With the new communication devices, Hermione was able to securely talk with Evan and her parents. She told Evan of her acceptance to Beauxbatons, about her homework assignments, and where they could meet during the Christmas holidays.
December 20, 1995, Diagon Alley – Evan finished Individual Skills yesterday after several days of tests. The tests had included swimming, rappelling, climbing ropes, obstacle courses, traversing open terrain camouflaged and under fire, navigation, survival skills, and hand-to-hand combat. With the exception of swimming and hand-to-hand combat, all tests were performed carrying a full field kit (31 pounds). The whole team passed with flying colors. Today was the first day since his induction that he was off base. Today was the day he was going to meet with Hermione. Today was going to be awesome! But first, he had to visit Gringotts.
Evan entered the Leaky Cauldron with his billed cap, sunglasses and jacket on. He then went into the public bathroom, removed the jacket and cap, replacing them with some robes and a hat. He used a bit of shoe polish to darken his skin just a little, making sure his (nearly invisible) scar was not noticeable. Then he made his way to the back of the pub and touched on the appropriate bricks with his hands….and voila! He was in Diagon Alley. Evan made his way to Gringotts with nary a glance from other shoppers. In the bank, he made his way to Griphook and asked to see the healer.
Griphook took him to one of the conference rooms and told him to wait there until a healer comes. The healer that previously treated him entered the room soon after. "What seems to be the problem today, Mr. Potter?" "Well, Healer Ang. Last time I was here you found a horcrux in my scar and removed it. Since then I've experienced pain and emotions erupting from where the scar was – emotions that are not mine. I also see images in my mind, for the lack of a better description, images that I've never seen before. Is there something else going on with me?" Evan asked.
The healer looked at the scar more closely, then took out a black crystal. She moved the crystal around his head and in front of the scar. The healer then talked to Griphook, who left the room, returning a few minutes later with the Director, Ragnock. Ragnock exchanged a few words with the healer and turned to Evan. "Mr. Potter, it appears there is some kind of connection between you and another human. Do you know who you might be connected to?" "Yes, Voldemort" Evan replied quietly.
"And the Horcrux, was probably his as well" stated the Director. Evan nodded. "There is, however, no soul residue present in you. That is all gone. Can you think of any other way you may be connected?" Evan thought for a while, and then replied "In order for Voldemort to be resurrected, he stole some blood from me as part of the ritual. The only other thing I can think of is that Dumbledore might have done something. He was always too interested in me." "Can you explain this ritual they did?" asked the healer, and so he did. "The blood ritual could explain the connection you have. There is a ritual that can be used to 'retrieve' your blood, but it is a judgement ritual; it is painful for both parties; and if you do it, he will know you are still a threat. Is that something you want to do now, or hold off till another time?" the healer asked. "I think I'll hold off for now." Evan replied.
"I appreciate your help very much." Before he left, the healer insisted on performing a standard health status scan – "You are now of normal weight and you do not appear to have broken any new bones. I congratulate you" she said with a smile. "Thank you, Healer Ang. Really – what you did for me last time was a Godsend! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you." He then bowed to them all and left the office with Griphook. "Thank you again Griphook. I will stay in touch" he said before departing the bank. He then made his way to Hampstead Garden Suburb to meet Hermione when she got home. (It was only about 7-8 miles from London).
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