Chapter 1 : recently Night Visitor

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A hot wind swept down Privet Dr, lending no ease to the sweltering mid-summer heating plant. While virtually slept soundly in their homes comforted by their poise air car, one teenager remained come alive, abandoning the stuffy air in his small chamber to mount onto the ceiling where it remained only a few degrees cooler than inside. He ran his hands through his sweaty tomentum, lightly brushing the lightning shaped cicatrix he wore upon his forehead. Adjusting the round glasses which framed his emerald middle, he brought the book he'd been given closer to his boldness, trying to understand in the moonlight.

Harry gave up with a heavy sigh. This wasn't helping him stay awake and he wasn't sure how much longer he could fight the grogginess that always came over him when it was so hot outside. Tossing the leger aside, he wondered how Hermione had finally convinced him to read Hogwarts : A story. Climbing to his feet and taking a stealthy walkway around the roof to revive himself, he silently cursed his uncle who had closed off the vents going into Harry's room so that the ease of the household would receive more than of the semisynthetic common cold air. He didn't know but often wondered what he had done to warrant the discussion he'd received his hale life. It was a problem he often tried to work out out the answer to, but he didn't have much of a probability this time, becoming distracted by the comrade image of a snow-white owl flying toward him on her way back from hunting. Smiling widely, he held out his arm so that she could easily set down. Hedwig, always thrifty not to dig her claws in too deep, latched on quickly before walking up to his shoulder where she perched herself and cooed quietly in his ear as if asking why he was still awake at such a later hour.

But no matter the hour, Harry couldn't fall asleep ; the incident at the department of closed book was haunting his conscience. If I don't rest, I don't pipe dream, he silently answered the owl's unasked question. The dream, or nightmare rather, was always the same- a New York minute of imagery that included Neville's bloody nose, Luna helping Ginny manner of walking on a broken ankle, Ron being attacked by brains, Hermione's unconscious trunk, and ending with Sirius falling through that coloured embryonic membrane. He shuddered to himself just remembering it all and felt a sudden flare of ire. All of it, every bit, was his fault because he'd let himself be tricked by Voldemort and those working with him. The famous Harry Potter had gotten his friends hurt because he just had to play the hero again. And what had happened ? Sirius and the others had needed to come save up him instead, resulting in the death of his godfather.

'' Harry thrower ! '' a small vocalization shouted in upheaval, knocking him out of his fevered reverie. He was so startled, he lost his ground and landed hard on his back before sliding helplessly to the edge of the cap. He desperately grabbed for the gutter and caught it with both paw, leaving him to swing helplessly a few stories above the earth. `` Harry Potter must hold on ! Dobby is helping ! ``

And indisputable enough, the suspicious piddling question of Dobby the planetary house elf appeared above him, clad in three large unusually shaped hats. `` Hi Dobby. '' Harry said tiredly as he hung from the roof.

The elf rubbed his knobby little hands together. `` Harry Potter lets go now. ``

'' Are you sure ? '' He asked looked down. He knew the fall wouldn't be great plenty to kill him, but he couldn't assistant but enquire just how many castanets he could unwrap if Dobby screwed this up.

'' Harry Potter must entrust Dobby now sir. ``

And so he did. Carefully letting go of the trough, he found himself floating in midair until he was once more able to find the springy roof beneath his feet. `` Thanks. '' Harry said as Hedwig hooted angrily from the window ledge. `` I'm O.K.. '' He assured both her and the elf.

'' Dobby is very dismal sir ! Dobby did not mean to storm Harry Potter, Dobby was sent with a message. Professor Dumbledore trusts Dobby and no one else to delivers Harry ceramicist his letter. '' He said proudly as he presented the envelope.

Holding it up in the indulgent glow of the nearly wide-cut synodic month, Harry recognized Hermione's little, orderly writing. `` This isn't from Dumbledore. ``

'' No sir, professor Dumbledore only asks Dobby to impart a content from Harry Potter's protagonist. Professor Dumbledore says Harry potter will be happy to have news on his birthday. '' Dobby answered with a wide smile.

'' Well, come on, let's go back inside before the neighbors wake up. '' He began making his way through the window, the pocket-size elf following close behind him.

'' It is too hots in here sir. '' Dobby said looking uncomfortably around the elbow room as he tossed the record Harry had forgotten on the bed.

'' Sorry about that. '' Harry said, wanting to tear unresolved the envelope but having the decency to try and wait for the visit to be over.

'' Dobby can fix it. '' The elf answered, once more rubbing his script together and ending with a sharp cinch. Harry was amazed as the temperature dropped instantly and he began to see his intimation powderpuff out in the air in social movement of him.

'' Too cold I think. '' He said through his suddenly chattering teeth, as the low temperature mingled with the sweat and turned his skin cold and clammy.

Dobby made an readjustment and the room evened out to a comfortably spring-like coolness. `` Harry ceramicist likes this full ? ``

'' Yes, thank you very much. '' Harry smiled and stretched away the sleepiness that the heat had brought over him.

'' Dobby will go out Harry ceramicist to his letter. Dobby must be getting backs, sir, as we is preparing the castling for the pupil to yield. We is very interfering now, cleaning and scrubbing. Dobby likes being busy all the meter and must gets back. ``

'' Well, I won't sustenance you. Thanks for bringing this to me, and I'm sword lily you're enjoying yourself. ``

'' Dobby is excited to consume Harry ceramicist back at schooltime soon. '' The small elf looked down shyly, the three chapeau he wore swaying on his capitulum. `` glad Birthday ! '' he added before disappearing with the piece of cake of his fingers.

Alone in the room at concluding, he let go of the lowly bit of patience he had and tore into his alphabetic character. As soon as the envelope was open, Hermione's voice floated out of it quietly surrounding him as she began.

'' July 30 8:00 p.m.
beloved Harry,
Ron and I and the rest of the Weasley's just arrived at the usual berth. We had expected to use an owl to get this to you, but as I'm sure you know by now, Dumbledore showed up with Dobby. But speaking of OWL.s, have you gotten your grade yet ? I know WE haven't. I shall have to utter with Dumbledore the adjacent prison term he's here. We were supposed to get those workweek ago. I know you were expecting a varsity letter from Moony or Tonks, but they agreed to let us tell you the thoroughly intelligence. I'm sorry I haven't written more over the summer, I wanted to but they had told us it wasn't a good melodic theme. But that's over now ! Oh, withstand on. Ronald wants to say something. ``

'' Hey Harry mate. Can you conceive how she begins a letter ? Personally the longer it takes to get back our OWL solvent the punter. I wanted to publish too, of course of study, but mum and dad said we could put you in danger, having owls swooping all over your house now that You-Know-Who is looking for you. But boy do I have a lot to severalize you ! So much has happened, but I think it'd be better in individual, now that we're so fold to seeing each other. Anyway, how are the muggles treating you ? A fair lot better I expect after the Order talked with them end of last year. ``

Harry closed the envelope there and took a minute to mull. True, Uncle Vernon and auntie Petunia had been better to him, for about two hebdomad. They of line made sure enough Harry wrote `` his freaks '' every early day, but they monitored what he put into the letters, breathing down his neck as he wrote. There was no way for him to mention that his food portions were getting smaller by the day as Vernon and Dudley made themselves fatter. Or that he was getting the casual savor around for not doing task in a timely mode. It seemed that this year, when Harry most wanted to be left alone, they were always there. Uncle Vernon especially had turned meaner than he ever had, never once all summertime calling him by his name. It was always `` Boy '' or `` Idiot boy '' or `` monster '' and there was always something Harry was doing wrong that deserved bailiwick ; being too loud, being too quiet…. breathing.

If only he could do magic to emphasize the distributor point the Order tried to make believe when they'd threatened the Dursleys. But no, Harry could look evil magician, centaur, demise eaters, round and dementors, but the muggles he has to continue with he can not lay a hand on, or wand in this case. If only you could see me now Ron. He thought bitterly. Big strong Harry Potter, forced to scour lav and getting beaten if they aren't spotless. Harry looked at his arms which were covered in small finger shaped bruise and scratches from being grabbed and thrown around by the massive man. If only Vernon weren't so much bigger than him, he might be able to fight back.

And then he smiled with recollection. It had been two weeks, but the memory still held big satisfaction. He had been out back mowing the lawn and wrapped up in sentiment of his booster and why they hadn't written him. Distracted he had accidentally mowed over section of aunty genus Petunia's garden. A very small voice, he had thought that no one normal would notice. But Vernon had been on him in an heartbeat, as if he had been watching for Harry to drive in up. The shouting red present man had been storming toward him and seeing the garden hose on the ground, he'd pictured it wrapping itself around his uncle like a snake, stopping his philippic in it's lead before he could impose harm on his nephew. Harry had reached behind him, had felt his wand in his air pocket. He never went anywhere without it. And then suddenly, though he could have sworn to himself that he hadn't said a magical spell, hadn't even pulled his verge out, the hose had tangled itself around Vernon's feet, tripping him so that all his mass landed heavy and bounced slightly as he fell to the dry land. Harry had watched in amazement as the thing wrapped itself around and around the panic-struck man. And then he had run and hadn't come back until well after he was surely the family had turned in for the Night. Vernon hadn't bothered him for three days after, and they had been the best of his summertime thus far, left alone in his pocket-sized room. He smiled again in the deliver import, remembering the fright in his uncle's eyes that day. Of course, when no further occurrence took property, Vernon had regained his faux sentiency of bravery. With a sigh, he opened the envelope again, hoping for the good newsworthiness Hermione had alluded to at first.

'' Hope you're doing okay with those horrifying people. Hermione keeps pushing me and I keep telling her aghh- ''

'' Ronald is done now. Anyway, Harry, as I'm sure you won't get this till after midnight, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Mad-eye told us that we could tell you to expect them at your mansion tomorrow. You'll be coming here for the rest of summer again ! Lupin has insisted he go with to bring you here, so have a bun in the oven him at noon. I know you may be sad being back here with all the retentiveness, but at least you get to leave the Dursleys'business firm and we miss you so often ! Oh- ''

'' Jeez, Hermione sure knows how to bring up bad stuff. Girls. You just can't explicate them. ``

'' Please, if Ron would try to explain anything his head word would explode. Girls are not that complicated. He's just a slow learner. Besides, to scold me on short topics when he goes and brings up those muggles… Anyway, see you tomorrow, Harry. I can't wait. ``

'' WE can't waiting. Now it's my turn to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY, first mate ! See you tomorrow ! ``

'' Love,
Hermione and Ron ''

Harry smiled in genuine joy for the foremost prison term in awhile. His best admirer couldn't even `` write '' a talking varsity letter without fighting with each other. At least he now knew they weren't mad at him, that the order had kept them from sending letters. He had been so scared that they would fault him, hate him even for what they had all gone through. That didn't seem to be the case and a gumption of embossment washed over him. Now he only had to worry about how very much he blamed himself.

Glancing at the clock, he realized that it was in fact about a one-fourth past midnight. He began packing immediately, both in anticipation and as a welcome usage to last out awake. It didn't take long since he hadn't unpacked most of his school day matter in the hopes that he would be leaving sooner than usual, so he cleaned Hedwig's cage next. Finally with nothing left to do and the clock showing it was only just retiring two thirty in the morning, he reluctantly picked up Hogwarts : A history and began again from the kickoff. He made a mental note to never again say he was bored around Hermione lest she suggest another big oil production book.




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Chapter 2 : surprise at Number 12, Grimmauld Place

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Harry had been waiting on the step since eleven a.m. staring at the door and hearth, unsure how his rescuers would be arriving. Of course he wouldn't feel the need to be rescued, had they not forced him to amount back here. Despite the sweltering heat outside, he'd made certainly to assume long sleeve so that his bruises wouldn't appearance. For a moment when dressing that morning, he had considered baring his implements of war and letting the ordering all know that they had failed in protecting him from his own kinfolk. But the embarrassment of his contumely outweighed any satisfaction he might take in felt from exposing it. Besides, he just wanted to go, to get away from these people and never have to see or think of them again.

Peering into the front room, Harry saw his auntie and uncle lounging in forepart of the television system but Dudley was no where in sight. He had no idea where his cousin had gone after breakfast, nor did he care. Early this morning, he'd decided to admonish the menage that their mansion was going to be infiltrated by wizards- he'd quickly changed his mind about that after Vernon threw the frying pan at him during breakfast. Let them be taken by surprise when the others arrived, he hoped his massive uncle's heart gave out and he died of the shock. Shaken by the darkness idea, he forced more pleasant images, like the reunion with his admirer and with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. But that led him to conceive of Dumbledore and how he had left affair with his master, and that of course brought him to the prophesy. It was the grounds his godfather was no longer active after all.

Then he began to marvel, with Sirius gone, who would nominate sure he got information ? Were they going to hold on him in the dark again ? Dumbledore had said that not informing him had been a mistake, so were they going to secern him everything now ? He felt his temper rising ; they already hadn't told him anything in any of the short-circuit letters they'd sent, it had all been about plans for school and telling him to be patient. So were they expecting him to just sit in Black manor and hold back being a good slight boy ? They better tell me everything, I'm sixteen now, no need to be coddled, he thought miserably.

At exactly noon, the room began to crackle and out of nowhere, Remus lupin appeared in the parlor, startling Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia. Harry laughed as silently as he could, just in case he had to come back. He walked in to greet his friend, the last dependable piranha, as Vernon started up. `` What the perdition DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING ? YOU CAN '' T JUST- ''

'' I can do anything I like. '' lupin cut him off and turned to Harry. `` How are you ? set to go I presume ? ``

'' Since I got here. '' He smiled up at lupin and gave him a hug, forgetting his anger from a few proceedings ago. He was just so glad to be leaving.

'' Hey ! '' Vernon shouted. `` I'm tired of my home plate being invaded by you freaks ! genus Petunia, pull the shades, we don't want the neighbors to see anything. '' He ordered his wife as he stood, trying to look intimidating while approaching Lupin who appeared unconcerned.

Before anything more than could be said between the two men, the air crackled once more and Kingsley Shacklebolt appeared looking both cognizant and amused. `` Harry ! good to see you again. '' He said placing a expectant heavy hand on Harry's shoulder in greeting before turning to his partner. `` The street is all clean Remus. zero to care about. ``

'' Actually, we may have a problem. Mr. Dursley here seems unhappy with us. '' lupine said, winking at Harry.

'' He does ? '' Kingsley asked in mock revulsion. `` Well, Mr. Dursley, what can we do to form things unspoilt for you ? After all, we'd hate to leave you discomfit. ``

Vernon, though not the brilliant man, quickly caught on to the mocking smell in the superstar'voices. `` You can get the hell out ! '' he shouted, his face turning purpleness as they laughed at him.

'' Well since you asked so nicely. '' Kingsley chuckled. `` I'd hate to face the ire of this muggle. ``

'' Get out ! And don't come back ! stay fresh that boy, he's possessed anyway ! '' Vernon screamed, turning another shade darker in his fury.

'' Alright Harry, Tonks and Mad-eye are out in the car. Shall we go then ? '' Lupin asked, his amusement at Mr. Dursley's wrath clearly evident.

Harry merely nodded and left without a Logos to his relatives, who were now silently fuming that they were once more disrespect in their home but too scared to do much of anything about it. Following lupin out with his trunk and Hedwig, he saw a low car waiting patiently at the check. He had a feeling that it was charmed to be as big as a bus inside, and by the curve way it was parked, he also had a tactile sensation of who was driving.

They put his affair in the fundament and then climbed in the backseat with Hedwig. Harry saw that he was right, Tonks was in fact sitting happily behind the wheel. `` Wotcher, Harry '' she said. `` felicitous Birthday. '' She smiled then turned the car on and began to drive.

'' ceramist. '' Mad-eye said by way of greeting from his blank space in the rider seat.

'' What about Kingsley ? '' he asked.

'' He's in the air above us with a few more Aurors. We all have to be extra careful now. '' Mad-eye answered without turning around. `` perpetual vigilance, how easily some forget. '' He muttered, pulling out his flaskful and taking a swig. As they got further away from Privet movement, Harry settled into the seat tone lighter. He tried to never think of the happier life that he could cause had if his parents had lived and it was much easier to do that away from the Dursleys, where life actually offered a few glad moments.

A short while later, Tonks screeched to a halt and parked the car quite a few groundwork away from the AMEX. She and Mad-eye got out to survey the expanse as Harry leaned toward Lupin. `` Why was she driving ? '' He asked, a little unnerved from all the stuffy song they'd had on the road.

'' Because Mad-eye is officially listed as disenable and I was never allowed to get my license. '' He answered, looking just as shaken as Harry felt.

'' And she was the next best alternative ? ! '' Harry asked in puzzlement. lupin simply laughed in response as they got out of the car at Tonks's signal.

Out of nowhere, act 12 towered over them, the other houses shifting out of the way to make way for it. lupine pushed Harry ahead of them. `` After you. '' He said with a flimsy bow.

spirit dying, he opened the door revealing the shadow, foreboding hallway. `` Remember, '' Tonks whispered so as not to heat the screeching portrait of Mrs. Black, `` watch out for that damn umbrella stand, it comes out of nowhere. Just go straight into the front room. '' He nodded and stepped inside, hoping his friends were already waiting for him. But the parlor was dark-skinned and he couldn't remember where the light switch was located.

As Harry was groping along the wall trying to find the light, the room was suddenly illuminated and a grouping of people shouted, `` well-chosen natal day, HARRY ! ! '' He was astounded to find Hermione, Neville, Luna, James Dean Thomas the doubting Apostle, Seamus Finnigan, Lavender Brown University, and Parvati and Padma Patil standing in the middle of the room. Kingsley had arrived before them and was standing off to the side with some ordination phallus whose names Harry didn't remember. All of the Weasleys- with the obvious exception of Percy- were huddled near the entrance.

As Harry tried to gather his bearings, Hermione ran up and gave him a hug that almost knocked him over. Once she let go, Ron grabbed him in a fraternal hug as well. He was in daze ; no one had ever thrown him a birthday political party before, let alone gone through the difficulty of arranging a surprise. He felt on the verge of tears.

'' For goodness saki. '' Mrs. Weasley came forward, `` Let the boy come in. hi Harry dearest, where you surprised ? ``

'' You have no idea. '' He answered, still not trusted how to feel.

Ginny came up next to hug him. `` Do you like the ornamentation ? We've been working on them all morning. '' He took in the one C of balloons covering the cap, streamer at every box, bubbles floating generously throughout the party invitee and the hugest pile of presents he had ever seen, even compared to what Dudley normally got.

'' They're wonderful. '' He answered, nodding hullo to card and Charlie as the others led him away to get some punch.

Everyone began chatting as flaccid, glad medicine filled in the ground. The teens went off to a corner, with masses occasionally coming over to say Happy Birthday again. Hermione had been the one who had invited all of their school champion and Harry was happy they were there, though he found it a bit unsettling to fare from someplace where he was lonely and unwanted to all of this. When he finally admitted to never having a party before, Ron had all the incentive he needed to start some party games.

Though Harry caught a sensory faculty that the others felt bad for him as they realized he'd never really celebrated his birthday before, he didn't care. He felt happier than he had in months and for a petty while, was able to forget about everything plaguing him. By the time bar came around and everyone gathered to talk, he couldn't stay fresh a smile off his face.
　


NOTE : Up next, Harry receives some news program about Sirius and they all get their owl results. See you adjacent meter !

Chapter 3 : Good intelligence, Bad word and OWL's

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'' nowadays ! '' Ron yelled and ran back to the parlor. Everyone had just finished their bar and followed him at a much ho-hum pace, their stomachs not as used to being stuffed full as his was. Once they had all settled Harry began opening his gifts, feeling awkward that everyone was watching him. He supposed most multitude were used to this sort of positive attention, but it was definitely something he was still uncomfortable with… the last matter he wanted was to be the centre of attending. Pushing those insecurities down deep, he kept a joyous air about him for the benefit of the those who'd gone through the trouble of giving him this party. Besides, after opening a few gifts and getting used to the upbeat atm, part of him actually liked that mass were paying attention to him without yelling or throwing things.

From Ron, he got a muggle toy called `` conjuration 8 Ball, '' with a circuit card that read, To remember old Trelawney and the fact that we never have to subscribe to her social class again. The boy shared a grin as Harry reached for the next gift, which happened to be from Tonks. She gave him a new heather servicing kit and flying goggles that she'd had fitted with lenses containing his claim prescription medicine. He thanked her profusely as Ginny excitedly handed her gift over next- an indoor quidditch set that everyone wanted to try correctly away, Harry included. But Mrs. Weasley quickly called for Order, insisting they not be rude by ignoring the rest of the presents.

Eager to play the new secret plan, Harry quickly opened the rest of the wrapped packages in front of him. Fred and George gave him a sample face pack of all their new ware along with a giving certificate for their depot, The Weasley Bros. jape Emporium. While he found it amusing, he decided the twins'endowment was something he should attend through later, based on the fount mollie was making. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley gave him a new wrist watch, which Harry believed to be far out of their Leontyne Price stove. Though he sincerely thanked them, he made a mental bank note to try and encounter a polite way to give it back for something less costly later.

Lupin's present tense was strange. It was a clean firearm of parchment and a government note saying that he would explicate about the parchment later. His friend winked at him in a conspirative manner before turning to carry on a conversation he was having off in the corner with Tonks. Harry shrugged and put the gift in the plenty with the rest of his new things before reaching for the next present. It was from Hermione and surprisingly she didn't give him a book. Instead it was a minuscule box that said, `` Open me later when there aren't many the great unwashed around. '' He looked at her quizzically and she just smiled.

