Down Under Keeperoliver Chapter 2

Harry, Mick, Sue and Dobby arrived at JFK Airport around 2:00 PM, and Harry had to calm Mick down when the security team tried to search through his bags. Harry didn't know what Mick's problem was,and the team found nothing to stop him from getting through the checkpoint.

Mick told Harry he thought they were getting to nosey for their own good, and a man's property was a private thing. That and he thought that the Blow-fish powder might get confiscated. He didn't want to lose it.

Sue was already down in the main lobby with her boyfriend Ray, waiting for her guests. She looked up when Ray asked her where the Crocodile Man saw Mick, Harry and Dobby walking down the aisle when they were stopped by two men. She started to go to them, when Mick stepped between the two men and Harry, as if protecting him. She watc hed as they exchanged words, wondering what was being said.

Mick, Harry and Dobby walked out of the security area talking , when two men approached them and asked, "Harry Potter?"

Harry looked up at them with a questioning look, "That's me. Do I know you gentlemen?"

The one with the dark hair approached Harry, when Mick got between them. "If you don't mind, answer Harry first before you get any closer."

He looked at Mick in a bewildered look, and stepped back. "Of course, excuse me. My name is Sirius Black, and this is my friend Remus Lupin. We are, or were friends of Harry's parents."

Harry became very interested it the two strangers all of a sudden. "You knew my parents? How close were you to them?"

Sirius looked down at Harry, "We were very close. Your dad and I, as well as Remus were like brothers. Your mother was like a sister to us as well. I don't want to alarm you Harry, but your mom and dad made me your Godfather when you were born."

Harry thought back to when he was a baby trying to think of who they might be, when a memory struck him. "Padfoot, and Moony, right?"

Remus couldn't believe Harry would remember their nicknames. "Yes Harry, I'm the one known as Moony, and Sirius is Padfoot, or Pads. It's remarkable you remember us after all these years, and you were so young at the time."

Harry was about to say something, when Mick got his attention, "Harry, I'm going to go catch up with Sue if you don't mind. Are you going to be alright with these two blokes?"

Harry looked at Mick, then over to Dobby, and nodded to Mick, with Mick understanding what Harry was saying. As long as Dobby was with him he was safe.

Mick left the four figures and joined Sue.

Before Harry could continue, Sirius asked if they could go somewhere more private. Harry took them to the Hotel that Sue had reserved for Him, Mick, ad Dobby. It also happened to be where Sirius and Remus were staying, just seven rooms down, also in a penthouse suite. Sirius liked to travel and live in style. Remus could not get used to the splendor of His friends lifestyle. He never had a lot of money.

Once the were comfortable, Harry asked the question he wanted to ask back at the airport, "If you are my Godfather, why are you just finding me now, after 11 years?"

Sirius' explanation took a while to complete. Harry understood now, why it too so long. Sirius had bee devastated at the death of his friends, and Remus didn't learn of their deaths, until after they were already buried. Sirius was taken to prison for something e didn't do, but still felt responsible for.

Sirius then asked the question about Harry's companions. Harry told them about Mick, and how he met him. Then he started to tell them about Dobby, when Sirius stopped him.

"Did you say Dobby? Like the house elf Dobby. House elf to the house of Malfoy?"

Harry looked to Dobby, ad He saw Dobby nod. "How is it you have Malfoy's house elf? They are supposed to remain faithful to their masters."

Dobby answered this question. "We is sir, but, When Master Lucius died because he was wearing the mark, all his properties were taken from the family, including me. Dobby was a free elf, but not by choice. He had to find a master to be able to live. The only person Dobby would consider being his master was Harry Potter. Dobby knew that Harry Potter sir had died, but Dobby also knew of way to bring him back. Master Lucius had many dealings with other countries, and took Dobby with him when he traveled. Dobby learned of a tribe of Aborigines that learned how to bring the dead back to live, if they died an honorable death. Dobby visited this tribe, and learned their ways, and became a member of the village. When Harry Potter died, Dobby took his body in the middle of the night, and brought him to Australia to receive the ritual. You can see the result."

