The New Beginning

The summer holidays had just arrived again except for the fact that Harry had just graduated from Hogwarts. Harry had become Quidditch Captain. Gryffindor had just won the house and Quidditch Cup again. Of course Hermione was a perfect along with Ron.

This year was the year where Harry had finally defeated the greatest Dark Lord, Lord Voldermort also known as He Who Must Not Be Named. Of course he had help, it was like two armies clashing, but it really just came down to Harry. After all he was the only one who could defeat Voldermort. It was all thanks to Wormtail who had sacrificed himself to save Harry's life so he could finish his job.

Harry had just gotten off the train and as he expected his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and their hateful son Dudley were not there to take him home. As usual he just apparated home.

"Ron and I will go to the Ministry of Magic. Then you can meet us there after you have packed. It will take a while before we can see the Ministry about these issues you know," said Hermione. "Yeah, I'll meet you two there in one hour, okay?" said Harry. "Okay," said Ron and Hermione.

Since Harry and Hermione were together (not married) they would be moving into the new house today. Harry apparated. He appeared again in his bedroom with his entire luggage for the last time. To his surprise there was nothing in there. He went down stairs to see the rest of his stuff all burnt in the fire. Aunt Petunia let out a loud scream and Dudley hid behind his father. Dudley too would be moving, but in two weeks.

"Now into the kitchen while I repair my burnt items and pack them up so I can get out of this house" Harry said. They all left the room terrified. Harry took out his wand and said "reparo" and all the ashes turned back into his stuff. While he was packing Mrs. Figgs apparated to him. "Well hello Harry" Mrs. Figg said. "I know you have to be at the Ministry in ten minutes but I just wanted to congratulate you on your great defeat with You Know Who. "Thanks, but I have to get this organized." Harry took out his wand and made a little flick and everything packed itself. Then Hedwig flew in with a letter attached to his leg.

Dear Harry,
Please come to the Ministry now please!
Albus Dumbledore

"Bye" Harry said and again apparated. Harry appeared in Cornelius Fudge's office with Dumbledore, Ron, and Hermione. "Report" Harry, said. "We have captured all of Voldermorts followers and thrown them in Azkaban where we presently have top witches and wizards guarding Voldermorts body which has been disposed of. We have the Dementors of Azkaban in a room where they can not escape but we don't know what to do with them. Ministry officials are reasoning with the giants. Now the only problem is that we don't know where to start looking for wizards who want to rebel his death," said fudge.

"I'll take care of that," said Dumbledore. Fudge nodded. "You three wanted to talk to me about something?" Fudge asked. "Well, Harry and I wanted a house to ourselves" Hermione said. "I have already taken care of that," Dumbledore said. I also wanted to ask if I could take my S.P.E.W into the ministry as a department. I am willing to work by myself," Hermione said. "We will have to look into that," Fudge said. "Thank you mister" Hermione said. Fudge nodded. What Lord Voldermort put the house elves through made everybody thinks that S.P.E.W was a good idea. Including house elves themselves. Dobby working now at Hogwarts. "When can Harry and I get signed up as Aurors for the Ministry?" Ron asked. "You already are. Work will start on August first. Don't be late." Fudge replied " Now if you don't mind Dumbledore and I would like to speak to Harry alone." Fudge said. "Certainly Mister" Ron and Hermione said.
"As you know Harry we suffered many casualties from Lord Voldermort. We have counted our losses and we are beginning to make repairs." Fudge paused. "Why couldn't you tell me this in front of Ron and Hermione?" Harry asked. "Well because there was a little more to that prophecy then I told you Harry. A time will come when the dark side wills over power you. There is likely no chance of this happening. An evil follower of Voldermorts will use your scar to put you into a trance. The only person who will be able to turn you back is Neville Longbottom. "Harry stood there in shock. "I thought it was bad enough that I was the only one who could defeat Voldermort, but now my life is in the hands of Neville Longbottom." "Harry, we have a plan. Neville is in good hands and we will help you all the way" Fudge paused. " Like I said before chances are it won't even happen at all. "We just told you as a precaution. Nothing to worry about Harry." Dumbledore said calmly.

"By the way have you put truth potion on the requirement list for interrogations?" Harry asked. Fudge nodded. "Good" "Now if you don't mind I'd like to show you your new house" Dumbledore said.

It turned out that the new house was Number twelve Grimmauld Place where The Order of the Phoenix was held. It was perfect for Harry and Hermione to live here. They had found a way to remove all of the pictures and the family tree. This was where Sirius Black lived when he was young but now he was gone. Dumbledore showed them a room where he had everything they needed for their new house packed in boxes. Two hours later everything was unpacked and put into place. Hermione, Harry, and Ron had a tour of the Ministry, which took up the rest of the day. Harry knew that even though this was the new beginning the battle has just begun.