It took a lot tenacious than he'd imagined, but when he finally made it through all the present tense, Mrs Weasley announced dinner for those that were staying, once more delaying the secret plan. Most everyone left, except the Weasleys, Hermione, Luna, Neville, lupine and Tonks. Mad-eye grumbled something about annoying duty and apparated with a loud crack. Everyone talked throughout dinner, their marrow as light as their temper and Harry reflected that he finally felt at home, for the 1st time in a long time. More than that, he felt accepted, even loved. They talked and laughed for a long time, the teens all forgetting their desire to meet the new quidditch biz as they were distracted by such a happy gathering.

Finally the clock struck one-half past times nine and it was time for Luna and Neville to select their leave through the floo net. They each wished him a felicitous natal day one last meter before stepping into the open fireplace and disappearing to their individual destinations. Harry was exhausted, but gave no argument when Hermione and the Weasley nestling wanted to talk privately in his and Ron's room. They all headed upstairs in a noisy rumpus, everyone still in a carefree party mood ; once they situated themselves comfortably around the elbow room it seemed everyone was talking at once, each trying to charm Harry up on what he had missed while stuck away at the Dursleys. With a headache threatening to weaken let loose, he made them go one at a time.

'' It's Fred and George III, Harry ! '' Ron said grinning madly at his brothers. `` Their shop is doing so well, and they're giving a lot of money to the folks ! We're not poor anymore, thanks to them. ``

'' Aww, you embarrass us little brother. '' Fred said with mock modestly.

'' Really, it was nothing. '' St. George piped in.

'' Dad getting a new job helps too, you know. '' Ginny put in, attempting to maintain her brothers'pass from swelling any further.

'' The store and a new job, so that explains the wristwatch ! I was going to have got your mum return it for something else. '' He stared down at the gift sitting comfortably on his wrist joint and wondered what Arthur's new position was.

'' Not a problem anymore. '' Ron couldn't celebrate the goofy grin off his face as he looked through all of Harry's new affair. He suddenly became distracted by something he found. `` Hey ! You should open up this box Hermione gave you now. '' He held the small, Elwyn Brooks White box out to him.

Harry glanced at Hermione who was sitting next to him and she nodded her concord. He took it from Ron's hands and throw off it gently, his peculiarity peaked at the unusual sound buzzing inside. As soon as he opened it, something modest and glittery zoomed up and out. On instinct alone he reached out and caught it mid flying, though it took a second to realize what was struggling in his hand. `` Where did you get this ? '' He asked her.

'' I took it from the practice box at the end of last year. I figured you'd like a real one to practice with, and you told us your dad had one. '' She looked down shyly at she admitted she had stolen the snitch.

'' wellspring done, Hermione ! '' Saint George said proudly.

'' A little girl after our own spunk. '' Fred complimented her, looking positively joyful that she was starting to come around to their way of doing things.

'' It was a one time thing. Something special for Harry for his natal day. '' Hermione assured the twin in a scolding timbre before peeking at Harry out of the niche of her eye. `` Do you like it ? '' She asked him nervously.

'' Of path ! This is so very much just than a book or homework planner ! '' He said, throwing an arm around her shoulders and pulling her in for a hug.

Everyone laughed as someone knocked, interrupting the fun. Mrs. Weasley opened the door and walked right in. `` Here you all are ! '' She exclaimed as Harry quickly hid the stoolpigeon behind his back. `` Harry dear, Albus is downstairs and would like to see you, as well as Ron and Hermione. ``

'' We'll be right down. '' He promised. She closed the room access and everyone looked at each other.

'' Maybe he has our OWLs ! '' Hermione jumped up and ran from the room. With that mentation, Ron and Harry followed much slower each trying not to be the first off downstairs. When they reentered the living room, Dumbledore was sitting by the fire and Hermione was practically dancing around him in anticipation.

'' Ah, Harry. So that Miss Granger doesn't strain herself, I will say that, yes, I do have your OWL final result with me, but first there is something authoritative I must discuss with all of you. Remus ! Thank you for joining us as well. '' Everyone turned to see Lupin in the threshold. Dumbledore waited patiently while they all settled into the ugly article of furniture. Lupin slumped into the armchair near the door, but Harry chose the couch closest to his master as Ron and Hermione took a seat on either position of him. All three teenager were unquiet to rule out what the big intelligence was, sure Dumbledore wouldn't bring them Word of God of anything bad on Harry's birthday. They soon found out how wrong they were.

'' Now, Harry, what I have to say may bowl over you but it must be said. '' The old genius began carefully. `` Tomorrow you, Remus, Hermione and Ron will be accompanying me to the Ministry of Magic for the reading of Canicula's will. Apparently, he left us all something and we all must be introduce. ``

'' He left Ron and me something ? '' Hermione asked, shocked not only by Sirius's unselfishness but by the subject they were discussing. Harry felt her return his hand in silent support and he was grateful, unsure of his own feelings on the topic.

Dumbledore brought his fingers together and regarded his interview over the top of his small spectacles. `` You should make out that after he returned here to Black manor house to blot out out, Sirius contacted me about changing his will. He now had a godson he cared for a enceinte deal, and two young people who he cared for almost as much as Harry, in addition to a proficient protagonist. '' He paused to nod at Lupin who was sitting quietly with tears on his face. `` I made the modification he indicated and now, with his passing, we must learn his final words. ``

Harry was having a hard time dealing with his emotions at the bit. sorrow mingled with guilt feelings and anger, leaving his stomach churning and his eyes stinging with the unshed tears he'd built up in his torture. Ron reached over to direct a hand on his shoulder as Hermione squeezed his hand tighter, each knowing how hagridden he must be feeling- he was thankful for them both. He met Dumbledore's empathetic gaze. `` What time are we leaving ? '' He asked quietly.

'' Around ten o'clock. The merging is set for 11 and I'm afraid you three aren't yet old enough to apparate so we must require the muggle way. '' The headmaster answered quietly.

'' I think I'd better go to bed then, I wasn't able to sleep last night and today was a lot to take in. '' He said his goodnights, thanking everyone for everything they'd done in throwing him his very maiden birthday party. Then he quickly went to his elbow room and closed the door. After changing into a T-shirt and log Z's drawers, he collapsed on the bed feeling both heads-up and extremely exhausted. Minutes later, he heard a belt on the doorway and realized he had been waiting for it. `` Come in. '' He called with sigh.

Hermione stuck her head in. `` Are you all right, Harry ? ``

Ron's head appeared above hers. `` Can we add up in ? '' He asked quietly. Harry nodded and they both tumbled into the room. Ron took a hindquarters on the edge of his own bed, but Hermione gently settled herself succeeding to Harry.

'' What are you thinking ? '' she asked him quietly.

'' That I wasn't expecting that. '' he answered. `` I know I probably should have with him being ... being ... gone, but I wasn't prepared. ``

'' Neither were we, Paraguay tea. '' Ron took a sharpness out of a cocoa frog and excite his drumhead at the floor.

'' What can we do for you, Harry ? '' Hermione looked disconcert and eager to do anything to make him sense better.

He shook his psyche helplessly. `` I just want to halt thinking about this and I don't want to talk about it either. ``

'' Well, Dumbledore gave us our bird of night. We haven't opened them yet, we wanted to wait for you. Maybe that will help. '' Hermione held up three envelope.

'' Anything to see your class, eh Hermione ? '' Ron teased.

'' Oh shut up, Ronald. Here. '' Harry reached to adopt his and Hermione jumped back in horror. `` Harry ! What happened to you ? ! ``

Ron grabbed Harry's arm before he could hide it under the cover version. He had forgotten that he hadn't put on his sweatshirt to hide the marks. `` Was it the muggles ? '' his friend demanded.

'' It's nothing. '' Harry was flushed with overplus and hoping they'd just let it drop.

But Hermione appeared livid. `` You have to recount Dumbledore. I can't believe it. And after the order talked to them- ''

'' Let it alone, Hermione. '' Harry pleaded, cutting her off. `` It's over. I'm here now and side by side class, I'll be of age and able to use conjuration to defend myself. ``

Hermione looked angry and unsure, but finally she dropped her eyes and silently handed him his gasbag. Ron took his too, though he was still positively fuming. They read though them, Hermione getting to a greater extent and more charge up. `` You first Harry ! '' She said eagerly.

'' Why don't you go first ? '' He responded, sharing a smile with Ron.

'' Well if you insist. '' And with that she spread the paper out on the bed so they both could read it.

misfire Hermione Granger,
We are pleased to report that you have received the highest marks in your level. Below are your individual piles. congratulations and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Griselda Marchbanks

Arithmancy - O
Ancient rune - O
uranology - O*
Care of Magical Creatures - O
good luck charm - O
defence reaction Against the Dark humanities - O
Herbology - O
History of legerdemain - O
Potions - O
Transfiguiration - O
*Due to unforeseen condition, your Astronomy degree is based solely on what you had completed.

'' Wow, Hermione ! You got all O's ! '' Harry was stunned, he knew she'd do well, but all O's ? !

'' What did you get Harry ? You go next. '' He spread his paper on top of Hermione's letting the others take a look.

Mr. Harry ceramicist,
Below are your single dozens. On behalf on the entire board, I would like to congratulate you on receiving the highest grade in defense Against the wickedness Arts in over 50 years. Keep up the expert work.
Sincerely,
Griselda Marchbanks

Astronomy - O*
Care of Magical puppet - O
good luck charm - O
Defense Against the wickedness Arts - O+
Divination - A
Herbology - E
story of deception - E
Potions - O
Transfiguiration - O

'' Wow, those are effective score, Harry ! '' Ron marveled.

'' How did you get an O+ ? '' Hermione demanded. The boys looked amused.

'' I showed my patronous for an extra point. The tester offered it, I didn't ask for it. '' He said, hoping to appease her jealousy.

'' I could've shown my patronous too. '' Hermione said sourly under her breath. Then she shook her head and returned to normal. `` Anyway, your turn Ron. ``

Ron grumbled to himself as he leaned forward and put his paper on top of the other two. He obviously wasn't as pleased with his grades.

Mr. Ronald Weasley,
Below are your individual lashings. thoroughly lot in the future two days.
Sincerely,
Griselda Marchbanks

Astronomy - A*
Care of Magical animal - O
magical spell - E
defense team Against the wickedness Arts - O
Divination - P
Herbology - A
Potions - E
Transfiguiration - E

'' Oh Ron. '' Hermione shook her head.

He dropped his mind, looking worried. `` How long do you think I can keep mum from seeing these ? ``

'' Probably only till you wake up, if that. '' Harry laughed as Ron's case twisted into an reflexion of terror.

'' Two O's ! She's going to vote out me. Even Fred and George I managed three each ! ''

'' At least we both got good enough gradation to continue potions. '' Harry said, trying to jolly up him up. He knew Dumbledore had gone over Snape and nullified the professor's threat not to take over any pupil with less than an O.

'' Yippee. '' Ron said sarcastically. `` Two more yr with Snape. ``

'' We need it if we're going to be Aurors. '' He reminded his acquaintance. `` Besides, the grades aren't the worst in the macrocosm and you passed everything important with commodity cross. ``

Ron got up said goodnight and crawled into bed, pulling the cover charge over his school principal. Harry and Hermione grinned at each former before she looked down at the floor again, avoiding his gaze. `` We should probably go to bed too, Harry. We have to be up ... early ... you know. '' She hesitantly said goodnight and made to leave alone for her and Ginny's room.

'' Thanks, Hermione. For keeping the Dursleys a secret for me. '' Harry said, trying to ensure that it would continue a mystery. She gave him a weak smiling and left without another Book. `` You too Ron. '' He said to the lump on the bed next to his.

From somewhere under the covers, Ron mumbled `` You're welcome. '' Harry put his glasses on the nightstand and got under the blanket. He hoped that he was tired enough to not have any incubus and after awhile finally closed his eyes to thoughts of flying on his broom with Hermione and Ron right behind him, all trying to see the stoolpigeon she'd given him for his birthday.

( geological fault )

Hermione quietly closed the door to her room, noting that Ginny was already departed. She lay in her own bed, broad awake, thinking of how sorry she felt for Harry. He was holding so a great deal in, she was afraid he would burst someday soon. They were all sad Sothis was gone, but they had others to fall back on. Harry formed very fast and very strong adherence to people, probably because he'd felt so alone for so long. Sirius of row had been no exclusion and to direct him away from her friend was simply cruel.

And those muggles ! How Harry could continue to suffer in silence for what those horrid people did to him, she just didn't know. She figured it was probably because he was embarrassed, but she didn't maintenance. She wished the parliamentary procedure had done more than threaten the Dursleys, she wished they'd cursed them straight to hell.

Tossing and turning for Sir Thomas More than an hour, she finally gave up on eternal sleep and kicked off the covers. There was nothing she could consider to do to help Harry through all of this… she certainly couldn't force him to mouth to her. And if he didn't lecture to her, how was she ever supposed to be able to try and make him find better ? Frustrated, she knew the only thing she could do was await patiently for him to decide he needed to lecture to someone. She just hoped she was the one he turned to.

( prisonbreak )

Ron got up as quietly as he could, not wanting to disrupt Harry. He'd seen the operose dark roofy beneath his friend's middle and as his common roomy, he knew how horrible Harry's sleeping patterns were. And Harry needed his rest more than any of them to piss it through what was shaping up to be a very sad tomorrow. So in an cause to let Harry proceed sleeping peacefully, Ron made his way down to the kitchen for a shabu of milk.

His own uneasiness he attributed to a compounding of his anger on Harry's behalf for what the muggles had done to him as well as his poor grades. There was nothing he could do about the Dursleys, especially if Harry didn't want the adult to make love about it. So he attempted to put all of that aside- after all, if Harry could do it why shouldn't he be able to ?

As for his grad, while he hadn't exactly failed everything like he thought he would he'd done no where near as well as his friends. perdition, he hadn't even done near than the twins, and they couldn't have cared less about schoolhouse. Of class, he knew Fred and St. George were smart in their own rightfield, but still… he'd actually tried to do well. Or maybe he hadn't. Truth be told, his nous hadn't fully been on his exam last year, there had been too a lot going on at the prison term. But saying that he'd been distracted by the going away on at the end of conclusion yr was an apology and nothing more. After all, it hadn't affected Harry much and it certainly hadn't stopped Hermione. He poured his potable and sat at the board, trying to feel tired.

A small sound behind him startled him so badly he thought he was going to jump out of his hide. Ron whipped around to find Kreatcher exiting his closet. The strange, cranky picayune elf walked through the kitchen and out into the hallway, muttering softly to himself. Though Ron couldn't hear what exactly he was saying, he figured the frightful thing was upset to once more have the house invaded by wizards he deemed unworthy. He was a bit singular as to what the menage elf was up to, but the last thing he wanted was to have any fundamental interaction with Kreatcher.

With a heavy suspiration, he put his now empty glassful in the sink before heading back up to his room. Once more he took great care to not wake Harry as he slipped back into his own bed. As he pulled the covers up around him and closed his eyes, he only hoped his female parent would go easy on him. As for this schoolhouse year, he was determined to do better. Maybe he would ask Hermione to serve him study… Yes, that was a big idea ! He rested easier, now that he had a plan. Especially since it was one that would give him an excuse to be around Hermione even more. Drifting off to catch some Z's, he pictured how great this class would be and the thing he'd finally have the courage to say and do. He was determined to relieve oneself this the best year he ever had. Perhaps it was too much to bid for, but at the consequence he didn't care.





A/N : Coming next, reading of the will, trouble at the ministry, changes at Grimmauld home. front for it soon !

Chapter 4 : The Ministry of magic

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Harry awoke to shouting from downstairs. By the phone of it, it seemed Mrs. Weasley had found out about Ron's level. He reached for his methamphetamine and glanced over at the early bed, sure enough it was abandon. As Harry got up there came a light knocking on the door. He opened it to give away Hermione and Ginny standing awkwardly before him. `` We had to get out of the kitchen, so we volunteered to come see if you were awake yet. Can we come in ? '' Ginny asked as she walked past him and plopped down on Ron's bed, not waiting for an invitation.

'' Sure. Um, yeah it was hard to sleep through all that yelling. '' He motioned for Hermione to come in as well. She sat awkwardly next to Ginny. `` Where's Fred and George I ? '' he asked, yawning widely.

'' Oh they're still down there. They love it when someone else gets yelled at for a change. '' Ginny smirked.

'' You should get dressed, Harry. It's almost nine and Dumbledore said we were leaving at ten. '' Hermione was wearing a somber benighted gamey dress and a sad look. Harry nodded and grabbed his courteous wearing apparel to go modification in the bathroom.

Ginny groaned as he came out and they started for the kitchen where Mrs. Weasley was still loudly berating Ron. Walking in quietly, they took seats as far from the statement as possible. Fred and George however were aright near the action mechanism, occasionally egging their mother on. `` Yeah, Ron, at least we got three O's. '' Fred taunted.

'' At least I didn't drop cloth out of school ! '' Ron shot back and Mrs. Weasley turned to the twins.

'' Good influence the two of you are on your chum ! '' She yelled. From behind her, Ron stuck out his tongue.

'' It was a sassy business move mother. At to the lowest degree you know we're doing something with our biography as childlike as you might think it is. '' George IV said trying to change state her wrath back on Ron.

'' That's right ! '' She shook her finger in Ron's face. `` What are you going to do with yourself, with tier like those ? Oh, Harry, I didn't see you come in ! '' Harry who had been enjoying watching the boys manipulate Mrs. Weasley's ira was embarrassed to suddenly find himself the nitty-gritty of attention. `` Here, have some breakfast, dearest. And you girls eat up too. '' Ron looked positively relieved that Harry had drawn away his mother's fervency and he silently mouthed thank you. Mrs. Weasley looked Harry over. `` Don't you have a dainty tee shirt you can wear, it's so very hot exterior. ``

Harry looked at Hermione in panic `` It gets cold in the ministry though. '' She said quickly on his behalf.

'' rightfield you are lamb, damn near freezing in there it is. '' She agreed, turning back to the stove.

'' Thanks. '' Harry whispered.

'' certainly. '' Hermione responded absently, staring down at her plate and shuffling food around.

'' Alright, everyone. Come on, eat up before you leave. '' Mrs. Weasley turned back to the teen. `` Oh, Harry, Hermione. How did you two do on your OWLs ? ``

'' We did okay. '' Hermione carefully answered, glancing at Ron.

'' Well ! Let me see your wads ! '' She requested, as excited for them as she was for her own children.

They looked at each early quickly, trying to adjudicate how they could facilitate Ron. `` Um, we left them in our rooms. '' Harry told her.

'' No problem. Accio hooter, '' she said with a wave of her wand. In a second, she was holding their letters. They quickly finished eating while she looked over them so they could leave before the yelling started again. Sure enough, as they rushed out of the kitchen they heard, `` Ronald Weasley ! When are you going to find out to apply yourself ? ! ``

They ran back up to Harry's room, where at to the lowest degree the noise was muffled. `` I'm guessing you both did a lot better. '' Ginny grinned.

( severance )

Ron felt his ears grow warmly and was certain his entire grimace was flushed with embarrassment. He listened as his female parent went on and on about how he was better than what he was producing and that he just needed to learn to centre. `` It's not like I failed out of school day. '' He grumbled.

'' It's not like you got all O's either ! '' She yelled, brandishing Hermione's scores in her hand.

'' Hey ! Hermione's like a robot or something ! You can't liken me to her ! '' he protested.

'' She is a bit brighter than the modal incandescent lamp, mum. '' Fred joked.

'' Yeah, Ron's bulb just flickers a little, that's all. '' George added with a grin.

He glared at his brothers, who weren't helping his reason. Of course, he'd never helped theirs either, and they were in trouble on a far more haunt fundament. `` That's not funny. '' Molly scolded the twins before turning back to him. `` Okay, if you feel Hermione is so extra at shoal, then explicate why you couldn't do as well as Harry ! ``

'' Oh that's good. compare me to Harry Potter, like I don't get that decent ! '' He yelled in frustration.

Before his mother could answer, someone knocked loudly on the look door. Looking flustered, she went to answer leaving him alone with his sidekick. `` well, that was…interesting. '' George III said of Ron's outburst.

'' Shut up and allow me alone. '' He answered grumpily. Hearing Dumbledore's part, he rose to join the adults in the hallway. Despite the tragic reason they now had to exit the house, he was glad for the chance to get out.

( breakage )

After awhile of playing with the snitch, Harry and the girls realized the star sign was silent. `` It's ten till ten. '' He announced after looking at his new watch.

They headed downstairs just as someone came knocking at the door. Mrs. Weasley rushed to answer it before Harry could, admitting Dumbledore into the house. `` Are you all set to go ? '' The schoolmaster asked as Ron came out of the kitchen. Harry and his two right acquaintance nodded sadly. `` Then let us be off. '' He turned and led the way outside.

wait at the curb was the same small car that had brought Harry yesterday. Lupin was already in the back but this clip there was a ministry driver behind the rack. Without realizing it, Harry sighed in relief knowing the ride would be far less roiled without Tonks driving. The trip was a silent one… no one dared speak or even knew what to say.

Staring out the window, Harry watched the sign give way to businesses and saw more and More people on the street. He knew most in this section of town were muggles and they were all rushing around, living their lives completely unaware that their creation could be ended at any time by a danger they knew nothing about. How could the muggles ever understand the terror Voldemort presented ? He wouldn't have six years ago.

At finis, they pulled into an hole-and-corner parking area and parked the car next to a wall covered in shadow. Dumbledore got out his wand and tapped in certain place, just as one had to do in order to enter Diagon skittle alley. The rampart slid back silently and they hurried through the makeshift door. He felt his fondness rise up in his throat as he recalled the last prison term he'd been at the ministry just a few workweek earlier… his felt his entire life had changed that day.

