Harry Potter: Eclipse.-Chapter 88:

Harry felt a weight lift from him - he had feared that Tom's damage would be too great.

"So if I gather all of his horcruxes then Tom will become whole? He'll be sane?" Harry asked.

"The more you gather, the more whole he will be," Death said.

Harry thought about this and an idea hit him. "So, let's say I kept one back, the one inside of me. Would Tom be sane?" he asked.

Death was silent for a moment before His rattling voice filled the room, "I abhor this magic, but for you Master, I will allow it as insurance. Your Tom will be sane with one horcrux inside of you."

Harry thought of the ritual and what it would require. He would have to give up a horcrux on each of the Pagan holidays, the ritual needing the walls between magic and the earth to be at the lowest. Depending on how many horcruxes a person made would depend on how long it took to restore them; only one horcrux could be used per ritual per holiday as the magic involved was Olde and set by Lady Magic herself.

Thinking about when the next date would fall, Harry realised he would now need to inform Sirius and Remus about - well, everything. His past, who he was, and what he was trying to do. He would be back at Hogwarts for the first two ritual nights and he needed them to be the ones who would perform the ritual.

Mabon, otherwise known as the Autumnal Equinox, fell on the 24th of September that year. Harry would be at Hogwarts and, although he didn't doubt he could perform the ritual, he didn't want to risk doing such a major piece of ritualist magic so close to Dumbledore. However, thinking about it, Harry considered starting the process on Samhain anyway, therefore he would be home for the final ritual. He thought it would be best if he was present when Tom was restored as he was his soulmate.

The Samhain ritual, otherwise known as Halloween, would also occur whilst he would be in Hogwarts. However, if the process started, then it would finish by the time Harry was home for the summer before third year. Luckily, he would be present for the Yule ritual as that was the students' Christmas break, but not Imbolc, most commonly known as Groundhog Day.

With a quick calculation, Harry realised he would also be present for the Ostara ritual as it would fall during his Easter break. He would miss the final Beltane ritual as that was May Day, however the Midsummer ritual, which would be the final one as Harry was only giving up six pieces, he would be home for.

Knowing that he had finally done it, that he had found a way to restore Tom, left Harry feeling elated.

"Thank you," he told Death. "I have done nothing Master, it has been all your own work," the immortal being told Harry.

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After Death once again left, Harry cast a quick tempus charm and saw it was nearly ten. Dispelling his wards, Harry summoned Kreacher.

The elf appeared with a pop and looked at Harry eagerly. "What does the Little Master require? Is it food? He didn't eat the food Kreacher brought for lunch or dinner, such a bad elf Kreacher is, not providing for his Master! Will have to punish himself," Kreacher ranted to himself. "No Kreacher, don't punish yourself, I am fine. I do, however, need you to go and get Remus and Sirius. Please tell them to meet me here, I have things I need to tell them," Harry instructed.

Kreacher bowed and popped grumbling about dirty mutts.

away,

Rolling his eyes, Harry waved his hand and reheated the tea, pouring himself a cup as he waited. Remus was the first to arrive and took a seat opposite Harry, Sirius quickly joining them.

Pouring them both tea, Harry looked up at the faces of the two men he honestly admired and loved like family. "I know you've noticed I'm not exactly your average twelve-year-old," Harry said.

Sirius and Remus exchanged a glance before Sirius placed his tea down. "Well, I've noticed a few things," he said.

Harry smiled. "I have to tell you a story and I would like it if you listened without interrupting. I know it will be hard and that you will have 1001 questions, but save them for the end," Harry instructed.

Remus shot Sirius a glance before he nodded.

"Okay," they both agreed. Harry began at the beginning and spoke about his original life: how he grew up, how Hagrid came, becoming a Gryffindor and all his adventures—the stone, the basilisk, Sirius' escape, the Tri-Wizard Tournament and Voldemort's return, the second war, Sirius' death. He spoke of the final battle - all of it, though he did hold back some details. He didn't tell Remus he had been married or about Teddy as there was a chance he would meet and fall in love with Tonks again.

Once that was done, Harry stopped. He had reached him finding out about the truth, but he wanted the two men to digest all he had said. At some point during the story one of the men must have summoned some alcohol as they were now nursing teacups full of firewhiskey. Sirius looked white and Remus was devastated. freewёbnoνel.com

"You're not finished yet, are you?" Sirius asked. He believed Harry, he had to. It all made sense but it didn't explain how or why Harry was here now.

Remus also believed Harry. The story was completely farfetched but Harry's scent had held true - he hadn't told a lie. And his eyes, eyes which had always looked too old, spoke the truth.

Harry smiled sadly and continued his tale, speaking about the goblins, the charms, and the betrayals. Telling them about the betrayal by the Weasleys and Hermione, by Dumbledore above all, had Sirius and Remus both standing and pacing. Remus was growling slightly as Moony strained to come free; it really was too close to the full moon.

Harry finally reached the part he had been dreading.

"I understand you're angry but please, both of you, I need you to understand. Dumbledore - he's been manipulating and twisting things for years, decades...." This was true but Harry wasn't actually sure if Dumbledore had had anything to do with Tom and his insanity.

"I also discovered something else when I did my inheritance test," Harry said. "I have a soulmate."

The two men sat down heavily and stared at the boy in shock and wonder. Soulmates were rare and beautiful things - celebrated and cherished as being blessed by Magic herself.

"Who Harry?" Sirius asked.

Harry winced. "I need you to promise to try and understand," he warned.

The two men shared a look. "We promise," they said.

"His name is Tom Marvolo Riddle, but you know him by another," Harry said, before raising his hand so the words spelt out and then reorganised into 'I am Lord Voldemort'.

Remus felt the blood rush from his face and feared he would pass out while Sirius felt like he had crashed into an alternate reality.

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