Dahlia approached the camp with Neville still holding her hand and said to the guards at the entrance quickly, "don't let the people following us in". They nodded and when Akio approached he joined them and agreed with the order as he wasn't completely sure why they were following. He even stopped Tonks from entering which confused the young Auror.

"Dahlia, what's happening?" Neville asked as she pulled him through the camp.

"You said you trust me, so trust me," she said.

When they got closer to the royal tent, Dahlia noticed Hela outside then suddenly heard her voice in her head, "they're in the tent to the right," Hela gestured to her left, the tent next to theirs. She then walked back inside the tent.

"Thank you," Dahlia said through the necklace as she knew her sister did it for the Longbottoms' privacy.

Dahlia and Neville stopped just outside the tent and she turned to him and said, "I know today has been eventful, you thought your parents were missing but really, I've been having my dad and brother look into ways of healing them and it's worked, well it has for now. They're in there," she gestured to the tent.

Neville gulped and looked between his godsister and the tent and said, "I...they...what..."

"I thought you should know," Neville took a step back in shock. "Please don't run. I know it's a shock but think of all the times you've wanted to see them and talk to them like all the other parents and sons. I'm just gonna tell you the truth, the spells have worked to make them sane and heal them, but it might not work for long. They have an hour before we know for sure they've healed...Neville, if you don't want to see them, if it's too much you can leave but they're here and sane".

Neville took a deep breath and nodded and took a step forward, all of his visions and dreams of seeing his parents sane, not the only connection being passing bubble-gum wrappers as the only sign of acknowledgment. She walked in with him holding his hand and saw Frank and Alice sitting nervously at a table, their hands twiddling with nervousness until they saw Neville and stood.

Dahlia smiled as she looked between the three nervous people and was thankful that Alice and Frank looked a lot better than the times Neville had seen them in hospital. She then joked, "I guess introductions aren't needed".

All three of them looked close to crying, Alice more than any of them as she put a hand to her mouth and her eyes filled with tears as she said, "my baby boy".

"Mum," Neville said as he stepped away from Dahlia and walked closer to his parents.

Alice reached out for him and brought him into her arms as they both cried, and Frank raised his hand to Neville's head and held it as he gave him a side forehead kiss. He looked to Dahlia tearfully and said, "thank you".

Dahlia nodded, tearing up at the reunion but happy that two families had been reunited in such a short amount of time. It reminded her of her own family and wished their reunion was as easy as the Longbottoms'. Alice smiled at her and Dahlia smiled back before turning to leave, leaving the family to talk in private.

As she left, she saw her father standing outside smiling. He noticed her tear-filled eyes and opened his arms which she ran into and tearfully said, "thank you, you didn't have to do it, thank you".

"Course I did. She's your godmother, your family. Besides, Lily would personally hex me from Valhalla if I knew how to heal her friend and didn't do it," he joked, and she pulled away and laughed.

"Do you think mums watching over us?" she asked the innocent question believing her mother was, but she needed someone else to tell her so.

Loki's eyes softened as he glanced down then he smiled lovingly as he kneeled and said, "I believe your mother has been watching us since the day she was taken from us. I believe she's been angry and sad and furious about everything that has happened, but I also know she's been happy and excited and proud. Oh so proud of you. She'll be proud of you and I know she's loves you more than anything".

Her bottom lip began to tremble as she said, "promise me, promise me we won't be parted again. I know you can't always control what happens, but I need you to promise me we won't be parted".

"I promise you," he said instantly and certainly, "I may not be able to stop everything, but I will fight everything that comes between us until my dying breath".

"Kind of goes against the point, dad".

"I know. But I will not make you a false promise, I never will. As long as you and the others are together and happy and safe, I will do anything to keep it that way. But if the worst happens, know that I love you more than anything in all the realms, in all the galaxies in the universe, nothing compares to the love I have for my children, for you. Do you understand?"

Dahlia nodded and leaned close to wrap her arms around his neck while his arms wrapped around her waist and picked her up like she was a child, but she was to him. She was his child and will forever be his child, his baby girl, and no amount of growing would change that.

