A/N - These are just the thank-you's to all the people that reviewed the first chapter. Just to let you know, I'll try to answer any questions that have to do with the story, as long as they aren't major spoilers. ;)

Kellchibiangel - My first reviewer… But since you're my cousin and I gave you the link, you don't count! Hayaha! When did I say that you were my favorite cousin!? And not, 4 + 2 = 6 NOT QUACK! So HA!

Luna Rose / Phoenix Child - I love you! You were my first real reviewer! *Huggles* Ok, a bit more serious now! I would tell you, but I think you'll see for yourself what Dudley does.

Fox - Wow, that was something that I never thought of, that if Harry went out with Cho, it would seem like he killed Cedric for that purpose. *Looks in crystal ball* I don't think you will be seeing much Harry/Cho.. Hint hint!

Izaayou,s - Sorry that your name has a period in it, my dumb computer that thinks its smart changed it to 'Overzealious' or something like that! Thanks for saying that it has a lot of potential, that was so sweet! I added you to a mailing list that I started for the people who want to keep up-to-date on chapters.

Moonlight Desire - I'm going to try my best to get the convertible!

Molto Bella - They should go out before she dies!? What on earth are you talking about!!

Tadariada - I really don't like those kinds of visuals… L

ViRUS - Wow! I got someone to read an HP fanfic! Go me!

satsuko - You'll see in chapter three or four!

Canadian weirdo - HAHAHA I know he doesn't… But maybe you'll change your mind about that later on. No, I'm not giving you a spoiler or a 'Wink-wink-hint-hint" I'm just sayin', you never know!

Miaka737 - I know, it doesn't seem likely that he would be able to fit on a couch. Just try to imagine him slightly thinner!

Kon Gyousano - You left me a really long review, so I don't know if I'll be able to answer all your questions. In fact, you left the longest review that ive ever gotten. I love you! Ok to answer your comments/questions in order… Sorry for saying 'said' a lot. I think I pretty much got this fixed with the conversation between Ron and Mrs. Weasley. Is she still being sued? I thought that was over… I have no clue, I'm behind in the world of news with her. All's I know is that she got married! She shoulda been writing number five though… *frowns* Um.. I just turned 13 about three months ago now.. I wrote that chapter when I was 11, I think, but I rewrote it because it was really, really bad! I also added you to the list of people that I will email when I post. (That will also have a link so you don't have to go searching for me!) Well, thanks for reviewing!

(Also thanks to: Lina, HarryandGinny4eva, DarkRoseOfLove, DragonLore, sugar, Ally Roze, Tanti, AmuseMe, GreenGoblin.)

If anyone else reviewed, I'm SO sorry that I missed you!

Harry Potter and the Gift of the Phoenix

Chapter 2: Thoughts

Dudley was shocked. He had noticed that Harry had changed since he had last seen him, but this was a truly unexpected reason. A duel? Dudley thought, With Voldemort? Somehow, the name Voldemort seemed to ring a bell. A very unpleasant bell.

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Harry was lying on his bed, face pressed against his feather pillow. He was sure his life was over. Without doubt, Dudley was going to make the rest of his summer unbearable; taunting him every chance possible. Harry got out of bed, sighing as he began to compose a letter to one of his best friends.

Ron,

I've just been humiliated. I wrote a very long letter to Cho, telling her how I feel about her. But, being a guy, I lost the nerve when Hedwig was gone. I decided to take it to Dudley's room, and use his paper shredder on it. I walked in there, and Dudley himself was there! Then, he grabbed the letter and read it. I just ran out of the room. I know that Dudley's going to make a joke of it all summer! I wish Dumbledore hadn't said I couldn't leave the Dursley's. This summer is going to be torturous! Write back soon, and ask your mother send more of those delicious cakes" Dudley is STILL on the never ending diet.

Your Pal,

Harry Potter.

Sighing, Harry walked over to Hedwigs cage, (who had returned large rat in her claws,) and tied the letter to her left foot. After she took flight, he watched her fly off, until she was just a tiny speck in the clear blue sky.

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"Mum, there's a letter here from Harry. I just read it, he wants you to send him some more cakes. That monster of a cousin is on a diet again. I wonder how many years it'll take him to loose that hideous bulk!" Ron Weasley described Harry's cousin in a perfect manner: he really was the size of a whale!

"What else is in the letter, Dear? There must be something else, the letter is awfully long!" Mrs. Weasley commented, looking at the slightly crumpled letter lying in Ron's hands.

