Harry Potter The Kiss

Chapter 59: Aftermath of Destruction



Harry had wondered why Poppy hadn't been seen tending the injured but he soon found out as she knelt beside her best friend of many years who now lay in the arms of Filius Flitwick.

For the first time in his life the diminutive professor was glad of his height, when everyone stood up and started applauding Filius was about to stand on the pew when the explosion struck. The glass implanted into the wood in front of him told it's own story while the piece sticking out the left eye of the unconscious Headmistress, Minerva McGonagall told another story altogether.

Harry had to shout at Poppy to bring her out of her trance and let her professionalism take over, she then examined her best friend before being popped by elves to St Mungo's.

The five Weasley brothers were all bleeding but more concerned about Ginny than their own health.

Bill had thought his heart would burst with pride and love as he watched his sister walk down the aisle in her bridesmaid dress. Hermione was stunning but Bill had been unable to take his eyes off Ginny as he saw a glimpse of the beautiful woman she would become.

He had wrestled with his conscience for days after making his decision to allow his sister to become a Potter but not anymore, every Weasley brother was in agreement that they had never seen Ginny look happier.

Bill watched as the elf threw herself between Ginny and the glass projectiles, saving her life before another two elves apparated them away, hopefully to St Mungo's.

He was still staring at the spot where Ginny had lain when Bill felt a hand on his shoulder and there was Harry asking if he was ok.

He quickly glanced at his brothers who were bloody but whole, Percy was in danger of throwing up again as he looked at his camera with the spike of glass sticking out. He was taking a picture at the time and would now have a tremendous black eye from the force of the impact, but without the camera it would have passed through his head.

Harry left the Weasley brothers, heading towards Amelia and Ragnok while signalling to the uninjured Narcissa to join them.

Amelia spoke first, "we have no idea what happened, the Aurors outside reported something travelling at tremendous speed exploding against the window. There were wards and shields in place but nothing could stand up to that. They think it came from somewhere on the other side of the river."

Ragnok continued, his anger barely contained, "our information matches exactly, whatever hit that window exploded, killing and severally injuring wizards, goblins and elves outside as well. We were lucky, without those Elvin shields many more would have been injured inside the church."

Amelia continued, "Rest assured whoever did this will be brought to justice."

Harry was looking at Ragnok when he replied, "This was a direct attack on the noble house of Potter, spilling its members blood therefore I, as head of house, declare a bloodfeud against anyone involved in this attack."

"Please be aware I'm talking about the people who planned this, financed the operation, gave information and carried out this atrocity. They will all get the justice deserving of this cowardly act."

Ragnok nodded his agreement, goblin blood had been spilled and his own life spared only at the cost of another's, no one was walking away from this alive, yes his fallen comrades would be avenged on this he pledged his oath.

Harry continued, "Our first priority is treatment of the injured while we gather information. The hotel is booked all day so please organise getting the people up there for a hot drink or something stronger and have any minor injuries treated there rather than St Mungo's. Narcissa, the chance of this information being leaked from some of our house's newest members is not something we can ignore. Please see what you can find out as I must head to the hospital."

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