As Fawkes fire flashed them away Harry could not help but feel it was quite possibly the best method of magical travel and a moment later, they were in a courtyard presumably in Japan. No sooner had they landed and Skuld had her axe moving countering Lind's strike "Lind Wait!" Was all she got out before Harry snapped off a bludgeoner and kept right on casting suddenly back in the grave yard

"Reducto, Diffindo, Flipendo, Inflamare, Accio, Petrificus Totalus." His string of spells like an invective all he could see was Cedric dead and he knew Skuld was behind him and she must be protected his rage grew he did not even see his opponent any more as he whipped his wand back his only thought their attacker would not live to make the same mistake "Ava"

Lind was completely flabbergasted no being other than Kami-sama, Anzusu and Hild could touch her and this mortal just tossed her around the room like a rag doll. She felt her muscles stiffen she willed both Spearmint and Coolmint to come forth preparing to do battle but froze when she saw the looks of sadness on their face. She heard the beginning of the one spell that mortals had that could destroy a goddess or a demon. For the first time in many millennia Lind knew fear.

From her vantage point Peorth was reading the young man he went from seeming obliviousness to beyond combat ready in 2 seconds and normally mortal magic would be nothing against a Valkyrie. She could see something that she did not think anyone else had noticed. The boy existed outside the system force and He was also only barely tapping into his power However, the young man was also suffering from a complete break from reality where ever he was he believed Skuld was in danger and had drawn all his will and magic and threw it at Lind so focused was his intent he has rendered the Valkyrie helpless and was about to finish her off

"Skuld dear you may want…". Was all Peorth could say

Was all she got out before Harry got a face full of phoenix as Fawkes Dive bombed him trilling a calming tune

Unfortunately, that was when Urd arrived seeing a Valkyrie immobilized she went on the offensive and Both Skuld and Peorth cried "No" but blocked and absorbed Urd's attacks until a stray shot Clipped him in the head knocking him out.

"Skuld honey, I am not sure you should be dating this guy seems a tad violent given the spells I am reading in the air." Urd said with concern lacing her voice.

Skuld was beyond mad she waved her hand and released Lind "Lind was trying to test my skills. Unfortunately she did not know about Harry or what he had been through recently when she launched her strike. Very recently He and a Friend were kidnapped by the man who killed his parents. He was forced to watch as the friend died, and he himself was used to bring the other subject of his prophecy back to life. Then he was forced to fight for his life."

Peorth sat off to the side reading the boy so much pain and insecurity with some flickers of hope and happiness "We have our work cut out for us"

"By Kami-Sama what was that Not even on the fields of battle have I been burned down that badly so quickly. Are we sure he is not a demon. Are we sure it is safe for Skuld and the others for him to be here? I am thinking he should return to where he came from!" Lind stated without thought and Skuld blew up

"You could not wait, could you? I know you are obsessive compulsive, but this is ridiculous. He is worthy the phoenix would not heal him or try to soothe him otherwise. He is just a young man who has seen more than some Valkyries He stood up to father and was willing to sacrifice himself for a friend."

"I can see that" Peorth Said quietly "there is so much anguish in him Lind you awoke the beast in him Urd you did not help going off halfcocked. Skuld take him to your room and put him to bed hopefully this nice phoenix will take me to retrieve Belldandy.

"No! Her and Kiichi are sightseeing in England "Skuld said the ire still present in her voice "Let them have some time away together"

The three goddesses and phoenix watched as the youngest Valkyrie left the room Fawkes landed on landed shoulder gently bumping her head before flying back to Lind

"Not exactly covering myself in glory there…bested by a mortal" Lind spoke softly accepting the comfort Fawkes was giving her as if to say 'no love you are not'

Peorth sighed "Noble Phoenix could you take this message to our sister Belldandy and her Husband Kiichi. It is just a message letting them know what has occurred" Fawkes bobbed his head and trilled taking to wing and disappearing in torrent fire.

"I did not go off halfcocked, I saw him glowing with power and Lind completely contained" Urd ground out angrily "For all I knew he was going to seal her. Mortal or no."