Sirius and Remus sat in shock at what Dobby had said, and then Sirius had a brilliant thought. "Dobby, do you think you could bring back James and Lily Potter the same way?"

Dobby knew that was going to be asked, and a tear formed in his eye, as he knew Harry would have raised spirits hearing this. "No sir they can not. They has been dead too long to be brought back. Dobby is sorry Harry Potter sir."

Harry pulled Dobby into a hug and just whispered, "There is nothing to be sorry about Dobby. We understand completely. How about we all go out for dinner, I'm starving.

It just so happened they ended up at the same french restaurant that Mick, Sue and that man were eating at. Mick didn't see Harry and Dobby, and Sue was in deep conversation with the man she was with. Harry saw Mick and the man get into a conversation, then the man got red faced, and gave the menu he was holding to Mick. Harry watched as Mick looked at the Menu, then Point to another table distracting Sue. He then saw Mick hit the guy when Sue's back was turned.

The four sitting there laughed at the confusion that was surrounding Mick's table.

They had been there about a week, when Mick told Harry that he was going to be staying in New York for a while, and Harry knew he had to get back to te tribe, to fulfill his debt. Sirius and Remus asked if they could join him, and Harry was happy to accept their wish.

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It was a quiet group that were sitting on the train back to the place where their friend died. Hermione and George sat close, with George holding her. Neville had asked Ginny if he could get to know her better, as more than friends. Ginny smiled to him, but told him, "I'm sorry Neville, I thought I had a crush on you last year, but when Harry saved my and Fred and George's life, I knew I could never love another. I would like to stay friends though." Neville nodded at this.

Luna saw Fred sitting in the corner not speaking to anyone. He looked hurt and Lonely, and decided to sit with him and try to cheer him up. "Hi Fred, do you mind if I sit here? You look like you need a friend."

Fred looked to Luna and smiled that looked forced, and patted the bench for her to sit. She did, and together they talked about their friendship with Harry. They both cried as they shared their memories of the lonely boy they called friend. Soon, Ginny, George, Hermione, and Neville joined in to talk about Harry and his adventures. Ginny told Luna, Hermione, and Neville about the Chamber. She told them the full story, with the help of Fred and George. It was only the second time they had told the complete story to anyone. The first time was to the Headmaster.

The train finally made it to the station in Hogsmeade, and they all boarded a cart and made it to the castle to begin their school year.

Fred and George asked Oliver Wood, the captain of the Quidditch team to give Ginny a chance to join as a chaser. When Ginny was given the chance, she was thrilled when Oliver asked her if she would rather be a seeker. With the loss of Harry, they needed to fill that vacancy. They already had three brilliant chasers in Angelina, Katie, and Alicia. The twins thanked Oliver who said, "Thank me for what? You saw the way she flew. She's brilliant. She may not have the instincts of Harry, but, she makes up for it in determination. I should be thanking you. I may never have seen how good she is, and may have taken someone that would be just acceptable."

It was the best choice Oliver made, barring Harry. Ginny never failed to catch the snitch and Gryffindor won the house cup for her six years playing for Gryffindor.

At the end of the year, Professor Dumbledore held a memorial service for Harry, and this year there was no laughing. It was a very solemn occasion. This also continued to be a yearly thing.

As the years passed the group of friends became closer. Hermione and George became engaged, as did Fred and Luna. Neville became engaged to a girl from Hufflepuff named Hannah Abbott. Ginny never dated the entire time she attended Hogwarts.

During her last year at Hogwarts, she was surprised when after a match against Ravenclaw, she was approached by Gwenog Jones, captain of the Holyhead Harpies. "Miss Weasley, I have been hearing of your accomplishment from different people, and decided to come see for myself and fnd out if they were true. I'm afraid they were not. In fact, they were far short of what I saw. If you wish to become a member of the Harpies, I would be pleased if you were to join our training camp come the middle of August. Try outs start then, but I have no doubts that you will have no problem fitting in with the team. So, what do you think?"

Ginny grabbed her hand saying thank you, and that she would be there, when she was called.