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Close to an hour had passed after Dahlia brought Neville to the camp and Hela was growing impatient by the people at the entrance of the camp as they were demanding Neville to be handed over, but they couldn't tell them that Alice and Frank were in the camp and they had parental consent for Neville to be in there. She also couldn't allow her soldiers to harm them as that would cause them even more issues that Hela really didn't need to be dealing with, especially since their threats of entering the camp by force were empty. So much so some of the soldiers were laughing at them.

As the hour was drawing to a close, healer Saida was checking on the Longbottom's once more, giving them extra potions to help them and also giving them the anti-Crucio potion that they were extremely thankful for. It was then that they were ready to face the world and met Loki, Hela and Dahlia outside of the tent and Dahlia asked, "are you ready?"

They nodded, and Hela said, "good because they're claiming we kidnapped Neville and even though my soldiers are laughing at their empty threats, they don't like claims being brought against them for anything to do with hurting or putting a child in danger".

"As I remember," Alice said smiling, "let's go. I want to ask your mother," she looked at Frank, "what she was doing letting Neville out of her sight long enough for your uncle Algie to drop him from a window".

Hela sniggered and said, "may the gods look down on him when you find him".

Neville winced and said, "I told you mum. He did it by accident, he was just trying to scare the magic out of me and he apologised, and nan was crying when it happened".

Alice hummed in acknowledgement, but it still wasn't good enough.

They walked towards the entrance and they weren't surprised when they heard Fenrir threatening to tear the heads of everyone there if they didn't stop bothering them while Jörmungandr was looking on amused.

The guards and the boys created a form of a barrier, so they couldn't see past them until Hela said, "that's enough" and they parted like the red sea.

It wasn't just Dumbledore, McGonagall, Tonks and a few Aurors now but Rufus Scrimgeour, thanks to Neville being a pureblood, a member of the sacred twenty-eight and a high-profile child, especially since his parents were also missing. It seemed like every Auror that was patrolling the school and Hogsmeade was now in front of the camp and it infuriated Hela that some of them looked smug enough to believe they could win if a fight was to happen. What shocked them was that Sirius was there.

They were all surprised when they saw Alice and Frank as well and Augusta burst into tears, "Frank!"

"Hello, mother," Frank said and moved closer to the entrance as did his mother and wrapped her arms tightly around her son.

She cried and said, "how is this possible?"

He pulled away and gestured to Loki and the others and said, "they did it. They healed us, we're fine now".

Augusta then looked to Alice and said, "Alice, my dear".

Alice and Neville moved forward and Augusta hugged Alice as she said, "hello, Augusta". When they pulled away, it was then that Alice asked, "quick question, did you know Algie was going to drop Neville out of a window to scare magic out of him?"

"I-I-I" the older Longbottom was saying shocked as that's the last thing they expected.

Dumbledore along with everyone else was surprised and McGonagall said, "Alice, Frank, why didn't you come to us?"

Alice answered, "we had to wait to make sure the spells they used worked and they have without side effects".

"Alice!" Sirius said happily as he stepped, "I had to come when I heard they had Neville. Are you alright kid?" he asked Neville but didn't wait for an answer. Instead he looked back to Alice and said, "they've got Dahlia, saying we're not her godparents, that James isn't her father and everything. I thought they were going to do the same with Neville and implant these ideas and magic".

Alice's jaw literally dropped, and she turned to look between Sirius and Loki as Hela said, "he's having trouble accepting the truth, even after Dahlia has performed magic in front of him that's not of this world".

Alice then looked to Sirius and said, "I'm going to say this very clearly and very simply, so you can understand. Dahlia was never James'. Lily and James broke up, she met Loki and had to marry James to pretend Dahlia was his in order to protect her. They never had the kind of newlywed relationship you'd expect, it was all an illusion for James due to the drugs he was being given. She loved Loki, not James, and Dahlia is Loki's daughter. I've known this since before Dahlia was even old enough to crawl. In order of godparents, I am her godmother, but you were not chosen by either of her parents to be her godfather. Do you understand? You have no part to play in her life and when it comes to Neville, you don't have to worry because I trust them with his life, so you don't have to".

