A master should never bow to their disciples, at least not until the disciple has become formidable and influential, perhaps even surpassing the master, such that the master feels honored to have mentored such prowess.
Helen said with tears in her eyes and looked at the boys with such intense anger that they felt a shiver run down their spine.
"Exactly master Harry. We, as their parents, apologize for their rude behavior and ask for your forgiveness." Jean and James started to bow when Harry stopped them.
"You both are my elders you should not bow to me."
Hearing Harry's touching words, everyone started to glare at the six boys. Even Irene felt bad for Harry's mistreatment by the hands of these boys. She had head how all of them were addressing Harry when they were travelling.
Lilly who knew the story was puzzled and was looking at Harry suspiciously. But Rose was outraged. She knew their brother's would never behave in such a way.....
"Apologize now.... All of you." Helen shouted glaring at all 6 of them.
The boys were frustrated beyond belief. They could not even defend themself. And the act Harry put forth was so seemless and perfect that anyone who saw the sceen would definately think that, it was their mistake.
They all sighed and one by one all six bowed to Harry and murmured their apology.
Harry with a contented look on his face sighed in relief, "Ah what a feeling. I was waiting for this for such a long time....."
And then started to laugh uncontrollably. He even fell down onto the floor and started rolling over laughing and banging his hand on the floor.
Everyone were surprised in sudden change of Harry's behaviour. The boys sighed and shook their head in defeat.
"Unbelievable, he will come up with something all of a sudden get an upper hand all the time." Alan sighed in disbelief.
After almost 2 minutes. Harry slowly got up, still trying to control his laughter.
He then looked at Helen and smiled warmly. Healer Helen, whatever you said was true about the Master and the deciples. So ....
He turned toward the boys and bowed deeply to all of them and held his position for a few seconds, shocking everyone.
The three ladies who were angry at the boys were so confused that they simply started at Harry without knowing how to react.
"Sorry about that," Harry said standing straight and wiping the tears that had formed due to his laughter." I was having some fun at the expense of these lads."
"These disciples are the envy of any master. If I were any other master, I would have gone to great lengths to get my hands at even one of these kids and had made them my deciple. Even if I were unable to teach them much. Honestly, I am lucky enough to have six boys like that. And all six just happened to come to my notice without any effort on my part.
"They had already overtaken me by many miles in all aspects, Healer Helen. Now I am the one who need to do the catching up with them."
Harry looked thoughtfully for a moment and grinned. Looking at the lads he said, "Except, perhaps they lack my mindblowing humor and acting skills." he grinned wickedly at everyone after saying that.
However he became serious after a few seconds, "These lads are not only my deciples, but my pride and joy. I will not have any regret as a master even if I had to die today."
Harry said fondly and with such compassion, that the anger and frustration the boys felt earlier melted like ice on a hot summer day. He went to each of the boys and embraced them one by one.
All the six of them knew, under all that acting, the lunacy and even the unorthodox way he had trained them, as if he didn't care about their lives, he cared about the boys as much as their family did for them. He made 5hem what they are today. Even if it had almost taken their lives countless times.
The Morgan's and the Heathrow's not only felt proud of their boys, but even felt blessed to have the boys in their family. Tears of joy could be seen in their eyes.