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Chapter 1 – A Revelation…Harry sat quietly in his seat on the Hogwarts express, resting his head lightly against the window thinking about Sirius when he felt a soft weight lean lightly against his shoulder, turning back slightly he saw Ginny had fallen asleep leaning on his shoulder he smiled slightly while watching her, he'd realised through the year just how much he cared about her and felt a lot better now he had told her. However he was still feeling quite nervous about her arriving at Privet Drive tomorrow to spend most of the summer with him, smiling to himself he realised this would probably be one of his best summers all things considered.
Harry looked up around the compartment still wondering where Ron and Hermione had disappeared off to, figuring they must be doing there Prefect patrols of the train he turned back to the window in time to see a large ministry barn owl outside trying to get in to him, sliding the window open the owl flew in without hesitation landing lightly on his knee's extending its leg imperiously towards him to take the two envelopes off it.
He turned the envelopes over, one was address to him and the other to Ginny, leaning over her squeezed Ginny's shoulder lightly whispering in her ear 'Gin, wake up…you have some mail from the ministry' Ginny groaned a little reaching over to take the envelope.
Harry slit his envelope open and starting reading the letter…
Dear Mr Potter
The ministry would like to apologise for the business at the beginning of the school year involving yourself and the trial for underage magic.
I would personally like to offer my sincerest condolences for the loss of your godfather Lord Sirius Orion Black, please note that later on today we will be releasing a press release declaring him innocent of all charges as we were able to capture Peter Pettigrew late last night in a raid on the death eater stronghold in Little Haggleton.
I would also like to formally introduce myself, I am Madam Amelia Bones, Head of the Bones Family and former head of the Department Of Magical Law Enforcement in a secret vote earlier yesterday morning, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge was ousted in a vote of no confidence following his year of poor leadership and his unwillingness to prepare for the coming war.
I have been sworn in as the Minister for Magic, my first act as Minister was to launch an Assault on the Death Eater fortress of Riddle Manor in Little Haggleton. While we were unable to ascertain the location of Lord Voldemort rest assured we dealt the dark side a crippling blow last night.
I would like to inform you, that due to your mistreatment by the previous administration to make up for some of this we would like to arrange a meeting with you at your home once you return, Please owl me when it would be convenient for me to pop by.
Yours Faithfully,
Amelia Bones
Minister for Magic (Great Britain)
Matriarch Of The Bones Family.
"Celer et audax"
P.S Please find enclosed a temporary use of magic licence allowing you to use magic out of school.
Harry blinked slowly as he handed the letter over to Ginny who had been watching him quietly, he reached back into the envelope and pulled the small card out that was his permission to use magic during the summer. Looking up at Ginny, laughing quietly at the astonished expression on her face before she quickly broke out in a huge grin and showed him her card to 'I guess they thought I needed one to since I'm going to be staying with you, oh Harry where going to have such a great summer' winking slyly at his smile watching as his face instantly turned red she leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
Just as her lips touched his cheek the door to the compartment slammed open and Hermione and Ron stormed into the room giving them both death glares before Ron snarled out 'What the hell do you think your doing with my sister Potter?' Harry raised a brow at the tone of Ron's voice before resting a hand lightly on Ginny's arm to stop her from exploding with her brother, or even more amusingly hexing him.
He looked up into Ron's eyes and responded quietly 'I'm talking to her Weasley, Do you have a problem with that?' out of the corner of his eye he saw Hermiones face tighten into a cold mask before Ron quickly bypassed turning red and turned purple with anger before he roared at Harry 'HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO ME LIKE THAT POTTER!' this was too much for Ginny as her wand shot straight up and pointed at Ron before she yelled 'Stupefy' knocking Ron back down onto the seat behind him unconscious. Hermione quickly jumped out of her seat as Ron fell down and stormed up to Ginny swinging her arm back to slap her yelling at her 'How dare you! How dare you attack my boyfriend you little bitch! Your just like him,' pointing at Harry without actually looking over at him 'your both insane, you belong together…you both messed up in the head from Voldemort' she snarled at the both before she went to swing her arm down at Ginny's face, pausing as she felt a strong grip grab her arm and snap it back quickly stopping her.
Hermione screamed as she felt her wrist snap from Harry's strong grip, as Ginny rose quickly and dug her wand straight into Hermione's throat, Harry held her there and hissed in her ear 'What is you two's problem? What have I done?' she shook her head and said nothing before he continued 'What about our friendship? We've been friends for 5 years? Doesn't that mean anything to you to? Why attack us?' he asked quietly the hurt evident in his voice. Hermione shook her head again refusing to answer and muttered 'Let me go Potter.'