After a long walk down a deserted corridor, they found themselves in the lobby. It looked quite dissimilar since Harry had seen it after the encounter between Dumbledore and Voldemort- it had been in ruins then. Now, the statue in the fountain was gone replaced with a unproblematic goblet until a new sculpture was produced. Some of the wall were still being repainted and repaired and there were tarpaulin everywhere. He didn't understand why they were doing it without magic.

'' It'll be stronger if we rebuild it ourselves and reinforce it with conjuration. '' Dumbledore answered Harry's unspoken doubtfulness. He looked at the older wizard and realized the man hadn't actually said anything outloud. Harry wondered if Dumbledore was in his head or if it was the other way around, since the other gave no indication that anything was going on at all.

They reached the elevation and squeezed in the nearest one. Dumbledore muttered something under his breath and the elevator went up one flooring instead of down to the others. `` Law department '' a voice announced. They got off and went down another long corridor. At precisely eleven, they entered an role simply titled, Last volition and Testament. The decor was ordinary considering where they were ; it was just like any standard authority with a desk, chairs and oodles of books, files and pamphlet. Harry sat between Lupin and Hermione, Ron on her other English and Dumbledore took the seat behind the desk.

'' As a party favour, I asked that I be allowed to show his will to you. Thankfully they thought me qualified. Now, are there any dubiousness before I begin ? '' Everyone was staring at the base, obviously wishing they were anywhere but there. `` Alright then. It begins, ‘ I, Canicula total darkness, am obviously not here if this is being read.''' Everyone looked up at this. Dumbledore regarded them all with a sad smile before continuing. `` ‘ Hopefully, those award are my heroic godson Harry ceramist, the brilliant Hermione Granger, the bravely loyal Ronald Weasley, and my recollective entrust, well-loved friend Remus lupine. A side bank note for Moony, if you haven't told her yet married person, do it soon, you know who I mean. Just a little advice.''' Dumbledore paused.

Everyone had crying in their centre ; they were sad but also amused that Dog Star wrote his Will as if he were still here talking to them. Passing the tissue box around, the old wizard continued reading. `` ‘ It's a sad business, reading will since it almost always means that mortal has died. Unfortunately, this is my Will and I just want you to know that wherever I am right now, I am missing all of you. I know that my death was not in vain, that it was a sacrifice for the estimable guys, and that I will have taken out as many of the bad guys as I could reach before it happened. I know that I will experience died fighting the good scrap, and Harry, Remus, believe me when I say there is no other way I would have chosen. ``

'' Now, I suppose it's on to business as you must be wondering what I have left you. To Ron and Hermione, I leave the sum of 20,000 galleons each. To Albus Dumbledore, I leave 30,000 galleons to be used for any Hogwarts clientele. I feel that it's the least I can do to establish up for various action that may or may not have involved James, Remus and myself. I also leave you the knowledge that you did everything you could to tame us and our, pranks shall we say, in no way reflected our vox populi of you. Remus, dear Quaker, end of the original marauder, I leave you 100,000 galleons and the contentedness of my good, you know the one I'm talking about. For Falco columbarius's interest, buy yourself some new clothes.''' Lupin gave a small laugh at that, tears flowing freely down his face.

'' ‘ Harry, I wish things were unlike for you. I wish that we would have had all the sentence in the world to roll in the hay each other, but unfortunately affair turned out differently. Whatever you do, do NOT blame yourself in any way for my death. No matter the circumstances, no matter what you think happened, the choice to engagement was ultimately my own. That said, I leave you Black Manor, or more precisely now, thrower manor house. Not quite the same ring to it, but it'll grow on you. I also leave you the rest of my fortune to do with as you please. The sum is great, but I know that things like money don't matter to you. home issue, so see around you and see these multitude here with you now. They ARE a family, the one you made for yourself. I love you all, good luck, in battle and in life. Someday, somewhere, we are destined to see again. Just don't make it too soon. For all of timeless existence yours, Sirius `` Padfoot '' Black.'''

The way was unearthly tranquillise as all reflected on what they had just heard. still tears were spilling over in everyone's heart, and Harry wondered if things would ever be well for any of them.

( faulting )

Hermione watched the curse that played across Harry's face as he tried to make mother wit of his animation. Although a few tears had escaped, she saw how hard he was trying to sustain them back. She didn't know how he was capable to, her own aspect was wet and she felt like doing naught but sobbing hysterically. It was all so tragic in her mind.

Sirius had been like a big kid once freed of Azkaban, and while he'd been a very open man she'd never pictured him as a real belligerent. Sure he'd had accomplishment, never backed down and had effectively proved he would represent himself and those he loved to his death, but the fact that he'd had to do so at all seemed completely unjust. It wasn't the life he was meant for, but it was the one he'd had to deal with since being framed for the death of his Friend fifteen years before. For that hanker, his memories, anger, and guilt had tortured him. His future had been taken from him in one fell swoop. And then Harry had come along and once Thomas More it seemed the man had something to live for, something beyond his desire for revenge against Peter and ultimately Voldemort. Unfortunately, he'd proved how immature he was, letting his motive to get even override his need to care for his godson when the boy's parents couldn't. Or maybe the two affair had been equal in his mind when he'd gone to the ministry with the others to help them. She didn't know and would never have the chance to ask.

Glancing at Harry again, she saw how much he was struggling to be strong. She wanted to sway him out of it, to tell him to let himself cry and release some of the pain in the ass he always carried. She wanted to postulate him in her munition and quilt him, assure him it would all get unspoilt someday even if they both knew it was probably untrue. Instead she kept her hands clasped in her lap and waited for it to be time to leave.

( respite )

After a long while everyone had more or less overstretch themselves together and Harry knew it was clock time to get out. He felt a bit sorry, wanting to stick in the presence of that document- his death link to Sirius. It was silly and he knew it, so he remained dumb. Without a give-and-take from anyone, they exited the berth and headed toward the raising. Once they were all on, he faced the street corner to try and hide the fact that he had to wipe his tears away. Unfortunately, Hermione seemed to notice and as he turned around she reached out and squeezed his hand. Although blockade, Harry squeezed back thanking her for her still support.

Something was obviously improper when they reentered the lobby. hoi polloi were running everywhere shouting as they prepared for something unknown. Tonks appeared before them out of breathing place and panicked. `` Albus ... the dementors ... they have left Azkaban. They have joined his military unit and are attacking the ministry ! ``

Dumbledore turned to the group. `` Ron, take Harry and Hermione to your dad's office and stay put until he or I come and get you. Remus, come with me. ``

'' Come on. '' Ron said as the grownup hurried away. He led them back to the lift and they rode it all the way down to floor one.

Harry was confused as he followed his friends down the smart hallway. `` Ron this isn't the floor your dad's position is on. ``

His friend simply smiled in answer and led the way into a bombastic, beautifully furnished office, locking the doorway behind them. The nameplate on the desk said Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic.
　



A/N : Uh oh, the dementors are out of control…. We'll see where that goes. stoppage tuned for the adjacent installment, coming relatively soon. Thanks for reading !

References to Sirius's death and fighting in the ministry from Harry thrower and the edict of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling.
Chapter 5 : Potter Manor

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Harry looked at Ron incredulously. `` Your dad is the new rector ? ``

'' We didn't get a chance to severalize you concluding Nox, with Dumbledore interrupting us and then the OWLs. '' Ron answered, unable to keep himself from grinning with pride.

'' How did this happen ? What happened to Fudge ? '' Harry asked, bewildered. He'd never imagined that this was Mr. Weasley's new job.

'' His high-risk concern. '' Hermione grinned. `` Fudge was overthrown, but not by Dumbledore. The Daily seer wrote all about it, but you probably didn't get those while you at the Dursleys. There was a hearing to go over why he didn't take your news report seriously back in fourth year after the tournament and they voted him incompetent person and incapable of doing his job. They told him that all threats, very or imaginary concerning Voldemort must be taken seriously and investigated. Basically they said, ‘ Harry potter had another student's dead soundbox and a story that he couldn't have possibly fabricated in the short clock time he disappeared, it should have been investigated further.'''

Harry turned to Ron. `` time lag, what about Percy then ? Wasn't he Fudge's secretary or something like that ? ``

He shook his straits angrily. `` The git still won't admit he's incorrect. V-v- you-know-who display himself and Percy still acts like a total prat. He resigned his emplacement, saying that he just couldn't body of work for dad. Couldn't face him more like it. Anyway, Dumbledore and my mum convinced dad to put his public figure in for the position. And he got it ! ``

'' wellspring, with Dumbledore's assistant. He's the one who convinced them all to generate President Arthur a chance. '' Hermione added. Before Ron could reply, they heard someone nearby shrieking. Pressing their ears to the door, they heard multitude running by yelling for assistance.

'' We should help them, we can all do a patronous ! '' Harry whipped out his wand.

'' First of all Harry, we aren't allowed to do magic and second… ''

'' Hermione ... Harry…. '' Ron interrupted her. `` Um guys, I think we should start calling our patronous. '' Harry and Hermione stopped arguing and realized that the temperature in the way had dropped considerably as they began to slowly see their breath. The three stepped away from the door, their dorsum to the wall as the spark flickered wildly before going out completely. They raised their baton ready for whatever came out of the darkness. Hermione's free hired man was digging painfully into Harry's arm- he barely noticed. Ron on the early slope of him was shaking badly, his knees knocking together, but he stood marvelous and his wand arm was firm and ready.

As suddenly as it had come, the cold disappeared and the lights sprang back on. They kept their wands up, not wanting to let their guard down as the door ignition lock clicked undefended. Dumbledore poked his head teacher in and collectively, all four let out their breath. Harry, Ron and Hermione lowered their scepter as the master walked in, looking sad, well-worn and extremely old. `` The dementors are gone. Some did not run their flack. '' He somberly told the adolescent before turning and walking away without encourage comment. They followed close behind him.

Once more entering the lobby, they saw several the great unwashed lying silent on the trading floor, worse than dead ; they were soulless. Others attended the victims, but not much could be done. Harry tried not to look- though his eyes didn't have much fourth dimension to register anything anyway. Dumbledore wasn't actually running, but he was moving so fast that the three teenagers had to sprint to keep up with the old virtuoso as they made their way back down the long hallway to the parking garage. The little car pulled up in front of them, squealing to a halt as they were all ushered quickly into the back.

'' Dad ! '' Ron said in relief. Mr. Weasley himself was behind the roulette wheel, looking grim. He gave them a debile grinning before turning his attending back to the road. Two more ministry auto pulled out with them, one in strawman and the other backside. Harry looked up at the sky, and sure enough he caught glimpses of several the great unwashed on brooms.

'' Shouldn't these the great unwashed be back at the Ministry helping out instead of seeing us home ? '' He asked suddenly. Ron and Hermione looked up, worry in the answer.

Mr. Weasley sighed. `` We are still trying to determine if it was just an attack on the Ministry, or .... '' he trailed off, obviously not wanting to think about the `` or ''.

'' Or what Mr. Weasley ? '' Hermione asked though she had that look that said she already knew and just wanted to confirm her suspicions.

It was Dumbledore who answered. `` Or if Voldemort had found out that Harry was going to be there. ``

Anger and guilt hit him in waving. Couldn't he even go to the interpretation of his godfather's will without looking over his berm ? invariant weather eye, he heard Mad-eye's vocalisation in his head teacher. wellspring, screw that. Was there nowhere, no meter when he could feel safe ? And what about his friends ? He slumped down in his behind and glared out the window. The others must have noticed his reaction, because no one said another word until they reached home.

( interruption )

'' The chain armour's here ! '' Ginny called up the stairs. She walked into the parlor as she flipped through the letter, felicitous to see several envelopes from Hogwarts. Their school letter had finally arrived, Harry's sitting proudly at the top of the heap. She couldn't help but grin as she read his name.

'' Anything for us ? '' George asked as he and Fred bounded into the room.

She handed them their business enterprise letter and flipped through the rest period to be sure she hadn't missed anything. She was surprised by what she found. `` Hey, you both got something from the school day. ``

'' What could they possibly want. '' Fred grabbed the gasbag bearing his epithet and the Gryffindor crest, studying it closely before tearing it open. `` Oh no. George VI, we have to keep mum from seeing these. ``

'' Seeing what ? '' Molly asked suspiciously as she walked into the room.

'' nil. '' George answered quickly, hiding the letter behind his back.

He wasn't quick enough. With a wave of her wand, both of the twin'Hogwarts letters were in her workforce. `` Oh my good ! This is wondrous ! '' Molly exclaimed happily. Ginny saw the twins exchange a looking that told her they disagreed. She took a deep breathing place and made herself very still and unnoticed so that she'd be able to stick around and incur out what was going on.

'' We aren't going to do it mother. '' George V said evenly.

'' Oh yes you are. '' Molly returned.

'' But there's no percentage point ! '' Fred protested.

'' Of course there's a detail ! And you're both going to do this ! '' She argued back.

'' We have to get to the store and don't have time for an argument. '' George I answered.

'' Besides mum, we're seventeen. You can't make us. '' Fred continued to push.

mollie seemed to pack the statement as a challenge. Her look turned hard. `` Ginny, dear. Please go up to your way while I discuss a few thing with your brothers. ``

She didn't want to, her wonder was peaked. `` But mum- ''

'' Go ! '' Molly ordered in a tone that implied she was not to be argued with.

'' mulct ! '' Ginny yelled, stomping up the stair to her room and slamming the door behind her. Sometimes, she felt like she wasn't even a part of the crime syndicate. Just that morning, the twins had been allowed to detain for Ron's dressing down, so why couldn't she witness theirs ?

Looking for a distraction, she turned to her own mail. Putting aside her Hogwarts letter she picked up the early one, the one James Dean Thomas had sent her. By the end of finally year, she had finally agreed to appointment him after he refused to relent. It wasn't something she was particularly excited about but she figured it was better to be with mortal rather than alone. Especially since she'd recently begun to suspect that the boy she really wanted seemed to desire someone else, even if he wasn't aware of it yet.

As she tore open the gasbag, she felt slightly shamed. This was the tenth part letter Dean had sent her since summer began, and she'd only sent him one back.

dearest Ginny,
I don't know why you aren't writing to me but I hope you're okay. If you are, then it's starting to go obvious that maybe you just don't want to write me. Listen, I've liked you for awhile now, and maybe I should have waited until we came back to school day to ask you out, so that we'd actually be capable to see each other. So here's the deal, if I don't hear from you again, I'll assume you've changed your creative thinker and no voiceless tactile sensation, alright ? I really hope I hear from you though.
Sincerely,
Dean Norman Mattoon Thomas

She was both relieved and distraught. He'd placed everything in her hired man, now she just had to estimate out what she wanted.

( recess )

It was after dinner later that night and all the teen were crowded in the kitchen discussing what had happened at the ministry and what it meant. The adults had gone off into a mysterious new room that had magically appeared next to the pantry, whose door read `` War Room. ``

'' With the dementors on his side, all those Death Eaters you guys put away live on twelvemonth will escape in no prison term ! '' George III looked really worried for the first time in a long while.

'' If they haven't broken out already. '' Fred grimly added, just as concerned as his twin. They had gotten place from employment right before dinner and had been shocked to hear about Ron, Harry and Hermione's day.

Harry had been shocked when he had first walked in after Mr. Weasley dropped them off and as the others talked he let his mind wander back to that minute. It had been unsettling to walk in and attain that the entire décor and layout of the sign was completely different- though it was definitely more fit to him and for the need of the Holy Order. Most importantly, the screeching Mrs. Black had disappeared- Hermione had guessed that Kreatcher had taken the portraiture and run off, since none of them could find him later. Apparently the spell that kept her stuck to the wall had been disabled when ownership of the business firm switched family line. It didn't matter much to Harry if that particular piece of the Black house account was gone, nor was he upset that the tapestry holding the class tree had disappeared. And if Kreatcher really had run off with them all the better, he'd been glad the family elf had kept himself hidden the short time they'd had to coexist.

Beyond the entree, the hallway had been lustrous and airy, the ugly umbrella stand gone and replaced with a childlike vase used for the same purpose. The living room was spectacular. The rampart had become an emerald William Green almost the color of Harry's eyes. There were bombastic, overstuffed, blue chairs and couch on one side, a great gaming tabular array on the early and bookshelves scattered throughout. Hermione had laughed and collapsed into one of the chairman while Ron had inspected the tabular array. `` Harry ! We can play puddle, table tennis, stove poker, anything we want ! This is awe-inspiring. ``

But Harry hadn't been paying tending to either of them at the meter. He had turned and stared up at the painting placed so decidedly above the fireplace. It was a portrait of Sothis and himself, though neither had posed for it. Sirius had his script on Harry's shoulder and they both looked so happy in the image, so positive. Hermione had stopped examining the bookcases on the contrary wall when he'd let out a small sob, going to him and putting her arm around his shoulders. Ron had already gone off to audit the rest of the changes to the first trading floor, leaving the two alone.

Harry had taken off his methamphetamine hydrochloride and dropped to his knee, crying for what had seemed to him the millionth prison term in the final stage two years though he knew that was the first clip he'd allowed himself to actually shed tears. She'd sat succeeding to him looking up at the portrayal and rubbing his shoulder joint, her heart welled up as well. `` I guess this makes it prescribed. '' He'd whispered to her. `` The mansion is mine. ``

'' Harry ? '' He snapped out of his thought process and back to the present. Looking around at everyone, he realized they were staring at him.

'' Sorry. '' He mumbled. `` What did you say Ginny ? ``

'' I said, do you think Mr. Malfoy will continue using Draco to spy on us ? I mean he is locked away in Azkaban now… ''

'' I wouldn't put it past either of them. '' Ron said scowling. `` We'll have to watch what we say and where we say it. ``

'' Yeah we will ! '' George VI said enthusiastically.

'' What do you mean we ? '' Hermione asked, everyone now staring at the twins.

'' We got letters this first light after you left with Dumbledore and before we fed Buckbeak. They are officially inviting us back to complete our last year. ''

'' And after a gracious yelling mate with mum, we agreed. '' Fred added. `` We decided it would let us be able to better supervise our Hogsmeade branch. ''

'' You guys are extending to Hogsmeade ? '' Harry was impressed.

'' It seemed like a raw idea. near of our client are scholarly person, so why not attain it more accessible during the school class ? ``

'' That was a smart move. '' Hermione said, impressed despite herself.

'' Oh, missive came for the relaxation of you also. '' Ginny said handing out the envelopes to Harry, Ron and Hermione.

Harry opened his, finding his provision list for sixth twelvemonth along with a letter from McGonagall. He eagerly unfolded the note, wondering what his professor had to say.

Mr. Potter,
I am please to harbinger that your lifetime ban from quidditch has been lifted and thusly I would wish to appoint you our squad maitre d'hotel this year since Angelina has graduated. I assume you will be taking your place as seeker, so please inform Miss Weasley that she is now positioned as pursuer. As I understand things, our beaters will be returning this year as well, so you will need to hold tryouts for two more chasers only. See me in my office after classes the first gear day so that we can set all the necessary appointment. I expect that cup to stay in my government agency, Mr. potter. Do not disappoint me.
Sincerely,
prof Minerva McGonagall.

'' Looks like you get to be a pursuer for quidditch, Ginny. '' Harry smiled. Finally, he had some exciting, good news.

'' Yeah I figured that was going to happen. '' She smiled back. `` Are you captain ? ``

'' That's what the missive says. ``

Ron looked well-chosen. `` Does that mean you'll let me stay on the team ? ``

'' Of row Ron ! ``

'' You mean she picked you over one of us ! '' Fred grabbed the letter to read for himself.

'' To be fairish, '' Hermione started, `` Harry still has two years. It makes more sensation. ``

'' Plus do we really want that often responsibility, Fred ? '' George asked. `` Or any at all for that matter ? ``

'' You have a point. '' And he let it go at that.

'' Hey ! '' Ginny jumped up startling everyone. `` You three haven't seen on a higher floor yet ! ``

It was unfeigned. Shortly after they had finished checking out the new accession to the first flooring, Mrs. Weasley had announced dinner. Harry, Ron and Hermione hadn't even changed out of their wearing apparel clothes yet. They all followed Ginny, looking around the instant floor first. There were now four bedchamber on this story and each room access had a nameplate. The first said Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.

'' We can't open the room access to look inside. They've all been magicked for privacy. Fred, George and I already tried. '' Ginny explained. The other doors read Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, and Buckbeak. The bathroom was down the hall.

'' Buckbeak has his own room ? '' Ron marveled as they climbed to the side by side floor. There were three bedrooms here, the doorway reading Fred and George Weasley, Ginny Weasley, and Edgar Albert Guest. Walking into Ginny's elbow room first, they marveled at the difference. Three of the bulwark were now a soft blue, the fourth covered in a collage of photograph of her friends, Harry, Ron and Hermione in most of them. textile in respective shades of purple draped down from the cap giving the room a feeling exotic yet soft atmosphere. A large four poster bed was placed against the far wall, adorned with tons of pillows and looking like the most comfy place in the world. A nightstand and small writing desk completed the pleasant décor, along with a single bookcase holding texts on trick, quidditch and music.

'' This is really nice, Ginny ! '' Hermione said.

'' I guess it's meant to be my home away from home. '' she smiled, ushering them out and down the hall to the twin's room.

Fred and George's place was almost like a lab. Around the identically dressed seam were tables set up with beakers and vial, chemicals, thermionic valve, caldron and burners. Several bookcases lined one rampart, holding Good Book about potions, herb, crystals, and minerals. Two lab coats and two sets of goggles hung next to the room access, ready for use by the wanna-be potionmakers. `` Everything we need to drive mum weirdo. '' George said proudly.

'' And to produce our products. '' Fred added.

'' rightfulness, that too. Come on, we're death to see ickle Ronniekins way ! '' They laughed as they led the way to the live on floor.

