As Harry Potter sat on the grounds of Hogwarts with his two closest friends Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley, thoughts of his fourth year when he was in the Graveyard facing a fully revived Voldemort came to mind he realized that next time they meet that he would just as alone then as he was in the Graveyard, Dumbledore would not step in like he did at the Department of Mysteries disaster, he realized the final duel would be one-on-one, me against him, 'Harry Potter' 'the Boy Who Lived' 'the Chosen One' against 'Tom Marvolo Riddle' 'Lord Voldemort' 'You-Know-Who' 'He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named'. As Harry sat there thinking about this he realized that due to Fawks tail feather residing in both his and Tom's wands that he might not be able to actually get the Avada Kedavra curse to hit Tom, he sighed with the realization that he would have to speak those two words that had cursed his life.
Laying his wand down which he had been gripping tightly in his hand on the grass he screamed the two words that would finally end Tom's rein of terror with all the hatred of the thing that had once had been a lonely boy named Tom Riddle, "Avada Kedavra"."Harry James Potter...", Hermione exclaimed but before she could continue there was a familiar burst of fire which could only come from one source."Hello Fawks" Harry said sadly then the beautiful phoenix which who's tail feather resided in both his and Tom's wands sat there with something in his talons and a letter attached to him looked at Harry waiting to be noticed, but Harry was oblivious to this fact all he noticed was that the beautiful phoenix was sitting there with a strange expression on his face.
Harry may have not noticed what he was carrying and the letter but Hermione being the observant person she was did notice this. "Harry is that what I think it is in Fawks's talons", before he could reply Ron as tactfully as ever said "bloody hell mate that wand looks like Dumbledore's" Harry cringed at the name, the pain of loss still to fresh in his mind. "Ronald Wea..." Hermione exclaimed but was interrupted by Harry "yes Hermione, it is" he replied to them then turned to Fawkes and noticed the envelope with his name written on it in that familiar writing "Dumbledore" Harry muttered. He took the envelope and opened it where two envelopes fell out , one labeled 'Mr Harry Potter' and the other labeled 'Miss Hermione Granger' Harry picked up Hermione's and handed it to her and opened his
Dear Harry
It is with my deepest regrets that you receive this letter. I am sorry I'm not able to help the three ("three" Harry muttered confusedly) of you on this quest, yes Harry I know Miss Granger and Mr Weasley will follow you on this quest weather you like it or not. (Harry chuckled at the fact that Dumbledore seemed to what was going to happen before it did and Hermione and Ron each gave him a weird look) As you know from the Graveyard Duel, both your's and Tom's wands will connect when forced to fight one another so when you have come to this realization I have instructed Fawks to give you my wand along with this envelope. Please allow Miss Granger to do what she has to with my wand then its yours. Harry I know your not planning to return to Hogwarts (again Harry chuckled) but I must ask you to return for your final year and special allowances will be made for the 'Golden Trio' (as I've heard the three of you be called many times) for your quest. I have personally requested this of Minerva and have no doubt that she will allow this. Harry whatever happened you must know that unless YOU pointed a wand at me and said the killing curse it is not your fault that I died, please remember this Harry, you must. (At this point a tear fell from Harry's eye and Hermione wrapped her arms around him in an attempt to comfort him and herself at the same time) Harry I will make one final request of you please look after Fawks for me now that I have passed on as he is yours (Harry looked at Fawks and thought 'is this true' and Fawks nodded at Harry as thought he could read his mind), Yes Harry Fawks understand you even when you ask him a question in your thoughts. Harry I'm not just giving you Fawks because you're the one I trust most with him but also he can help you on your quest as he can transport 4-5 fully grown wizards through a flash of fire even through the wards of Hogwarts, if you want to avoid the stares of the students on the train back the three of you can use Fawks to get back to Kings Cross. Please take care of my old friend Harry
A.P.W.B.Dumbledore
PS. Remember the prophecy, the power he knows not Harry. Its you ability to Love Harry
With her arms still around Harry, Hermione asked "what has the power he knows not, got to do with the prophecy Harry" it was then Harry noticed that Hermione was still hugging him "um ah er Hermione you no you can let go now" both Harry and Hermione blushed at there proximity, as Hermione let go it felt as if a spell was lifted from Harry and it was like Harry was seeing Hermione for the first time and noticing her true beauty."So Ron what..." Harry trying to change the subject "Harry James Potter don't you dare try to avoid the subject" Hermione growled at this point both Harry and Ron cringed "Well you see Hermione" Harry started nervously "there was um more", "more what Harry" Hermione replied in a scarily calm tone of voice. Ron at this point found a rather interesting blade of grass a few meters away where as Harry was not so lucky "more that me against him in the prophecy" Harry replied in a cautiously scared tone "exactly how much more, Harry" Hermione continued in her scarily calm tone "um the prophecy states 'The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches...Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies...and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal,(at this point Harry subconsciously moved his hand to his scar) but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not' Dumbledore always believed this power to be Love but to be more specific my ability to love, it kinda makes sense seeing as love saved me when I was a baby and against Quirrel/Tom" Harry finished as though it was nothing 'Oh Harry why does it have to be you' Hermione though to herself while throwing herself at Herry to give him another hug "Harry" Hermione whispered at this point he hugged her back. Harry and Hermione stayed this way for what they thought was 30 seconds but was actually 2 minutes.
"Hey guy's" Ron interrupted "don't you think we should go to the train so we don't miss it" Harry cough at the tightness of Hermione's hug "Hermione I need to breath" Harry choked out "sorry Harry I'm just emotional today" 'and I felt safe in your arms' Hermione thought to self "what was that last bit Hermione all I heard was safe" "mate" Ron interrupted again "I was listening and Hermione said nothing about safe. Anyway back to my point if we don't leave soon we will miss the train home", "guy's if you don't mind could we give the train a miss and use Fawks to transport us back to Kings Cross" Harry said sadly "Harry I remember the trip back from the chamber of secrets and that wasn't comfortable yet you want to use Fawks to fly all the way to London" Ron replied remembering that ride "No Ronald phoenixes can travel in a flash of fire instantly like apparation except they can travel they can travel through any apparation wards and carry 4-5 fully grown wizards with them at the same time" Hermione stated going into book-worm mode "I'd rather take the train home" Ron snapped "Ron what's gotten into you" Harry asked "Nothing" Ron snapped again and with that he stomped away leaving Harry and Hermione confused at his actions but they both put it down to Ron being Ron.
"Hermione" Harry asked curiously "yeah" Hermione replied "um what do you have to use Dumbledore's wand for anyway" Harry said "oh I have to cast this spell on you" Hermione replied nervously "what does the spell do Mee" Harry asked getting nervous at Hermione's sudden nervousness "Mee since when did you call me Mee" Hermione asked "sorry Hermione it kinda slipped out" Harry quickly said "Mee I like it" Hermione stated "Hermione I'm sor...wha...ok then" "so?" Harry asked "I don't really know Harry, Dumbledore's letter said that I needed to preform this counter spell on you with his wand and he said it would all make sense if you asked Remus about the counter spell" Hermione replied. "But why didn't he preform the spell himself before he passed away if was so important, Mee" Harry inquired using her new nickname "Dumbledore insisted that I preform the counter spell now"Hermione stated unsurely also wondering the same thing.
As Hermione was performing the long and complicated spell a green aura appeared around Harry, though he could not feel anything he smelt something and oddly familiar scent he just could not place. As Hermione finished the spell she asked "do you feel any different Harry" "ah not really Mee" Harry replied. Suddenly there was a scream of "Avada Kedavra".
