Albus Potter, Classmates and Elves

Ch 23 Switzerland again for Albus and his Friends

More additions to this chapter by Deb. Help from Diane as well. Thank you both.

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Jane packed her backpack Monday morning, and looked at Lily, who did not seem to be doing anything to get ready to leave. "Are you going to Switzerland today?" Jane asked.

"No, it's just stupid language and politics," Lily scoffed, looking completely disgusted with the idea. "James and I are going to stay here and fly and spent time with the cousins. When mum goes over later we will spend time at the New Burrow with grandmother."

At breakfast Harry announced to Scorpius, "Dis was finally able to leave Malfoy Manor late last night. I'm glad that Mr. Gudgeon is talking to Mr. Malfoy instead of me. He did not have an easy time last night, and the next couple of days are not going to be any easier."

After breakfast, Ginny told Harry, "I will be there this afternoon to shop for clothes for Jane and help get her settled." She and Harry kissed like they were going to be parted for a long time.

Harry took Albus, Scorpius and Jane through the Floo to the Ministry of Magic, where they met Hermione, Rose, Cleo and her guard Elf Dis. Dobedo, Harry's guard Elf, and Frerin, Albus's guard Elf, were with them, along with Jim Snook, the head Auror guard for the Potter and Weasley families.

"Jane come with me, we need to get your papers in order," Hermione told Jane. She took Jane to a room where she was issued a temporary passport. From there they took an International Floo first to France, and then on to Switzerland. They were directed to a special "Passport and wand control" station, where everybody except Jane was waved through. Hermione and Jane spent some time as the temporary passport was examined, but eventually they waved Jane through.

Jim Snook told the crowd that their transportation was waiting for them. Jane looked in awe as they were led through the reception area to a private exit, and into a private bus. Jane noticed that Magi on brooms in Auror uniforms flew above the bus, two in front and two in back.

"How important are you?" Jane asked Cleo in awe.

"Mr. Potter is the Regent," Cleo thoughtfully replied. "One of his descendants will be the next ruler of the Valley. I think it will be Albus and me, but we are not sure. There are people trying to kill us, which is why we have these guards."

Jane whispered and giggled, "Are you going to marry Albus?"

Cleo quietly answered, her face lighting up with joy, "Oh, yes! He's finally growing up. When we are old enough we will marry."

"What about Rose and Scorpius?" Jane asked as she looked over at the other two who were quietly conversing.

"Scorpius has a girlfriend, and Rose doesn't want a boyfriend," Cleo replied. She thought that Rose and Scorpius would be together eventually, but she was not sure.

The bus drove down to the lowest road that went around the valley, and stopped at what looked like a three story fairy-tale castle. As you drove across the large, open plaza to the castle you could see that there were many floors below the floor that was on the level of the road. There was an imposing, seven tiered fountain in the plaza, but it was dry.

"It looks so much better without that stupid wall," Cleo told Albus, smiling. "It almost feels like coming home."

Albus nodded. It was hard to find the words to express it, but there was something about the castle, about the whole of the Swiss valley, which called to him. It was at the same time familiar and frightening. Albus was all too aware that what the future held was dangerous, and that if he and Cleo did end up as rulers of the valley it would probably come at a terrible cost.