Oh dear again by happy-rea

Chapter 13

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When they had all finished crowding him, Uther moved to see the servant/sorcerer. He looked weak but his eyes shone with life. The magic had not left him so instead of their normal colour they were golden circles of light, full of love and Magic.

"Sorcerer" Uther spoke in an accusing tone

"My lord" Merlin replied in a neutral tone, not wanting to annoy the king any more than he had to, but he wanted to show that he acknowledged that he was being spoken to.

"You admit that you used magic today?" Uther asked, speaking as a king.

"I did today, and in days past."

"When did you first start using magic?" Uther needed to know

"I've been able to use magic all of my life sire. It is as much a part of me as being king is part of you. I would not be able to stop it even if I tried."

"I gather that you are Harold James Potter"

"I was Harry once Sire." Merlin nodded his head "But now I am Merlin. I'm literally a different person."

"Would you be willing to leave Camelot with Ronald and Hermione?"

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Gaius, Gwen and Arthur took a deep intake of breath. Was the king going to make Merlin leave Camelot? For Gwen it was even worse she loved the man with all of her being, but she knew that it wasn't just a case of going to a different part of Albion, that they could travel to. It would be going to a completely different time. She would never see him ever again.

When they heard Merlin speak again they breathed a sigh of relief.

"No sire I would not. Even if you ordered me to. I would simply hide. I have no plans of leaving Camelot, Arthur or Gwen."

"What if you would be killed if you stayed?" Uther continued. At this point Morgana ran back in, she dropped the bucket of water at this statement. Before Morgana could give away her secret Merlin spoke.

"Not even then sire." Merlin stated

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Uther thought for a bit, and when he spoke again, everyone held their breath, not sure if they wanted to hear what he had to say.

"Do you swear that you will only ever use magic do protect Camelot and its people?"

"I do so swear." Merlin replied recognising the importance of what Uther had asked.

"Do you swear that you will be loyal to the Pendragon family for the rest of your life?"

"I do so swear" Merlin said again.

"Good. Then Merlin –" He stumbled not knowing Merlin's full name

"Emrys. Sire, that is my given name from the druids." Merlin smiled

"Merlin Emrys I allow you to stay in Camelot and I entrust the position of Protector unto you"

"I Merlin Emrys vow on my life and magic that I will protect Camelot, for as long as it may stand, and Arthur Pendragon with my life force, Magic, and with my life." A brought white blinded people for five minutes and gold strands tied Merlin to Arthur.