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Chapter 1
Whoever said that death was inevitable was a liar. Death is supposed to be final. It is part of life as everyone owes a death at the end. But nowadays death is not final. The dead are getting back up and walking around. All because Death decided to take a holiday. What death didn't tell me was what would happen when he did. Master of Death my ass, stupid idiot took off and left me his mess to clean up. Now I'm scrambling to find him to put the world back together, to collect the dead, and save all I can in the process. God I hate my job.
***Harry Potter, Master of Death, One pissed off boss****
Harry and Remus had been traveling for what seemed like ages, and they had only spotted a few survivors. They stayed with them for a few days and then continued on their journey. Magic was a big help, but it didn't do everything. They still hid that they were wizards from anyone they encountered unless they were magical. They had run into a few squibs, one lone wizard, but muggles seemed to be doing better than the magical folks. The reason being that most magicals didn't know shit about the normal world, how to use weapons, or how to survive without the use of magic. Which was the reason why they were dying faster than the muggles.
"Remus, do you think we'll be able to use the tent tonight? I mean sleeping out in the open is nice and all, but a real bed that is actually free of dirt and bugs would be better."
"We'll see how it goes. We still have several hours before we need to make camp. Let's see if we can find a safe spot first. Okay."
"Okay, but let's make sure we put up the ward stones this time before we get comfortable. Last time you forgot and we almost got overrun by that herd."
"Not my fault pup. I had to use the loo right then and you were cooking."
"But you took them with you. I would have put them out, but you had them. Believe me holding a shield over us that long was draining, and dinner burnt."
"Fine. You can hold them then," he said as he handed over the stones, " just because they need to be charged again and you have more magic than me."
"Gee thanks Moony." he said taking the stones and putting them in his back pack, which was charmed to be feather light and expanded.
"You're welcome pup. Have you seen Dobby or Winky today?"
"Just this morning, they said something about spotting a wizard home that they were going to scout it out."
"Well if they can get in, then we'll eat well tonight. Not to mention that we can stay there for a bit."
"I hope so." Harry said when they heard some guttural moaning and growls.
They quickly disillusioned themselves and masked their scents, and then crept up to the top of the rise they were headed to. It was an embankment that ran along the train tracks, and it was covered in walkers. They were all traveling in the direction of smoke that they could see billowing in the distance. When the last of the herd passed them they came out of their hiding place.
"Should we follow them? There could still be survivors, and I would hate it if it was us and nobody checked." Harry said.
"We can look, but if it looks to bad we may have to go in hot and heavy."
"Ok, let's get on the brooms. That way we can stay above them since we are invisible it will be easier to scout out."
"Just watch for survivors. We need to know what kind they are. Don't let your saving people thing override your common sense."
"I won't, I learned my lesson a long time ago."
"Glad to hear it."
They pulled out their brooms and hopped on. Soon they were flying towards a big building that looked like a train yard, with a sign that said "Terminus" on the side. The place was crawling with walkers, a huge propane tank had exploded and the walkers were pouring in from that opening. There were people running firing at the walkers, trying to escape. They looked like they had been held as prisoners, and were trying to stay together. Others were chasing them trying to take them out. Harry an Remus followed the once prisoners into a part of a building where they saw the remains of people spread out all over the place. They saw bodies hung upside down to dry, legs and arms inside smokers, and some even in BBQ pits. "Cannibals" Harry and Remus thought, when they heard one man say, "None of them get to live. They would not let us live, so they don't get to either."
Harry and Remus were in agreement with him, you just don't eat people. They quickly flew out of the room to explore more of the building. They found another room that looked like storage for all the stuff they had been taking off of the people they were eating. They found weapons, clothes, toys, wallets, watches, camping equipment, you name it, they had it all stored. Remus quickly accioed the weapons, clothes and anything else that was useful and shrunk it and put it into the front pocket of his pack.
Harry was watching the doors to make sure nobody saw them. Then they left to follow the four men out. They floated over them until they reached a rail car and opened it. More people spilled out of it and followed the four men. They fought and ran to a fence and scrambled over it into the surrounding forest.
The group was met by a short woman with graying hair, who was pulled into a hug by one of the four men. They had a quick reunion and then headed off towards a small out building farther away, where one man and one boy ran and hugged a baby girl. There was a tall black man there keeping her safe. It was very touching and Harry and Remus flew away so they could talk.
"I don't think they got all the cannibals. We should keep watch over them for a bit." Harry said.
"I agree, that little one needs protection. If it was just adults...I'd say they could handle it themselves, but with a baby..."
"Good. Now we just need Dobby and Winky so we can plan." Harry said and the elves popped in.