Ron's was the firstly room they came to. He opened the door and peeked inside. `` Wow ! '' he said throwing it capable for the others and walking in. There were posters of quidditch squad covering every wall like wallpaper, his favorite The Chudley shank featured most prominently. Off to one side was a broom cabinet, full of everything you would need to service a broom. The bed was much like the single at Hogwarts, except in the coloring of bluing, black and flatware. `` This is so cool ! '' He walked around, examining all of his matter as if he had never seen them before. `` Guys ! look I have my own bath ! '' He said, opening a door. It was clear he wanted to remain and relish in having his own room, but with a lot of persuading, he finally went with the others to see more of the new rooms.

Hermione's was adjacent and she squealed with delight when she saw that bookcases lined every paries, floor to ceiling, and contained info on anything and everything one could ever want to sleep together. Above them, the ceiling had been magicked to demo a nighttime sky fully of stars, the moon shining big and bright as it lit the entire room. minuscule version lamps with indulgent special K tad sat on the bedstands, giving off extra lightness. The bed seemed to be floating in midair and Ginny sat down cautiously to try it out- it seemed to be as inflexible as if it were on the floor. `` You have your own bath too. '' Ron said opening a room access.

Finally, they were away Harry's room but he hesitated as a sudden surge of sorrowfulness overwhelmed him. `` I don't want to go in there. '' He said quietly. The others looked uneasy and puzzled, except Hermione.

'' Why not Harry ? I'm surely yours is the best of all ! '' Ron gave him a little energy forward.

'' Because ... '' He started, but was unable to say more.

'' Because it's Sirius's old room. '' Hermione whispered for him, having realized where they were in the old floor plans. The others looked down not knowing what to say or do. molest stared at the door, which proudly displayed Master Harry Potter on the movement and decided he couldn't let his memories control him like this. Taking a deep breathing spell, he grabbed the knob and threw exposed the door before he could change his mind.

Everyone was speechless as they slowly entered, trying to take it all in. The bulwark were a deep red, and the bedding, curtains and ceiling were Au, his two darling coloration. There was a bookcase on one rampart that held nothing but Koran on Defense Against the dark Arts and quidditch. Over the headboard of his bed, hung three mental picture that he'd had, only they were made to be three clock time their normal sizing. One was of his parents, the second of Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Fred and George, Neville and Luna, taken on the caravan dwelling concluding year ; the new vulture. The third was of Sirius, lupine and Harry's mum and dad from when they were in schooltime ; the old Marauders. Hedwig had her own corner of the room with a perch made just for her and Harry's broom was mounted over his very own ling locker. His room was at least twice as big as all the others and it made him finger very small.

The snitch that Hermione had given him was flying freely around the elbow room and Crookshanks, who had wandered in after them gave pursual trying to get it. He knocked over some affair that were on a small writing desk in his mad scramble of a pursuit. `` Bad pussycat ! '' Hermione tried to snaffle him.

'' It's alright, Hermione, he didn't break anything. '' Harry sounded exhausted even to himself as he picked up the quills and ink. The others must have noticed how tired he was and said their goodnights leaving only Ron, who was helping Hermione coax Crookshanks out from under the bed. Harry laughed when he glanced over at Hedwig- he couldn't help it. She had puffed herself up, put her chin up and was making quieten squeaker as if to say, You would never see me behave in such a way. I'm a respectable pet. Ron gave up and left, eager to check out more of his room. Hermione was still half under the bed when she screamed.



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centre in his throat, Harry quickly grabbed Hermione's legs and pulled her out from under the bed just as the snitch, followed closely by Crookshanks, flew by. They missed her brass by in. `` Sorry Crookshanks, fun's over. '' He said as he reached out and captured the sneak before helping Hermione to her feet.

'' Sorry. '' She mumbled, her face peak. He could show her overplus and merely grinned at her. `` Goodnight. '' She quickly gathered Crookshanks in her arms and headed off to her own room.

Harry looked around, knowing at once that he would not be able to sleep in this room- not yet. He quickly changed out of his clothes into jean and a sweatshirt before grabbing one of the Scripture from his shelf. On the way down to the parlor, he was stopped on the landing place of the third flooring by a tiny explosion that had come from the twins'way. smoke was billowing around the bound of the door and he could hear the boys'muffled argument as they blamed each other for the mistake. He shrugged and continued on his way trusting that whatever just happened, Fred and George VI would get it under control.

The next few nights he stayed in the sitting room dozing on the couch and it suited him just fine. That is until Mrs. Weasley finally caught him one Night and sent him to his own room. `` It's my house now. '' He grumbled as he climbed the step. `` I should be able to catch some Z's where I want. '' Though instead of going to his elbow room, which he only used to transfer, he decided to take over the guestroom… It appeased Molly and kept him from having to confront the feelings that arose when he thought of taking over Sirius's way, making it the stark place for him to hide.

( BREAK )

With a workweek left money box schooltime started, molly had finally agreed to take away them all to Diagon alley for books and provision, much to Ron's respite. The attack on the Ministry had been proven to be just that. His, Harry and Hermione's comportment had been a concurrence and this fact is what allowed them to finally be let out of the family. proficient thing since they all felt cabin fever creeping into their brains.

Traveling by the floo system, they arrived at Fred and George IV's shop class, coughing through a cloud of rubble as they began batting soot off of each other. Harry and Hermione had never been to the store before so Ron and Ginny led them around, browsing through everything as molly scolded the twins for never cleaning their fireplace. A particular product called Spew Chew, which promised the jokester that whoever bit into the candy would deliver their lip filled with the chuck gustatory modality of spoiled drivel, made Ron wonder if he could ever again accept any intellectual nourishment from his pal without fear.

Their first stop after saying good-bye to the twins was Gringott's to pick up some money. Ron now had his own vault housing the generous measure Sothis had given him, and he made his female parent allow him to use this to buy his own school affair, as she let Fred and George use their own funds. After a bit of an arguing she agreed, though she seemed saddened by the thought that yet another one of her shaver no longer seemed to postulate her. He felt bad, but also liked the perceptiveness of independence that spending his own money afforded him. Molly went off with Ginny to buy her some new robe, leaving him and his champion free to shop at their leisure time for the hour until they were to all meet up at the bookstore. Much to Hermione's dissatisfaction, they spent a bit of time in the sporting shop class. Amused by the morose faces she was making, Ron suggested their following diaphragm be the stationary store, though she didn't perk up until after she had bought several new quill pen and cast of parchment.

As they made their way back down the street, Harry pointed out Lupin sitting outside the ice cream shop, the inaugural sentence they had really seen him since the Ministry. He had been staying at the theater of course of action, but Tonks brought him his food and he only left his room for Order confluence. Now he greeted them with a smile as they approached, happily agreeing to stay a lilliputian recollective and have a treat with them.

'' What have you been up to ? '' Hermione asked as the waitress brought their dessert. `` We never see you. You're like a fantasm. ``

'' I've just been thinking a lot. '' lupin assured her. `` Plus the full moon is coming, so I'll have to be leaving soon. And… '' he paused to dramatically demand another sting of his ice cream. `` …I need to decide what I am going to learn all of you this class. '' Harry dropped his spoon in shock absorber and the three of them stared at Lupin excitedly.

'' Are you going to instruct Defense Department again ? '' Ron asked, his mouth still to the full. He swallowed the cold clump, feeling it cooling his inside as it slid down. `` What about all the parents ? ``

'' Albus sent out a alphabetic character to every parent, letting them know his design. He's using the money Canicula left him to take away out insurance with the ministry for me. That seemed to appease most of them, enough for the motion to overstep anyway. '' lupin checked his watch. `` Well, I better be going. I still have a few thing to carry care of around here before I can go back home. See you all there ! ''

After he left, they leisurely finished their treat, talking and watching the hoi polloi go by. `` Would you mind if we stopped in at the pet shop ? I need to pick up some owl kickshaw. '' Harry asked as they finally rose to leave.

'' Sounds expert to me. I need to see if I can find a bigger cat carrier for Crookshanks… he just seems to be getting bigger and bigger. '' Hermione sighed.

'' Maybe because you feed him all day long. '' Ron teased. `` You spoil that cat too much. ``

'' He's particular. '' She argued simply, crossing her blazonry and turning away from him.

'' Whatever you say Mione. '' Harry grinned, joining Ron in teasing her.

'' Yeah especial doesn't have to match about cocker housecat ever. '' He added. Both boys laughed as she stomped ahead of them into the pet shop.

Leaving them to pick things out for their animals, Ron went off to inspect the critters on presentation. He was sad that he no longer had Scabbers, though as he reminded himself how that had turned out he decided that maybe another pet wasn't the way to go. Although, he really did miss having something to care for… well maybe he'd talk of the town to Hagrid- or better yet, Charlie. So putting the call up aside for later musing he continued on, fawning over the various animal that came to check him out.

Neville found him a bit later, quite busy playing with the puppies. Apparently he was there to buy yet another cage for Trevor the Houdini of anuran, and following Ron to the figurehead, he was greeted warmly by Harry and Hermione. They completed their leverage while catching up, since they'd last seen each early at Harry's birthday political party. With a few minute to save before they had to suffer Molly and Ginny, they all four stepped out on the street to plan their next stop. Upon trying to go into the candy store they literally ran into another quatern trying to exit, causing Neville to fall backwards into the street. Looking up, Ron took in the pile of none former than Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson and their imbecile body guards, Vincent Crabbe and Ugo Buoncompagni Goyle. He and Harry glared at them as they helped Neville to his fundament.

'' My dad will be out of Azkaban soon, Potter. Expect payback. '' Malfoy quietly threatened.

'' You really think you scare me ? After what I've been through, you really wait me to be shaking in my shoes ? '' Harry returned.

'' If you're as saucy as you pretend to be. '' Malfoy sneered.

'' What makes you think you or your father are scarier than Voldemort ? '' Hermione returned.

'' How dare you speak the nighttime master's name in my presence, mudblood ! '' he turned to her, his center wide.

'' Can't you at to the lowest degree come up with new insults ? '' She asked impatiently. `` half breed, mudblood, Weasel. It's all getting a fiddling oil production. ``

'' Mind your own line of work frizz headspring. '' Milquetoast said pushing Hermione. Instantly, Harry had his wand out, followed quickly by Ron and Neville. For a consequence, the Slitheryns looked scar.

Then Malfoy's typeface twisted into a grin. `` Go ahead ! Use them. ``

'' Normally, you aren't worth getting kicked out of school for, Malfoy. But if you make me use this sceptre, believe me, I WILL shit it Charles Frederick Worth my piece. '' Harry glared never moving his eyes from the former son. Ron tried to make himself appear as menacing as his friend.

'' Um Harry ? '' Hermione put her hired hand on his arm and he lowered his wand looking around. Malfoy and his minions were also taking in the shot, brat evident on their faces, and apparently just as surprised as Ron to discover that Gryffindors and members of the DA had so suddenly surrounded them. There was : Dean Dylan Thomas and Seamus Finnigan, Luna Lovegood, Parvati and Padma Patil with Lavender Brown, the Creevey brothers, Ernie MacMillan, Zacharias Smith, Hannah abbot and Susan Bones, and Lee Jordan with Fred and George. They obviously came to see what the fuss was about, as everyone of them had their baton out and ready.

Harry grinned with pride. `` Looks like you're a little outnumbered, Malfoy. Unless you feel you could take us all on ? ``

'' You'll get yours, ceramicist. '' Malfoy promised hollowly. And with that they retreated.

Without a Good Book, everyone else went back to what they were doing as if nothing had happened at all. Hermione looked at the three boy, her face full of worry. `` We'll definitely have to be measured this yr you guys. Did you becharm what he said ? ``

'' No, what ? '' Neville asked.

'' He called Voldemort, the Dark Lord. '' Harry answered for her, still watching genus Draco's retreat.

'' So ? '' Ron asked as they began making their way to the bookstore.

'' Ronald, honestly, how do you walk and let the cat out of the bag at the Saame meter ? '' Hermione asked, letting her frustration show.

'' stack of exercise. '' Ron grinned, though the comment hurt. He didn't like knowing he didn't catch on to thing as quickly as his friends ; and he especially didn't like knowing they thought it too. He wanted so badly to depend unspoiled in Hermione's optic, just once.

'' Ron, only expiry Eaters call him the nighttime Creator. '' Harry shook his point and added quickly, `` Now is not the time or place to discuss this. We have to meet your mum and Ginny. ``

They waved au revoir to Neville and hurried into the bookshop where Molly was tapping her foot impatiently. `` And what took you three so long ? ``

'' We ran into some kids from school. '' Ron answered honestly and he, Harry and Hermione hurried in the store.

( rupture )

Later that night in Hermione's room, they told Ginny and the twin exactly what had happened, including Malfoy choice of words.

'' Do you really think he joined Voldemort ? '' Ginny asked.

'' Don't know, he was wearing yearn sleeves so we couldn't see if he had the bull's eye. '' Hermione said searching the ledge for a book.

'' Maybe he wanted to cover it. The morose bell ringer isn't exactly something you want the public knowing you have. '' Fred suggested.

'' Just because he was wearing recollective sleeves in summertime doesn't mean he's hiding anything. Harry wears them all the sentence. '' George III pointed out.

She caught the fright look Harry quickly shot her and Ron. `` That's right. '' Hermione agreed definitively. `` Besides, do you really think Malfoy has what it takes to treat with Voldemort ? His father, yes… but him ? semen on. ``

'' So why did he say it then Miss-I-Know-Everything ? '' Fred asked, clearly teasing her.

'' To dash us ? To make himself appear more important ? Because it's how Voldemort was referred to as he grew up ? There are a bit of rationality. '' She found the record she was looking for and quickly changed the depicted object. `` Harry ! see what I found out earlier. ``

Pulling the Holy Scripture caused the entire matter to swing undefendable, revealing the vertebral column of Harry's bookshelf. She pushed and Harry's room was seeable through the makeshift room access. `` There's another one on this incline leading to Ron's room through his broom cabinet. Our rooms are all connected to each former. '' She grinned.

'' Whoa ! '' Ron said, running to his room. In a secondment he had found the slip to unfold the passage way to Hermione's room and pushed open her bookcase. `` This is so assuredness ! ``

Hermione wondered why their room were all linked to each other, but Fred and George had merely been interested to know if there were any more enigma things scattered throughout the house. Their excitement was infective and everyone left to mark their way. Hermione sat alone on her bed, feeling uncertain. When Grimmauld position had housed the Blacks, it had been a foul, dangerous thing. Was it really that unlike ? Perhaps she was just too suspicious ; after all just because good thing rarely happened didn't mean they never happened. And besides, Sirius had given Harry the house and she trusted Sothis. sort of. The man had seemed to like risk the same way Harry and the other boys did. She just hoped they didn't come to standardised ends.

( gaolbreak )

After awhile, Mrs. Weasley called dinner and the stripling gathered on the landing place to head down. They were all surprised to see Luna Lovegood seated at the table as molly bustled around the kitchen. `` Hi. '' She greeted them with a friendly smile, as if her being there was nothing out of the ordinary.

'' Oh, I forgot to tell you, I invited Luna to stay until schooling showtime. '' Ginny said turning to Harry. `` We ran into each former in Diagon Alley and she said her founder had to go out of town. You don't psyche, do you, Harry ? '' she added sweetly.

'' Of course not, the more the merrier. '' He said calmly, though he was panicking on the inside. Having Luna here meant the guestroom would be used, which meant he would sustain to catch some Z's in his own room, Canicula's room, tonight. He couldn't exactly turn Luna away, he would never turn away any of his friends if they needed a favor… especially someone as innocent as Luna seemed to be. The girlfriend may be unusual, but that also made her concern and he found he actually liked having her around as he never knew what she was going to say. But as much as he decided he liked Luna, he also really didn't want to be forced into being stuck in a place that so decidedly reminded him of his godfather. He didn't know what to do and remained lost in his own opinion until lupin, who had decided to join them at the table that night, stood up so fast that his chair toppled over.

'' I can't lease it anymore ! '' He yelled. `` Sothis was powerful, I just have to do it ! No more waiting, no more plot ! ``






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Chapter 7 : Confessions

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'' Nymphadora Tonks, I'm so madly in love with you that I can't think straight ! I don't even know what I'm doing anymore. I know you probably don't feel the Saame and that's alright, but I just couldn't hold it in any retentive ! '' The room was dumb as everyone stared at Lupin in seismic disturbance. Quietly, he picked up his chair and sat down, trying very hard to count as if nothing had happened as his face reddened.

They were all now looking at Tonks waiting with bated breathing space to see what happened. She simply shook her point and with an embarrassed laugh said, `` Well, Remus, I guess that means I'll have to forgive you for calling me Nymphadora. '' Ron snickered and the girls all smiled at each other. `` Can I talk to you in the former way for a minute ? '' She got up and went to the parlor. Lupin once again knocked over the chair in his rush to follow.

Fred and George were already getting out a span of extendable ears when their mother glared at them. `` Just curious. '' They both mumbled putting away their invention.

'' What do you recollect she'll say ? '' Ginny asked excitedly.

'' She'll probably admit she likes him too. '' Harry said.

'' But he doesn't like her, he LOVES her ! '' Ron said laughing.

'' All of you go to your elbow room. '' Mrs. Weasley snapped. `` And leave them alone in there ! ``

Harry liked that, being ordered around in his own star sign. If it were anyone other than Molly Weasley, he might have said something. But he couldn't bring himself to do anything early than obey the adult female who worked so hard to care for him the way she did all her kid. Besides, a vauntingly part of him enjoyed that she treated him no differently than one of her own.

The teens made their way back up to Hermione's elbow room where they endlessly discussed the different outcomes for lupine and Tonks as well as their excitement to be returning to schooling. Harry found he was very much enjoying himself, talking, joking and laughing with his Quaker. He had missed this while being locked away with the Dursleys.

'' Well, '' George said as he and Fred got up after a yearn while, `` we're going to get a drumhead outset on our preparation, it being triton yr and all for us. ``

Everyone looked at them in amazement. `` You aren't serious ? '' Ron demanded.

The twins laughed, `` Of course not little chum, we do have some experiment to get to though. '' Fred said with a winking as they apperated to their elbow room. Harry, Ron and Ginny laughed, while Luna didn't even bother to look up from her upside pull down transcript of the caviler. But Hermione was sullen.

'' Those two. They're only coming back to act as quidditch ! '' She said angrily. The other three only laughed harder.

Eventually Ginny and Luna left to really go do some preparation since they were both in their OWL yr. When Hermione kicked the son out so she could read, Harry challenged Ron to a game of thaumaturgist's chess in an attempt to avoid his own way a little longer. After winning three games in a row however, Ron decided he wanted to go to bed. He tried to go to Hermione's room to `` adopt a book that would put him right to sleep '' only to find that she had locked him out. `` Well ! I like that ! '' he said with his hands on his hips, looking so a great deal like his female parent that Harry had to repress a laugh. Ron settled for a book on the history of quidditch and no longer having any excuse, Harry went to his own room.

After changing to his common jersey and sleep bloomers, he warily climbed into bed. For almost an minute, he tried to sleep but every time he closed his eyes, horrible images from his nightmare flashed through his nous. After a final toss and turn he gave up, realizing he needed to babble to person, to get these images out of his headway. But who ? lupin was probably still dealing with Tonks- or they were busy doing something he'd rather not interrupt. Ron would be snoring by now, and though friends with Ginny and Luna, they just didn't know enough about him. That left Hermione, who was always so ache and hardheaded. She would undoubtedly sleep together what to say.

The fervidness in his room had gone out so he wrapped his cover around himself as he got out of bed and went to the closed book door, hoping that Hermione hadn't locked him out as well. She hadn't. Slowly opening the bookcase so as not to stir up her if she had fallen asleep, he let out a sigh of relief upon seeing she was indeed awake, sitting up in bed reading.

'' Couldn't sleep ? '' She asked with concern as she glanced up from her novel, seemingly unsurprised to see him.

'' Too much is going on in my head, I just can't .... '' Harry broke off, still diffident if he should devil her with his problems.

She sighed, put her leger away and patted the Brobdingnagian outer space next to her on the bed. `` I knew you'd give in Oklahoman or later. ``

He looked up as he settled himself comfortably beside her. `` What do you intend ? ``

'' Harry, we all know how much you've been through and yet you feel the want to keep it all to yourself. It was only a matter of metre before it'd all penury to come up out. I'm not trying to be ‘ Miss-know-it-all'as Fred likes to call in me, it's just that I do eff you so well, and no one could go through so much without suffering side effects. ``

'' You have no idea. '' He proceeded to order her about the nightmare and how he hadn't been sleeping in his room because it scared him. Once he got started, countersign kept pouring out of his oral cavity, matter that had been weighing on him for twelvemonth. It was as if once he let out one secret, he couldn't stop the flood waiting behind it. Without meaning to, he told her what it was really like for him as a tike with the Dursleys, what he had to stand as Vernon's unwanted nephew. He confessed how he feared that his victories over evil were all luck, how guilty he felt about Cedric and Sirius, and what had really happened at the end of the Tri-wizard tourney, with his parents coming out of Voldemort's wand along with Cedric to help protect him. She listened without saying a password, her face becoming angry in certain parts and concerned in others. `` What if I'm not who everyone thinks I am, Hermione ? What if I'm nix but the Boy-Who-Got-Lucky-and-Lived ? '' He finally looked at her, waiting to see if she'd agree, if she'd yell and say she knew all the sentence that he was a hypocrite.