"Nothing Mom, the rest of the letter is all about school work." Ron lied.

Mrs. Weasley tsk-ed. "Then why cant I read it?" She questioned.

"Because… Er… Its got to do with the private bit of school." Ron remarked.

Mrs. Weasley just smiled. She had a feeling that from Ron's suggestion of the letter, that it had something to do with a girl. She remembered how she had said many things like that to her parents, when she received letters filled with juicy gossip from her female schoolmates.

Ron trooped up the stairs leading away from the kitchen, and climbed until he reached his room, decked out in his favorite color, orange.

Sighing, he walked over to his dresser, and picked up a picture encased in a small, silver frame. He spent all the money his twin brothers had given as a 'Surviving his fourth year' present on the frame. 50 golden galleons. More money than he'd ever had in his life.

Ron held the picture frame tight in his hands as he walked over to the bed, laid down and sighed.

Hermione was beautiful.

Ron had finally broken through the cage that trapped him from realizing that he was in love with Hermione. Ron was in love with everything about her. Her mischievous smile, her bushy hair. He enjoyed the bossy tone she held when they spoke with each other, and her somewhat obsessive attitude towards school and study. He loved it all. But then again, it was Hermione, what about her could be bad?

Resting his head against his pillow, Ron fell into an enchanting sleep, filled with dreams of the one he loved.

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Frowning, Harry pulled up the board that sheltered his magical items from the rest of the Dursleys'. They had told him that if they ever saw anything in the house that had to do with magic, they would take it all and burn it in the fireplace they had just spend a fortune refinishing.

Harry sighed as he pulled out items that reminded him of the tragedy that had taken place at the end of his fourth year.

The old sneak-o-scope that had make his blood curl with the shrillness of its whistle, the invisibility cloke which he had worn when he had first seen the dragons. The shiny Firebolt from his godfather, also used to defeat the dragon. The last thing he pulled out of the large gap underneath the floorboards was his wand. The wand that he had used to escape from Voldemort once again. The wand that had brought mere shadows of his parents into a web of golden string. The wand that was the brother of Voldemort's.

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"Harry, I would like to have a chat with you." A cautious Dudley approached the raven-haired Harry Potter, who was sitting at the kitchen table, having a lunch of celery sticks.

"Er.. Now's not the best time Dudley, I really don't feel up to hearing cracks about my unfortunate love-life." Replied Harry, sighing as he picked up the last celery stick.

Joining Harry at the table Dudley said, "Your not the only one in the world who's ever felt that way about a girl, you know."

"How on earth would you know?" Harry spat at him. "Your anime shows? Yes Dudley, they really teach you about life!"

"I wasn't referring to any televisions shows that I've watched! Im talking about myself. I've been in love! Deeply in love!" Dudley's voice had a smooth, steady tone as it said these words. Words that helped Harry to realize that there was more to his cousin then the large amount of bulk, the hideous features.

There was a heart.

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A/N - I wrote a whole page of thank-yous. That's rather sad! That just as long as the chapter itself! I'm really sorry that I made the chapter so short, Im going to try and make it at least a page longer for the third one!

I started and emailing list. When I update, I'll send anyone who asks me to an email with a link and a summary of the chapter. If your interested, leave a review saying so, and put your email address down. If you don't then I'll just author search for you, but it's a loss less complicating if you do.

Um, I guess I should stop ranting now. Let me know how much you love me! Review!

Chapter three out on Friday, since it was torture waiting a whole half week to post this one, I decided to make it come out a little earlier. But that mean your going to have to wait longer for chapter three… Maybe I can make it TWO whole pages longer… Wouldn't you like that? Okay, I really need to stop ranting!

Oh my! I almost forgot! Check out these stories if you have time! They are REALLY awesome!

Check out anything by Kellchibiangel she is my cousin.. And her poems are really sweet! If your into romancy poems, her poems were made for you. Here us a link to her bio… http://fanfiction.net/profile.php?userid=99964

Check out Harry Potter and the Body Snatcher by Izaayous. Her story is really awesome, and I cant see why she doesn't have more than 11 review. The story is truly wonderful! Listen, that story had better have 15 reviews or I'm going to come after you with pitchforks! Here's a quick link! http://fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=695091

Check out any of the stories by Tadariada. She is hella cool and definitely fun to talk to. It's really interesting to see how her characters get themselves out of tight situations!

Well now, I'm finally done. Review now! Don't forget, 15 reviews for Izaayous!

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