Fred and George had opened a joke shop in Diagon Alley. They were going to call it Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, but, in honor f their lost friend, they called it Potter's Perfect Pranks. the store was such a huge success that it was continuously being talked about in the Prophet. The Quibbler also wrote articles about it.

George and Fred had become very famous, and very rich So much so that they asked thier girlfriends to marry them, just to ensure them that it was them they loved, and to get the fan girls off their back. The had a double wedding.

Ginny made the Harpies as their starting Seeker, and once again. she never failed to catch the snitch, even against the famed seeker Viktor Krum. Viktor became s enamored by her, he asked her out, to which she politely declined, When he asked her why, she just stated personal reasons, and nothing against him. Viktor accepted this, but they did become good friends. At the end of the season, Ginny learned that she had been selected to be a member of the All Star Team, and would be travelling to Australia to play in a match Against the Pacific League All Stars. They would be there for two weeks, and each member of the team could bring ten guests. Ginny asked Fred, George, Hermione, Luna, Mum and dad, Bill and Fleur, and Ron and Lavender. Ginny also got to extra tickets from a team mate for Percy and Charlie.

Sirius found out about the all star game taking place,and asked Rems and Harry if they wanted to go. It had been seven years since Harry had seen a Quidditch game, and got excited about it.

After the five year obligation to the tribe, Harry decided to stay in Australia with his family. Remus had become engaged to Sirius' cousin Nymphadora Tonks, when she came for a visit three years ago, and took up a relationship. Sirius had one with a local girl named Evelyn Baxter, and also became engaged.

Dobby had a ritual performed on Remus to cure him of his monthly problem which Remus thanked him continually. The four became very close friends. Even Kreacher joined the group, although he refused to to become bonded to Sirius stating he was happy to just be a family house elf. They were still friends with Mick and Sue, who married three years ago, and now had a son they named James after Harry.

This whole group were going to the Game, and it would be the first Quidditch match Mick and Sue witnessed.

Sirius had rented five suites for them in a quiet hotel. He had given up his rich habits when he met up with Evelyn, as she didn't like that type of life style.

The match was taking place in the magical town of Lorry, ten mile out of the city limits of Sydney. The hotel was located in the outskirts of Sydney, making it easier to get to the stadium for the match.

Ginny's group was housed in a single building provided by the Pacific All Stars. It was located in the town of Lorry and provided a easy access to the stadium. Ginny had practice for the first few days, before they were allowed to go sight seeing in Sydney. It was on this day that Luna happened to see a familiar face, but passed it off as wishful thinking. She didn't say anything to anyone, until that evening.

"Hey guys, a funny thing happened today while we were out touring. I saw a guy who reminded me of Harry. Much older, but, still looked like him. This brought the whole group into a somber mood. Why did Luna have to mention their departed friend when they were starting to enjoy them selves.

Luna was in tears when she saw their reaction. She didn't say it to bring their spirits down, she just said it as a point of interest. She know wish she kept it to herself. Fred pulled her into a hug, "Luna, Don't worry about it, sweetheart. We know you didn't mean any thing by it. It's just that everyone misses him so much. Wishes he could be here with us. He is you know, he is here in our hearts."

They all nodded to this statement, bowing their heads in memory of Harry.

Harry got a copy of the program for the game,and looked at the rosters of the two teams. He didn't know any of the players for the Pacific All Stars, but almost passed out when he saw one name that was on the British All Star Team. He ran to Sirius and Rems waving the guide as he reached them. "Pads, Moony, Did you see the roster for the British All Stars?"

Both of them shook their heads no, and looked at the guide Harry presented. They looked at the roster,and didn't see any name they knew. "Nope Harry, no one I know, How about you Moony, any one you know?"

Remus looked at the roster, and raised his eyes, "Yes Pads there is one we both should know. Ginevra Weasley. Didn't the Order have members named Weasley. Four I think. Fabian and Gideon Prewitt were killed just as we joined. Their sister Molly married a man Named Weasley. Arthur I think was his name. Am I right there pup?"

"Yes. Ginny was the girl I saved in the Chamber, the night I was Killed."

Both Sirius and Remus about lost it there. "She is the one you saved? Son of a bitch, Harry, we have to meet her."