'' Oh, Harry. '' She sighed as she lay down. He lay too, so that they were facing each early. Now that he was done talking, he realized that he was exhausted. `` Maybe you did get lucky, the first two times. I mean as a infant, there really wasn't anything you could do, your female parent's magic protected you then. And our first year, well, he wasn't at his full military strength, which was why he needed the sorcerer's Harlan Fiske Stone. But what about everything else, Harry ? No one is that lucky. trusted you had assistance, you had citizenry looking out for you, but when it came down to it, your determination did it all. ``

He was unbelieving `` I don't know. It's just that- ''

'' No. '' She interrupted. `` Harry, why are you so set against yourself and your acquirement ? Who taught a defence force club net yr ? Who got an O+ on their grades ? Who, fourth dimension and again, hazard his life-time for the citizenry he cares about ? It's not that you're playing the fighter, Harry. It just that you are the submarine sandwich, it's in your blood, and as long as you are you, I will follow, no matter the risk, as will Ron and anyone else who believes in you. '' She looked like she wanted to say something else, but was holding back.

He didn't push for more though since he already had tears in his eyes and was determined not to let them devolve in front of her ... she'd seen him cry enough. But these were the words he had so desperately needed to find out ; that it wasn't his foolishness but his courage that had made the others want to trace and forgive no subject where he led- that people believed in him.

Hermione took his hand and smiled at him sadly. `` This is the lifetime you were given, it may not be fair, but now you know you don't have to harbor everything yourself. hardly looking around and there will always be citizenry more than willing to help you, because you are as often the mascot of skillful as Voldemort is of evil. '' She added softly.

Me… the mascot of dear. He thought. That's what it will come up down to in the end, me and him. He pondered whether or not to also narrate her about the prophesy. It was the only if thing he had held back, not wanting her to be scared for him. `` Hermione, there's something else. ``

'' If it's about those horrible multitude you live with all I can say is that they better watch out for when I come of age, because they're going to be in so lots trouble. '' She looked at his arm, which still had a few blow over German mark on it.

'' No, it's about the prophesy. '' He answered, smiling in spitefulness of the gravity of the enigma he was about to share.

'' The one that got smashed ? I thought no one heard it. ``

'' I did, later in Dumbledore's office. '' He admitted.

She sat up in surprise. `` Well ? ``

'' Basically, it said that a child would be born at the end of July who Voldemort will pock his equal. '' Harry paused to reveal his scar. `` One of them will have to admit out the former, because apparently they can't both alive together on this planet at the Lapp time. '' He finished paraphrasing, not bothering to hide the dun hopelessness he felt. `` I think it's pretty obvious who the prophesy was talking about. ``

'' So you have to kill or be killed ? '' Her astonishment quickly turned to anger. `` Why didn't you tell us sooner ? There's got to be another way. ``

'' I don't think there is, and I don't think I can do it. For all my hatred, all my pain and fear, for everything he and his followers have taken from me, I don't think I could live with myself if I murdered him. ``

She lay down and took his hand again. `` We'll find another way. '' She promised. `` Maybe it just meant that you will be the one to find a way to stop him. '' She added hopefully.

'' Maybe. '' He replied without a lot conviction. Despite the current screw thread of their conversation he did feel happier, lighter somehow. It apparently helped a lot knowing that he had someone he could trust with everything, every percentage of himself. There was just one thing left and he knew it was silly, but he still didn't want to catch some Z's in his room. `` Um, Hermione ? ``

'' Of course of action you can kip here, you already have your mantle. '' She answered with a sad smile.

'' Thanks, I'm just not ready yet, to accept ... '' he trailed off. There were so many things he wasn't ready to live with as fact.

'' I understand, Harry. '' She said quietly. Within mo, he was on his way to a restful, dreamless night.

( BREAK )

Hermione watched as Harry's breathing evened out and he fell into a thick rest. He'd confided so a good deal to her, her psyche was reeling with information. Of form she'd known his childhood hadn't been the greatest, but to find out out the true up depth of his unhappiness and how unloved and unwanted he'd felt for so long, it broke her heart. Her own parents were supportive though hard-and-fast with certain mind about what their daughter should be… but she knew they loved her as long as she continued to be successful. To try and depict a life where it hadn't mattered to anyone whether you were there or not, it was unfathomable. thinking of the sprightliness he could make had if his parents had survived, she felt Harry's wrath towards their master justified. To go so long believing you are zilch to anyone and then slowly be fed selective information about just how wanted and needed you were, she just couldn't imagine the hurt and frustration he must feel.

As to the residuum, she now better understood his doubtfulness about himself. indisputable she'd questioned him and his legal opinion in the past, and would probably go along to do so. But that was due to her own defect, not his. She found it incredibly hard to go the way the others did, to just jump in without intellection and get thing done. She would always see all the job, the path things could go wrong. Harry and the Weasley nipper may seem at everything they've been through as adventurous, but she only saw a grave disregard for authority ... not that it had ever stopped her from going along.

And now this prophesy, it couldn't be true ! Logically she knew there were fatal accident in war and that's what they were at the beginning of, a horrific war of genius. It had never occurred to her that Harry could miss, and it didn't seem viable now. But before, she'd always thought that it would be a sort of team effort- that no one would have to do anything alone. fountainhead screw the prophesy. She would be there in the end, as would the others she was sure. Just because some seer claimed it was going to happen that way didn't mean they couldn't change it. Besides, that kind of affair was so receptive to interpretation, who knew if it actually meant what it seemed to ?

Still holding her hand, Harry squeezed it in his sleep looking peaceful at close. She sighed out her foiling and closed her eyes, letting her weariness take over. Whatever was going to pass off with Harry would happen in it's own sentence, for now she was happy just to be here with him in the moment.

( BREAK )

The next sunup at breakfast, everyone was uneasy to notice out about what had happened between Lupin and Tonks and when she walked into the kitchen alone, all eyes were on her. Harry watched her blush a slight at finding she was the center of care before smiling shyly as she asked, `` Has anyone seen my boyfriend this aurora ? '' With that the teens were up and cheering, and somehow little fireworks escaped into the way. Fred and George only cheered louder when Mrs. Weasley turned to cry at them.

Everyone settled down after molly threatened not to feed them if they didn't. When lupine walked in a few moments later though, they all erupted into cheers again. This clip, even Mrs Weasley was smiling and waited a full hour before silencing them. `` Well, done Moony. '' Fred and George said as lupine took a keister next to Tonks. He awkwardly kissed her cheek, and the teenager either groaned or made kissing noises.

Lupin turned vivid red and Tonks muttered, `` maturate up. ``

'' We're in the process of doing just that. '' Ginny said smartly.

( BREAK )

The future few daytime passed pleasantly. Without being asked by Harry, Hermione kept everything that was said between them to herself, even the prophesy, though she did urge him to share that composition of information with the others. He wasn't ready to do that yet nor was he make to sleep in his own room. Hermione allowed him to stay with her but had told him that he better be gear up by their winter fracture from schoolhouse because she wasn't going to let him be scared of Dog Star's retentivity forever.

The day before they were to return to Hogwarts Harry, Ron, Ginny, and the twins begged Mrs. Weasley to let them visit the Burrow so they could practice quidditch out in the heart-to-heart, using every persuasive tactic they could think of. After only an 60 minutes, she agreed and twenty moment later they arrived by floo powder.

'' She's losing her mite. '' Fred remarked.

'' Yeah, usually it takes at least three hour before she gives in to something she didn't want to agree to in the start situation. '' George added with a wide-cut grin.

'' Well, it probably helped that Tonks and I agreed to sustain an eye on all of you. '' lupine told them.

'' Keeping an eye on us ? If that's what you two wan na yell it. '' George shot back. Both grownup blushed before walking to the edge of the yard to watch the Kid play their game.

In order to get some wise air, Hermione and Luna had gone with and were sitting on the grass meter reading and talking. At one stop when Harry looked over, they were mystifying in conversation, their header close together. `` Weird, '' He said to himself, `` normally, they don't even like each former. ``

Harry gave the Weasley child a game program he had been working on in his mind and under the twins'twit about being sea captain, they perfected it. It felt so good to be out in the spread out, to soar upwards through the air and feel the wrench of the hint as it whipped through him. On his heather, he was weightless… he was free. Flying gave him the escape he needed and part of him wanted to turn his broom and headland for the view, to result behind this life and keep going until he could no longer stay in the air. Of course he couldn't do that, not now… but maybe someday when this war was all over and he could be assured of the safety of everyone he cared about.

They played until sunset, which was when they'd been ordered to be rest home, and they arrived at Grimmauld topographic point dirty, sweaty and glad. Mrs Weasley immediately sent the stripling to wash up and they raced to comply before hungrily invading the kitchen. It seemed that molly had outdone even herself that night at dinner. The going away feast she'd prepared was salient, with enough delightful solid food for all the occupants of the mansion as well as the several Guest who had come by to see the adolescent off. account and Charlie, who had taken some time off from their convention jobs to help the Order, were entertaining the girls with muggle magic tricks, while Helen Wills and Kingsley were deep in conversation with Tonks, lupin and Arthur. Everyone was in unspoilt look and the mood was light-colored and happy. After awhile, Mrs. Weasley broke up the lowly party, sending the teens to finish packing and go to bed since they had to be up early.

Harry quickly threw everything in his luggage compartment, changed into his sleepwear, and started for the secret door to once more bunk with Hermione. But something made him pause and he turned, looking around at the room that was so meticulously made up to suit him. True, it had been Dog Star's room… but Canicula had wanted Harry to have it, to stimulate the whole firm. Perhaps being so close to returning to Hogwarts was making him sentimental… but More than that, something told him he needed to toughen up to get through the next school year. The fact that the flyspeck voice in his caput telling him these matter sounded very much like Luna Lovegood was unsettling, considering they didn't know each other very well, but he couldn't argue that the voice made sense. After all, how was he ever supposed to go against Voldemort when he couldn't even face the remembering haunting his room ? Making the conclusion to be a big boy and sleep there tonight, he went to tell apart Hermione.

'' Harry ! '' She said as soon as he entered. `` I promised I wouldn't William Tell, but it's just too funny ! ``

'' say what ? ``

'' Promise you'll hold it a mysterious ? ``

'' You mean like you are ? '' He teased and she glared at him. `` Alright, I promise. ``

'' Luna has a crush ! ``

Luna, who he'd just been thinking was somehow in his headspring giving him advice. `` It's not on me is it ? '' He asked nervously. Though he wasn't sure what his type of lady friend was, he didn't think Luna was it. But then again, that wasn't fair… he didn't know anything other than that the female child was strange and oddness wasn't necessarily a reason to give the sack a person.

'' Someone's full of himself. '' Hermione said. Her tone joked, but her oculus were saying something unlike, something he could almost see…. `` No, it's RON ! '' she added quickly, breaking off his concentration.

'' What about me ? '' Ron asked coming through his position of the undercover passageway. Apparently, Hermione had forgotten to lock it.

'' Nothing. '' Harry and Hermione said together. They glanced quickly at each former.

'' Okay… Well, Harry I, uh, wanted to ask you something about tomorrow. '' He gestured that they go into Harry's elbow room. `` Privately. ``

With another look at Hermione, Harry followed him into his elbow room and closed the bookcase. `` What's up ? ``

'' What were you guys saying about me ? '' Ron asked right away.

'' zero. '' Harry quickly answered, remembering his promise to keep the mystery. Besides he was surely Luna would be mortified if she knew they had told Ron before she was ready… or before Ron was ready to take heed it.

'' Did she say something about soul liking me ? '' He pressed.

Harry was flighty. His friend had hit the nail on the head. `` Um .... ''

'' I knew it. She told you she liked me, right ? ''

He was taken aback for a mo. `` Um, no. I can honestly say she said nothing about her liking you. ``

'' Oh. Do you think she does ? '' Ron asked hopefully, though it was clear that he was also skittish to finally breach this issue with anyone.

'' In a more than than protagonist way ? I can't say for sure ... but I don't think so. '' Harry could feel heat rising to his boldness. He knew he was blushing and figured it was the uncomfortable topic they were discussing.

'' You don't ? ``

'' Sorry mate, I don't think so at all. ``

'' Oh. '' Ron's face fell. `` Do you suppose she could ? ``

'' Why are you asking me ? '' He was thrown off by his sudden angriness. He didn't understand why this was bothering him so badly.

Ron also seemed surprised by Harry's tone. `` Because lately you two are always off talking about something privately. '' He answered defensively.

'' And you think all we do is tattle about you ? '' The words were out before he realized what he was saying.

Ron looked hurt. `` Fine, she doesn't like me, or at least tell you she likes me. Sorry. ``

'' She doesn't say me she likes you because she doesn't. Not in that way. Maybe you should get a new crush. '' Why was he saying these things ? Harry's mouth was completely out of his control, speaking before thinking. Ron turned without another news and left the room through the formula transit and Harry heard a room access shot down the hall.

Within mo, Hermione entered his room through the bookcase. `` What was that all about ? ``

'' nix. '' He turned his back so she wouldn't see his face.

'' It didn't sound like nothing. What happened ? '' she asked, wax of concern.

'' Nothing alright ? By the way, I'm quiescency in here tonight. Got ta get used to being by myself. '' He said moodily.

'' Harry .... ''

He turned to her, carefully keeping his face blank shell. `` I'm really tired, okay. I kept Luna's closed book since that's what you really want to know, so goodnight. '' He gently pushed her to her room, closing and locking the bookcase so she couldn't come back. Grabbing a record, he angrily threw it across the room. What was wrongfulness with him ? Why was he yelling at Ron about liking Hermione ? A sudden thought crossed his nous, but he quickly dismissed it. It was just impossible. He turned out the spark and got into bed, welcoming the nightmares in place of what he was thinking, because what he was thinking was more than he could care correct now.

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Ron didn't know what to intend. He couldn't understand what Harry's job was ! They were all growing up now, and sure as shooting Hermione maybe wasn't the fille he'd envisioned himself with, but he couldn't help what he was feeling. As a good deal as the girl annoyed him, as often as she corrected him and as much as she threw her intelligence in their faces, there was something about her that made him desire to be near her all the metre. All he had hoped was that Harry could provide insight, that Hermione had confided in their friend that she had feelings similar to his own. So why had Harry jumped down his throat ?

He kicked off his cover charge, unable to slumber. He was too upset. Deciding on a biz of kitty to tranquillise himself, he silently made his way downstairs and into the parlor. `` Hey. '' A vox in the corner of the dimly lit elbow room made him jump.

turning he found Ginny sitting in one of the armchairs, a lowly book and pen in her lap. `` What are doing down here. '' he demanded of his sister. `` You scared me to death. ``

'' A bit of an overstatement. '' She smirked. `` I couldn't sopor so I came down here to write in my diary. What are you doing down here ? ``

'' I couldn't eternal sleep either. I wanted to shoot some pool. You up for a game ? '' he asked hopefully, suddenly gladiola of the company.

'' certain. '' She smiled slightly. `` So, what's keeping you up tonight ? ``

'' A small fight with Harry. '' He answered shortly as he racked the balls.

'' About what ? ``

'' Nothing. ``

'' Really ? A fight about nothing is keeping you waken ? '' she asked standing next to him, waiting for her turn.

Ron felt chagrined. But maybe his sis, who was friends with Hermione as well, could leave him the insight he'd been denied by Harry. `` It was about this stupid crushed leather I have on Hermione. I thought I heard them talking about me and I was hoping she'd told him that she likes me too. Instead, he got all mad and told me to find a new crush. ``

'' You're an idiot. '' She smacked him hard on the rachis of his head.

'' Ow ! What the hell ? '' he rubbed his head, looking at her warily.

'' Of line he doesn't want to tell you she likes you, he wants her to like him ! '' Ginny said.

'' What ? What are you talking about ? ``

'' He likes her, and she likes him. They're both either too shy or too refractory to allow it. Anyone can see it though. I know I can. '' She sounded upset and he remembered her own crush.

'' What's awry, Gin ? You want him to like you instead ? ``

'' fountainhead, wouldn't you want her to like you instead ? It's just not the way it is. ``

'' Is this something she told you ? ``

'' Of trend not. I can just tell. ``

He leaned over to line up his shot, his head a commotion of thoughts and emotions. Once more, Harry was going to get something that he wanted and it hurt. `` How ejaculate I didn't see it ? '' he wondered out loud.

'' Because guys never pay aid to anything important. '' She answered bitterly. `` Between my brothers, my guy booster and my boyfriends, I feel like you all just shut off your skunk to anything that doesn't demand your attention, including me. ``

'' Trust me Ginny, you are pretty hard to disregard. ``

'' Yeah, so says you. Meanwhile I move to the backbone of your mind as soon as your friends show up. ``

'' They're your protagonist too, you know. And you're my sister. You'll always mean Sir Thomas More to me than they do. ``

'' We'll see. '' She said quietly under her breath as she took her dig, sinking in two balls.

'' There's no promise for me and Hermione then ? '' he asked.

'' Not until she and Harry get each other out of their systems. Right now, whether they even know it or not, they are only interested in each other. That could change given the rightfield stimulant I suppose, but why bother. They'll probably tyre of each former pretty quickly. ``

Ron didn't think that was the case. While they finished their game, he tuned her out for the most part, thinking back to everything he knew about his two best friends. nothing seemed to orient to any great dear affair, but at the same time, all he could reckon was how much sense it made. Okay, so this would be one more than thing Harry bested him at- he could dwell with it. At least, he hoped he could.



A/N : Next up, they head to Hogwarts and the caravan ride gives the gang a few trouble. Let me hear your view on this chapter and the story thus far and stay tuned for Thomas More Harry thrower and the Ring of Mykele.

NOTE : References to the prophesy from Harry potter and the decree of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Chapter 8 : dramatic event On table the Hogwarts Express

government note : rant, blah, it all belongs to J.K. Rowling. You know the drill. Read, critique, enjoy !

　

Harry awoke the next cockcrow to yelling from all over the menage as everyone prepared to entrust. He got dressed quickly, glancing around the elbow room to be sure he had everything he needed. His eyes landed on some blank parchment on his desk and hunch told him not to forget it. Picking it up he realized it was the gift Lupin had given him for his birthday and he instantly felt a pang of guilt trip. He had never gone and asked about it like he was supposed to. Not that Lupin hasn't been too preoccupied to come remind me. Harry thought with a wry smile. Lupin and Tonks had become inseparable in a few little days, letting little else occupy their time except each former. Well, there would be time enough at school to ask about the unknown gift.

Happy to be reminded that his champion would be back teaching that twelvemonth, he threw the parchment in his bole and dragged it downstairs along with Hedwig's batting cage, letting the owl ride along on his shoulder until they reached the can. She seemed unhappy yet resigned to being placed in her cage for the trip and Harry was sure enough to throw some extra kickshaw in to make up for her temporary confinement. From the doorway to the living room, he caught Ron and Hermione's center and motioned them over. Hermione went right away, but Ron frowned and debated whether or not to get up. In the end, he followed Hermione.

terminal night, Harry had stayed awake for time of day trying to see things out. Now he knew. He knew that his feelings for Hermione may have begun to run deeper than friendly relationship, he knew that Ron had liked her in the Saami way for at least two years, and because of this, he knew he couldn't say anything to either of them. The only thing he didn't know, was whether Hermione liked either boy. And that was something he just wasn't ready to know, because if he was being honest with himself, these feeling may have been there all along, unrecognized. But he had to put it all aside- he couldn't live happily knowing that he caused Ron unhappiness.

'' Ron, I just wanted to say sorry for yelling at you. I don't know what happened, it was just unexpected and I was tired and stressed. To be true, I really don't know the reply to your question, but it could be possible. '' Harry said, forcing himself to admit that it really could be potential that Hermione liked Ron.

To his surprise, Ron gave a humble grin looking between Harry and Hermione. `` We'll talk later. '' He told Harry and walked into the kitchen to get breakfast, leaving his protagonist bewildered.

'' I'm sorry I snapped at you too. '' Harry said shaking his head and turning to Hermione next. `` I really didn't mean it and I would evidence you everything that happened, except it's probably something Ron would want to keep between ourselves right now. ``

'' I understand, Harry. I was just worried about you putting more stress on yourself by fighting with Ron. '' She quickly squeezed his hand and followed Ron into the kitchen. Harry smiled ; she was worried about him. But then a vocalization in his head said, Who isn't these days ? He sighed and went to get his finis repast before going home to Hogwarts.

An time of day later, they were all packed in a boastfully car Mr. Weasley had sent from the Ministry, speeding toward the wagon train place. Tonks was once again behind the roulette wheel and all passengers were hanging on for love spirit. `` Can't you say something to her about her horrifying drive ? '' Ron asked lupine as he was thrown to the floor when she stopped at a light.

'' No. '' Lupin answered looking just as shaken as everyone else.

'' But she's your lady friend ! '' Ron whispered violently.

'' And I'd like to keep it that way. A little turbulence can cook the trip exciting. '' lupine gave a sapless grinning. Finally, they pulled up to the post, much to the relief of all inside the vehicle.

'' Everyone out ! '' Tonks said happily.

Two at a prison term, they fell through to Platform 9 and ¾ and with fifteen minutes until the train left, Lupin pulled Harry away from the others. `` You never came to ask me about your birthday deliver. '' He said quietly as he nervously glanced over his shoulder.

Harry was taken aback. Having just been thinking of that parchment a short while ago, it almost felt as if he had sent the thoughts directly to his friend. `` Yeah I know… it slipped my creative thinker actually, with everything else going on and all. But we can talk about it at schoolhouse right ? ''

'' So you packed it ? '' lupin asked anxiously.

'' Yeah. Of course. '' Harry's curiosity rose a little in high spirits. `` What is it ? '' He couldn't assistant but ask.

'' It is a list of cue to something I think you might line up incredibly utile. Sirius, James and I found the object and hid it in character we'd ever need it. However it was something we'd hoped we'd never need. I had forgotten about it until I came across the parchment last month while going through some old box. I figured you'd want to use it. ``

'' But what is it ? '' He asked again.

