Entering the TS Harry reached out and touched his hand to the panel and gave the mental command to send them to the main med bay.
Turning around to exit through the now opening doors Harry was interrupted by a question from a surprisingly quiet Tonks
“How do you do that?” Tonks asked
Slightly unsure on what Tonks was asking Harry decided to go with “Do what?”
“That thing with that transporter thingy, the couple of times I have been in it with you, you place your hand on that drawing and zip there we are. The others on the other hand have to say where they want to go and hope they get there” Tonks asked the curiosity showing in her voice.
Swallowing his laughter at her description at the TS “IF you could read Ancient you would be able to tap the map to find the closest TS to where you want to go. Though if you learn how to properly access your magical core and merge your mind into your magic you would be able to do as I do and just touch the panel and think where you want to go.”
Letting that information sink in Tonks stopped next the bed where Remus slept “He looks so much younger than he did”
Activating the holographic keyboard and typing in a few commands on the screen Harry answered. “He looks like he would if he had not been bitten all those years ago”
Seeing that for the most part Remus was well healed and just needed to let his energy levels return Harry turned off the soma unit and powered down all the equipment around Remus.
Tonks looked up worriedly as she noticed all the strange contraptions around the man she would love to get to know better go dark.
Before she had a chance to ask a question Harry told her “He is ready to leave he just needs to rest for a day or two and eat as much as he can. Later on when he is not feeling so easily tired we can discuss the treatment plan for getting rid of his lycanthropy”
Turning to face the Quarantine field Harry noticed that while it still hurt he was not as angry as he once was over the loss of his beloved friend.
While still distracted with his thoughts Harry told Tonks she could wake Remus now.
Pushing back the melancholy feeling as he turned to see a totally drenched and sputtering Remus Lupin hopping off the bed only to find it was not as close to the floor as he thought and falling on his face to the laughing Tonks who was holding her wand as she in a sing song voice “Uh…Uh wolfie you should have gotten up when I asked you to”
Laughing quietly Harry helped the last marauder to his feet “Welcome back Remus”
Flashing back to the morning before he was dragged to Diagon Ally Remus paled as he remembered a bag being placed over his head containing fine silver dust and how it burned his lungs in agony as he went through the archway at the Leaky Cauldron.
“How…I should be dead…The silver” Remus stammered out as he started to go into shock
Harry shook Remus to snap him out of his shock. Seeing he had the mans attention “Remus…YOU…ARE…FINE”
“Harry…How” Remus pleaded
“Relax Remus my healing methods are more advanced than what you are used too. Tonks will fill you in with everything that has happened as I have to go now and meet some people” Harry said giving the man a hug before giving him a nudge in Tonks Direction.
As Harry started to walk out of the med bay he stopped at the door “Remus’s rooms are right next to your Tonks, you do remember what to say to get there right?”
Looking red faced and sheepish Tonks uttered “Um, can’t say that I do”
“That’s ok” Harry smiled at her “Aloria when the two enter the station would you send them to the TS nearest the Weasley’s”
Remus was staring at Harry strangely wondering who he was talking to when he heard a feminine voice answer “Yes Lord Commander”
“Who…What…” Seeing the retreating back of the person holding all the answers Remus Bellowed “Harry”
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Harry laughed to himself as he walked down the hallway taking the long route back to the gate room.
“Harry the gate is being activated. Tracing back the origin” Aloria told him as he picked up the pace
“It is originating back on Earth from the Goblin enclave.” Aloria told him as he stepped into the embarkation area and scanned the row of six gates to see which one was being activated
Walking down to the end most gate, Harry watched as the ninth chevron locked into place.
Instead of the splash and whoosh of the old style gates a ripple started from the center and quickly moved to the outer edge silently.
Harry was slightly surprised when Griphook walked through the portal first followed by several crates.
“Greetings Lord Commander. It might be a bit presumptuous of me but as you agreed that I may come along I took the liberty of packing all my belongings” Griphook told him as he directed the crates off to one side out of the way.
Smiling Harry told him enjoying the look of astonishment on his friends face “I will get you settled in with your new duties commander after the meeting then”
Harry opened his link with the city and directed the remotes to prepare all the pylons for occupancy as he watched his old business partner stammer in shock.