"Sealing me" Lind snorted "He was going to outright destroy me. I could feel the overwhelming need to protect Skuld awakened he was reliving battles he had already fought. A friend died and he lived. He needs help I am thinking we might need to talk to Eir."

"He is hurting right now" Peorth began before pausing and collecting herself "Heavens Champion needs our aid. I suggest we try to get to know the young man and maybe teach him there is more to life than battle"

Lind whistled a long calming whistle "I am not so sure he will accept my help"

Urd looked the way her sister carried her boyfriend "Prophecy in conflict, it makes perfect sense that he has enough power to burn a goddess or a demon down. Why did you call him Heaven's champion? If anyone were Heaven's Champion it would either be Lind or Belldandy."

Peorth pinched the bridge of her before levelling her gaze on Urd "First he is a mortal and though he has access to magic he could never in a billion eons hurt Kami-Sama but he stood and challenged the creator a being with a power so vast he could not even comprehend. Secondly the phoenix there is currently companion to the most powerful mortal magic user in the world and yet the phoenix loves that boy enough to try to stop him from murdering Lind. Third and most important despite the fact that Kami-Sama gave her this as an assignment since that day all those years ago when she got to spend the day as adult with Kiiechi she has yearned for the love that Belldandy and Kiiechi have.

Young Harry would gladly give every last bit of his lifeblood to defend Skuld a being who is technically several orders of magnitude more powerful than himself from harm. Skuld would do the very same for him in fact had it not been for Harry getting in the way Lind, you may have met her axe in anger. He like another mortal we know has earned the love of a goddess. And from the rumors I have heard today before descending to earth Our father came to an agreement over this prophecy conflict the being who gave him the scar on his forehead is beyond the system force death could not claim him when a demon tried collect on a pact he had made and the demon was told by death he could not have the soul as it was not yet his to give the demon tried to best death in combat and his essence was scattered across the universe

Skuld levitated Harry into her bed. Watching his lay there his hair a mess that made her want to run her hands through it. Instead she chose lie down next to him her head on his chest snuggling in before drifting off to sleep

Sometime later

Harry blearily opened one eye noting he was lying on his side Skuld snuggled into his chest her head trapping his left arm on a very soft bed his other arm holding her close their mouth tantalizingly close as he looked on an idea percolated to the top of his brain 'McGonagall and Mrs. Weasley would lose their minds if they saw this.' He thought to himself as he leaned in and captured her lips

Skuld reveled in the feeling of being held by her boyfriend she felt him stir to consciousness she opened her eyes and saw the want in his eyes as he leaned in and stole her first kiss.

She stiffened for a moment. Oh! what a kiss it was! Searing through her body waking Noble Scarlet and touching her very soul! Causing both teens frantically tearing at the other clothes until they were just down to their undergarments. Their touches became gentle, tentative and explorative.

Harry knew bliss for the first time in his life and felt it consume his being his magic building until he thought he would burst 'this would be a great patronus memory he thought to himself when a phoenix shaped being erupted from his chest forcing the newly discovered lovers apart For a moment it flew around the room before rejoining Harry.

Both Goddess and Wizards looked a little confused Skuld took a tentative step back toward Harry only to be met by his warm embrace she said what they both were thinking "That was really intense Our souls touched and I am not sure but I think it might have awakened something in you" She said nuzzling and kissing his neck. "What do you remember my love."

"I remember seeing the axe descending on you and then I was back in the grave yard but at the same time I was right here I knew that Cedric was gone but I had to protect you I cannot lose any more people I love if I lost you I think I might not fight any more. So I just cast my entire offensive arsenal until I decided it was time to remove the threat and started to cast the killing curse" Harry choked out suddenly feeling the need to vomit "Why did that lady try to hit you with her axe?"

