Harry Potter and the End of It All

Chapter One - Horcrux Hunt Begins

Harry, Ron and Hermione had been gone with some Order members for months. Not a soul in the wizarding world knew of their whereabouts, except for a selected few, chosen by Harry. Not even the newly named Minister, Arthur Weasley had an idea of where to even begin to look.

It had been a contingency plan by Harry and the others to use the fidelus charm, and assigning a new secret keeper for each location that they stayed in for weeks at a time destroying Voldemort's horcruxes. Tom Riddle's diary had been a horcrux and was destroyed by Harry in second year. Then there was Salazar Slytherin's ring which was destroyed by Dumbledore in Harry's sixth year. A tip from the painting of Phineus Nigelis had brought them to Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place. The former house of Harry's godfather Sirius Black had held many objects of powerful origin and capability. It had been searched for nearly a week when Harry searched the house elf Kreacher's bedding and found Slytherin's locket. Set at the mercy of Harry, Moody, and Kingsley Shaklebolt, it was destroyed by a trifecta of the finite incantem curse and all that remained after a lather large amount of smoke had cleared the room was tiny pieces of the once powerful locket. Harry left the room, followed closely by Kingsley.

Now, where do we go from here Harry? Asked Kingsley

Harry sat thoughtfully for a moment. We go to Knockturn Alley my friend was Harry's response

Konckturn Alley? What could possibly be there? Kingsley asked, clearly skeptical.

I have a hunch that Borgin & Burkes may hold more than just creepy useless relics. Harry replied

Inside Borgin & Burkes, an older man in, what looked to be his nineties, walked to the counter from the back room.

What may I do f--, the man trailed off as the site of five hooded figures, one of which held a wand, pointed directly at the man's chest.

Imperio, said the man in front.

The man's eyes were overrun with a misty mirth, when a voice chimed in the man's head.

Mr. Borgin, where is the cup? The voice said.

Borgin climbed a tall ladder that led him to another level, on the way back down, Borgin had what looked to be a case of some sort, wrapped in berlap. Handing it to the hooded figure beside the man brandishing a wand. The man tore away the berlap and opened the case.

This is it, Ha--…sir, the man said

Patrificus totalus, uttered the hooded figure, upon reaching the door. Mr. Borgin had become as stiff as a board and fell to the floor. With what they wanted the group had apparated out. Upon reaching their destination, they lowered their hoods to reveal Harry, Kingsley, Hermione, Ron, and Lupin, respectively.

Ron had walked to Harry, How the bloody hell did you know, Harry?

Just a hunch. It wouldnt have been hidden for no reason, Ron so we have to destroy it. Even if it isn't a part of Voldemort, the fact that it was hidden is too much of a risk to take at this point. Harry replied

They Had done the same to the cup that they did to the locket, and Harry noted it was getting late and went off to bed, where he and Ron had shared a room.

Harry? Ron called from his bed.

Yes, Ron? Harry replied, knowing what he was going to ask.

Do you think Luna knows what I feel for her? This caught Harry by surprise.

I thought you and Hermi--, Harry was cut off

No! Harry, come on, don't be daft. I mean, yeah I used to have a crush on her but that stopped when she turned me down when we got off the train at the start of summer. Ron supplied incredulously.

I wrote to Luna for a couple weeks and she helped me to realize that I'd be able to move on without Hermione. Ron added.

So, now you think you might be in love? Harry asked with a grin.

Yeah, Harry, I do, Ron said with a yawn

I think you should go for it, mate, but, I am not the love expert. Harry laughed

You're right. When this is all over, I'm going to ask Luna out. Ron declared definatively.

Goodnight Ron. Harry said, stifling a yawn.

Night Harry, said Ron, doing the same