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Chapter 1: Decisions
It had been an uneventful week for Harry Potter in Privet Drive since the start of his summer vacation. Sure he still had his daily nightmares wherein his godfather Sirius Black would emerge from the veil and accuse Harry of killing him.But other than that it was quite normal. His Uncle Vernon took the Order's threat seriously and became a bit more humane in front of Harry. Even his Aunt Petunia stopped scolding him and giving him tons of chores, she even started giving him more food than before. Dudley on the other hand, became more afraid of Harry ever since his return. It was not because of the threat of the Order but because of Harry's appearance. He was no longer the short skinny boy Dudley once bullied, but now a 6'1'' tall young man with a well toned body. Harry's sudden growth spurt happened due to his extra curricular activities in school like teaching the secret club he, Hermione and Ron formed called "Dumbledore's Army" or DA for short. Which unfortunately didn't last long because someone in the club who was a close friend of Cho named Marietta Edgecombe squealed to Umbridge and had to be closed due to the dangers involved. During the first week of summer Harry also had trouble sleeping not just because of his nightmares but because of a certain raven haired girl named Cho Chang. He and Cho didn't actually get a chance to be a couple because of Cho's sudden emotional tantrum wherein she became jealous of Hermione and run out on Harry when they were in Hogsmeade. The last he saw of her was on the train heading back to King's Cross and had found out that she was going out with the guy Ginny went out with during the year named Michael Corner. Harry still liked Cho although unfortunately he can't act upon his feelings at the moment because of a prophecy, which says that he should either kill Voldemort or be killed by the Dark Lord. "I am sorry Cho, I love you too much to drag you into this mess fate has brought upon me," said Harry, to himself one night before going to sleep. "I just can't lose you the way I lost my parents and Sirius." The next morning, Harry woke up with a start. Perched on his windowsill were 3 owls, one was Ron's owl Pig, the other was a brown barn owl and the other was his own owl Hedwig. Harry untied each parchment and gave each owl an owl treat and a bowl of water, which the 3 owls accepted gratefully. Harry looked at the letters and saw that one was from the order while the other 2 were from his best friends Ron and Hermione. Harry set aside the Order's letter for last and opened Ron's letter first.
Dear Harry,
How are you mate? Hope those muggle relatives of yours are treating you well. Mum's writing to Professor Dumbledore everyday asking permission to let you stay with us or in the Order's HQ. So far Professor Dumbledore still thinks it's not safe especially now that You-Know-Who is now becoming more and more active and recruiting wizards and witches that want to join his Death Eaters ever since Fudge announced his return. I also wrote to tell you that Hermione and me are kind of a couple now and wanted you to know from us first rather from somebody else. It just kind of happened, I hope you're all right with these because we don't want you to feel left out and rest assured that nothing will change between the three of us. Oh and Ginny, and the twins says hi.
Your best mate, Ron
Harry sighed and laid Ron's letter aside and opened Hermione's letter although he already had a feeling of what was written in it.
Dear Harry,
How are you? I know Ron might have already sent you a letter concerning our relationship with one another. I hope that you are not mad that we didn't have the courage to tell you in the train but we both felt that it wasn't the right time to tell you since you just lost someone you really love. I hope nothing changes between the three of us, because I really do like Ron a lot and I don't want that to interfere with our friendship. I also wrote to tell you that Professor Dumbledore has just sent a letter telling us that the DA can continue these school year and that you can still be the instructor if you want to. Oh and I almost forgot, the name is going to be changed to Hogwarts Defense Class. I hope you don't blame yourself anymore about Sirius' death because we all know that it was NOT your fault. Well I got to go now. Write back if you can ok.
Love, Hermione
After reading it, Harry folded the letter and placed it beside Ron's letter before letting out another sigh. 'Well it's about time those two were together,' thought Harry, happily but suddenly changed his mood. 'I have to distance myself from all of them, I can't risk anymore people dying because of me,' thought Harry, as he laid his head back and crossed his arms under his head. 'I'll do whatever it takes for them not to get hurt.' Harry then proceeded to the last letter feeling very sad but was immediately turned to growing anger as he read the letter.
Dear Harry,
I hope that your stay with the Dursleys is alright and that you are okay. However, I regret to inform you that due to the current situation, you are not to leave your house under any circumstances unless I give you permission and is escorted by an Order member. Your suspension in Quidditch still stands as we feel that it isn't safe for you to continue playing Quidditch during these time of darkness. We are also suspending you from further visits to Hogsmeade, as it is also not safe. We have also put up charms around your home so that no owls may arrive or be sent in order to prevent compromising your whereabouts. Please bear in mind that these are all done to ensure your safety and hope that it doesn't become a problem.
Respectfully Yours,
Albus Dumbledore
When finished reading the letter. Harry was shaking very hard with suppressed fury. "How dare they," said Harry, as he slowly crumpled the letter, not noticing the sudden darkness that engulfed the sky. "How dare they," repeated Harry, as his voice slowly grew louder as the wind suddenly became violent. "HOW DARE THEY!" yelled Harry, at the top of his lungs and the entire house shook by the sheer force of his magic. When Harry finally calmed down, everything suddenly became calm again, but didn't notice that the Dursleys' were eavesdropping on him and saw everything that happened and terrified them especially after they felt the house violently shake. "This is the last straw," muttered Harry, under his breath. "I am through being the kid that always needs protection," said Harry, as a plan was forming in his head. 'It's time for Harry Potter to disappear for a while and say goodbye to childhood life, although I didn't really have much of a childhood life to begin with,' thought Harry, grimly. That night during dinner, Harry was a bit puzzled that the Dursleys' seemed scared of him and would always stay away from him as much as possible.