'' I can't William Tell you, Harry. I don't want to say too much here, you know… too many ears. To read the clew, tap it with your wand and say, '' he paused, looked around, then leaned in close to Harry's ear. `` Say ‘ We need to talk.''' He whispered.

Harry nodded to testify that he had heard even if he didn't understand. Why did everything have to be shrouded in mystery ? Why couldn't he ever get a straight solvent from anyone ? The conductor yelled, `` All aboard ! '' and with a last wave to Arthur and Molly, Harry hurried after the others to get their usual compartment.

As they pulled away from the place, he asked Ginny and Neville to bring back refreshment for everyone, giving them a handful of money. After shooting him a strange look, Luna followed them out saying she was going to avail carry everything back. Harry was glad she seemed to have realized he wanted a minute alone with Ron and Hermione.

'' Before you go to the Prefect merging, I just wanted to say sorry again. '' He started. `` I know everyone is stressed out and the endure thing anyone needs is me being all moody. ``

'' It's okay Harry. We've had crowing arguments before. '' Ron smiled and got up.

Hermione rose too. `` Relax Harry. We'll be back in no time, only the twenty percent year Prefects have to police the train. '' She left and the boys could already hear her yelling at people in the next compartment.

'' I think she's a picayune too perfect for this job. '' Ron laughed.

'' Are you going to ask her if she has feelings for you ? '' This was the doubtfulness Harry had been wanting to ask Ron since early that morning and it burst out of him before he could stop himself.

'' Naw, I think you're the right way. I need to chance person new. Besides, she likes you, and how can I compete ? '' He shrugged and turned to walk out the door.

'' What do you intend ? '' He yelled after him, but Ron kept going as if he didn't hear. Harry sat back down confused.

Ginny and the others returned with drinks and they settled in to flirt a game of exploding shot. But he couldn't get his mind onto anything other than Ron's last words. Though he'd been felicitous to find out that his friend believed Hermione liked him instead, the tone of his voice had still carried a lot of hurt under the I-don't-care-attitude he'd tried to portray. The compartment threshold opened and Harry turned to say something to Ron, only to see that it was soul completely different.

'' Hi Harry, how was your summer ? '' Cho Chang asked with a sweet smile.

'' Um, good. Can I avail you with something ? '' Harry was confused. At the end of finally twelvemonth she'd been avoiding him, so what did she want now ?

'' Can I talk to you privately for a minute ? '' She asked shyly.

Harry looked at his friends. Ginny shrugged her shoulder, Neville was staring at the ground and Luna was looking through an old leger with the appearance of being completely disinterested in anything at all. No help was forthcoming. `` Alright. '' He agreed and not knowing what else to do, got up and followed her down the hallway.

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Ginny didn't know how to feel anymore. Between having to admit outloud to Ron that Harry liked Hermione, trying to invalidate dean for as long as possible and watching Harry walk off with his ex-girlfriend she was tangled in an aroused knot. She tried not to exhibit it, putting on a happy human face as she, Luna and Neville entertained each other until the former three returned. Apparently she wasn't doing a good enough job.

'' What's wrong ? '' Neville asked her sweetly.

'' What do you mean ? nothing's wrong. '' She answered sharply.

He looked at her with his big, chocolate-brown oculus and she felt herself soften. `` I don't know Ginny, you just seem different…quieter somehow. ``

She smiled at him, her first real smile in a long time. `` So if I'm not loud and obnoxious then there's something awry ? ``

'' You're never obnoxious. '' He answered shyly.

'' Just loud. '' Luna joked as she put her Holy Writ down. `` But you are all right, in good order ? '' She asked seriously.

'' I'm fine. What's wrongly with you two ? '' Ginny returned, feeling more than a little defensive.

'' Is it about Dean ? '' Neville asked suddenly. `` I'd heard you two were a couplet. ``

Although upset that they wouldn't let the subject drop, she once more couldn't help but smile. She knew Neville had a humble crunch on her, and while she thought him incredibly confection, she knew she would eat him live if they were ever to be together. It still didn't stop her heart from warming when he looked at her the way he did. `` You're right, we were a couple. I've decided we aren't one anymore. You see ? I chose not to be with him so there's no reason to be upset. I promise you both, I'm fine. ``

Neville seemed pleased to listen she was once again one, but Luna appeared unconvinced. `` I'm here if you need someone to talk to Ginny. Always. '' She promised.

'' Thanks, but like I've said a million meter now, I'm fine. '' She insisted.

Luna simply nodded and opened her Koran again. `` If you say so. '' She said quietly.

( falling out )

They ran into Ron and Hermione outside the empty compartment Cho had brought him to. `` I'll be back in a hour. '' Harry told them. Ron shook his heading and smiled wryly, but Hermione looked like she was fighting the urge to say something. Grabbing his arm, Cho pulled him into the compartment and swiftly closed the door, cutting him off from his friends before settling herself comfortably. She patted the space next to her indicating that he should join her. Instead, he chose the rump across from her and crossed his arms, waiting for her to speak.

'' Harry, I think the time away from each other did us some good. I know that it did for me, I've had a lot of time to imagine and I'm sorry about the way affair wound up between us. Maybe we should give it another try. '' She twirled her hair around her digit and smiled. in conclusion yr, Harry would throw found that cute, but now it was annoying him and he didn't know why… something about her was setting off alarm Melville Bell in his head and he instinctively became suspicious.

'' Give what another try ? '' He asked carefully.

'' Us. '' She answered softly

'' Us ? '' His confusion grew.

'' Yes, us, you and me Harry. I think we should try to be together again. '' She appeared to be getting frustrated with his inability to translate her.

'' You weren't even talking to me at the end of finale year. '' He sputtered out, unsure exactly what was going on.

'' Like I said, the clock time apart has done us honest, don't you think ? '' She was smiling, but Harry felt like there was something else behind it, and he could almost see what it was… something darkness and foreboding. `` Harry ? '' she prodded interrupting his concentration.

He shook his caput and said the showtime thing that came to him. `` To be honest, I haven't thought about us at all this summer. '' He hadn't meant that to be so uncivil, but her look implied that's how she took it. He really wasn't too worried about it. `` Sorry. '' He said lamely as he got up and left.

Everyone turned as Harry reentered his own compartment. `` What was that all about ? '' Ron asked. It was obvious they had been talking about him because no one would meet his eyes. Hermione was staring intently out the window.

'' cipher. '' he answered as the room access slammed open behind him.

'' You can't just walk out on me in the middle of a word. '' Cho said angrily coming in and closing the room access behind her. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Ginny do a silencing charm on the compartment and pull the shades. He was grateful.

'' It was a word I didn't want to cause. '' Harry said, turning to look her and not caring if his dustup were harsh. She was the one who had burst in and embarrassed him in social movement of his protagonist after all.

'' How could you say you hadn't thought about me all summer ? '' She demanded.

'' Because it was true ! I've had early things on my mind. '' He yelled.

'' In case you didn't know, Voldemort is back. There are other things for Harry and the rest period of us, yourself included, to vex about. So maybe you should economise this for sometime later, when you two can discuss it calmly and privately. '' Luna said, never once looking up from her book. Harry admired her in that moment- she really didn't care what anyone idea of her.

'' Oh shut up. '' Cho yelled. `` This is between Harry and me ! ``

'' It was, you're the one who brought it to us. '' Ginny snapped back.

'' Just shut up ! '' she screamed.

'' Cho, I think you should exit now. '' Harry took her elbow and guided her to the door.

'' No ! You're an changeling ! Do you lie with how many Guy would love for me to ask them out ? ``

'' Then go find one of them to bother ! '' He shouted in her face.

There was rap on the door, interrupting the verbal spew of madness Cho had been about to unleash on him. The door slid open and the Weasley twins entered, huge grin plastered across their faces. `` Well, if it isn't our second favorite seeker ! '' Fred exclaimed.

'' We were just eavesdropping, '' George said holding up a pair of extendable capitulum, `` and we thought maybe it was time to break up this adorable reunion. ``

'' A shame we have to step in, considering there are two prefects in here. '' Fred added shaking his head.

Cho glared at them and turned to Harry. `` You'll be kicking yourself later. '' She warned.

'' He'll take that chance. '' Fred guided her out.

'' See you on the quidditch pitch ! '' George yelled after her. `` wellspring, with Lee gone, I guess we now know where to retrieve our entertainment. '' They looked around at their sib and their friend. Harry slumped down in his hind end between Hermione and Ginny.

'' Now, on to business. '' Fred started. `` What will we marauder do as our first act of rebellion. ``

'' low act of rebellion ? '' Ginny raised an supercilium. `` I seem to remember a swamp that still exists in a Hogwarts corridor. ``

'' We meant as a group. We all have had our short spat with authority, haven't we, sis ? '' George teased.

Before she could reply, the door slammed spread out again to reveal Draco Malfoy. This time, Hermione and Ron stood up to perform their prefect duties and progress to sure there was no bother. `` Out, Malfoy. '' Hermione snapped.

'' I am a prefect, and have every right hand to investigate any psychological disorder on the geartrain. '' He sneered.

'' You're the only affair on this train that's disturbed. '' Ron stroke back.

'' Really ? '' Malfoy said angrily. `` fountainhead, I just passed a pretty lady friend crying about how much she hated Potter. Figured I'd come make sure you didn't do anything too indecent to Cho Yangtze Kiang. ``

'' Go to hell. '' Harry snarled.

Malfoy was unfazed. `` Well, what is this ? The weirdie conventionality ? '' His gaze landing on Luna and he sneered again.

'' Get out of here, or I'll paper you. '' Ron growled, taking a step toward the other boy.

'' For what ? '' Malfoy didn't move, but his eyes flashed concern.

'' Being an annoying ass. '' Ron said through gritted dentition.

'' Watch your mouth, Weasley. That is not prefect language. I could take your badge for that. ``

Fred and George stood up behind their comrade. `` Try it. '' They said together.

'' Well look at you three ! All new gown ! Did your mum resort to stealing ? '' Harry jumped between the Weasleys and Malfoy as the three redheads tried to get hold of their quarry. Unfortunately, the malevolent picayune twirp didn't stop there. `` It can't be because of that bantam entrepot of yours. Oh that's right, I heard that Shirley Temple fellow left Ron here some money. Shame he's abruptly. Wish I could have seen that. '' He laughed.

Harry turned to punch Malfoy in the face, but Hermione and Ginny jumped in front of him, now trying to obtain back Harry, Ron and the twins from doing something that would get them thrown out of schoolhouse. Draco only laughed knockout but was cut off suddenly as a worm crawled out of his nose.

'' What the ... '' The worm were coming from everywhere, his scent, oral fissure and capitulum. `` Which one of you did that ? '' He demanded, more worms spilling from his lips as he spoke. Everyone else stepped back in disgust. `` You're all getting expelled ! '' Malfoy yelled, covering his mouth and running down the hall.

'' Scourgify. '' Hermione said as she waved her wand and the worms disappeared. Everyone sat down and stared at each other.

'' Are we really going to be expelled ? '' Neville asked timidly.

'' I doubt it. '' Fred said. `` We'll just say it was Harry, he gets away with everything. ``

'' Who did do it ? '' Harry asked.

Neville slowly raised his hand. `` Sorry. '' He said quietly.

'' What for ? '' Ginny asked with a smile.

'' Yeah, that was blinking vivid ! '' Ron said and patted Neville on the back.

'' Don't worry Neville. I'll tell Dumbledore, McGonagall or Snape that it was me. That I got mad because of what he said about Sothis and they'll let me off. ``

'' They always do ! '' George I said proudly.

'' Besides, they'll understand if Harry did it, since he's still struggling so hard to get over what happened at the ministry a few months ago. '' Luna said, returning to her book. Harry looked over at Hermione accusingly, but she shook her head. Was it really that obvious to people ? So obvious that even Luna picked up on it. Harry began to suspect that maybe Luna's outlandishness was at to the lowest degree in portion an act. No one noticed her unless she wanted them to, and that allowed her to detect people at her leisure.

'' Plus they wouldn't let Harry be expelled and forced to entrust one of the secure places he could be right now. '' Ginny was saying. Harry took comfort in that logic. Did that mean, no matter what he did, he couldn't receive the one penalty that scared him most ? Could he really never be sent away from Hogwarts ?

( breaking )

Hermione stared out the windowpane as the scenery rolled by. Now that the excitement had died down, her booster were all talking excitedly about school and to her dismay, quidditch. Tuning them out, she let her take care wander but it kept coming back to the same thought- Harry and Cho. It shouldn't bother her, but she couldn't lie to herself. It bothered her a great deal that the other daughter apparently wanted to worm her way back into Harry's life. Though she'd tried to be supportive final year and supporter Harry navigate a budding relationship with Cho, the other daughter's inconsistency and lack of win over feeling for her Friend had turned Hermione against her. Or maybe it was her own smell that made her so dislike the girl. Either way, she was worried. Harry may not seem worry in rekindling a Latinian language with Cho now, but that could change at any fourth dimension. She was his showtime crush, his number 1 attack at having a girlfriend. But Hermione was convinced- Cho was not the right miss for her respectable friend.

'' You okay ? '' Harry asked her quietly while the others chatted. He leaned over and gently nudged her arm until she turned to reckon at him.

'' Just thinking. '' She returned with a pocket-size smile.

'' Can't wait to get to shoal for that ? '' He joked.

'' Not everything about me is pedantic you know. ``

'' I know. '' He whispered, his emerald eyes twinkling. `` You're smart about everything in life. '' She grinned at the compliment, feeling heat energy rising to her face.

'' What are you two whispering about over there ? '' Ginny interrupted.

'' Nothing. '' Harry answered quickly straightening himself. `` Anyone up for a game ? ``

Everyone agreed, but Hermione begged off claiming a headache. In trueness, her drumhead did feel warm and as she rested it against the cool glass she felt her mind maturate numb. Ultimately, it didn't issue what she thought about Harry's choice in girlfriend. Although she'd long ago discovered her own feelings for him, the implication, even the very thought of being with him was out of the question. It didn't change the way she felt though, that was something she just couldn't help.




A/N This will probably be the last chapter until after Xmas, since there's no electronic computer where I'm going. Please, let me do it what you think so far. Happy holiday !



NOTE : References to the swampland and Harry and Cho dating from Harry Potter and the Order of the capital of Arizona by J.K. Rowling


Chapter 9 : import

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They got off the train to Hagrid's comrade call. `` fir tree'age, this way ! '' The bunch went over to recognise him. `` Hello, Harry ! Sorry I could'na make it to yer political party. derive an see me later for yer gift. All o'you are receive ter come too. '' He nodded at the others.

'' Okay, Hagrid. '' Harry agreed quickly before he was usher along.

As they approached the omnibus that would convey them to the school, he, Luna and Neville deliberately ignored the thestrals that were patiently waiting to take out them. The drive up was quiet for Harry as he simply listened to everyone else chatter about their plans for Dragon Malfoy, who had reportedly stopped coughing up insect about ten minutes before the train pulled into the Hogsmeade station.

Upon arriving at the castle, they hurried to the Great antechamber as Ron was `` famished. '' Even Hermione's reminder that the feast wouldn't be served until after the sorting did goose egg to diminish Ron's anxiousness to get to the table. Luna broke off to go to the Ravenclaw table and sit awkwardly by herself… Though she didn't seem to worry, Harry felt sorry that she had to leave people who actually did want her around to be forced to sit with those who refused to have the time to get to know her. She glanced directly at him, wearing a wide smile as if she knew what he was thinking and wanted to insure him she was okay and quite used to the way things were.

When the first years entered the hallway a myopic while later looking intimidated yet determined, a few pointed in Harry's management and whispered to each former. He lowered his pass and tried not to bring any more attention to himself. He hated how recognisable he'd become ; even eleven year-olds knew his face. How was he ever supposed to go out into the world without drawing out his foe ?

'' Finally it's starting. '' Ron grumbled under his breath. Harry turned his attention to the caput tabular array, tidal bore to see who the new Gryffindors would be and even more worry to see the new Slytherins.

Professor Minerva McGonagall stood in strawman of everyone with the Sorting Hat, looking tall and commanding. She loudly cleared her throat and the residence hall immediately fell silent- it seemed even the new pupil realized she was not a woman who tolerated much. Without introduction, the hat began its song.

'' Many years ago, four friends together stood
And decided to build a school
Where all with power could,
Learn to use their tool.

Never were such great protagonist,
As Slytherin and Gryffindor.
Except for Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw,
Who perhaps loved each former more.

For a piece, the school was substantial within,
Much like these four friends.
Only to be torn apart, and
Contentment there meet it's ends.

The ones whose stock was pure,
Slytherin chose.
The bravest of the brave,
Gryffindor took those

Ravenclaw decided,
Intelligence was the adept trait.
Good Hufflepuff took the rest,
those yet to encounter their fate.

I was then made smart
To pretend a bully telephone call offhand,
Placing bookman where I knew
They were destined to land.

I was near at my job and since then,
My call is heard every year.
But now listen closely,
For there is reason to fear.

A threat is hanging above our school.
And while all within are strong,
There are those among us
Who will push aside my warning song.

Band together,
The four star sign unite.
Only as one,
Can we hope to win this competitiveness. ``

There was hesitant clapping after he finished his monition, and many students at the other tables were looking at the Slytherins who had made themselves the predictable antagonists. They had received a similar monition from the hat before, and Harry took it just as seriously this time. McGonagall loudly cleared her throat and the Hall once again fell understood, all attention on her.

'' When I call your name come forward to be sorted into your star sign. Jennifer Applebloom. '' She called. Jennifer quickly walked up and sat under the hat.

'' Ravenclaw ! '' He called out as the Ravenclaw table burst into applause.

McGonagall went quickly through all the first class, and the sorting was soon over. Once the new students were all settled at their tables and the honest-to-god students had quieted down, Dumbledore stood. `` There are the usual source of condition promulgation. All first days, and sure other student, should be aware that the Forbidden Forest is always off limits. Our caretaker, Mr. Filtch, has asked me to let you know that the tilt of items and natural process banned from the school is hanging outside his office. Thanks to a couple of cut-up, the inclination has grown immensely since last year. '' He paused to look at the Weasley twins who weren't even trying to conceal their proud grins. `` I would also advise that you stay clear of the bit of swamp that became a character of our hall decor net year. It has been roped off for your safe. '' The teacher all looked down to hide their laughter, remembering how and why the swamp was there ; except for Snape, who looked as grim as ever.

'' Lastly, I would wish to enter a new penis of our staff. Some of you may remember, Professor Remus lupin. He will once again be taking up the post as your defense team Against the Dark Arts teacher. '' The manse burst into cheerfulness as those who remembered Lupin grew excited he had returned. Dumbledore waited until the noise had died down at the Gryffindor table where the shouting was forte. `` Now that's all out of the way, rapier in ! ''

As the schoolmaster sat, notes suddenly appeared in front man of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Ginny and Neville. Harry read his then leaned over to scan Hermione's. They were the same.

Please report to the Headmaster's office after dinner.
Professor McGonagall.

'' I think we're in trouble. '' He said.

'' Huh ? '' Ron looked up. He had been so intent on piling his plate with food that he hadn't even noticed the note. As he read it, his eyes widened. `` Do you reckon Luna got one too ? '' They all looked over to the Ravenclaw table where sure enough, Luna was holding up her promissory note to register them. `` Uh oh. '' He gulped.

'' Relax, Ron. First of all, I did it, remember ? '' Harry folded the note. `` instant of all, Malfoy's the one making the complaint. ``

'' Yeah, they'll definitely believe that Harry was provoked into casting the spell. '' Hermione added.

'' But I'm the one who actually did it. Are you sure you want to take this on yourself ? '' Neville asked.

'' Don't worry. The worst I'll get is detention. It's nothing new. '' Harry shrugged, thinking detention with McGonagall or Snape would be an unbelievable betterment over the ones he'd served with Dolores Umbridge final stage year.

Neville looked relieved. But all through dinner party, he kept making sure that Harry really wanted to subscribe to the blame until Fred finally told him to close up as Ginny reached over and rubbed his shoulder joint in reassurance. Harry was confident in his conclusion, after all how bad could the punishment for worms be ? And why let Neville mark his record book when Harry's own was already so tarnished ?

After dinner party, the others waited outside the Great Hall while Ron and Hermione performed their Prefect responsibility. Once all together again, they went up to Dumbledore's office. `` Popple grab. '' Hermione said and the Gargoyle guarding the entrance sprang to life.

'' Hey ! That's one of our candies ! '' Saint George said in surprise as they stepped onto the stairs.

'' They literally explode in your mouth. '' Fred explained proudly to the others.

The Headmaster's function was once again neat and tidy after Harry's rampage at the end of last class and despite the ground they were there now, he suddenly really did sense guilty. He wanted to believe he would never again lose his peevishness in such a destructive way, but it was a promise to himself that he wasn't sure he could keep.

wait inside along with the Headmaster were Professors McGonagall and Snape as well as Draco Malfoy. The lastly sneered as the stripling approached the desk. `` Well- '' That's as far as Dumbledore got before being interrupted.

'' It was Harry ! '' seven-spot vocalization said at once. They all looked at each other and lowered their read/write head to hide their laughter. Dumbledore was smiling and for the brief of mo, Harry could have sworn he saw McGonagall grin. Snape however looked unamused that no one was taking this seriously.

Harry stepped forward. `` Headmaster, professor, since I can only presume we are here because of the incident on the train, then they are right, I made worms come out of Draco's head. '' Unable to sustain it in any longer, his Friend burst out laughing after he said this. One warning flavour from McGonagall quieted them all. Although she also seemed amused, Harry knew she didn't like it when scholarly person cursed former students, even if it was Draco Malfoy.

Snape was furious. `` I don't believe him. '' He said turning to Dumbledore.

'' What reason would he have to lie, Severus ? '' The old wiz asked.