As the rest of the Goblin high council walked through the portal Stone Crusher had to wonder what had been said now as he took in the gaping expression on the young Goblin that had pledged himself to Harry Potter.
Shaking himself out of his shock Griphook vowed to get even with Harry at a later date as he noticed the rest of the council walking up the stairs and to what looked like a conference room off the first level.
Running up the stairs to catch up Griphook noticed an empty seat near Harry’s left and made for it.
Sitting down he pulled some parchment and a self inking quill out of his satchel so he could take notes.
The old Goblin across from Harry spoke up “Mr. Potter I am Granthorn the oldest of the Goblin Nation and the keeper of knowledge. I want to say that after you left we opened the oldest section of our council chamber and were able to confirm enough of what you had said about the great alliance of races.”
With a small bow of his head “As the leader of the Goblin nation, the ones once known as the Furlings, I re-confirm our vow to the alliance and to you Lord Commander” Bane Breaker told him solemnly.
Giving a slight bow of his head back Harry told them “Thank you. Though I would have helped you as a matter of course”
“True, you have always been most honorable with your dealings with the Goblin people and have never treated us with less than full respect” The Goblin to Granthorn’s left said
“Plus if we read the records correctly our people once traveled through the stars as explorer’s and traders. And the best way to our minds to do this is as full members of the alliance as we once were” Stone Crusher told him
Thinking to Aloria about the best way for the Goblins to re-learn the advanced knowledge they had lost through time and the seclusion of their race due to the great plague. Aloria told him through the link that she could modify some of the teaching links she was producing for the Furlings to use.
Nodding his head Harry returned his attention to the council members seated across from him “There should be a way for you to be taught what your race once knew”
Seeing the looks of excitement on the faces of the elders Harry held up a hand to forestall any gratitude’s “The teaching link can be modified due to the fact you are magical and as such have cores. The downside to it is that when placed on the temple and activated it will cause an immense amount of pain as it adjusts to the non Alteran brain patterns”
“How long will it last?” Granthorn asked not deterred at all
“A minute possibly two. But it will not get any better, every time you put it back on it will be the same” Harry told them
“So we will just not take them off.” Griphook said as if it was common sense
Looking at Griphook like he said something profound “I never really considered leaving them on, as they can not be hidden by glamour’s and I assumed that most people would not want o be seen with them on. Never gave it much thought really as most of the learning is done while the wearer is asleep.” Harry shrugged
Mentally asking Aloria to send him one of each of the teaching devices so he could compare them, Harry ignored the small jumping motion from those seated at the table as the two devices appeared on the table in front of him.
Picking up the smaller of the two Harry opened his senses and took a look at how it was constructed. “This one is designed for those with Alteran blood; there is also a moment of discomfort and a pinching sensation when they are activated”
Returning it to the table Harry picked up the other one, which was larger by twenty five percent and examined it also. Seeing that both devices would achieve the desired results faster if left on constantly “Griphook your idea has merit, these will actually work better if left on constantly and will actually work like a mental link to the city and give you access to more control systems then if you relied on non mental inputs”
Showing the device to those assembled as the one made for their use “You would just place it on your temple and push the red crystal in the center. It will turn blue once the link is active.“ Harry set it down on the table next to the other.
Not getting to his current position by not being bold Griphook reached across the table and picked up the teaching device Harry had showed them as he turned away and placed it on his right temple and pressed the crystal firmly.
Cursing under his breath as he turned to see Griphook fall forward onto the table clutching his head, pale and sweat starting to bead on his head.
Griphook clutched his head and bit the inside of his mouth vowing he would not scream in pain.
Pain starting to fade Griphook took several large gulps of air and tried to control the need to hyperventilate he felt.
Shaking his head as he sat back up in his seat he glanced at Harry to see the displeased look on his face before turning to the elders who were watching him closely with some expectation.
“Aloria…” Harry started
“Already monitoring Lord Commander. Endorphin levels spiked two hundred percent once pain threshold was reached. Scans show no cerebral damage and the link is active and working as assumed.” Aloria sensing Harry’s questions reported.
