The Headmaster's Only Mistake

Meeting the Ancestors

And Harry knew, he was going to be okay.

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When Harry finally emerged from the hug a few minutes later, he took time to look around. He seemed to be in a very elegant throne room. There were two elegant black thrones that emanated fear and power. The bigger one was slightly more elegant, but that was expected for the king's throne. The slightly smaller one was simpler, but could still bring the attention of anyone in the room. There were a few painting here and there, depicting the largest massacres known in history, bellow them, the death count, as a reminder of the horrors of humanity. The room was well lit by floating candles, like those around the Great Hall at Hogwarts. Pieces of furniture  only added to the elegance of the room and the black-gold chandeliers brought it all together. Harry could also make out silver detailings along the wall and furniture.

"Where are we?" He finally asked.

"The throne room of Death, or as others like to call it, the Room of Judgement." It was Sirius that answered. When he finished, there was a soft pop and Mortem appeared on his throne. He no longer had the band t-shirt and black skinny jeans he had changed into at the bank; instead he wore his formal attire. It consisted of his acromantula silk cloak with gold and silver detailing and diamond clasp as well as a under robe that fitted him amazingly. His black trousers matched with the rest of his black outfit and all together, it accentuated Mortem's pale complexion. 

"Welcome to my palace!" Mortem exclaimed, hugging Harry by the back and placing his head on his shoulder. Harry could feel his face heat up at the amused stares of the Marauder's and his mother's excited look.

"I can't really threaten a deity, especially when you are soulmates," James started, "so I'm just gonna ask you not to hurt him." Harry's face turned positively red as both Sirius and Remus snickered at James comment.

"Yes, sir." Mortem said playfully before looking down at Harry. "You look like a tomato, love." he stated. Harry glared at him, stomped on his mate's foot, and went to hide behind Lily, who was shaking with silent laughter. That was all it took for James, Sirius and Remus to burst out laughing.

"I hate you all." Harry muttered under his breath. The rest acted as if they didn't hear him.

"Anyway, now that you've met up with your family, we have to meet some of your more... extended... family, and discuss a few things." Mortem announced, taking Harry's hand and pulling him towards one of the elegant doors. On the other side stood thirteen adults, all in impeccable clothing and posture worthy of a pureblood. They all ceased their chatter when the door opened and stopped to stare dumbfoundedly at Harry.

"Well don't just stand there," Mortem commanded, "introduce yourselves."

"I am Malum, and this is my twin brother, Chao, gods of destruction and mayhem." one introduced, pointing between himself and the nearly identical person beside him. Harry looked him over and then at his twin. While they both looked just as presentable and mature as the rest, their eyes hid amusement and trouble. Some of their features reminded Harry faintly of Fred and George Weasley.

"I am Vita, goddess of everything living and warm." a woman said, giving him a hug. She gave of the feeling of wholeness, happiness, and warmness. She was exactly what Harry would imagine Life's deity to be like. Unlike Mortem, who gave of a feeling of despair and loneliness (not that Harry could feel the effects, of course, but he had seen the way others were around his mate), Vita seemed like a safety beacon in the sea of dangers. She seemed like a mix between Luna, his mother and Mrs. Weasley (before he realised what she was).

"I, am Amare, god or goddess of beauty and love." the next person said, smiling at him.  Every single person he had once found attractive seemed to blend into one, and then they started flashing, first Emily, a girl he had a crush on in primary school. Next Draco, he had had a crush on him since Madam Malkin's. Then Hermione, it was a tiny crush in third year. Next it was Cedric. And then Cho, who very quickly morphed into Ginny. Just as quickly as she had appeared, Amare turned into Mortem. They stayed like that, and Harry guessed they weren't going to change.