The Weight of Loss

Megan was not doing very well in dealing with the disappearance of Harry. She could still feel the bond but it was different as it couldn't seem to find its match and seemed to be always searching. Luna's words helped but even with her comfort, Megan remained in a depressed state. Once Cedric was released from St. Mungos, he and Megan spent a lot of time together commiserating with each other as he felt guilty over Harry being gone and could not shake the thought that he did not do everything he could to help Harry.

A month passed since Harry disappeared and Daphne and Cho were constant companions to the two of them ever since they came home. They were even pushing Megan in her studies so that she could take her OWLs but without Harry, her heart just wasn't in it anymore. Daphne even used the tactic of saying Harry would be disappointed in her when he returned for not following the plan but it had the opposite effect she intended and Megan dissolved into tears once again. Daphne did the only thing she could and hugged her closer.

Daphne felt for the girl but at the same time, was glad that it wasn't her that Harry bonded with. Daphne always thought that Megan was one of the strongest people she knew and to have the 'Ice Queen's' respect was really saying something. It was this respect she had for Megan that allowed her to permit herself to take that first step with Harry. Daphne missed Harry just as much as the other two did but to see Megan broken and beaten was something she never expected. She quietly prayed every night that Harry would once again pull off a miracle and return to them as she didn't know if Megan would survive the loss of someone so close this time.

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Azrael came and picked up Harry after his time with Godric. As they were walking away, he said "It looks as if your time with Godric has been good for you."

"I feel better and stronger than I have ever felt in my life. I just hope Megan likes the new me if she hasn't moved on already. I have been gone for a long time."

Azrael chuckled "No child, she still waits for you. You have done well with the brothers and Godric and they have had nothing but praise for you. I think you'll enjoy your last group of tutors more than you did the others."

"I'll look forward to it then. I've really enjoyed my time here so far."

They continued to walk and chat until they came upon a large manor. Azrael led him through the front doors and called out. "Hello the house. I brought you company."

They heard a person walking until a screech of 'Harry' was screamed out and a red headed blur attacked and pulled him into a hug.

"Mum?"

"Oh baby, I have been waiting for this moment for so long."

As they continued the embrace, they heard a "What's going on?" before both were wrapped in a pair of strong arms.

Harry gurgled out "Dad?"

James laughed and said "You said it the same way before… well you know."

They laughed and Harry saw an older couple standing close by. As soon as James noticed, he said "Harry, I'd like you to meet my mother and father. Charlus and Dorea Potter."

The two stepped forward and pulled him into an embrace. Dorea said "My how you have grown. The last time I held you was before you went into hiding."

Azrael smiled upon his family and started to walk away before he said "Oh, I almost forgot." He held out his hand and motioned to someone in a cloak who moved towards the group. "I thought you would want to be reunited after all the time you have been apart."

The cloaked figure stepped forward and removed his cloak to reveal a beautiful elf with glowing green eyes and long black hair. Harry looked at him for a minute before his eyes grew wide and said "Dobby?"

Dobby smiled and ran to embrace his friend. As they hugged Harry asked "What happened to you?"

"Grandfather healed me. He was able to make me better and restore my core. As I was bound to you, I somehow became a cross between a Potter and an elf."

Lily stepped forward and said "You were always a Potter Dobby. Thank you for taking care of my son."

Dobby bowed "It was my pleasure Mistress Lily."

"It's just Lily. You're family and have been for a long time."

Harry looked him over and asked Azrael. "You look like a high elf. Is that what you did?"

"Yes and no. I remade him into a high elf but not all the damage could be reversed as well as he didn't have a core for me to work with so he is a cross between both. He is no longer dependent on a bond and he looks like a high elf in everything but his height."

Harry asked "So have you spent your whole time healing?"

"No Mast… sorry… old habits… Grandfather took me to the elfin lands and I trained with them while you were training. I plan to return there while you are here and then rejoin you when it is time to return."

"Grandfather, you said earlier that Megan was still waiting for me. I've been here for years so how can that be?"

Lily came forward and pulled him into a hug. "Time doesn't really have a lot of meaning here. You may feel like you have been gone for a long time but back there it has been a month at the most. Your Megan has not forgotten you and to prove it, I'll even teach you how to visit her in her dreams."

Harry released a breath "That's great Mum. I was worried that I needed to get back but at the same time, I didn't want to cut our time short. I've wanted this for a long time."

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