So this is Love

Harry looked around it looked like Hogwarts but the lake and Forbidden Forest were no where in view. The sky was clear but for a few clouds littering the sky, it felt almost surreal. Harry looked hoping to see Hagrid’s hut but found nothing turning back towards the castle he saw nine people coming towards him, he quickly drew his wand. Not knowing what was going on, but knew to be prepared.



All of a sudden he found himself with his arms full of a sobbing woman whose thick auburn hair found it’s way in his mouth as he tried to steady himself and spit out her hair he felt a hand come around his waist to steady him. Harry looked up he found himself looking at an older replica of himself if not a little taller and hazel eyes smiling at him.

Harry was speechless his father was standing beside him and he could feel him, noticing the person in his arms had pulled back he looked at his mother, his eyes filled with tears of joy. She was every bit as beautiful as her picture her hair hung down to her lower back and her almond shaped emerald eyes were full of joy and love. Quickly getting a hold of himself he looked at his parents “So I guess I died then.”



Lily and James looked at each other a puzzled look on their faces turning towards Harry

Lily asked “Harry this is part of your coming of age didn’t Sirius tell you?”



Harry face shut off and mumbled something. James looked at him a little worried. “Harry you are with Sirius and Remus, aren’t you?”



“No Sirius was put in Azkaban for your murders and Peter’s and then he escaped and was killed this summer.”



James and Lily looked at each other again sorrow in both their eyes but knew something wasn’t right.



“Harry, honey,” Lily was talking to him pulling his chin up to look at her “Sirius isn’t dead.” She watched as hope flashed in his eyes only to be squashed.



“Yes he is I saw him fall through the veil.”



James took the initiative “Harry if he was dead he would be here with us. And as you can see he’s not. So he is alive. So if you haven’t been with them who have you been with?” Lily and James had a fear but were trying to be hopeful; neither wanted the answer knowing what was coming.



“Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon.”



Lily and James both sagged and hoped when they found out about his life it wasn’t as bad as they where thinking and hoping that Harry wouldn’t freak out when he found out the truth.



Harry remembered there was other people around so he looked up he noticed three men and four woman standing around watching the family. They were all regally dressed and had an air of power about them.



“Mom, dad, who are these people?” Harry asked his parents while still studying the people in front of him.



“Harry I want to introduce you to your ancestors.” James said in the best announcer voice he could come up with. Harry stifled a giggle but was happy that the after life left him with the sense of humor Siri talked about.



A tall lithe man, with green eyed similar to his and black wavy hair that fell to just passed his shoulders, stepped forward he was wearing dark green robes with silver trim opened to reveal a black button up shirt and black trousers with dragon hide boots. “Harry we are your ancestors, well the ones you need to know anyway I am Salazar Slytherin, then we have Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and of course Godric Gryffindor.” Harry followed to each person taking in their appearance.



Helga Hufflepuff stood like a proud matriarch but you could easily see comfort in her hazel eyes. Her black robes lined with yellow opened to a yellow dress with black lace around the collar and low neck line and bottom hem. She wore a smile that you couldn’t help but smile back at. Her honey brown hair was brushed back but still managed to lightly wipe around her face with an invisible wind.



Rowena Ravenclaw had a stance that let you know she could easily take charge. Her eyes were filled with power that can only come with the knowledge that all knew she possessed. Her black robes opened to a blue empress styled gown that complimented her soft blue eyes her black hair was swept into a tight bun at the back of her hair, but she still wore a smile that was seemed like it was rarely seen.



Godric Gryffindor stood at attention like he was ready to attack at a moments notice. His deep chocolate eyes were full of mischief and matched his hair which was just riding his shoulders. His red robed that was trimmed with gold thread opened to a black shirt and brown trousers with black boots.



When Salazar was finished speaking Harry was still in a little shock. “I’m related to the founder of Hogwarts?” his tone told everyone his total disbelief. Harry looked at Slytherin but Tom Riddle is your heir. He released the basilisk and speaks parseltounge and...”