'' He's protecting one of his friends. '' Snape turned and eyed them. `` My guess would be Longbottom. He looks the most scared. ``

'' Sir, '' Harry stepped on Neville's metrical unit to keep him quiet, `` I did it and I'm not no-count. All I can say is that I was provoked and lost my temper. It always seems to get away from me when Malfoy is around. ``

'' How were you provoked, ceramist ? '' McGonagall asked.

Harry looked down at his shoes. `` He said thing about the Weasley category and then he said something about Sirius. ``

'' Ah. '' Dumbledore sat back and put the bakshis of his fingerbreadth together. He turned to Draco. `` May I ask, Mr. Malfoy, what it is that you said exactly, so as to provoke Mr. Potter to make insect descend out of your head ? ``

'' I didn't say anything, schoolmaster. '' Draco said sweetly. `` I heard a disturbance in the compartment and as a prefect, I went to discipline on it. I guess they didn't appreciate being told to quiet down and next thing I knew- '' He was cut off as the others began to resist. Harry could find his wrath building up. Dumbledore held up a hand to hush up them and Malfoy continued. `` Honest, all I said was to proceed it down a little- ''

'' You said you'd wished you had seen him die ! '' Harry yelled. McGonagall gasped and his friends all stared at the priming coat, aware of how such a statement would affect him. He took a late hint and began again a little more calmly. `` You said something snotty about Ron, Ginny and the Twin's new gown and accused Mrs. Weasley of stealing. Then you said something about remembering that Sirius had left money to Ron and how it was a shame you hadn't been there to see him die. You're lucky it was just insect. '' He said darkly. Hermione and Ginny each had a hand on his shoulders and Ron, George and Fred were glaring at Malfoy. Luna was inspecting something on one of the board looking as if she had accidentally walked into the haywire post, while Neville was staring at him. They all knew that had Harry really been the one to put a patch on Malfoy at that moment on the geartrain, it would bear turned out far worse.

After a moments pause, McGonagall started in. `` Mr. Malfoy ! How a person could be so cold hearted I have no theme ! To say that- ''

By then Snape had regained his equanimity and cut her off. `` Minerva, if I may remind you, Draco is the dupe here. I propose that ceramicist be punished for such a gross misuse of his illusion. '' McGonagall looked livid. She was about to give Snape a piece of her thinker when Dumbledore interrupted.

'' May I ask, out of personal curiosity, Mr. Malfoy, how it is that you knew Ron Weasley was left money in Sirius's will ? '' Malfoy looked down, not meeting the master's eyes. `` I thought as much. '' Dumbledore continued. `` Professor Snape, may I ask you what you feel the appropriate penalization would be for Mr. ceramist ? ``

'' Well .... '' Snape looked positively gleeful. `` All the past detainment have obviously not done any dear, so I think we should do something that will get his attention and make him think twice before he loses his snappishness. Perhaps once again kicking him off the Gryffindor quidditch team ? ``

At this, even McGonagall joined in the other's cries of protest. `` I just got back on ! '' Harry yelled above them all.

Once again, Dumbledore raised his hand for silence. `` It seems, Severus, that there are two guilty party. Many prison term, it is Mr. Malfoy's word of honor or actions that cause Mr. thrower to lose his temper. Would you suggest the same penalisation for him ? '' Snape looked away angrily. `` I didn't think so. Unfortunately, this office can not go on unnoticed. My decision is this. Harry, while it is open that you had been provoked enough to do this, I don't fully conceive you are really the one responsible. However, since you are so square up to protect the real number guilty party, I'm afraid you must deal with the consequences. You are hereby stripped of your deed as Gryffindor quidditch captain. '' He raised his bridge player against the protests and Harry again had to step on Neville's metrical foot so he would keep his sassing shut. `` Understand that I have not forbidden him to play, I simply took away his statute title as team leader. ``

He then turned to Malfoy. `` Draco, this is not the first time I have heard of you abusing your privileges as a prefect. I hereby remove your deed of conveyance as well. You are no longer a prefect and since this is an extreme case, I will personally select your transposition. ``

'' But, Sir- '' Snape started.

'' Severus, your scholar has proven to be unreliable with the responsibilities bestowed upon him. The things that he said today were hateful and it is my understanding that he has uttered similar Holy Writ to diverse student for the past five eld. It is clip that something be done to correct this. I will not have anymore discordance within these bulwark. If I again hear of anything hateful directed to any student, my next motion will be ejection. Tread lightly Mr. Malfoy. ``

'' What about granger and Weasley ? '' Snape growled.

'' What about them ? '' McGonagall asked just as fiercely, subconsciously taking a few steps in front of her students as if to protect them.

Snape glared at her. `` They are prefects as well and all of this took place right in front of them. According to Draco they were a parting of all this. ``

'' That's right Headmaster. '' Malfoy piped up. `` Ron threatened me. And Hermione hit me ! ''

'' I did not ! '' Hermione yelled indignantly.

'' She was trying to relegate it up ! '' Harry protested. `` And Ron only told him to leave ! ``

'' Liar ! '' Malfoy yelled.

'' I'm a liar ? ! '' Harry yelled back. `` You just accused an honor bookman of hitting you ! ``

'' master, I find it hard to believe that farmer hit him. '' McGonagall said slowly obviously trying to keep her own temper.

'' She did before ! '' Malfoy protested.

'' Only because you were being a discharge jerk to me, and you were staked out to keep an eye on Buckbeak's execution. Which was your break if I remember correctly. You and your father ! '' Hermione yelled.

'' You see ? She just admitted it. '' Malfoy said excitedly.

'' She admitted to one metre in our third class, long before she was a prefect ! '' Harry shot back.

'' If she did it once, Headmaster, what's to say she didn't do it again ? '' Snape grinned.

'' Honestly, Severus. You are starting to voice like a child. '' McGonagall scolded.

'' enough. '' Dumbledore said quietly. It was almost a whisper, but the military force he put behind his words left the room deathly mute. `` Fred, George, Ginny, Neville and Luna, you may wait for your friends outside. And I will know if you are listening in, either with your own ears or with manufactured ones. '' After they had left, Dumbledore produced enough chairs for all those left. He sat behind his desk for a foresightful while staring at each of them and Harry had the feeling that he was reading their thoughts.

At last he spoke. `` I will not wish to reprize myself so listen closely. This fight between Slytherin and Gryffindor has gone on long enough. Minerva, Severus, how can you honestly require your educatee to get along when you are so openly airing your competition ? You are on the same team here. '' He looked at them meaningfully and Harry knew he meant the same team in terms of the Order as opposed to as fellow teachers. Both professors looked down. `` Severus, can you honestly say that you don't feel genus Draco's discussion were out or keeping ? ``

Snape took a abstruse breathing spell. `` Perhaps it was just a bit out of agate line. '' He finally choked out. `` However, it was also inappropriate to charm louse to make out out of his head. ``

'' I agree. '' Dumbledore paused. `` However, there is a battle to deal with raging outside these walls. I do not bid an instigator to have a spot of great power starting a war inside. Mr. Malfoy, your punishment stands and I meant it when I said I would exhaust you. My patience is wearing very thin for you and a few of your comrades. Keep that in mind the next time you wish to cause Mr. ceramist or his Quaker a problem. ''

He took a deep breathing spell and turned to McGonagall. `` Minerva, I know you don't believe Harry's punishment is warranted, and neither do I, since neither of us truly believes he is the responsible company. But we both know that he is nothing if not loyal to his friends and since he is taking the place of the real culprit, he must meet with a punishment fitting to the offence. This was a spell that could have seriously gone legal injury. So I ask you now, not to take out your choler on Severus or his students and maintain in psyche that I have allowed Mr. Potter to keep playing. ``

'' I understand. '' She nodded still looking unhappy.

'' And Severus, I don't want to hear one word about you taking out your frustrations on the Gryffindors this year. In the past I have heard many ailment that you favor your own house and this year, I expect that all be treated fairly. I want this eternal fight between these two houses to stop now. '' Both McGonagall and Snape looked at the base wearing an apparent reflection that said, ‘ yeah right.'

'' As for Draco's charge against Hermione, they are dismissed. What Miss Granger did in the past before she was a prefect has no posture on whether or not to strip her of her title now. I don't believe for one second that she struck you on the train, Mr. Malfoy and this is the last time I will allow you to blatantly lie to my fount. Now on the other hand, I completely believe that something Mr. Weasley said may induce been viewed as a threat. However, when one's family line is under attack, verbally or otherwise, it becomes hard to harbour one's tongue. I understand this. But it was still inappropriate and therefore I must supply one night's detention with prof McGonagall to be carried out tomorrow after socio-economic class and dinner. '' Snape rolled his eyes.

Dumbledore looked them all over one more than time. `` You are dismissed. ``

They all went down the stairs together, Snape and Malfoy breaking off and stalking down the hall toward the dungeon. No one made to stop them. `` ceramicist, and all Weasley's come with me. sodbuster and Longbottom, I suppose you may come as well though this will be quidditch business concern. '' McGonagall briskly started off down the hall.

'' What happened ? '' Luna asked Ron.

'' I'll tell you tomorrow. '' Ron called out as he hurried off after the rest. Harry smiled. Maybe Luna having a crushed leather on Ron would be a salutary thing after all ... it would certainly nominate him sense less guilty about his own flavor for Hermione if those two coupled up. And besides, both Ron and Luna needed individual in their lives to feed them the attending they deserved.

McGonagall ushered them all into her agency, closing the door before turning to them with a feeling of pleased decision on her face. `` Ginny, you are acting captain and Potter, you are co-captain as the master said nothing about co-captaincy. ''

Harry and Ginny looked at each early in surprisal before sharing a grinning ... McGonagall was a slick old cat. Ron turned to his sister in a panic, knowing how she could be. `` Please let me abide on the team. You saw how strong I practiced over the summer ! ``

'' I'll think about it. '' She answered slyly.

'' Relax Mr. Weasley, your view is good for now. Alright, gather round. We might as well set up try-out particular date since the whole squad is here. '' McGonagall got out paper and a quill and for the adjacent hr, they worked out all the details.

Around midnight they finally returned to the evacuate common room in Gryffindor tower, where they stayed up for another minute filling Ginny, Neville and the counterpart in on what had happened after they left Dumbledore's function. Hermione finally stood up and announced that she was going to bed and reminded them that they all had form in a few hours, expelling a groan from everyone. When Harry reached his room he realized just how exhausted he really was. Though he had wanted to look at Lupin's parchment, he couldn't keep his eyes focused. Deciding to save it for later when he could go over it with Hermione and Ron, he climbed into bed and immediately fell asleep.

( respite )

Draco stormed into the Slytherin common room, feeling a variety of frustrated gratification. He had known it wouldn't be slow to get ceramist in trouble, especially since they'd seen through the lie and knew he hadn't actually been responsible for the go. Hopefully his new mysterious partner in crime would ingest right success, it was his job to see that they did.

'' Hey how'd it go ? '' sissy asked, startling him. She had apparently been waiting up for him, much to his annoyance.

'' As expected. thrower and his ragtag crowd of scum can do no wrong here. Not with Dumbledore in charge. '' He answered. It was so unfair, and it always had been. But the god-like way potter was treated definitely made it easier to hate him, because lately… he just didn't understand the obsession. Sure potter could very possibly bring down the Dark Lord someday. And Draco understood the reasoning that it was best to destroy him before he reached a more equal to age, but here at school he was too well protected. Lately… well it just seemed that since the adults had all failed miserably against thrower and his helpers, they were pushing the succeeding generation to take action. He didn't want to be a lamb pushed out for sacrifice but that's exactly what he was in the current programme that his forefather and the night Lord had him involved in. And tonight only proved that it would work.



A/N : HAPPY HOLIDAYS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

promissory note : reference point to Dolores Umbridge from Harry ceramicist and the Holy Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Reference to Buckbeak's execution from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Chapter 10 : find

annotation : Anything not original= J.K. Rowling. Anything original= mine. Hope everyone had a right holiday, read and enjoy. Oh, and please review if you like it or even if you don't.

　

Harry awoke the next morning feeling more use up than when he had gone to bed. All night he had been plagued with the same nightmare as before and he couldn't understand why. Perhaps it was being back at school, where the unscathed sequence of events leading to Sirius's death had begun. He decided not to cerebrate too deeply on it as he attempted to stretch away the sleep from his ivory. With a lot of effort he forced himself to get up, get dressed, and make believe his way down to breakfast.

The others were already in the Great Marguerite Radclyffe Hall when he entered, dragging his book of account bag behind him. As he sat he realized they were excitedly filling the other Gryffindors in on the fact that Malfoy was no longer a prefect. He smiled with satisfaction at the remembering, for once Malfoy had suffered some sort of real issue for all of his retiring vocalization and misdeeds against him and everyone else. It may have taken five twelvemonth, but at least it had happened. He glanced over at the Slytherin table and grinned wider when he saw how unhappy Malfoy was.

After breakfast, he, Ron and Hermione got up to begin the frightening walk to Potions. They passed Luna in the hall and he was struck by the odd looking at she gave him, as if she were trying to communicate with him. But before he could think about it at all, he once again suddenly remembered the sheepskin Lupin had given him. This prison term he would be for certain to do something about it.

'' Can you guys meet me by our subject area tree diagram before luncheon ? I have something to show you. '' He whispered to his two well friends as they took their rump in the donjon classroom.

'' surely. '' They both agreed. He settled himself between them, a small tingle of jitteriness surging through him when he felt Hermione's elbow cutaneous senses his as they both leaned on the desk.

A minute before class was to start Snape strode in and slammed the dungeon door. All chatter died away instantly as he eyed his class with disgust. `` It is my intellect that some of you present have not gotten the O grade that I had required to go forward. Lucky for you that you're here. '' He sneered at them all. `` Unfortunately, the Headmaster decided to make allowances and forced me to assume the sub par students whom received a course of E. However, know that those of you with to a lesser extent than satisfactory grades at the end of this semester will be kicked out of my class. '' He paused to sneer at Ron, Neville and Dean who hadn't gotten an O. Harry wondered if any of the Slytherins had gotten a `` sub par '' E, and looking at Crabbe and Goyle, he couldn't believe they'd even managed that.

Snape took a moment to glare around the room before a sinister smiling emerged. `` Now, I believe some seating changes are in order to tell me that all receive the grade they truly deserve and not one based on how well they copy their friends. Weasley, you will be moved here to the nominal head away from Granger and potter. '' Ron got up and with a homicidal limelight at Snape took a bottom next to milksop Parkinson. `` Longbottom, you will be here next to Crabbe. Norman Mattoon Thomas, you will be here with Goyle. Malfoy, why don't you go sit between Potter and Granger. '' He surveyed the room with a pleased air. `` There, that's so much honest. Now, here are the instructions for our first potion. '' He pointed his wand at the add-in. `` You have one hour. ``

It was one of Harry's worst Potions classes. Malfoy constantly muddled his endeavour by switching the ingredients. At the end of the hour, Harry turned in his sample sure that he had received a T thanks to Malfoy's sabotage. But he knew better than to distinguish Snape. He did however complain to Ron and Hermione the altogether way to Transfiguration. `` It's not fair at all. He kept mixing up my stuff and I never knew what I was really putting in my caldron. '' He whined.

'' Well, side by side year, I'll portion with you so he can't mess with anything. '' Hermione offered as they all sat at a desk in the back.

'' You think you had it bad ? I had to listen to Pansy telling Millicent Bulstrode all 60 minutes how cute she thinks Malfoy is and how she thought they would make the perfect couple. '' Ron grumbled pulling out his verge. This class passed much more quickly and by the end, they had all turned their toads into tuffet even Neville, though he'd predictably had the most trouble.

With an time of day free before dejeuner, Harry, Ron and Hermione hurried out to the tree at the edge of the lake. Once they had settled themselves comfortably, Harry pulled out the sheepskin and explained everything Lupin had told him on the power train platform about what it contained. `` Are you sure this is a good idea ? '' Hermione asked, inspecting the paper carefully.

'' If Moony gave it to him, then we know it isn't anything bad, redress ? So it'll be fine. '' Ron eagerly grabbed it from her and shove it in Harry's direction. `` Go on, do the charm and let's see what it says. ``

Harry shrugged at Hermione before placing the tip of his scepter to the parchment and saying, `` We need to talk. '' They all leaned in to read what it said.

To whomever it concerns, the following is the first of all clew to find a very crucial object hidden away for protective cover by us, The Marauders.
Good luck,
Masters : Mooney, Padfoot, Prongs and Wormtail with the assistance of wildflower
Clue 1 : First you must get it on what you are looking for, if you do not already. This is knowledge you won't uncovering in the library, but in what the library family. You can retrieve this knowledge in an expected place, guarded by a trust Friend. Here, I will only tell you that the hidden object is confutative in the purpose of its existence.

'' Wildflower ? '' Ron looked at Harry.

'' Probably my mum. ``

'' Oh yeah, ‘ Lily'I get it. '' He said quickly.

'' Well, we're looking for a Quran. '' Hermione said. She sighed in thwarting at the confused looks she got from the son. `` Think about the first voice, ‘ you won't find it in the depository library, but in what the library houses.'It's a record book that's not in the school library. ``

'' Oh, I knew that. '' Ron grinned.

'' The book must be in the shoal, where else would expect to receive knowledge ? '' Harry pointed out.

Hermione thought for a minute then jumped up. `` I've got it ! It's in the Defense Against the Dark humanistic discipline classroom. ``

Harry reread the clue. `` That's what it appears to say. ``

'' How ? '' Ron said taking the clue and scanning it.

'' ‘ The hidden physical object is questionable in the design of its existence.'Where else would you find a Book full of information on refutable target ? '' Harry smiled. He hoped that when they found the next clue it would be as easy to figure out.

Ron threw down the lambskin. `` I'm not good at enigma or clew or anything with words. ``

'' Oh Ron. '' Hermione shook her head.

'' I'm not ! ``

'' I don't have time to reassure you of your cleverness, Ron. I have to go talk to McGonagall about something. We can run into with lupin before Defense today. '' The son nodded their agreement. `` See you guys at lunch. '' Hermione said as she hurried off.

'' Bye. '' Harry called after her, sword lily to be left alone with Ron. They hadn't had a probability to really blab in a long fourth dimension and there were certain things he needed to discuss.

Ron sensed what was coming. `` You want to do it why I said Hermione likes you right ? '' He asked right away.

'' Well, I guess- I mean if you're certain. I, well, are you sure you're over her ? '' he managed to bumble out.

'' I think so. It's backbreaking to care someone knowing they're into you. '' Ron shook his head.

'' But how do you know she likes me in that way ? '' Harry asked calmly, though inside his warmheartedness was beating fast in anticipation.

'' I didn't, it was Ginny. She just flat out told me. '' He admitted.

'' Ginny ? She told you what ? ''

'' And I thought I was dense. She told me Hermione liked you. ``

'' When ? '' Harry asked desperately.

'' The Night before we left for school. You know when we fought ? I couldn't sleep, so I went to play puddle and Ginny was already down there. She asked what was wrong and I told her all about our disputation. She smacked me on the psyche. ``

'' She hit you ? ``

'' Really hard ! '' Ron rubbed his header with remembrance. `` Anyway, she said that I'd better get over Hermione fast because she liked you. ``

'' How did she know ? '' He pressed.

'' Hermione didn't tell her or anything. All she said was that little girl were perceptive on this sort of thing. She also said something about how son don't pay enough attention, but I don't recall exactly what she said. I guess I was proving her point by not paying attention. '' He grinned.

'' Oh. '' Harry stared off, his mind as cloudy as the sky above him.

'' You like her back, right hand ? '' Ron grinned again as Harry looked down, nervously pulling up blades of grass. `` I knew it. Though to be fairly, Ginny was the one who first thought you did. ``

'' I didn't even know until you started asking me about her. ''

'' Yeah, well, according to my sister that's rule for guys. You know, I don't think she's handling her detachment with dean very well. She doesn't have very many nice thing to say about the Male gender lately. '' He replied with a frown. Harry smiled in response, knowing once she got past tense whatever happened with Dean, she'd have her pick of guys. Ginny was a precious girlfriend, made all the more attractive by her confident and outgoing personality- regardless of how her brothers may palpate about it.

When it came time for lunch they headed in together, talking and joking like they used to. He saw Hermione's pleased grinning and knew she was well-chosen they had taken steps to repair their severance. Taking a stern next to her at the table, Harry told his protagonist that they all needed to meet tonight in the program library. `` Why the library ? '' George asked.

'' Yeah, we have form of made a point of avoiding it for the hold up six years. '' Fred added.

Harry stared at his home base as the conversation progressed, not knowing what to say around Hermione anymore. She noticed his silence and repeatedly asked him what was wrong, but he couldn't tell her. Finally he looked at Ron for help to maneuver the conversation elsewhere. `` What was so significant with McGonagall that you ditched us earlier ? '' Ron asked between mouthfuls.

'' Oh, that. '' She was still looking at Harry with concern. `` I wanted to ask her about restarting the DA and making it a sound guild. '' Ron, Harry, Ginny and the twins all stared at her.

'' You did what ? '' Harry asked bewildered.

'' Well, I thought- ''

'' You mean you didn't cheque with Harry to see if he even wanted to do it again this yr ? '' Ron asked, raging on Harry's behalf.

'' Well, I figured with everyone knowing for indisputable that Voldemort is back that we'd .... ''

'' But we have Lupin this year to teach us ! '' Ginny cut her off. `` It's not like he's going to maintain us from learning what we need to have it away. ``

'' I know, it's just that- ''

'' Plus, if we make it legal, the Slytherins will be able to link. Wasn't it you who said we needed to be extra careful this year ? '' Fred asked.

