When Creatures Meet

Chapter 10

Chapter 10: An Explanation 

"Sadly, this was never supposed to happen, James. I am truly sorry, and if I could give you all a second chance, I would; however, even that is out of my power." Hecate says sadly. "This all happened due to one person, Albus Dumbledore. You three were supposed to live a happy life, and once Dani, my little flame, turned four, you two were supposed to have another child, a boy you would have named Hadrian." Hecate smiled, looking down at the small family that is so dear to her heart, knowing that one the daughter would ever go back to the land of the living. "Sadly, we do not have much time, as you know you were killed by Lily's brother Tom; he had..." Lily interrupted Hecate by shouting, "How dare you suggest such a thing! Tom would have never acted against us of his own free will!"

Hecate smiled at one of her favorite souls, knowing that her soul has been reincarnated many times before and have included many great and influential people, including Merlin himself. "If you would let me finish talking?" Hecate asked, receiving a glare before she continued. "I was in the process of explaining that while he did physically attack you, he was controlled under the Imperius curse by the wizard named Albus Dumbledore. You should also be aware that I have granted Tom a magical boon for the horrors that Dumbledore has forced upon him and for his bravery in the final moments of his life. I am allowing the small piece that was living to be allowed to return to his spouse and niece."Lily nodded as tears ran down her face knowing that something important was going to happen and soon.

After gathering her wits, Lily nodded and asked, "What do you need of us, Lady Hecate?" 

Sadly, Hectare smiled, knowing the woman would not want to leave her daughter again so soon. "Sadly, I can not send you both back; however, Dani, my little flame, you will be going back. I need to call my nephew here to explain a few things after I explain what I can." 

James nodded solemnly, knowing now was not the time for jokes, "You nephew, who would that be exactly Lady Hecate?" 

Hecate turns to James and responds, "That would be Thanatos or Lord Death; however, I have a few things to tell Dani here before we call him. Now my dear," Hecate says while turning to face Dani, " I have a few gifts that I am going to be granting you a little sooner than Lady Fate has planned. During your fifth year of Hogwarts, due to bullies, in your potions class, you would have gained a creature inheritance known as a Royal Maned Lion."

James and Lily's gasp shocked at what was just revealed. "You mean to tell me my daughter is going to be Shifter Royalty!!" Both of the adults yell at the same moment. 

Hecate smiles and giggles, "Well, I suppose if you would like to think of it that way, yes Dani will become a Royal Maned Lion. She will gain the ability to shift to her spirit animal of a lion, gifted a mane no matter the gender; she will also be able to shift into any animal, either magical or mundane. She will communicate telepathically with all animals in either her human form or any of her animal forms. Also, never again in my immortal life will she ever be abused again on this, I swear." 

After Hecate finishes saying this, both Hecate and Dani begin to glow a soft golden color for a few moments, showing that she has made a magically binding oath by making this promise. "While she may deal with bullies or enemies, she will never be abused or beaten again. There is nothing I can do to change the past." 

Hecate looks down at Dani sadly, "I am so very sorry, my little flame, that I could do nothing earlier; you were hidden from my sight by the evil wizard Dumbledore. Never again will this happen because my last gift to you is that you will never be without a mother; should you accept, I will gladly take you as my own child, my little flame."