Title: Light's Burden
Author: Corking Mad
Summary: As Harry enters his Seventh Year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, things begin to change. Emotions fly high for all involved, and a certain prophecy doesn't want to be fulfilled. Sirius and Remus are back, but not for what you think. Romance ensues for both Ron and Hermione as well as Harry and Ginny.
Rating: PG-13
Category: A wee bit of everything. Romance, angst … not your typical Harry and Ginny defeat the Dark Lord and fall madly in love, mind you.
Disclaimer: People, people, I am but a mere mortal merely attempting to continue JKR's Wonderful story as I see fit. Obviously, everything concerning Harry Potter belongs to JKR.
Review: Hey, you're the reader. Like what you see, and want more? You know what to do. Don't like what you see? Well, no one's perfect … but I
most certainly don't want to hear you complain about my story. If you feel something is missing … that's another story, and I beseech you to tell me what I can do to improve my writing.
Light's Burden
Chapter One: Morning Owl
Harry blinked several times before yawning. As he sat up in bed, he realized that the large owl perched upon the footboard of his bed could only be from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for quite a few very obvious reasons. First, it looked nothing like of the Weasly's owls, nor Sirius's, and Hermione doesn't even have an owl. Therefore, Harry concluded that it must be from Hogwarts, and the chances of it bearing bad owls was approximately one million to one.
Harry sighed. And since no one was around to hear him sigh in frustration, he signed once again for that dramatic effect that seems to come with sighing. He reached over, removed the yellowed parchment from the owl's foot, and slowly opened it. It didn't begin as letters from Hogwarts began. Then again, letters from Hogwarts were always letters which everyone got, containing school supply lists. This letter began somewhat differently.
Dear Harry,
I realize that you are in the middle of enjoying (I can only hope that you are indeed enjoying I;, somehow, I know that you are not, and for that I am sorry) your summer holiday, but there are some things that I must ask of you.
As you already know, Voldemort is back. Sirius and Remus are both involved in efforts to stop Dark. However, they will soon be helping in such a way that I am sure you will benefit from. There are many things you need to know, and now is when you learn of them. I warn you, though, the answers I must give you are answers that you do not want to hear. Harry, I beg of you, now is not the time to be a hero. In fact, you never were a hero, and this is one of the things you will be told tonight.
Yes, Harry, tonight. Enclosed in this letter is a small amount of Floo powder. You are to pack your trunk, and travel via the Floo Network (you have been connected for today only) to Hogwarts. I ask that you come immediately – as soon as you are ready. Enter through the Great Hall doors, and some one will escort you to where I am.
You will be escorted by a LightGuard who is working for Light. I should probably warn you now – Hogwarts, due to Ministry implications (implications meaning that no one accepts the fact that we have a problem), has become the Light Head Quarters. I ask you not to ask the LightGuard any questions. Simply answer his, and you will be taken to me. When you arrive, the Weasly's and Hermione will be present, for they came yesterday.
Harry, what I plan to ask of you will require you to make several decisions. Several major decisions. Please be prepared. You will not be allowed to talk to anyone regarding these decisions, not even Mrs. Weasly. Prophecy is tricky business, let me tell you. I've already experienced trouble with getting someone to comply with Light Prophecy, but it hasn't worked. You may just have to help me. You may just have to help the world.
I expect you soon, no need to reply by return owl.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
"Nothing matters anymore, nothing except Light."
Harry sat, still on his bed, stunned. He reread the letter, and was particularly confused by the headmaster's shocking comment at the closing of the letter. "This," said Harry, out loud to no one in particular, "is THE single most bizarre thing that has ever happened to me, and I swear by the greatness of Merlin, that MANY bizarre things have happened to me."
Again, Harry sighed. He got out of bed and put on his clothing, beginning to pick up several text books that he would need to pack with him. Figuring that he would just eat when he got to Hogwarts, he decided it best to pack everything he needed, and leave right away, without bothering to eat breakfast.
As he packed, he chuckled slightly to himself, wondering what the Dursley's would do when they saw him disappear through their fireplace. Even though they had left him completely alone this summer, they were still wary of anything magical – even Muggle magic tricks!
Organizing his textbooks and other important items he would need during his last year of school, Harry mused about Dumbledore's disturbing letter. Harry hoped that the entire Weasly family would be present, for he hadn't seen them in a long time. Besides that, they made him feel special. He also wondered if he would get to see Sirius and Remus soon, for they were usually traveling to this country and that, trying to gather information about how to defeat Voldemort, usually by way of Dark Prophecy. Continuing to grab various items, such as quills and bits of scrap parchment, Harry came across the handsome leather bound photo alum of his parents.
He grabbed the book, and sat down on his bed. Slowly he turned the pages, gazing at his parents, who were so in love. At that moment, Harry wanted nothing more than to fall in love. However, he forcefully pushed these feelings away, for he knew that he would never be able to defeat Voldemort if all he wanted was to fall in love. Little did he know that love would save them all.
Ignoring his aunt and uncle, Harry stepped into the fireplace, and said with more confidence that he actually felt, "Hogwarts!"
End Chapter One!
Review, as it is your duty as a fanfic reader to do so!