Skuld looked thoughtful wondering if she should tell Harry or not before deciding she should just for the sake of honesty "you know there are several types and levels of goddesses?" She said softly "Lind and I are both battle angels, Valkyries if you will. She is my mentor. She may not have gotten the memo that I am detached duty here on Midgard so she was testing me" She sighed before looking at the TV on the far side of the room she could see Urd watching "Unfortunately she was not read into our situation and tested my training. Your experience from the graveyard reared its ugly head and you defeated Lind until the point you were about to kill her. That is when my nosy older sister, Urd over there" she pointed to the Television mounted on the wall "Ported in and went off on you before Fawkes and I were able to calm everyone down.

"It is not as if I was expecting a fight when I ported down from Yggdrasil" Urd replied stepping out of the TV.

"I love magic" Harry exclaimed.

There was a knock on the door Skuld turned toward it "Come in you two" forgetting they were half Naked

Peorth and Lind walked in CoolMint and SpearMint shooing Lind over toward Harry. "I am sorry Harry, in hindsight I should have waited for you to settle in before forcing a training session for Skuld. Please forgive me. I only want her to be vigilant. As our fight has aptly shown even when you think you are coming from a position of strength you should never let your guard down."

Harry looked down at his feet for a moment "I apologize for attacking you if not for Fawkes I would have used an Unforgivable Curse on you. You remind me a friend not so much in the looks department as he is old and grizzled and you are … well young and gorgeous" he stated with blush "Constant vigilance is his motto" then he remembered he was nearly naked and began to blush as he reached down for his oversized clothing

"Perhaps introductions are in order" Peorth said lightly "Harry I am Peorth, You have met Lind in combat and the reprobate who stepped out of the TV is Urd"

"who are you calling reprobate? Urd said with a smirk gracing her dusky face "I could tell some stories about you girl" the goddesses noticed how uncomfortable he looked and Urd continued "Harry you have nothing to be ashamed of perhaps we should have waited for this."

Before he could slip his clothes back on Skuld stopped him and handed him a bathrobe "We will go shopping tomorrow you need new clothes."

As he was slipping the robe on the four goddess got a look at the scars on his body and collectively they gasped the elder three looked at the youngest "Harry can we talk about how you came by some of your scars? These three" she said quietly looking at a long slash on his torso, the knife wound where Wormtail took his blood and the puncture mark from the basilisk "These look newer the others look considerably older."

Harry sighed this was going to be a long day

The next day at Ministry of Magic

Lucius Malfoy Walked into the ministry of magic like he owned it, his long hair loose and well kept his stride had no hint of the torture he endured from his master. He had not seen his wife since he told her of the dark lord's imminent arrival at Malfoy Manor. As he approached the minister's office he noticed that where he went people were pointing at him and whispering. Finally having enough of it. He approached a young female clerk and in a terse voice asked "I saw you talking with your friends and gesturing to me. Pray tell what is so funny?" The girl looked mortified.

"I apologize Lord Malfoy it is a stupid rumor" the young lady said looking down "It is hardly believable"

"Well what is the rumor silly girl" The irate pureblood snapped

"That the Lord of House Black dissolved your marriage and recovered Lady Blacks dowry" she stated meekly.

"Stupid Girl you should not believe every salacious crumb you hear" He snarled as he spun and continued to the minister's office.

Percy Weasley sat in front of the minister's office waiting to be called to the carpet for his part in the tri wizard tournament. He also was deep in thought about what his mother and father had told him about Ginny's first year. His Girlfriend Penelope sat behind the desk seeing to the minister's appointment book when Lucius Malfoy appeared in the office "Girl Tell the minister that lord Malfoy is here to see him."

Penelope looked up from the appointment book "The minister is meeting with his department heads at the moment the meeting should be done momentarily Let me go Check"

In the Inner office Amelia Bones was waiting with the minister, aurors Shacklebolt and Tonks. Sirius was in his dog form, Remus, Narcissa and Clarence Parkinson were disillusioned off to one side when Penelope came in Lord Malfoy is demanding to see you sir built up quite a head of steam."

"Thank you, Ms. Clearwater! After you send him in Please summon Arthur and Molly Weasely as they are the most affected by his actions.

