This is my rendition of what the 7th Harry Potter book will be. I'm hoping to post every couple of days and I'd love reviews. This book happens after a few events in book 6 here is what I speculate...

1)Hagrid died saving Dumbledore from Voldemort
2)Felix Felicius is the new Minister of Magic
3)Voldemort threatened the Dursleys in book 6, but they have no worries about it.

Here goes...

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Chapter 1: The World Reacts

A little less than 2 years ago Harry Potter had been hiding in this exact spot behind a large hydrangea bush listening to the nightly news, just as he was now. After he had returned from Hogwarts earlier in the month he had resorted back to his same hiding spot.

"We have a special news bulletin" said the anchorman on the TV. "There was a big explosion in a small town called Godric's Hollow today. We now go to Sally Perks with some more information."

"That's right Tom" said Sally. "There was a big explosion here in Godric's Hollow today. There is no confirmed cause of the blast, and it is rumored that there was a casualty. Remus Lupin of...

Harry stood up quickly and slammed his head on the windowsill. From inside he heard his Uncle Vernon yell,

"That boy! Listening to the news again"

Harry hadn't heard him though. Harry raced to the door, hurried inside, and scrambled quickly up the stairs amidst the yelling of his aunt and uncle.

"What should I ask Dumbledore" Harry asked himself grabbing a quill and a piece of parchment after he had reached his room.
Harry started scribbling really fast on the piece of parchment. A minute later he had finished. It read:

Professor Dumbledore. I heard on the muggle news that a man named Remus Lupin was injured in an accident at Godric's Hollow today? Is he okay? What was he doing in Godric's Hollow? Was he at my old house? Was it about me?

"Is this the right way to approach my headmaster" Harry thought to himself while sealing the letter and calling Hedwig, his snowy white owl over.

"You need to be quick tonight Hedwig" Harry told Hedwig in a calm voice. "Lupin might be in trouble and you need to get this to Professor Dumbledore as quick as possible. Okay"

Hedwig nodded her small head and flew. Harry didn't know why but he always felt calmer after talking to Hedwig.

It was then that Harry realized his uncle was at his door.

"We want you downstairs now" he commanded.

"I don't want to" Harry snapped back.

"Now" his uncle yelled starting to raise his voice. "If you come down, your Aunt Petunia might have a little surprise for you."

Harry was suspicious but managed to mutter a loud enough "Okay" for his uncle to hear. He opened the door and descended the stairs. His aunt and uncle were waiting for him in the kitchen.

"It seems like we go through this a lot" his uncle said. "We're willing to give you something if you'd stop listening to the news in anyway possible. It's starting to get on our nerves."

"Okay" Harry replied doubtfully. "What's the surprise"

"It's" started Petunia but his uncle cut her off.

"You have to promise us first."

"Fine" said Harry loudly. "What is it"

"You tell him Petunia" said Uncle Vernon. "I'm too tired." And with that he left the room.

Harry looked at his aunt expectantly. If she was giving it to him it couldn't be that bad.

"We got this letter a couple of days ago" she began. "An owl brought it. It was addressed to me and your uncle pertaining something called an Appleton test. It's of no importance to us, and if it gets you out of the house sooner we're all for it." She handed Harry a letter with a big, brown MoM on the seal.

"It must be from the Ministry of Magic" Harry thought to himself.

"Go ahead" Petunia urged. "Read it."

Dear Mr. Potter,
You have been called to take an apparation test on the date and place following. Please make sure you are in attendance as it will pertain much to your future.
Date: Ministry of Magic, Level Six, Apparation Test Center 9:00 AM, July 13

"Well" asked Petunia.

"I'm supposed to go to a test on July 13 at 9:00 AM" he began nervously. "It's in London. I know where I need to go, is it possible"

"What day is it again" Petunia asked sharply.

"July 13."

"Well, you're in luck" said Petunia disgustedly turning away. "I'm having lunch with your Aunt Marge that day in London. I guess I can take you."

"Thank you" said Harry.

"Don't think I'm doing this for a special reason" said Petunia. "Now go up to your room, and stay there. I'll bring your dinner up."

Harry trod back up the stairs just realizing what he had just promised.

"Oh well" he thought to himself. "I could always go over to Mrs. Figgs. I'm sure she'd let me."

When Harry got back to his room he saw a barn owl waiting on his bed. Then he remembered the letter he had sent to Dumbledore about Lupin. The owl swooped over to him and dropped a letter on his lap. It was addressed from Dumbledore. "That was quick for a reply" Harry thought to himself. He ripped it open and read it quickly.

I thought I should send you this letter explaining what has happened to Lupin, figuring you will probably hear his name on the muggle news. Lupin is fine. There was an explosion, but he is just pretending to be hurt. He needed to get into St. Mungo's on some business for the order. I can't explain the rest. Don't worry if you hear his name though.

Harry took a deep sigh of relief. He had been hoping that it was something like this. Just a decoy for the Order.

Harry envied Fred and George who had been able to join the order and couldn't wait until he finished school this year. Then he would be able to join.

"Are you okay" asked a piggish voice behind Harry. "You look all weird." It was Dudley.

"Oh, I'm okay" said Harry. "I've just got to wait for the charm to wear off, but until then"

"I'll just leave your food here" Dudley said running from the room.

Harry hadn't realized Dudley had his food, but was happy with his own cunningness. Dudley was so maneuverable.

The next morning Harry woke up to his uncle yelling at the top of his lungs. Harry tried to go back to sleep but the next thing he knew his uncle had burst in his bedroom door, flanked by Aunt Petunia. He looked outrageous.

"Do you have anything to do with this" he yelled, showing Harry the newspaper. The front page read "Explosion in Godric's Hollow: Government Officials blame Wizards. The article went on.

Government officials, one of which includes the prime minister blamed the Wizards for the explosion yesterday at Godric's Hollow. The prime minister had been asked to step down, as well as the other accusers. There was a general outrage at these accusations, although something similar to the accusation could be true. Many centuries ago...

The article continued on, giving explanations on early Muggle/Wizard cooperation.

"Well" asked Uncle Vernon.

"I didn't have anything to with that" Harry said almost laughing. "Why would I do that"

"Because you are YOU" shouted Uncle Vernon. "Your People always do weird things. Do you have anything to do

with the Godric's Hollow explosion"

Harry stopped. He didn't know how to answer. He hadn't really been involved, if he answered yes, he would be in big trouble.

"Did you" Vernon repeated starting to sound suspicious.

"No" Harry replied without blinking.

Vernon and Petunia turned and left the room, but at the last moment Petunia turned around.

"I can't take you to your weirdo place next week" she said. "I guess you can't go." And with that she left the room

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Hope you enjoy!