Author: Corking Mad
Summary: As Harry enters his Seventh Year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, things begin to change. Emotions fly high for all involved, and a certain prophecy doesn't want to be fulfilled. Sirius and Remus are back, but not for what you think. Romance ensues for both Ron and Hermione as well as Harry and Ginny.
Rating: PG-13
Category: A wee bit of everything. Romance, angst … not your typical Harry and Ginny defeat the Dark Lord and fall madly in love, mind you.
Disclaimer: People, people, I am but a mere mortal merely attempting to continue JKR's Wonderful story as I see fit. Obviously, everything concerning Harry Potter belongs to JKR.
Review: Hey, you're the reader. Like what you see, and want more? You know what to do. Don't like what you see? Well, no one's perfect … but I
most certainly don't want to hear you complain about my story. If you feel something is missing … that's another story, and I beseech you to tell me what I can do to improve my writing.
Light's Burden
Chapter One: Morning Owl
Harry blinked several times before yawning. As he sat up in bed, he realized that the large owl perched upon the footboard of his bed could only be from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for quite a few very obvious reasons. First, it looked nothing like of the Weasly's owls, nor Sirius's, and Hermione doesn't even have an owl. Therefore, Harry concluded that it must be from Hogwarts, and the chances of it bearing bad owls was approximately one million to one.
Harry sighed. And since no one was around to hear him sigh in frustration, he signed once again for that dramatic effect that seems to come with sighing. He reached over, removed the yellowed parchment from the owl's foot, and slowly opened it. It didn't begin as letters from Hogwarts began. Then again, letters from Hogwarts were always letters which everyone got, containing school supply lists. This letter began somewhat differently.
Dear Harry,
I realize that you are in the middle of enjoying (I can only hope that you are indeed enjoying I;, somehow, I know that you are not, and for that I am sorry) your summer holiday, but there are some things that I must ask of you.
As you already know, Voldemort is back. Sirius and Remus are both involved in efforts to stop Dark. However, they will soon be helping in such a way that I am sure you will benefit from. There are many things you need to know, and now is when you learn of them. I warn you, though, the answers I must give you are answers that you do not want to hear. Harry, I beg of you, now is not the time to be a hero. In fact, you never were a hero, and this is one of the things you will be told tonight.
Yes, Harry, tonight. Enclosed in this letter is a small amount of Floo powder. You are to pack your trunk, and travel via the Floo Network (you have been connected for today only) to Hogwarts. I ask that you come immediately – as soon as you are ready. Enter through the Great Hall doors, and some one will escort you to where I am.
You will be escorted by a LightGuard who is working for Light. I should probably warn you now – Hogwarts, due to Ministry implications (implications meaning that no one accepts the fact that we have a problem), has become the Light Head Quarters. I ask you not to ask the LightGuard any questions. Simply answer his, and you will be taken to me. When you arrive, the Weasly's and Hermione will be present, for they came yesterday.
Harry, what I plan to ask of you will require you to make several decisions. Several major decisions. Please be prepared. You will not be allowed to talk to anyone regarding these decisions, not even Mrs. Weasly. Prophecy is tricky business, let me tell you. I've already experienced trouble with getting someone to comply with Light Prophecy, but it hasn't worked. You may just have to help me. You may just have to help the world.
I expect you soon, no need to reply by return owl.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
"Nothing matters anymore, nothing except Light."
Harry sat, still on his bed, stunned. He reread the letter, and was particularly confused by the headmaster's shocking comment at the closing of the letter. "This," said Harry, out loud to no one in particular, "is THE single most bizarre thing that has ever happened to me, and I swear by the greatness of Merlin, that MANY bizarre things have happened to me."
Again, Harry sighed. He got out of bed and put on his clothing, beginning to pick up several text books that he would need to pack with him. Figuring that he would just eat when he got to Hogwarts, he decided it best to pack everything he needed, and leave right away, without bothering to eat breakfast.
As he packed, he chuckled slightly to himself, wondering what the Dursley's would do when they saw him disappear through their fireplace. Even though they had left him completely alone this summer, they were still wary of anything magical – even Muggle magic tricks!
Organizing his textbooks and other important items he would need during his last year of school, Harry mused about Dumbledore's disturbing letter. Harry hoped that the entire Weasly family would be present, for he hadn't seen them in a long time. Besides that, they made him feel special. He also wondered if he would get to see Sirius and Remus soon, for they were usually traveling to this country and that, trying to gather information about how to defeat Voldemort, usually by way of Dark Prophecy. Continuing to grab various items, such as quills and bits of scrap parchment, Harry came across the handsome leather bound photo alum of his parents.
He grabbed the book, and sat down on his bed. Slowly he turned the pages, gazing at his parents, who were so in love. At that moment, Harry wanted nothing more than to fall in love. However, he forcefully pushed these feelings away, for he knew that he would never be able to defeat Voldemort if all he wanted was to fall in love. Little did he know that love would save them all.
Ignoring his aunt and uncle, Harry stepped into the fireplace, and said with more confidence that he actually felt, "Hogwarts!"
End Chapter One!
Review, as it is your duty as a fanfic reader to do so!