Harry shook his head and snarled in her ear 'I want to know the truth Granger, NOW!' he took his wand out and held it to her temple before he looked up at Ginny seeking her eyes, Ginny looked in his eyes and nodded once agreeing with Harry's silent question, Harry jabbed his wand against her temple and snarled 'Veritas' Hermione's eyes flew wide as she felt the spell take effect on her, she opened and closed her mouth like a gold fish, trying to deny that she would answer any questions she was asked, but nothing would come as spell would force her to answer truthfully.
Harry leaned in once more and spoke quietly in her ear 'Why did you attack us Hermione?' he felt her shudder in his arms as she tried to fight the truth spell before she opened her mouth and responded clearly and firmly 'We hate you, you are a weapon, nothing more.' Harry ground his teeth as he listened to this before she continued again still shuddering as she tried to resist the truth spell 'Ginevra deserved to be attacked, she is a brat, not even her own family likes her' a gleeful smile on her face as she watched the tears stream down Ginny's cheeks at these words.
Growling quietly Harry reached around and slipped his hand around Hermione's throat tightening it a little before he spoke quietly in her ear again 'What about the last 5 years? We have been friends!' Hermione laughed mockingly at this before replying straight away not even trying to fight the spell now 'Friends! Yeah right! We were paid to be your friends, To control you. To make sure you would become a weapon for the headmaster,' she paused to take a breath before continuing 'We lied to you, sent you off on all those little adventures so the headmaster could find out if you was ready or not, you'll pay for attacking us Potter, Where prefects!' Harry smirked as she said the last part, the pain from what she said still evident on his face as he placed his wand on her temple again and muttered 'obliviate' removing the last 20 minutes since she come into the compartment from her mind, following it up quickly with 'stupefy' at point blank range.
Harry looked up at Ginny, reaching over and taking her into his arms hugging her tightly he whispered in her ear 'I'm so sorry you had to hear that Gin. Why don't we go and find a quiet compartment to talk in, They won't remember talking to us when they wake up' Ginny nodded mutely before Harry shrunk both of there trunks and hid them in his pocket, opening the door for Ginny to slip out of the compartment ahead of him.
Grimwauld Place
Dumbledore walked up to the front door of Grimwauld place as it appear, placing his hand on the door and using his magic to trigger the unlocking charms on the door, as his magic came in contact with the first locking charm a loud alarm sounded and a ball of pure magic shot from the door blasting him back down the stairs.
The old man raised a brow as he gingerly picked himself up off the ground looking towards the door, he stepped back up to the door speaking quietly as if someone was there listening for him 'I command the Order of the Phoenix, I order you to open this house immediately' he watched the door impatiently as a carved ornate snake appeared on the door and spoke in a commanding voice 'I protect the seat of the Black Family. You may not enter as this dwelling is sealed awaiting the return of the head of the family. Toujours Purr. Good day to you, Sir.' Dumbledore snarled quietly before turning on his heel and disapperating away
The BurrowMolly Weasley was sat at the kitchen table of the Burrow when she heard the soft pop just outside the door that announced the arrival of someone apperating in, she jumped up quickly to see who was there only to come face to face with Albus Dumbledore 'My Albus you gave me a shock, I wasn't expecting you until later on this afternoon. There hasn't been any problems has there?' Albus smiled warmly at her as he took a seat at the kitchen table across from her 'No my dear, no problems at all…I just called in to discuss Ginevra's shall we say living arrangements for the summer?' Molly smiled with delight at this 'Do you mean she gets to spend the whole summer with those awful Dursleys?' smirking at her response 'I'm afraid so, she may even have to remain there next summer too'…. 'oh Albus that's wonderful news, How long before we can tell her? He's dead now…Is there any reason to keep her around?' The aged headmaster sighed at this, he understood how her and Arthur felt about this but it couldn't be helped for now 'I'm sorry but until Harry has defeated you-know-who none of this can come to light, I fear it would turn him against us..' Molly nodded slowly at this she thought well at least in 2 years we won't have to have the little bitch around anymore.
Hogwarts ExpressHarry and Ginny had found there way into a compartment with Neville and Luna after leaving Ron and Hermione unconscious, Harry and Neville were playing a very animated game of chess while there girls slept quietly beside them, Neville spoke quietly not wanting to wake the girls looking up into Harry's eyes 'Harry I want you to know that me and Luna support you completely, Not matter what has happened and not matter what will happen. Know that no matter what, you have our support.' Harry looked up, his eyes bright at the show of support from the normally timid boy 'Thank you Neville, that means a lot to me. Would it be ok if me and Ginny called around you place sometime in during the summer. I have a lot to tell you, but I don't want to share any of it until I know for sure…' the once timid and shy Neville instantly shone with pride as he said 'Of course Harry, The Potters are always welcome at Longbottom Manor' Harry smiled thinking to himself that's the first thing I have to sort out, Going to Gringotts and finding out about my family. Harry smiled and went back to enjoying the last couple of hours with his friends before summer started.