I am new to writing fanfiction. But following graduation from high school, I decided to try it out and see what it is like and write fanfiction about Harry Potter, since Harry Potter was a huge part of my life since childhood. Please let me know what you guys think!
"Dudley, hurry up!" Uncle Vernon called out. "It's time to go! We need to catch the train."
"Why do we need to leave, dad? I don't want to leave all my friends behind," Dudley complained.
"Because this place is no longer safe for us," Uncle Vernon replied. Dudley let out a loud groan, but he knew he had no option. Ever since Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, Voldemort has been moving around hunting Muggle families every day so that one day, he can fulfill his dream of ridding the world of all Muggles.
After the Dursleys finished packing up and climbed into their truck, Harry stood at the doorway of 4 Privet Drive and watched as the Dursleys sped down the road. Harry was happy that the Dursleys were leaving and that he would never have to live with them again, but no matter how badly he was bullied by them, Harry still had a good heart and was thankful to his aunt and uncle for raising him since he was an infant. As Harry opened the door to his former room in the cupboard under the stairs, he became lost in his deep thoughts as he reflected on his childhood.
Suddenly, Harry heard a loud and heavy knock at the door.
It must be Hagrid, Harry thought. But, as Harry opened the door, he saw more people than he expected.
"Hi Hagrid," greeted Harry as he opened the front door with excitement. Before Hagrid even had the chance to respond, someone leaped into Harry's arms.
"Hermione!" Harry called out gleefully. "What a wonderful surprise!" Hermione was soon followed by Ron, Mad-Eye, Fleur, Bill, Remus, Tonks, Fred and George, Kingsley, Arthur, and Mundungus. Before Harry had time to say hello to everyone, Mad-Eye shoved Harry aside.
"We need to move and get out of here," Mad-Eye instructed. "We don't want the Death Eaters to find us and ambush us." As Mad-Eye spoke, he pulled out a peculiar looking bottle out of his pocket. "And this is how we are going to do it," he commanded.
As Mad-Eye clicked open the small bottle, he told Harry, "I believe you are familiar with this particular brew."
When Harry realized that Mad-Eye was talking about the Polyjuice Potion, he responded nervously,
"No, I'm not going to let everyone risk their lives for me."
"Everyone here is of age and they all agreed to take the risk." Mad-Eye then directed Ron, Hermione, Fred and George, Fleur, and Mundungus to stand in a line.
"Granger, as we discussed," Mad-Eye whispered in Hermione's ear. Before Harry even had time to blink an eye, Hermione already pulled out some hair from the back of his head.
"Blimey, Hermione," Harry said, surprised at how fast Hermione was able to move and pull out his hair before he even had time to react. Within minutes, the Polyjuice Potion was ready. Once everyone took the potion, they immediately started turning into six different Harrys. Harry looked at the group once again, and all of his friends have already turned into a clone of himself.
"Wow, we're identical!" Fred and George simultaneously exclaimed. Mad-Eye then proceeded to take out a giant bag of matching clothes.
"If you are all the same person, you all have to dress the same as well," Mad-Eye demanded in a deep, booming voice. Everyone quickly changed into the same clothing and then, they were ready to be paired up.
"Harry?" Mad-Eye asked.
"Yes?" Everyone replied.
"The real Harry, where's the real Harry?" Mad-Eye responded impatiently. "Everyone really looks the same."
"Right here," the real Harry replied.
"Well, Harry, you are still underage, so that means you still have the Trace on you. We have to travel using methods that the Trace cannot detect. This includes broomsticks and Thestrals," Mad-Eye informed Harry and the other six Harrys. "Each Harry will be paired with a member of the Order. Mundungus, you're sticking with me. I want to keep an eye on you. Remember, all this planning is meant to protect the real Harry. Hagrid, if anything happens to any of us, just ignore us and make sure that Harry safely arrives at the Burrow." Hagrid then nodded in understanding and agreement.
Mad-Eye ended up being paired with Mundungus, Tonks with Hermione, Lupin with George, Arthur with Fred, Kingsley with Ron, Bill with Fleur, and Hagrid with Harry. Hagrid hopped on his motorcycle and asked Harry to jump into the little car attached to the motorcycle. Within minutes, everyone was on broomsticks and Thestrals, ready to go.
"On my count, three, two, one, go!" Mad-Eye shouted. One by one, everyone took off from the ground as Mad-Eye watched from behind. Little did they know about what was waiting for them in the air.
To be continued.