Penelope closed the office door behind her walked toward her desk "Lord Malfoy, The minister will see you now. Would you like Coffee or tea during the meeting"

"It is about bloody time" Lucius snarled, and he walked to the door "Cornelius, Amelia I am sorry if I am interrupting but the events of the yesterday are already causing problems I have spoken to several business men in the alley and they say Potters declaration has caused a loss of business."

'So that is the track he is going to take' Amelia thought "I think someone is pulling your chain Lucius I was in the alley 30 minutes ago and business was bustling" she said her expression bright 'now to move in for the kill' "Unfortunately I do have some bad news for you. You have my deepest regrets for being the bearer of bad news." As she handed him a sealed scroll.

As Lucius read through the scroll his visage darkened "This is a work of fiction My marriage annulled and my son claimed by the house of black. It is preposterous Draco is heir Black"

"Not as preposterous as you actually believing the minor house of Malfoy would ever inherit from the ancient and noble house of black" a voice said from behind it raised the hairs on Lucius neck "Sorry to say Young Draco while a member of the black family. Is not in the direct line of ascension not that it matters anymore"

"Black, how is it you have not been kissed?" Lucius asked incredulously "Cornelius?"

"It seems that Lord black was incarcerated without the benefit of trial lord Malfoy" Fudge Stated "and after a thorough investigation including an interview under the effects of veritiserum and a session with a legillimens from the department of mysteries and lord black was found to be innocent of of all charges and as he was never officially cast from the rolls of his family he is eligible to take his place as the head of the black family." Cornelius droned on not noticing that Lucius was going for his wand he felt the discharge of spell and the thud of Lucius Malfoy slamming into the wall and his wand sailing into Amelia's hand.

"Lucius old boy, it falls to me as the head of the ancient and noble house of black. The house of Black is severing its relationship with the house of Malfoy due to abrogation of the contract signed by my grandfather Arcturus Black and your father Abraxus Malfoy "

"I know the contract and I have never brought harm to the house of black." Lucius ground out "As much as might dislike you personally black I would never attack you the magic would kill me. Out of Respect for my wife I would not bring harm to Andromeda or her family either. I have not brought harm to the house of black."

"Lucius you looked on as your master tortured and tried to kill my heir not 48 hours ago."

Lucius looked surprise "Potter is your heir" Lucius groaned "and he is Aunt Dorothea's grandson, Crap how could I have forgotten that. I assume you have reclaimed the dowry" Sirius nodded "Then my usefulness to the dark lord is at an end. Unfortunately if you arrest me and throw me in Azkaban the dark lord will eventually retrieve me so either way we will be seeing each other again sad to say … for you that is"

Amelia got a big smile on her face at the sound of the threat in his voice "Oh Lucius I do believe you have bigger problems than the Dark lord demoting you or even going to Azkaban. You see information has come to light that you are responsible for Ginny Weasely being possessed by an artifact that tom riddle owned and created. Once Arthur Weasely is done with you they will be mopping you up off the floor or what is left of you."

"Arthur Weasely surely you jest, the man is a buffoon, barely a hedge wizard! Hell in the last war he did not even get into the field. His wife is more fearsome than he is." Lucius sneered

Outside the minister's office

Arthur and Molly Weasely walked into the office "We are hear to see the minister" Arthur said before turning to see Percy was sitting in one of the chairs "Ah Percy, how have you been? We have not talked since…"

Percy looked at Penelope who nodded and motioned him to speak "I am sorry mum and dad I have been a right prat. I would like to introduce you to my fiancé Penelope Clearwater."

"Fiancé" Molly asked before holding her hand out to Arthur "Pay Up I knew he would be the first to get married." She said with a smirk before turning to Penelope with a smile plastered on her face "I have despaired of having a wedding for either of his older brothers. I presume you are being careful?" She asked

"Mum, Honestly I am not going to discuss that with you Just trust that we are taking care of each other we are a team. Just like you and dad" Percy said emphasizing the words

Molly catching the meaning of the last statement her smile faded some "Ghost?"