'' Yeah, with Malfoy there, he'll be capable to report all the progress we're qualification. '' George I said angrily. `` We'll lose the element of surprisal. ``

'' I already thought of that, so I suggested to McGonagall that- ''

'' You should have discussed this with the rest of us first Hermione. '' Ron cut her off again.

'' And especially with Harry. He'd be the one in charge. '' Ginny said in obvious frustration.

Harry had been listening to them attack Hermione as if he were in a fog. Sure he had thought about restarting the DA, but it was only the beginning day of shoal. `` At least let her get out a broad sentence you guys. '' He said at last coming to her defensive measure, though he was still angry.

'' Thanks. '' She said quietly looking down at the board. `` I'm sorry I did this without talking to all of you, but I wanted to surprise you. ``

'' Well, you succeeded. '' Ron sneered. Harry shot him a word of advice glare.

'' As for the Slytherins, I asked McGonagall if we could have the meetings on Wednesday nights, because that's when they have their Quidditch practice. Malfoy wouldn't skip that just to give us a hard fourth dimension, and besides he's one measure away from expulsion. Anyway, I didn't make anything definite. I told her that I needed to talk to Harry first. I just wanted to see if restarting the DA was even an option. ``

'' And is it ? '' Harry asked trying to keep his humor in control.

'' She said once we had something definite to add up see her and she would work it happen. '' Hermione answered quietly, sensing that Harry's handgrip on command was very fragile right then.

Without a word to anyone, he got up and left, his luncheon one-half eaten. He just needed to consider, or to not think, whichever was easier. Not even a week back here and he already felt overwhelmed. He didn't like it. Harry walked the grounds for a while in a sort of half-asleep daze until his solitude could no longer provide a beguilement to accommodate his thoughts at bay. Not knowing what else to do for the following half an hour, he went down to Hagrid's since care of Magical tool was his next form anyway. He knocked loudly on the cottage door and offered a favorable smile when the heavyweight answered. `` little ahead of time aren'ya, Harry ? '' Hagrid asked ushering him inside.

'' I just wanted to come by and catch up. I haven't talked to you all summertime. '' He said, taking a seat on one of the monolithic chairs.

'' Oh yeah. Sorry about tha ’. Been keepin'busy for the Order. Plus I had ter take Grawp to his new home. get a lot o'work ter get him ready. ``

'' Is he all settled now ? '' Harry tried grueling not to think of the unfortunate first appearance he and Hermione had received when first meeting Hagrid's buddy and how little his gaze for the massive being had grown. But he wanted to be polite so he feigned interest.

'' He's doin'bang-up ! But tha's why I missed yer birthday, I had ter take him ter the Greenwich Village and get him all settled in. I have yer exhibit for you though. '' He placed a large package wrapped in a mantle in Harry's lap, ending any to a greater extent questions about his brother.

It shook a niggling when he picked it up. `` Um, Hagrid ? This isn't anything awake is it ? ``

'' spread it an'see. '' the giant answered, an excited gleaming in his eye.

Harry cautiously unwrapped the mantle. interior was a pocket-size coop lodging what looked like a turtle, only it had two heads and it's skin was purple with a shining turquoise shell. `` What is it ? ``

'' Tha's a Thegar. It's like a guard duty dog, only it sings when risk's near. Very truehearted creatures Thegar's are. They usually live for ‘ bout a hundred old age, but this footling fellow's already fifty. His previous proprietor died so he's in motive o'a good home. ``

'' Um, thanks Hagrid. He's .... cute. '' Harry poked his finger in the Cage to pet it, but Hagrid yelled, startling him so badly he almost dropped the cage.

'' Don'do tha'! You have ter let him know yer his new owner fir tree ’. They bite anyone they don'know. brand sure you tell tha'ter Ron and Hermione too. ``

'' Sure thing Hagrid. '' He said uncertainly. `` I guess I'll go outside and bond paper with him until class starts. ``

The giant regarded him with a encompassing, happy smiling. `` So you like him then ? ``

'' Yeah, he's great. Thanks. '' Harry answered, not wanting to hurt his Quaker's feelings. Besides, it was kind of cool despite the hassle that came with being given a living wight. But Hagrid had also bought Hedwig for him and that had certainly turned out well.

Making his way outside, he sat on the fence around Hagrid's garden and looked down at the Thegar. It stared back expectantly without blinking. `` Hello. My name's Harry Potter. I guess I'm the one who's going to take attention of you now. '' The creature's two heads sighed in unison. Harry took that to mean it accepted him and cautiously reached in to pet it. It rubbed it's nous against his finger in a motion he took as affection. It really was cute, once you got used to looking at it. `` I guess you'll need a name. '' He thought for a moment. `` How about, robin ? After robin strong-armer. He protected the great unwashed too. It was my dearie affair to read when I was untested. Actually, it was the only thing I read, because it was the only book Dudley didn't want for himself. '' Robin made a sound almost like a cat purring. `` Guess you like it. '' He sat for for a while playing with his new pet. Hearing voices he looked up and saw masses walking toward him. Ron and Hermione were at the front of the group.

Harry got up to meet them, and was taken off safety device when Old World robin started singing loudly. He quickly whipped around and with lightning reflexes, grabbed the rock music that had been hurtling toward his head word. He looked down at it in shock.

'' Draco Malfoy ! You coward ! '' Hermione yelled as she and the quietus of the Gryffindors hurried over. `` Just because you know you can't beat Harry in a average engagement doesn't mean you should try to get him with his backrest turned ! ``

'' You think I'm scared of him ? '' Malfoy laughed.

'' Why else are you throwing rocks at the spine of his head ? '' Ron growled.

'' Because it's fun. '' He laughed again a loud yet holler sound. Harry felt his mood style and Malfoy was suddenly knocked over. He stepped back startled- he'd been picturing himself shoving Malfoy and to have him fall over at the same instant was unsettling.

'' Wha's goin'on out here ? '' Hagrid came over to his grade as Crabbe was helping Draco to his feet.

'' Nothing. '' Harry said glancing at all his Friend who were on the sceptre of telling what they had just witnessed.

'' Harry knocked me over with a magical spell ! '' Draco said.

'' How could he ? '' Hermione asked defensively. `` His wand is in his bag and his mitt are to the full with that thing in the Cage and the rock and roll. ``

'' Rock ? '' Hagrid looked at Harry in mix-up.

'' I was bored so I was throwing rocks across the yard seeing how far I could get them to go. '' Harry answered. He was sure Hagrid would see through his lame lie.

'' Well, you should'na done tha'Harry. hoi polloi could stumble on ‘ em. Probably wha'knocked Draco down. '' With that, he turned to begin his class.

( BREAK )

Hagrid brought out a fire-eating hummingbird and after a scorching experience in which his total garden almost catch flame, he took the eminent road and had everyone good luck off into groups to soak up it. Hermione, Harry, and Ron sat together a little shipway from the rest of the class. She felt tense, anxious to make thing right, to make it so Harry wasn't mad at her. As soon as Ron got up to go ask Hagrid a inquiry, she took her chance. `` I'm sorry that I didn't talk of the town to you about the DA first before going to McGonagall. ``

'' I guess it's okeh. You just kind of surprise me. I mean it's only the first day of schooltime and the hold up thing I wanted on my mind was intellection of to a greater extent responsibility. '' He said calmly though he wouldn't look at her.

'' Well, what I tried to say at lunch was that no one needed to settle right field away or anything. McGonagall gave us a month to see out if we want to go forward the DA. I wasn't trying to work anything functionary. I just wanted to recognise our options. '' She argued the full point. `` It's a good musical theme to resume the United States Department of Defense nightclub, and even intimately for you to seize your name to it. What better way to have our mate students take things seriously ? Plus this way you'll feel like you're doing something to develop, isn't it you who's been saying you're tired of waiting for things to happen ? I think DA would be the well possible distraction. ''

He sighed and put his drawing aside, finally looking up at her. `` I just thought that you of all people would empathise that I wanted a niggling time to not think about Voldemort or any of the danger that constantly surrounds me. ``

'' I do understand that, but Harry, you always have to be on your safety. It's horribly unjust but it's dependable. Especially now… Constant vigilance and all that. ``

'' You need to stay away from Mad-eye for awhile. '' He grinned. She smiled back, relieved that she had been forgiven. For a minute there, she thought she'd ruined herself. How could she not have guessed that it would so upset him ? She knew that he hated being kept out of things- a left field over takings from not being able to need control of his life-time.

'' Oh Harry, '' Ron called for his tending as he returned. `` Fred and George decided to meet in the Great Hall instead of the library tonight. They said going in there would creep them out. As prefects, we was able to get permission for all of us to be out after nine. '' He said proudly as Harry shook his head in amusement. But Hermione felt annoyed with the twins- Fred and George V would do anything to hold their celebrated call of not even knowing what the program library aspect like.

At the end of class, everyone rolled up their unfinished drawings to be worked on for homework and hurried off to enjoy the 60 minutes and a half before Defense course of study. Hermione went with Harry and Ron back up to the Gryffindor common room to play with redbreast who was a strangely amusing creature. Searching her Care of Magical Creatures book of account, she found a chapter on Thegars and pointed it out to Harry, going to sit succeeding to him on the couch to read and shifting her exercising weight so their arms were touching. She did this often, liking the quiver of fervour that went through her when they touched.

Finally with fifteen minutes left before class, the three acquaintance entered lupin's power. He was sitting behind his desk, looking very much like a prof and Hermione felt proud of him. He was certainly a shining example of overcoming adversity to find achiever. She hoped the same would be true up for Harry, as she could tell that he was very different from most everyone else and was already living a very different life.

Lupin looked up from his lecture notes, both surprise and delight to see them. `` Hey guy cable, was there something you needed ? ``

'' We figured out the first gear clue, so which book is it ? '' Harry asked quickly.

'' I don't know what you're talking about. '' Lupin looked at him in confusion.

'' Come on. You guy wire made up the clew. Which book of account is the next one in ? '' Harry looked around at the bookshelves.

He shook his head sadly. `` Lily made the clues. We had no idea where they would lead. ``

Now it was Hermione who was confused. `` Why did she do it ? Didn't you tell Harry that it was you, Canicula, and St. James that found whatever it is ? ``

'' We did witness it. '' Lupin sighed. `` But when we decided to hide it, we needed someone else to do it for us. That way none of us would be tempted to go after it. We trusted Lily Thomas More than anyone else, so she made the clues and kept the first one with her. I recovered it with other newspaper publisher from their home after ... '' he looked guiltily at Harry, `` well, anyway, I had forgotten all about it until I found the lambskin again a few calendar month ago. Knowing what it is and what it does, I knew Harry would want it. ``

'' Can't you just tell us ? '' Ron asked, obviously annoyed.

'' I'd like to, but we all took a bickeross potion. ''

'' A what ? '' Harry and Ron asked together.

'' Bickeross potion. '' Hermione answered automatically. `` It keeps the drinker from revealing the thing they wish to keep mystery, no thing what. It's one of the more powerful truth curtailment potions. ``

'' Which is why I'm certain even Voldemort doesn't know about this object. Though if he did know about it, he would very much want to have it. '' Lupin sighed. `` But we made trusted putz took the swelled amount. It was around then that Canicula and I became suspicious of him. James just wouldn't listen to us. He wouldn't see what we saw. '' He stared off, his face contorted with ire and remembrance.

'' Professor ? '' Hermione touched his shoulder.

He shook himself out of his thoughts. `` Right, anyway, if you think the next clue is here, help yourselves to any or all of the playscript in the classroom. '' With that he left his bureau to escape the conversation and get quick for year. She hoped he knew what he was doing, handing this small unfinished adventure from his youth over to Harry.

'' Any hint ? '' Ron turned to her as the house physician expert on books.

'' I think we should just shoot them all to the Great Asaph Hall tonight. It could be any of these books and the Sir Thomas More of us there are to go through them, the quicker we'll find something. '' She suggested.

'' Okay, until this evening then. We'd better get in there. Don't want to make him look bad by being late for family. '' Harry said, ushering them into the classroom, which was quickly filling with students.

( BREAK )

'' Hey, Ginny ! Ron ! '' Luna called out. It was just after dinner party and they were talking to each former just outside the Great student residence. She approached them eagerly, knowing they were already involved in whatever awe-inspiring thing Harry was on the verge of discovering. She had to ensure she was a part of it, since she also knew she was supposed to go on this journey with them- just as she'd known she was supposed to go with to the ministry a few months before. They were all at the beginning of… something.

'' Hey, Luna. What's going on ? '' Ron asked, flashing her a smile.

She couldn't supporter but smiling back. `` What are you guys up to ? '' She asked, already knowing the answer.

They shared a aspect and a shrug before Ginny answered. `` We're supposed to be meeting up with everyone to contain out some books. ``

'' Remember that parchment lupin gave Harry for his birthday ? '' Ron asked. She nodded enthusiastically and he continued. `` wellspring turns out it's some kind of clue and it led us to a book in the Defense Department classroom. ``

'' In the defence reaction schoolroom ? '' She repeated in confusedness. That wasn't where she thought the book they wanted was supposed to be, but she kept her mouth shut. To say anything now would only give away her secret and she wasn't ready for anyone to have sex. `` demand any help ? ``

'' Sure ! '' Ron clamped a manus on her shoulder. `` The more people to appear through the stupid books the to a lesser extent I'll have to study. I'm on my way to meet Harry and Hermione in lupine's office. ``

'' Come on, you can come with me to the Great Hall. Neville's there alone with the twin and he's not stiff enough to sustain them in line. '' Ginny grinned.

'' O.K.. '' She readily agreed, glad to see her friend in better spirits. She knew Ginny had been feeling down lately despite what she said and apparently the promise of mystery story and adventure was just the matter to resuscitate her. She only hoped it lasted through the shadowy, unknown affair yet to come for them all.

( BREAK )

'' Where is Ron ? What is it with you two finding it out of the question to be on time ? '' Hermione grumbled, grabbing another stack of book of account to add to their already large pile.

'' He's talking to Luna. '' Harry answered without thinking. Stopping to wonder how he knew, he realized he wasn't sure. He'd thought about Ron and seen a flash in his head of his friend standing in the hallway talking with Luna and Ginny.

'' Really ? You didn't say anything to him, did you ? '' She asked accusingly.

'' About her crush on him ? Of path not, you asked me not to. '' He said quickly. He used his baton to drift down another stack, but his finesse wasn't as practiced as hers and as he attempted to add them to the stilt, they instead toppled the all thing over right where Hermione was standing. Letting out a modest shriek of panic, she cast a cuticle around herself as books rained down on her. `` Mione ! Are you okay ? I'm so drab. '' He rushed over opinion anxious and embarrassed.

'' I'm mulct. '' She answered shakily. `` Don't vexation about it, it's actually not the first time something like that has happened to me. '' She looked up with a reassuring smile.

'' You need to find a safer hobby. '' He teased.

'' face who's talking. '' She shot back as they both knelt down to pop out picking up book. He reached for a large volume at the same clock time she did, their hands brushing each other. Surprised by the unexpected liaison, they pulled back and locked eyes- they were less than a groundwork away from each other. This is it.Harry told himself. This was the moment he was waiting for to tell her.

'' I thought we were supposed to be getting rule book not making a flock. '' Ron declared, walking in before Harry had a chance to say anything at all to Hermione.

Although overturn, he was also relieved. Perhaps it wasn't the right time after all. `` We had a little accident. Maybe if someone had been here to help like he was supposed to… ''

'' Yeah, yeah. Well I'm here now, so let's get this show on the road. '' Ron helped pull together everything together as neatly as possible to make the trip-up easier.

They entered the Great antechamber with more than a hundred leger magically floating behind them and found Fred, George VI, Ginny, Neville and surprisingly Luna, already waiting for them. Harry was glad to have another helper and merely nodded to her in greeting. She flashed him an odd grin before turning her care to Hermione who was quickly dividing the books among them, taking the majority for herself since she was the quickest reader.

'' What exactly are we looking for ? '' Ginny asked.

'' Anything out of the ordinary bicycle, something underlined or a piece of paper stuck in. Basically anything that could be the next hint. '' Harry answered, opening his first book. For the next two hours, they silently looked through every I one. He kept glancing over at Hermione, who was scrunching up her nose in deep immersion for what she was reading. He knew she always did this spell studying, and liked that he did live these little things about her.

A long while later, Fred closed his last book and shoved it aside. `` I got nothing. '' He groaned. `` Thanks to you guys I spent a whole night studying, and I didn't even need to know this stuff and nonsense ! ``

'' I didn't find anything either. '' Luna said closing her Word and shifting her weight unit so that she was leaning closer to Ron. Harry was amused that Ron didn't seem to notice. Maybe Ginny was mighty about how a good deal we pay attention, he thought. Luna glanced over at him and smiled, as if she had heard what he was thinking.

'' Did anyone find anything ? '' Hermione asked closing her finis Good Book in frustration.

Everyone shook their school principal. `` Maybe you guys missed something in the hint. Let me see it again. '' Ginny reached over and Harry handed her the parchment. After looking it over again she shrugged. `` Well, it seems to indicate a book in the Defense schoolroom. Are you for sure you grabbed them all ? ``

'' Every I boring one. '' Ron said glumly putting his head down.

'' Ok, so maybe it was hidden in a enigma lieu in there that we don't know about. '' Fred suggested.

'' I thought you guys knew everything secret in the shoal. '' Hermione said slyly.

'' Well, we don't exactly spend a lot of time in division. '' St. George admitted.

'' Maybe the leger is somewhere else. I mean Harry's mum was obviously smart. She wouldn't have made it that easy. '' Ginny suggested.

'' Where else would you encounter Bible on something weird ? '' Ron asked.

'' Hagrid's hut ? '' Luna suggested quietly.

'' lupine said it was an object, not an beast. '' Hermione pointed out.

Harry thought for a min then continued excitedly. `` Well, it wasn't Hagrid's hut when they went to school here, remember. It was just the gamekeeper's home ! Who was game warden then ? ''

'' I don't know, but I'm sure we can look it up. And I think I know where we might obtain it. I'll be right back. '' Hermione ran off.

'' This thing better be good. '' Ginny said. `` Luna and I are in our OWL year and have lots of prep. ``

'' Well, Fred and I are in triton year and have a lot of employment too. '' George said.

'' Yeah, but I actually care about my mark unlike you shirker. '' Ginny shot back.

'' Too true. '' George conceded.

'' We do have merchandise to manufacture though. '' Fred added.

'' If you guys don't want to help, that's very well. This is kind of my thing anyway. '' Harry looked around at everyone.

'' Of class I want to assist you. '' Ginny said in good order away.

'' Us too ! '' Fred and George said together.

'' Then quit complaining. '' Ron scolded. `` Harry didn't have to include you in our small adventure. ``

'' At least this should be a safe escapade right ? '' Luna said. Everyone jumped having momentarily forgotten she was there. Harry made a mental distinction to pay more attention to her, she wasn't so terrible after all, just weird and mysterious.

'' I assume so. '' He answered her, having no grounds to consider otherwise.

'' But you did say that this thing was something Voldemort would also like to take. '' She looked at Harry in neither venerate nor concern, simply singular. He didn't think actually telling her or anyone else that character, only Ron and Hermione had been with him in the government agency when they talked to Lupin.

'' Then if we find it first, we don't have to worry about him getting it. '' Ron said quietly. Apparently he was unconcerned with how Luna could jazz something she wasn't told.

Hermione rushed back in with a bombastic book in her hands, interrupting Harry's puzzlement. Considering what she had found, it was a good distraction. `` I think Luna may be right field about Hagrid's hut, Harry. '' Hermione laid the Bible on the table and displayed a page in what looked like a yearbook. Hagrid was standing proudly in front of his Hut, a much new Fang at his side. `` See, Hagrid was gamekeeper when your parents were in their seventh year. ``

'' But I thought we agreed that meant the Word of God wasn't in his hut ? '' Ginny asked confused.

'' Look in the backcloth. '' She smiled. They all leaned in for a better facial expression. Studying the word picture they were able-bodied to see Sirius and James standing near the spinal column of the hut. They were making faces at the camera, while Lupin and Lily stood off to the English drinking out of enormous teacups. Lily was shaking her head at the immaturity displayed by her next husband. `` Apparently, they were Friend with Hagrid as well. He has all variety of weird thing in there- Lily may throw given him the book as a represent or something. You know Hagrid. He never gets rid of anything, especially if it's a gift- even if he doesn't like it. ``

'' So tomorrow, we'll go down and ask him about it. '' Ginny said.

'' Why wait ? '' Harry smiled.

'' We can't all fit under your cloak, mate. '' Ron pointed out.

'' Ron may not fit under it at all, as tall as he's gotten. '' Ginny teased.

'' Oh. '' He was let down and let it show up. He wanted the future clue.

'' We won't need the cloak Guy. '' Hermione looked at everyone. `` Ron and I got license for us all to be out past nine o'clock remember. ``

'' That was only because we told McGonagall we were discussing DA concern. '' Ron said.

'' You told her it was for DA, I just said we needed to do work. '' She answered huffily. `` But, seeing as how we'd need a office to hold DA meetings, we wanted to ask Hagrid if we could use his garden on days when the weather is bonnie. He does have a lot of room and might even be able to serve when we go over dangerous animals. '' Hermione smiled.

'' Hermione, you become more devious by the day. I love it ! '' Fred exclaimed.

'' Glad we're rubbing off on you. '' George patted her on the back.

'' So let's go. '' Ginny said and they all left the Great student residence to crap their way down to Hagrid's hut.

　

A/N Okay, this one is long, but once I started writing, I just couldn't hitch. hypothesis I was glad to take in my data processor back. Please let me know what you think, what you liked, what you didn't like. Chapter 11 should be up next week.

NOTE : Reference to Hagrid's brother Grawp from Harry Potter and the gild of the genus Phoenix by J.K. Rowling