“Well?” Demanded Stone Crusher
Griphook had his breathing under control and the minor cut inside his mouth had stopped bleeding “The pain was tolerable, though the Lord Commanders definition of immense pain seems to be an understatement. At the time I felt as if a Kobald was hitting me in the head several times with its armored tail. But it passed quickly without any lingering effects.”
“I would suggest that the best group to apply the teacher too would be those ascending from the crèche, as they have the highest pain tolerance due to the surges. For those not of the warrior caste, a pain potion could be used if needed” Griphook sneered at the idea of those that would choose using a potion instead of taking the pain.
Shaking his head at his friend’s rashness Harry almost made a snide comment before he remembered that even though he could be rash at times his banking knowledge and advice had made him a lot of money.
“How many of these teachers can you produce for our use?” Stone Crusher asked
“The question should be how many of our race you are willing to take with you. They should get the first teachers produced” Granthorn said
Bane Breaker interrupted “Should we not ask how the Lord Commander plans to search for our home world first”
The other Goblins all stopped their one up-man ship with questions to turn and stare at Harry.
Smiling at the mental laughter from Aloria who had been giving a running dialog of odds on what question would be asked next and how they reminded her of stories of six year olds awaiting the opening of their Christmas gifts she had assimilated the stories of.
Harry explained where they were like he had with the Weasley clan and even showed them the hologram of the city along with superimposing the image of Hogsmeade on one of the pylons so they had a reference point to gauge the size by.
“How many can the city hold?” Stone Crusher asked
“As I said the city was designed as a rescue platform while also being an engine of war. “ Harry shrugged his shoulder “Each of the pylons can house upwards of sixty thousand comfortably long term. When in need though the farms and greenhouses can house twenty thousand or so for short periods of a day maybe two.”
Granthorn sat back in his chair shocked “we can house the entire nation within one of these pylons”
“This changes things drastically.” The Goblin to the right of Granthorn whispered in awe
“How…How many of the Wizarding world are you planning on taking with you?” Granthorn asked as he climbed to the top of his chair and looked over the hologram of the city.
Looking out of the windows towards the construction docks “I am not sure how many. It would depend on how many were able to give up their preconceived notions and think of themselves as Alteran’s first and foremost. Whether they be Magical, Squib or Muggle they would have to fit in and think of themselves as Alteran’s.” Harry told them
Looking down at his notes Griphook leaned over and pointed to the arrow shaped pylon that was the largest of the five “And this pylon, you call them, what is its purpose?”
Harry looked over to where Griphook was pointing and absent mindedly replied “That holds the main greenhouses and farms even though there are others greenhouses set up more like parks scattered through the other pylons.”
Waving his hand the other greenhouses he mentioned lit up with their locations. Griphook smiled as he started to take notes at a rapid pace.
“Those most accepting of other beings you mean” Stone Crusher said
Grinning “That too” Harry told him
“So you should easily be able to accept, say, up to twenty thousand from the Goblin Nation then?” Granthorn asked
Thinking about what was asked and trying to see where the old Goblin was heading Harry replied slowly “Yes. That should not be that much of a problem. Though I would mention if you are planning on including a large cadre of people I would want to make sure all the support personal came along with them. Like healers, craftsmen and teachers and such”
“May we take a few moments to discuss this amongst ourselves? I believe we would be able to properly lay out a plan then to present to you.” Granthorn asked
“Certainly, I shall have the remotes bring up some refreshments. It is 01:30 now, let’s say we reconvene at 02:30, will that be enough time?” Harry asked
“Griphook would you join me?” Harry asked as he stood up and moved from the table.
Seeing him nod in acceptance Harry started out the door but stopped and thought he should add “Just so you know” Seeing he had every ones attention “Some of the remotes look like four legged metal spiders, just so you are not surprised”
Gathering up his papers he moved to follow Harry out of the conference room and down the landing and up two more sets of stairs and onto a landing that allowed one to oversee the other three along with all the work stations.
Harry motioned for Griphook to follow him past a large throne like chair and into a meeting room off the side of the platform.
Walking around the edge of the balcony Griphook looked down at the stations and saw a swarm of glossy black spider like machines picking up his belongings and placing them on the backs of their larger brethren before walking down the hallway out of sight.
After watching his belongings disappear from sight Griphook turned and raised an eyebrow “They indeed look much like Acromantula’s except they have half the number of legs”