Salazar decided to stop his babbling “Harry yes Riddle is related to me but he is not my heir that would be you he is actually my sister’s heir. I gifted her children with parseltounge as well. Yes you are related to the founders. Godric and Helga on your father’s side and Rowena and myself on your mothers.”



Now Harry was confused “But my mother was muggle born. She can’t be related to you.”

Harry was looking between Salazar and his mother. Lily stepped forward to alleviate the confusion.



“Actually Harry as it turned out my mother and father were both squibs as were there parents. I never figured out I was related to Salazar till I passed reached my coming of age and at the time I just thought it was a crazy dream I didn’t know that it was normal. Our family actually anyone related to the founders have this kind of coming of age where they meet they’re ancestors and they help them in anyway they can. That’s why we’re here. If Sirius were dead he would be here to Rowena is related to the Blacks but only comes to those she deems worthy Tonks, Narcissa, Sirius, and Draco being the only ones in the last couple generations.”



“So I am here so you can help me with my coming of age? I am related to all four founders and my mother was not a muggle born? I am also related to Siri and Draco and Siri is not dead?” Harry stated in a shocked voice. After getting nods of affirmation Harry sat heavily on the ground to think finally registering what was said he looked as his parents with a smile that would but the sun to shame “Sirius isn’t dead.” They shook their heads small smiles playing across their faces.



Harry looked at all the people and noticed the three people he had yet to meet. Looking at them he realized they looked familiar put couldn’t place it. “I’m related to you too, right?” They nodded their heads in agreement. “You all look familiar put I can’t place you I’m sorry.”



The only man that Harry had yet to be introduced stepped forward he reminded Harry of Dumbledore. His blue eyes twinkled while his beard was kept trimmed to just below his neck his white hair reaching down to his mid back his robes were a midnight blue with stars and moons dancing across the fabric. “I am Merlin I was Godric’s great grandfather and then we have Morgan Le’ Fay she was Salazar’s great grandmother. And of course you great grandmother Elizabeth Dumbledore.” Harry looked to Morgana her green eyes were calculating but held a warmth that you could tell she held for family she wore purple robes with green trim and silver thread. Her auburn hair was resting just above her lower back. Then Harry looked to Elizabeth her brown eyes matched her hair and were filled with an obvious love for the people around her smile seemed to make the whole day worth it.



“I’m sorry did you say Dumbledore? So does that make him my great grandfather why didn’t I stay with him?” Harry was curious and hurt that this man would turn him away so early in life.



Elizabeth seemed to know what he was thinking she walked over and gathered him in her arms. “Harry, Albus lost both his children and me in the same night then your parents a month later. He was hurt and upset he needed to grieve and all he saw that you had other family whom he thought you could be happy with. My guess is he thought you happy and didn’t want to tell you the truth for fear of turning your world on its ear.” Harry nodded his understanding on she pulled back and gave him a quick kiss on his forehead.



“Now Harry” Lily started “tell us about your life I want to no everything including what happened at the Dursleys’”



Harry went to start talking and felt a warming comfort come through his hand like some one was holding it trying to convey their wish to comfort him. His parents caught the small smile on his face they knew what it was Rowena was a seer and told them she knew at least who was trying to claim him.



The feeling faded and Harry looked up to a knowing smile from his family around him. “Wha…”



“Sorry Harry, we can’t tell you we know, but can’t tell you. You need to ask Severus.” James stated with a smile. Harry nodded and looked at his hand shrugged and started with his story.



Harry told him of the abuse and starvation, of his Hogwarts letter, of his first years. He told of the chamber which Salazar wore a smug smile for his heir finding the chamber and Godric because of his heir using his sword. He told of the Tri-Wizard tournament and Cedric, he told them of everything he could think of including the prophecy, he finally got to the now and told them of Snape saving him and telling him to save the Malfoys.

He looked around him and asked two questions he had been wondering since he arrived here. “Now what do we do? And is there a way to save Sirius?”



Morgana looked at her heir and gave a small smile “Now we train you to defeat Riddle and yes I will help you to get Sirius back.”