HARRY POTTER

AND

A SHOWDOWN AT DAWN

I own none of the characters from HP, and I am not making any kind of profit from this story, it is just for pure delight to HP fans.

p.s. This story takes place after the 5th book; the only difference is Sirius Black is still alive.

Chapter 1: A Planned Escape

Harry Potter sat on his bed thinking about the prophecy Professor Dumbledore had told him about jus two days ago, when he awoke from the trance to find his watch going off telling him he had just turned 16. Suddenly his thoughts turned to the person he loved the most in the world, Hermione Granger. He thought about her for about ten minutes, thinking of how much he loved her, wishing he would have told her how she felt, but afraid of the reaction he might get. Now though, it seemed like he would never get the chance to see her, or anyone else for that matter.

The moment he had walked into number 4 Private drive, his aunt had jabbed him in the neck with a needle knocking him senseless for 4 ½ hours, during which his uncle and cousin locked Harry's school stuff under the stairs and locked Hedwig in her cage. When he had finally woke up he wasn't surprised to see his Uncle grinning at him evilly at which point he said, " Your and your bloody pigeon are never going back to that school of freaks again."

That had only happened two days ago, and Harry was already bored to death and lay on his bed at 1:00 am trying to figure a way out.. Then quite suddenly Fawkes appeared in a flash of flame on his bed with a note attached to his leg. Harry quickly untied the note and read it……..

Dear Harry,

I was just told by Dumbledore that you are being held captive at your "so called family's house". Dumbledore has given me permission to put together a team and a plan to retrieve you. Send me back the best time for me to fetch you via Fawkes and I will send an immediate reply back.

Hope to See You Soon

Sirius

At this Harry nearly yelled in delight, when he remember that he Dursley's wouldn't be pleased to be awoken so early or late, which ever way you look at it. So he got a quill and some ink and wrote his response to Sirius…….

Dear Sirius,

What are you thinking, this exact moment is the best time for you to come and get me.

You better be here in 10 Minutes

Or Else,

Harry

After rereading his letter several times and deciding that he seemed to be forceful enough he gave the letter to Fawkes and watched him disappear in a flash. Sure enough, 5 minutes later he reappeared carrying another flash. This time the letter looked a little messier as though it had been written in quite a hurry……

Dear Harry,

Myself and Moony will be inside your room in about 30 seconds. Be packed and ready to go.

Sirius

Just as Harry had finished reading the letter he heard two tiny pops, and saw Sirius and Remus appear from no where. The moment they saw Harry they began looking him over to check for any injuries. After being pleased with their results they looked around the room and asked in unison, "Harry, where is your trunk and other stuff?" Harry just laughed and simply said, "It's the Dursley's, do you really think they were going to let me have my stuff. I mean come on, they drugged me the moment I stepped into the door with something to put me to sleep for about 5 hours. Anyway, my stuff is locked under the stairs along with my wand and invisibility cloak, so I basically was stuck here."

Ten minutes later Harry and Sirius were ready leave having already sent Harry's belongings on ahead, then Remus apparated back to Grimmuald Place. Just before Sirius was about to leave Harry stopped him and said, "How am I supposed to get to Grimmuald Place, when I am not allowed to apparate?" At this Sirius just smiled and held out his arm for Harry to take. When Harry grabbed on they flew through what seemed to be nothingness and wound up by a small town square. They immediately walked over to where Grimmuald Place would be and were let in through a door that had appeared from no where.