"We's found the wizard house. Its not big, but we cans get in. Used to be the Flamel's so wards accepted us. You needs to activate the wards Harry, then it will change to fit you's." Dobby said.
"Take us there, and we will get this done then we need to tell you what we saw." Harry said.
Dobby grabbed Harry and Winky grabbed Remus, then the disappeared from the forest and reappeared in front of a small cottage. It wasn't big but it looked homey, and well kept. Harry could feel the wards wrap around him, caressing him, then they snapped back and were at full power. The cottage shimmered and in its place was a small manor, complete with greenhouses, and garden.
"Looks like we won't be in the tent tonight but my house. I love my titles. I wonder what we will find inside?"
"We won't know until we go in, speaking of which you need to key me in or I'm staying out here."
"Sorry, give me a second and I'll get it done." he said and then a blue light surrounded Remus, then he walked forward into the property.
"Come on, let's get inside and cleaned up, then we can eat and discuss what to do about that group we saw." Remus said as he headed for the front door. He just reached for the knob when the door opened and an ancient looking house elf stood in the doorway.
"Where be master Flamel? I be feeling his magic, he needing to bond with us."
"That would be me." Harry said as he waved at the little elf.
"Harry Potter is master Flamel! Quick comes in, all of you's. Bonding must be done soon. Been too long since any master was here, we've been using the wards to sustain us."
"How many elves are here?" Harry asked.
"Used to be twenty of us, now we is down to four couples. Only eight remain. Rest just withered away." he said sniffing and rubbing his eyes.
"How horrible! How long has it been?" Remus asked kindly.
"Hundreds of years. I was elfling last time Nick and Penny were here. Then they left and didn't return. We felt them die. Oldest of us passed quickly after them, the rest have been waiting for new master. "
"I'm sorry, I didn't know that I owned this place. Call the rest and we can bond." Harry said.
The elf summoned the rest. They all looked ancient and sickly, there were 4 girls and 4 boys.
"Do all of you want to bond with me or do some of you wish to bond to Remus here?"
"We's would like to bond with the wolf, he is needing helping." One couple said as they headed for Remus. They looked like they were the youngest of the elves.
"But I'm a werewolf! Your magic would be tainted by me."
"No it won't. Werewolves is still wizards. Wizard magic is wizard magic no matter what creature be hiding inside. We will be fines. Stronger than before. Please. We choose you."
Remus sighed resigned to the fact that he cold not change their minds, then grabbed their small hands as he kneeled before them.
"Do you have names?"
"I is Mark and my mate is Matty." said the male elf.
Remus nodded then said, "I Remus J. Lupin do take the elves Mark and Matty as my elves, and part of the Lupin family. They will have all the rights and privileges that any magical being has, and should they wish it may have their own elf-lings without asking me for permission. So mote it be." A gold light surrounded the three of them and when it disappeared the elves looked decades younger, more healthy and were dressed in smart outfits with the Lupin family crest over their hearts. As one the two elves hugged Remus and then stood by him waiting for the others. Harry was smiling at Remus, he knew how much Remus wanted to feel normal, and this was the first step.
Harry then turned to the others, and then asked for names. Then said the bonding, "I Harry J. Potter do take the elves Tom, Tina, Mike, Mary, Paul and Patty as my elves, and part of the Potter, Black and Flamel families. They will have all the rights and privileges that any magical being has, they will have the same rights as Dobby and Winky, should they wish it they have elf-lings without asking permission, and should they disagree with any order I give them they may choose not to follow it. They may ask questions of me and give me their opinion, they will be treated with the love, respect due any member of my family. So mote it be."
A blinding white light surrounded the seven of them and then it was gone. Standing before Harry were now 6 elves in their prime, taller than the normal elf, dressed in fine clothes with the family crests over their hearts. A loud cheer went up from the elves and they swarmed Harry. He laughed as he landed on his butt.
"Okay, now a quick celebration, then we need to talk." Harry said.
"We's getting right on it. Food and drink I the dining room in 15 minutes. You's go get changed and clean." Tina said shooing both Harry and Remus off.
"I show you where to go." Mike said leading them up the stairs to the living quarters. Master's room is at the end of the Hall. Room next door is fir Mr. Wolf. Dobby and Winky can haves this room. The rest of us already has rooms." he said then left them to help prepare the dining room.
"Let's hurry up and then get downstairs, I'm curious as to what they have planned. We can explore the house later." Harry said and they all agreed. Tonight would be the first time in a while that they could rest without worrying about being killed. Tomorrow would be another day, and trouble was right around the corner.