Arthur looked a tad uncomfortable "Yes Fire blossom"

"When were you planning on telling me you had recruited our son and his fiancée?" she ground out

Percy and Penelope paled at the name when they heard it before Percy turned back to them "it does not matter mum we have other problems to deal with Lord Malfoy is in with the minister. His marriage has been annulled by the head of the house of black and for reasons better not discussed here you and mother have been summoned by the minister please go right in"

As Arthur opened the door he caught the diatribe about his "Service" in the last war and how his wife was more fearsome than he is.

"Ah, Ah Lucius old boy you speak about my record in the last war as if you even really knew me. How is that scar on your upper leg does it still burn from time to time." Arthur said with sly smile on his face.

"How did …" Lucius eyes widening as panic set in "The only person who could possibly know that was the ghost."

Cornelius fudge had been having a bad day but to find that the man he thought was completely inept may in fact be the legendary unspeakable known as the Ghost made him very cognizant that he himself had slighted the man professionally several times

If possible Arthur's smile grew larger "It is nice when someone recognizes my work. Unfortunately for you Lucius Malfoy hurt my little girl. By the way you are right my wife is far more frightening than I am. Molly Dear he is all yours" he said while closing a silencing the doors.

"Amelia if you would give this …. Man his wand" Molly asked congenially

Amelia cringed at the request "Molly are you sure"

"I am sure that this man hurt my children, He gave a horcrux to my daughter, that horcrux left an imprint on her and today nearly killed my daughter, Hermione Granger and Myself. His Actions endangered the entirety of Hogwarts and put both my sons' lives in danger trying to save Ginny." She declare her face scarlet with anger. "Give him the wand."

"Lucius how could you do such a thing and to a child. Monstrous. Draco, our son could have died" Narcissa Black spat. Disillusionment charm breaking as she strode toward her husband slapping him as hard as she could "Amelia give him his wand this is fully justified"

Reluctantly Amelia handed him the wand and it took ten minutes for Lucius Malfoy to die. He died in agony far surpassing anything the dark lord had ever done to him.

When it was done Amelia looked at Molly "your sons' as far as I know only Ronald was in danger going after Ginny."

Molly Blushed "Harry is as good as my son, and Lily would do the exact same if the roles were reversed.

All the men stared on in awe as Moly removed from existence any proof that Lucius Malfoy ever existed.

"What will Draco do with Malfoy manor" Fudge asked

"Nothing" Narcissa stated "He is no longer a Malfoy"

Meanwhile back in Japan

Harry felt raw the girls had asked many questions the night before he had tried to deflect attention away from himself but Peorth was relentless and as the goddesses got a better picture of his life and experiences. Urd had to suppress the urge to destroy them utterly and Lind had stalked off and if the noise was any indicator had destroyed the tool shed. Peorth herself was sad as she watched Harry break down as Skuld held him close whispering quietly things that calmed him until he fell asleep in her arms. The last thought he had before surrendering to sleep was that tomorrow would be a new day.

Skuld sat with her back against the wall her arms wrapped around Harry growing tired she extricated herself from behind harry gently laying him down. Smiling she lay down beside him for a second time this evening and used his shoulder as a pillow and whispered "I love you Harry Potter!"

"I love you too Skuld" Harry mumbled as he pulled her close and wrapped her in his arms.

Later that night Belldandy and Kiiechi were flamed into the living room Noting Her sister, Lind and Peorth were all sitting around the coffee table deep in discussion. "We got your note, how did everything go?" Belldandy asked.

Lind and Urd looked at Peorth "He was starved and beaten for years, He has fought a wraith of a wizard, a thousand year old Basilisk, Faced a werewolf fully transformed, driven off over 100 dementors, and fought a reincarnated Dark wizard who is beyond the system force. Oh and he defeated and almost destroyed Lind while being completely disassociated from reality. The three of us are of the mind that he needs some time with Eir"

Belldandy looked concerned for a moment before walking over to the phone after making it through the greeting "I would like to speak with Eir please."

Authors note: currently I have nothing in the pipe for any of my other stories. I have some drabbles that took over my brain but nothing that I want to put up for general view.