you were away there were a few revelations, Sirius. Please sit down. As you know Harry is sixteen and powerful on his own. It seems that he took a lover a few month ago. As fate willed it, it is Lucius. And Lucius loves him. After we discovered the relationship Harry was frightened because he had another secret...his love for Tom." All were shocked by Albus revelation. The Hero was in love with the devil!?
"But, Albus...how can that be?" Remus asked irritated.
"Tom and Harry are bound together and their subconscious brings them together in their dreams. So we only have to bring them together and the evil will leave Tom and then the whole world!"
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After a few minutes of silence there was a knock on the door and as it opened Sirius could the Poppy.
"Poppy Pomfrey may I introduce you to our helpers and new friends." The were introduced to her and she liked them immediately. They seemed to be good people.
"Albus we have finished with all the files of all current students. He wasn't mentioned anywhere but there are a few students that never were in the hospital wing and I made a list. So we just have to examine them and look for any scars and marks."
"I am sorry, but if this boy has any marks he won't let himself be examined voluntary." Said Tara. She knew how hard it was to tell somebody about your problems.
"You are right. But if we say that it is an examation because of a poison he will have no choice." Poppy was determined. She woul not allow one of her students to be abused.
"Alright Poppy. The children will be back tomorrow and we will see that the ones you think will be with you at six in the evening." Albus looked at Minerva and saw her nod. "Sirius you will stay with Remus and Severus. Our guests will be in the dungeon cause we wouldn't want anyone to see them accidently." With that they were dismissed.
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As the door closed behind the group Minerva looked at her husband.
"Do you think we will find the boy and can help him. He should have trusted us enough to come to us with his problems... Do you think he could trust us in the future? And what about his mates? Will he be able to trust them?"
"I hope so, Dear. I hope so..."
tbc