Hi there! Okay so here's the latest instalment this time showing Albus Dumbledore's view of that day. Let me know if you like it and if I should continue this some more to show the other wizards and witches response to the events of Privet Drive Summer Farewell.

Albus Dumbledore Headmaster of Hogwarts awoke with a groan on July 31st 1988, for it was the day of the year he had grown to despise. Though it had not always been so, for back in 1980 when at 11.59pm when Lily Potter nee Evans gave birth to a son who she and her husband named Harry James Potter; he was a very happy man. Indeed ecstatic even as he believed the prophesised boy had been born and could not wait until the boy was older and he could begin mentoring him. Leading him towards the 'Light side' of magic and guiding him into acting for the 'Greater Good'. He knew that the boy would endure terrible hardships to complete the prophecy and would need to be kept grounded in life, which was why not long after birth he decided to contact Molly Weasley to see about having her son Ronald who would begin Hogwarts at the same time as Harry to be a friend for the boy. Though as both Lily and James – his father – were 'Light' in the war he saw no problem in gaining access to the boy and being able to train him.

Later, as he sat behind his desk he thought of the boy's 1st birthday and remembered the bright contagious smile, the joy it brought to his heart to be called "Grampa" by the little black-haired toddler. He knew from the moment Harry was born he would one day be great and face many challenges in his life but he did not for a second think it would begin so soon as the events of Halloween 1981. His twinkle-filled eyes dimmed in grief and sadness as he thought of that tragic event and the repercussions.

Oh yes, the Ministry was happy as Voldemort or as they called him 'You-Know-Who' was gone, the war was over. The members of his own group The Order of the Phoenix were almost as bad in their joy at the end of the fighting and being able to return to their normal lives and families, in the case of the more high-risk the ability to bring their family out of hiding once more.

Very few saw the great tragedy and significance of that night, though they did proclaim Harry Potter as 'The-Boy-Who-lived', making him a symbol, a hero in the magical world. They wished to worship and praise him. In fact he already had an Order of Merlin Second Class for his services and actions. Not that Harry knew any of this and it was for the better this way.

The wizened old wizard sighed and hunched over his desk as not for the first time did he regret his decision to keep Harry out of the Wizarding World and away from his heritage. But he could not allow it, he could not let the boy become spoiled and arrogant as he surely would be if surrounded by all of the hero-worship. After all in the end it was all for the Greater Good; it had to be done. For the good of all of magic and all of the Earth itself it had to be done.

Harry had to remain at his Aunt's house until the age of eleven.

If only everyone else could see it that way but they did not know of the prophecy nor that Voldemort was not really dead but rather biding his time to regain his body. They could not know this better to allow people peace of mind, allow them to live in peace while they can. They deserved that.

Until the time Harry turned eleven he would endure all of the owls he would intercept on behalf of the boy as his magical guardian as no young boy should be given over half of what was sent by these witches and wizards. Nor did he need any of the money, books, and other such goods sent to him on this day. Most undoubtedly all of the cards and letter, fan mail he believed it was called was definitely not needed. Then there were the gifts which were undoubtedly unsuitable and definitely not 'Light' in nature. No way could he allow the boy to know of that! It was just a pity that as his magical guardian he could not order the destruction of such items, the Goblins would surely riot if he did so and go to the boy with everything in person and that could be disastrous! He would have to keep an eye on Harry once he returned and make sure he did not spend the time in Gringotts to learn of the artefacts and of the Wills of his Parents and his lineage as the Potter Heir.

Yes, he smiled grandly the twinkle returning to his eyes, yes he would be a guide to the boy and return to his role as 'Grampa', keeping the state of his money and assest in control for him. Maybe even have Harry sign the rights fully into his care until he is of age. This limited access was downright bothersome, especially as he wished to send money to Petunia for caring and loving for the boy. No matter, no matter all would be well.

No sooner had this thought crossed his mind when he sensed several disturbances in the wards. It appeared Hogwarts had several Ministry visitors.

Sighing he stood to leave and greet them as he did every year and prepared himself to battle over how Harry could not come to the Wizard World even for one day and would not be attending the Party the Minister was throwing in his honour and no they could not go to him. It was the same old thing every year though he must say this year they were rather late. Maybe they are finally learning he mused as he walked down the stairs to the entrance hall.

As he reached the bottom of the stairs the doors were thrown open and he was staring at a mad red-faced, frothing and spluttering Minister. Behind him were several aurors including Alastor Moody and Amelia Bones Head of the Department. As well as a member of the Child Welfare department and several other Department Heads and Ministry Officials.

Oh dear this isn't going to be easy this year!

"He's dead Albus. Dead! Those muggles they killed him. What am I going to tell the press? This is going to ruin me! I've been telling them that he's safe. Treasured with his remaining blood family. When he wasn't! They beat and starved him! Now he's dead and the whole muggle world knows of it! It's in there newspapers!!! They know of it before we did. Had we known we could have saved him! Now he's... Merlin... he's he's dead! DEAD!!!"

"ENOUGH! Now Cornelius pray tell me what is going on I do not know what you mean. Who? Who is dead?" Albus asked calmly though the twinkle of his eyes had diminished and a shiver of pure fear ran down his spine.

"WHO? WHO! Why Harry Potter! THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED! Our Saviour! He's dead!!!" As he shouted and raged this he waved his hands in the air and his face increased in its redness so that it was more of a purple. The same deep shade of his robes.

The Minister failed to notice the rapidly paling form of the Headmaster as he ranted his news until he broke down pitifully at the mere thought of telling the public that their Saviour was no more.

However others noticed the paling Headmaster and approached him but not to console him.

"Albus Dumbledore you are hereby under arrest for suspicion of placing a child with magic-haters and abusers", came the stern gruff voice of Alastor Moody as he and two aurors moved to his side to take him in. Albus' shoulders slumped in grief and shame as the words sunk in and the realisation that he had failed Harry came.

Meanwhile as the Headmaster and others trooped into the Ministry Emergency Wizengamot session for an enquiry into Harry Potter's death an aeroplane was landing in America from Heathrow and a little boy was getting off.

Back in the Headmasters office at Hogwarts hidden in a secret compartment beneath his pensive sat a rare stone known as a life-stone. This stone once attuned to a witch or wizard would pulse a sparkling amber for as long as the one they were attuned to still breathed freely. This particular life-stone which was pulsing brighter than ever before just happened to be attuned to one Harry James Potter.

However due to the outcome of the enquiry and drama the incident caused by the muggles and uproar by the Wizarding public it would be many years before the Headmaster Albus Dumbledore or anyone else would see this stone and realise the truth...

Okay so that is that for this oneshot. I know it is quite vague in some bits especially at the end but this may be clarified in the next instalment of this saga.

As for Dumbledore I decided to go more with him as a fool but still liking Harry yet completely letting his belief of the 'Greater Good' overshadow all else.

So review please and let me know what you think and if you liked this.

Kay bye!!!