Sirius began to move on the spot as if he was angry and was going to express that anger in more than just words any second. That's when Frank stepped in and said, "Sirius, listen to me. I know you're angry but just leave now before you do something you'll regret. I've been here a matter of hours and I know this family love Dahlia more than anything and will not let anything happen to her or allow you to continue to throw around your accusations. From what I understand, they've not killed you because of her asking them not to but that won't last much longer if you don't stop. You know me, I wouldn't leave her here if I didn't think she was safe and with her family. It's time to let go, Sirius".

Sirius still looked angry but he turned and left stomping away as he did, showing his disproval and they hoped that would be the last of Sirius causing trouble with his denial of them being Dahlia's family.

"Thanks, Mr Longbottom," Dahlia said.

Frank turned and said, "you're welcome," he then walked closer and held his hand out to Loki and said, "I don't believe I said thank you". Loki shook his hand as he continued, "Alice helped me realise it wasn't James that made Lily happy all the years ago, it was you. I'm sorry for your loss".

Loki nodded then dropped his hand.

Alice then stepped forward and hugged Dahlia and said, "when you go back to Niflheim, write to me. I know there's a way, Lily did it".

Dahlia nodded, "I'll write".

Alice then pulled away and hugged Hela and said, "take care of yourself, don't drown yourself in work".

As she pulled away, Hela rolled her eyes and said, "you sound like Lily and Dahlia and papa and the boys-"

"So, doesn't that tell you something?" Alice smiled then looked to the boys, "nice to meet you, boys".

They smiled and nodded back to her then she looked at Loki who said, "let me guess, stay out of trouble".

Alice let off a small laugh and said, "not even Lily would ask that of you, Mischief you are god of. How about, take care of them," she gestured to the children.

Loki nodded and said, "count on it".

Alice nodded then turned quickly to their audience and said, "firstly, drop the investigation into our kidnapping, it wasn't a kidnapping. We were of sound mind when we left the hospital. We're not going back to the hospitals for any check-ups or to see the shrinks, we are quite certain the magic used here has worked. We're going home, I want no one following us and we're taking our son. Professor McGonagall, I will send you a letter if or when he will return after what I have heard about what's happened here in the last five years".

Alice then grabbed Neville's hand and gestured to her husband to follow as they walked away, and a few others started to follow, some asking questions like Scrimgeour asking if they were returning to the Auror department or not.

While the family looked happy for one more thing to be over, Professor McGonagall gave a stern look to Dahlia and Dahlia asked, "what? I haven't done anything".

"You're late for your lessons, Miss Lokidottir".

Fenrir began to snigger and got a glare from her as she said, "I thought History of Magic was cancelled since professor Binns moved on to Niflheim?"

Professor McGonagall hummed and said, "that was true yesterday, but the founders have offered to teach the lessons while they are here".

Dahlia sighed, and Fenrir's sniggers got louder so that Loki said, "aren't you boys supposed to be in your lessons?"

At this, both girls smiled at the boys and then someone coughed, and they turned to see Professor Almar who answered, "yes, they are, and they are already late. I'm sure they can catch up with some extra homework".

Even Jörmungandr groaned at the thought of more homework thanks to being late as it wasn't their fault. Loki let off a small laugh and said, "come on you three, class". Loki even summoned Dahlia's school bag and handed it to her as the boys turned and walked away while she began walking back to the castle with Akio and Tonks following and with professor McGonagall by her side.

When they made it to the History of Magic room, just like McGonagall said Lord Gryffindor and Lady's Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw were there along with Helena Ravenclaw who was sat to the side. For once, everyone looked amused and were writing notes quickly as it looked like the founders were making the class amusing for all.

Professor McGonagall coughed and said, "Miss Lokidottir, I'm sorry she's late we were running into a few issues".

