Disclaimer:
Well obviously I dont own HP or are affilated with anything HP except as a fan who loves to read, watch and write HP.
I do own Christine she is my character. Also a character here and there that doesnt have much significance could be mine. Who knows?
Okay so thats done, basically this is my version of what book 7 of HP. So yes, there will be HBP spoilers! Most things are pretty much the same from the books. Except for one main thing, and that is that Lucius never went to Azkaban in year/book five. Other changes made/ or I may make will hopefully be self explanitory and are minor. But dont worry, all the favorite characters are here, well so far... ENJOY!
Chapter One: Foiled Plans
It was a late summer night, as Harry sat at his window, flipping through old Daily Profit articles, most of which had something to do with Voldemort or the Death Eaters attacks on wizards were becoming more common as the summer progressed and there was more and more news about how some wizarding families were completely diapering, most were assumed to have gone into hiding.
Normally at this time of year, Harry would be eagerly waiting for a letter from Hogwarts, his most favorite place to be, the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but not this year. Ever since Dumbledore was killed, Harry had plans to find Voldamort and finally kill him. Harry still couldn't believe what had happened just a few months ago, he kept wishing he would wake up, and find it was all a dream. But deep down, Harry knew it wasn't, and that he would soon be face to face with Voldemort.
Harry jumped at the sound of a light knocking at the window, looking up he saw a magnificent snow white owl, waiting to be let in.
"Hedwig!" Harry said excitedly, letting her in. She flew in swiftly, dropping a parcel of letters on Harry's desk, before flying into her cage. Harry smiled, and gave her some food "What do you have for me?" Harry looked at several letters piled on the desk. One was in messy, writing, obviously from Ron another was printed neatly, obviously from Hermione. There was also the one from Hogwarts, which was easily identified from the large seal. Harry immediately opened Ron's
Harry,
How have things been at the Dursley's since Bill's wedding? Have they been treating you well? I hope everything is alright, I'll see you real soon.
Ron
P.S I'm really, really, really sorry.
Harry looked at the note, re-reading it few times. "Huh?" He asked himself turning it over to see if he had missed something.
"That was weird" he said, opening Hermione's letter. Her letter was similar to Ron's very brief and ended in the same odd way. Harry pulled out his own piece of parchment, and began to write a letter to both Ron and Hermione, asking them what was going on, what were they sorry for. Harry then went on to the letter from Hogwarts, though he didn't see the point to opening it, he already decided that he wasn't going to go back there. The Hogwarts letter stated the usual, welcome to year seven, listed his classes. But this time, it wasn't signed by Dumbledore, it was signed by McGonagall
Professor, McGonagall was Harry's head of house, Gryffindor; she was also his transfiguration professor. But since Dumbledore's death, she was now Headmaster aswell.. The letter also stated new security measures that were being taken to ensure this year at Hogwarts would remain safe for all students and teachers.
Before he was finished two more owls appeared at his window, each carrying letters addressed to him. They were from Mrs. Weasley, Lupin and Headmaster McGonagall.
"Okay this is getting really weird." Harry said out loud, reading Mrs. Weasley's letter, which begged him to return to Hogwarts for his final year. Harry the proceeded to read Lupin's letter. His letter was more abrupt, almost sounding as if he had no choice but, return to Hogwarts. Finally there was McGonagall's letter. Her letter was long, demanding that he was to return to Hogwarts, that his decision to not return was irrational and irresponsible of him. He also found, that someone would be sent to ensure his arrival at Hogwarts.
Harry glared at the letter angrily. How did everyone find out about his plans to not return to Hogwarts? He glanced down at Ron and Hermione's letters. "That explains their letters" he said, under his breathe.
It was a few days later, as Harry sat at the table eating breakfast with his Aunt, Uncle and his fat cousin, Dudley. His Aunt was, as usual, making a big deal about how Dudley, was so special, and his uncle was glaring at Harry, trying to decided what he was up to.
"We're going for the day, and we'll be back late tonight. You'll be left here. The house better be in one piece when we get back. Dudley will be here too. We'll know if you've caused any trouble!" His uncle growled.
"That's nice" Harry mumbled, as he walked up to his room, just what he wanted; a night alone with Dudley.
Harry sat alone, once again in his room, stroking Hedwig when he heard Dudley's voice down stairs. "Why would anyone want to visit Harry?"
Harry looked up at the sound of his voice, and crept down the stairs.
"Just let me see him please" The voice said impatiently.
"I'm right here." Harry said running down the stairs, to see Lupin standing there.
"Harry! It's good to see you again." Lupin said smiling. "I'm guessing you know why I'm here?"
Harry nodded. "I don't have much of a choice do I? Whether or not I want to go back to school?"
"Sorry Harry, Dumbledore would have wanted you to finish Hogwarts, besides it's the safest place for you. There have been many attacks on many wizarding families. Hogwarts has new security measures, including many members of the order patrolling the gates, and secret passages to make sure it is safe. The order as grown quit a bit, Fred and George have joined in, against Molly's wishes. There's a few more, who you don't know, but they were friends of mine and you parents from years ago. Most of which have been in hiding for the last few years."
Harry nodded "That means you'll be there too?"
"Yes, I'm teaching again this year….defense against the dark arts" Lupin said smiling. "It's only for this year, to make sure you remain safe."
"I'll pack my trunk." Harry said, walking up the stairs. Lupin following him.
"Everything alright Harry?" Lupin asked.
"It doesn't feel right, to go back there, I was going to set out and find the remaining Horcruxes destroy them." Harry started.
"I know Harry, two have already been found, and destroyed. We know what the others are, we'll find them, and destroy them. That leaves three to find the rest you and Dumbledore have already talked about, four to destroy. Possibly three, the locket is still being debated" Lupin said, as Harry started throwing things into his trunk.
"So how exactly am I suppose to find them if I'm at Hogwarts?" Harry asked, slightly annoyed. "And how do you know about the Horcruxes?"
"Dumbledore left a note, before he died. I think he knew he might not make it. He left the order instructions, and told us everything we need to know, everything you know. Everything he knew about the matters, including the stuff about you. I've sent out some of the most trusted members to go and look for them. Bill Weasley is one of them." Lupin explained "And Dumbledore also left us instructions to ensure you would be at Hogwarts"
"As if he knew I would try not to come back?" Harry asked, smiling slightly.
"Exactly!" Lupin smiled. "Hogwarts is going to try to make this year at Hogwarts as normal as possible. There be exams, and Quidditch a ball for the seventh years, sort of like a graduation ball"
"Another ball?" Harry groaned, remembering the disaster at the Yulle ball.
Lupin nodded, "It'll be fun, trust me."
"How are we suppose to have fun when there's so much going on?" Harry asked.
"It won't be easy, but things will work out, and hopefully, Voldemort will be destroyed" Lupin said. "Make sure you pack dress clothes, and weekend wear."
"I'm packing everything; I'm not coming back here, no matter what happens." Harry said, grabbing the last of his belongings, a picture of his parents.
Lupin nodded, as he and Harry walked down the stairs carrying Harry's trunk and Hedwig's cage.
"What do you think you're doing?" Dudley asked "You can't leave here!"
"I'm leaving. You can tell your parents I won't be returning." Harry said harshly.
"You can't leave! There is no way I'm letting you leave!" Dudley said jumping up from his spot in front of the television.
Harry and Lupin ignored him, and left. Walking out to the street where the night bus was waiting for them.
"Number twelve Grimmauld Place please." Lupin said.