"I want to Pads, but it has been seven years since I have seen her, and she thinks I'm dead. How do you walk up to someone and try to explain why you are alive, when you should be dead."

Sirius had a huge grin on his face, "You do it the Marauder way. By being sneaky."

Sirius told them that the best way was to see her at a practice, and to have someone else approach her. The ask her to come visit a very sick friend who would like to see her as she was a favorite of his. Sort of like a last wish or something. Harry and Remus both thought it was stupid idea. That's why the accepted it. It was so stupid, it just might work. They chose Tonks to be the one to approach Ginny.

Ginny had been flying around for a couple of hours, chasing the practice snitch, and doing a few rolls, dives, and feints. She was landing to get her a drink, when a woman approached her. "Excuse me, Miss Weasley, could I talk to you for a minute. My name is Nymphadora Tonks by the way."

"Sure Miss Tonks, what is you need to tell me?"

"Just call me Tonks, Hate my first name. I just wanted t ask you a favor. I have a very sick friend that would like to meet you. He couldn't be here himself, and asked me to see if you would pay him a visit. It would do him a world of good you see, you are his favorite player."

"Well, I am kind of pressed for time, and I have my family here with me, so I don't get out much. Sorry I can't help you."

Tonks was an excellent actress. She had tears forming in her eyes. "OH, I see. Well thank you for listening to me. I guess it is hard to find time for all your fans. I'll just tell him that you are too busy to take the time to visit." And Tonks started to walk away. She broke into a smile when Ginny called her back. She wiped it off before turning to her.

"I'm sorry for that. Of course I'll see him. I can't disappoint my fans now can I. Where is he staying." Tonks gave her the address to the Hotel they were staying at, and Ginny promised to be there after her practice session was over. Tonks thanked her, and made her way back to the hotel, where she told the group she would be there after practice. Sirius got Harry bundled up in a wheel chair, covering his face, making it look like he was really sick.

Harry was starting to sweat under all the coverings and was wondering if Ginny was ever going to get there, wen there was a knock on the door. Tonks answered it, and welcomed Ginny in.

Harry raised his head, and was met by the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. Ginny had grown into a beautiful woman.

Tonks introduced her to the rest of the group, before pulling her over to meet Harry.

Ginny raised her eyes when Tonks introduced her to Sirius Black, She seemed to know someone by that name, but couldn't place where. She then was brought out of her wondering when Tonks had her meet the one she was here for.

"Miss Weasley, I would like you to meet the one you are here for. Harry, this is Ginevra Weasley of the Holyhead Harpies. Miss Weasley this is Harry Potter."

Ginny was ready to shake his had when Tonks mentioned his name and promptly passed out.

It was ten minutes before Ginny was able to gain control of herself. "Excuse me Miss Tonks, but, did you say his name was Harry Potter?"

Harry was the one to answer her. "Yes Ginny, my name is Harry Potter. I believe we met once before." Harry pulled the blanket off his face to look into the eyes of Ginny's. Ginny stared for a minute then dove into the arms of Harry's, hugging him for what seemed like hours. She was crying into his shoulder, and after a few minutes she asked , "How is this possible? You were dead. I saw you."

Harry reached up and caressed her face. "It's a long story, and one I will tell you, but not just yet. I want to get to know you all over again. Find out about my friends. And what every body is up to."

"Instead of me telling you, why don't I let them tell you. They are all here with me. We are staying in a house in Lorry. Every one is there, Hermione, Luna, Fred , George, Neville and Ron." This brought a sour look on Harry's face, which made Ginny laugh. "Harry, Ron has changed. Fred and George made sure of that. I helped out a little too. Oh, and Luna said she saw you the other day, but we all thought she was just wishing."

"Where was she when she saw me?

"Well, we were in a diner on Brisbane Road I think. She didn't tell us until we were all back at the house. Damn, we missed you Harry. I have been so alone these past seven years. Every else has moved on as best they could, but it hasn't been the same without you." And she pulled him in for another hug. The entire group were in tears at the reuniting of the two friends. It was to be a tearful day, as they had more people to meet, and re-unite.