Rowena nodded and said, "thank you, Professor McGonagall".

The whole class stared at her as she sat down and thankfully Akio and Tonks stayed outside because Akio knew no harm would come to her with the founders. She sat down beside Hermione as Professor McGonagall left and Godric immediately asked, "so how'd it go?"

Dahlia nodded, "it went perfectly. Both Mr and Mrs Longbottom are fine, they've gone home and taken Neville with them after the whole camp was accused of kidnapping and Aurors were threating to attack". Godric couldn't help but laugh and Dahlia said, "that was the reaction of everyone else in the camp when they said their empty threats".

"Astounding," Rowena said, "I truly believed any form of regeneration after the extent of damage and the length of time that has passed would be impossible".

"Told you to have faith," Helga said smiling.

Hermione then asked shocked, "you're the ones who took Neville's parents?"

Dahlia hummed, "they left the hospital of their own free will and in the right state of mind. Everyone just overreacted and claimed kidnapping because they didn't openly come out and say they left yet. Then we were accused of kidnapping because I took Neville to the camp without any of the professors' permission, but I had his parents and didn't tell them. They just overreacted. So, what are we leaning?"

"Q&A" Godric said, "however, many of the questions seem to be on Niflheim". Dahlia nodded knowing that would be the thing on everyone's mind.

"Next question," Helga said and pointed to the next student who drifted the questions away from Niflheim and asked about the Chamber of Secrets which brought slight tension between the founders as they looked to one another and even glanced to Helena who put her head down.

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The rest of the day turned out rather peaceful, Potions was quiet with no explosions and Professor Snape only made one remark about the Gryffindors stupidity and foolishness when a vial was dropped. He didn't interact with Dahlia and barely even looked at her, they did catch each other's eyes once, but he instantly looked away. She didn't really know what to say to him since the big reveal and her being his goddaughter and his mother coming and going. He was a hard man to speak to, even on the easiest of days when they had a clear view of hatred for one another. Now it was just confusing.

Divination was extremely awkward as Professor Trelawney was welcomed back since all of Umbridge's changes had been revoked, including all the Educational Decrees which everyone was thrilled about. When it came to Professor Trelawney's return, Lavender and Parvati seemed thrilled at the fact that their favourite teacher had returned to teaching, even though she never left the castle. Dahlia was cautious around the Seer as she already suffered thanks to two of the prophecies the Seer had told, even though she was unaware that she was truly a Seer. She didn't need her predicting or saying another prophecy that would ruin Dahlia's day.

The final class of the day, Defence, was cancelled due to there being no professor to teach it. The founders seemed to have gone back to Niflheim for a council meeting, all the other professors had classes to teach or were occupied elsewhere. Because of this, Hermione and Dahlia were simply hanging out together in the courtyard sat by the fountain laughing while Akio and Tonks were sat on the stone benches to the side.

They were sat peacefully until Angelina Johnson ran into the courtyard and said to them excited, "Quidditch is back on, Quidditch is back on and everyone is reinstated! Practise tomorrow, are you in? Of course, you're in, I have no time to find and train a new Seeker and you're the best Gryffindor has had in a long time".

Dahlia tried to interrupt a few times but finally she said sternly, "Angelina". This caused the Quidditch captain to stop ranting and listen as Dahlia said, "I'm sorry but I'm leaving soon, I won't be here for the Quidditch matches".

"But...but...but we've been disrupted enough as it is, now you want me to find a new Seeker?" she said in disbelief. "Come on, I'm captain this year, we need to win the cup".

Dahlia shrugged and replied, "I'm sorry but let's be honest, it's not really the best idea when very few people even like me at the moment".

"What's not the best idea?" a voice asked, and they looked to see Dean and Seamus walking towards them having overheard part of the conversation.

Dahlia answered, "Quidditch is back on and I'm leaving so I can't be Seeker and Angelina isn't too happy".

"What am I going to do?" Angelina asked frantically and brushed a hand through her hair, "the other captains and I have been told a match is next week. Do you know anyone?"