Chapter 8

[A/N:I am not diverging too much from the story,I am sure many are annoyed with Harry not having a life of his own.But this is Harry Potter with his saving people thing ingrained into his very being and he would do anything for his friends.But I will try and write something.Also if I do create a life of his own,things would start to get more messy.]

It was the fourth generation Locke's who were interesting that was October Locke sons Ulysses Locke older brother to Harland Locke and Clint Locke.All three would meet Hadrian when they were 10 years old,they grew up calling him their uncle.They learnt about they magical keys nd started venturing to the outside world with their Uncle Hadrian.This was the time Harland Locke met Delacorte a african american slave.Both grew attracted to each other after secret meetings both fell in love.Originally they planned for Hadrian to buy her freedom,but things went wrong when Delacorte was sold by Hammersmith to somebody in Georgia.

Harland with sadness muttered"She is gone."

he quickly turned to Hadrian and asked"You can help me find her.'

Hadrian nodded and replied"We will help you find her?"as he looked at Clint and Ulysses,both of them gave slight nod agreeing with their uncle

Ulysses used Animal Key can transform humans into animals when they enter from the opposite side of the door.This has the same effect for human ghosts that have possessed animal bodies

Ulysses used it to become a Hawk and fly over the mansion,having dabbled in slave trade Hammersmith was rich and had many guards around the house.

Ulysses flew back and once he was back turned back to his human form and explained"The whole place is filled with guards and by the looks of it Hammer is in the study room."

Harland was really thankful as he thought"Ulysses said he would fly all the way to Hell if he had to, to find Delacorte for me. Clint said he would probably only be required to fly to Georgia, but that the two places were much alike, except Georgia is a bit hotter. We have fought a thousand times, my brothers,Hadrian and I, but this morning I felt I could not love any living souls more. Ulysses stepped through the door and emerged on the other side, a golden eagle. He gave me a short, lordly look, and took to the skies."

Hadrian walks next to the wall and just waves his hand as the bricks then magically shift and open up, easily providing access to the other side as they walk inside Ulysses questions"if entering is so easy, why did I shift into a bird a do sweep for nothing."

Hadrian easily knocked the guards with Bewitched Sleep was a charm which would induce a magically induced slumber on the target. He makes his way into the house and finds Hammersmith reading something in his study room,but on seeing the three strangers in his home he yelled"Guards their are intruders here."

Hammersmith raises his hands yelling"Bloody hell. Bloody hell."as he was about to go for the pistol in his drawer.

Hadrian ordered"Don't move."

Hammersmith saw both Clint and Harland had guns with them,so in fear spoke up"I'm not moving. You want something? Take it."

Harland couldn't waiting questioned his anger and worry was evident in his tone" Where is Delacourte?.....Where is she?"

Hammersmith confused said" Hey,I don't know who this Delacourte is"

Hadrian could easily tell this man is lying cut in" Heard enough. You're not telling the truth.So let's refresh your memory."as he presented a portrait of Delacourte and questioned"Where? Where's this women? Where is she?"

Hammersmith was scared said"Whoa, whoa, whoa.she was here. but she is not here now.I sold her to man in Georgia."

Harland questioned with anger "What is his name?"

Hammersmith with wavering tone said"It's complicated.The person who brought her is a friend."

Hadrian having had enough used legilimency and was able to get the Information about the buyer.

Clint, in the shape of a cougar, mortally wounded Hammersmith.They modified the memories of all the guards then left.

Harland then used the Skin Key to change his appearance to an African-American man, and go to Georgia to save Delacorte.As he felt he should be the one to save his love,Hadrian considered it to be stupid.But let Harland go,also Harland Initially intending to change back to white when Delacorte was saved, he decided he looked better black and stayed that way for the rest of his life.