Chapter 1: Decisions
It had been an uneventful week for Harry Potter in Privet Drive since the start of his summer vacation. Sure he still had his daily nightmares wherein his godfather Sirius Black would emerge from the veil and accuse Harry of killing him.But other than that it was quite normal. His Uncle Vernon took the Order's threat seriously and became a bit more humane in front of Harry. Even his Aunt Petunia stopped scolding him and giving him tons of chores, she even started giving him more food than before. Dudley on the other hand, became more afraid of Harry ever since his return. It was not because of the threat of the Order but because of Harry's appearance. He was no longer the short skinny boy Dudley once bullied, but now a 6'1'' tall young man with a well toned body. Harry's sudden growth spurt happened due to his extra curricular activities in school like teaching the secret club he, Hermione and Ron formed called "Dumbledore's Army" or DA for short. Which unfortunately didn't last long because someone in the club who was a close friend of Cho named Marietta Edgecombe squealed to Umbridge and had to be closed due to the dangers involved. During the first week of summer Harry also had trouble sleeping not just because of his nightmares but because of a certain raven haired girl named Cho Chang. He and Cho didn't actually get a chance to be a couple because of Cho's sudden emotional tantrum wherein she became jealous of Hermione and run out on Harry when they were in Hogsmeade. The last he saw of her was on the train heading back to King's Cross and had found out that she was going out with the guy Ginny went out with during the year named Michael Corner. Harry still liked Cho although unfortunately he can't act upon his feelings at the moment because of a prophecy, which says that he should either kill Voldemort or be killed by the Dark Lord. "I am sorry Cho, I love you too much to drag you into this mess fate has brought upon me," said Harry, to himself one night before going to sleep. "I just can't lose you the way I lost my parents and Sirius." The next morning, Harry woke up with a start. Perched on his windowsill were 3 owls, one was Ron's owl Pig, the other was a brown barn owl and the other was his own owl Hedwig. Harry untied each parchment and gave each owl an owl treat and a bowl of water, which the 3 owls accepted gratefully. Harry looked at the letters and saw that one was from the order while the other 2 were from his best friends Ron and Hermione. Harry set aside the Order's letter for last and opened Ron's letter first.
Dear Harry,
How are you mate? Hope those muggle relatives of yours are treating you well. Mum's writing to Professor Dumbledore everyday asking permission to let you stay with us or in the Order's HQ. So far Professor Dumbledore still thinks it's not safe especially now that You-Know-Who is now becoming more and more active and recruiting wizards and witches that want to join his Death Eaters ever since Fudge announced his return. I also wrote to tell you that Hermione and me are kind of a couple now and wanted you to know from us first rather from somebody else. It just kind of happened, I hope you're all right with these because we don't want you to feel left out and rest assured that nothing will change between the three of us. Oh and Ginny, and the twins says hi.
Your best mate, Ron
Harry sighed and laid Ron's letter aside and opened Hermione's letter although he already had a feeling of what was written in it.
Dear Harry,
How are you? I know Ron might have already sent you a letter concerning our relationship with one another. I hope that you are not mad that we didn't have the courage to tell you in the train but we both felt that it wasn't the right time to tell you since you just lost someone you really love. I hope nothing changes between the three of us, because I really do like Ron a lot and I don't want that to interfere with our friendship. I also wrote to tell you that Professor Dumbledore has just sent a letter telling us that the DA can continue these school year and that you can still be the instructor if you want to. Oh and I almost forgot, the name is going to be changed to Hogwarts Defense Class. I hope you don't blame yourself anymore about Sirius' death because we all know that it was NOT your fault. Well I got to go now. Write back if you can ok.
Love, Hermione
After reading it, Harry folded the letter and placed it beside Ron's letter before letting out another sigh. 'Well it's about time those two were together,' thought Harry, happily but suddenly changed his mood. 'I have to distance myself from all of them, I can't risk anymore people dying because of me,' thought Harry, as he laid his head back and crossed his arms under his head. 'I'll do whatever it takes for them not to get hurt.' Harry then proceeded to the last letter feeling very sad but was immediately turned to growing anger as he read the letter.
Dear Harry,
I hope that your stay with the Dursleys is alright and that you are okay. However, I regret to inform you that due to the current situation, you are not to leave your house under any circumstances unless I give you permission and is escorted by an Order member. Your suspension in Quidditch still stands as we feel that it isn't safe for you to continue playing Quidditch during these time of darkness. We are also suspending you from further visits to Hogsmeade, as it is also not safe. We have also put up charms around your home so that no owls may arrive or be sent in order to prevent compromising your whereabouts. Please bear in mind that these are all done to ensure your safety and hope that it doesn't become a problem.
Respectfully Yours,
Albus Dumbledore
When finished reading the letter. Harry was shaking very hard with suppressed fury. "How dare they," said Harry, as he slowly crumpled the letter, not noticing the sudden darkness that engulfed the sky. "How dare they," repeated Harry, as his voice slowly grew louder as the wind suddenly became violent. "HOW DARE THEY!" yelled Harry, at the top of his lungs and the entire house shook by the sheer force of his magic. When Harry finally calmed down, everything suddenly became calm again, but didn't notice that the Dursleys' were eavesdropping on him and saw everything that happened and terrified them especially after they felt the house violently shake. "This is the last straw," muttered Harry, under his breath. "I am through being the kid that always needs protection," said Harry, as a plan was forming in his head. 'It's time for Harry Potter to disappear for a while and say goodbye to childhood life, although I didn't really have much of a childhood life to begin with,' thought Harry, grimly. That night during dinner, Harry was a bit puzzled that the Dursleys' seemed scared of him and would always stay away from him as much as possible.