My Constant
Chapter 2
Back to Grimmauld Place
As soon as the strange and annoying sensation of apparition left, Harry looked at his surroundings. He then recognized the old house immediately. However, he was overcome with panic. "Professor, the Death Eaters had managed to break in here it isn't safe". "Harry I know simple as I can put it, I simply threw them out and wiped their memories for good " replied Dumbledore with a smile. "And naturally, I invoked the fidelus charm on this house again, so there is nothing to worry about. Now go and take Miss Granger and put her in bed .Then come downstairs and we shall have a small conversation". said Dumbledore. Harry took Hermione upstairs and went straight to the guestroom where he laid her on the bed. Harry covered her with a blanket and then kissed her forehead "goodnight Hermione".
Harry then went downstairs to find Dumbledore sitting in a chair in the living room. "ah Harry come sit down" told Dumbledore. Harry settled down. "Harry I'll just make this must be wondering how I am alive. Harry the answer to that is simple." Said Dumbledore. And he pulled out a red stone. Harry was filled with shock. It was – "The Philospher's Harry. The reason behind that is simple. Harry do you remember Nicholas Flamel" asked Dumbledore. "Yes creator of this stone" answered Harry. "Yes and a good friend of mine. The truth is that I assisted Nicholas in creating this stone and so we made TWO stones" finished Dumbledore. "so, sir does that mean that you cannot die?" questioned Harry. "Harry the answer to that is simple.I find that it is necessary to stop Tom once and for all So I have a role to play in the upcoming war. As soon as the war is over, I shall for good measure, destroy the stone." said Dumbledore. "Sir, then what about the curse that persisted in your hand last year, wasn't it deadly" asked Harry. "You are correct Harry.I was getting weak and had it not been for the stone, I would have died. But I managed to finish it and now I am in full power" finished Dumbledore with a smile. "Now Harry, enough with this, you must be tired so go to sleep now." Said Dumbledore. "Oh I forgot" exclaimed Dumbledore. In an instant Fawkes the Phoeinex appeared and healed all of Harry's wounds. "Fawkes has already tended to miss Granger." Stated Dumbledore. "Goodnight Harry". Harry recognized the dismissal and went to his room where he changed clothes and then went to Hermione's room to check on her.
He opened the door and found Hermione sleeping. He sat by her side and thought of how much she had suffered for him. Tears began to form in his eyes. He kissed Hermione's forehead and muttered "Get well soon Hermione". He was about to leave the room when Hermione stirred and spoke softly "..Harry..". Harry came near her as soon as he sat by her side she sat up and flung herself in his arms, crying her eyes out. Harry tightened his hold on her and began to pat her back and said" It' ok Hermione you are safe. No one is going to hurt you now". After half an hour Hermione began to calm down and She fell asleep in Harry's arms. Harry laid her on the bed and went to sleep .
The next day Harry woke up and went downstairs in the kitchen to find Dumbledore sitting on a chair and to his surprise and relief, Kreacher. "Master Harry Good morning. Please wash your hands before breakfast". Said Kreacher. "Kreacher, ..I-I am sorry that I left you here alone and The deatheaters had managed to get here. What if you got hurt."stuttered Harry. "Kreacher apparated straight to Hogwarts as master had not ordered anything precise and remained there till the Headmaster came here. Master is not guilty" Kreacher said. Dumbledore greeted Harry and the boy sat down .Hermione arrived downstairs after a while and screamed with shock at the sight of Dumbledore. Harry went to her and took her hand, squeezing it reassuringly. She calmed down and took her seat next to headmaster greeted her cheerfully. Then they had breakfast. "Now I would like a brief discussion with the two of you. Please come in the living room." said the Headmaster.
The 3 went to the living room. Dumbledore sat in a wooden chair and Harry and Hermione sat together at the sofa. Then Dumbledore explained all that he had conveyed to Harry to Hermione. "Now both of you must be wondering why I faked my Death. The answer is simple. Now that Voldemort is no doubt ruling the ministry and is spreading out his ideals, He is not worried about the protection of his horcruxes and as he believes that with my death, He shall get Hogwarts. Now this is the perfect time to eradicate all of his horcruxes as he is too busy ruling the world. The both of you must be wondering why I am not stopping him. The anwer is simple. No matter what I do now It will make very less difference. So now I shall assist the two of you for hunting the Horcruxes and I shall teach Harry highly advanced magic for his encounter with Voldemort. We will discuss it later Harry." Finished Dumbledore. "Sir If you are intending to hide your identity to Voldemort, then why did you show up at the manor". Questioned Hermione. "My, Miss Granger, I am awed at your Intelligence. The answer to that is simple. I wiped their memories and they have no recollection of what happened."said Dumbledore smiling.
Hermione blushed at his praise. Harry questioned the Old man, "Professor, about the deathly hallows, how am I supposed to defeat Voldemort now when he will know that my wand has been broken and what if he gets the elder wand." Asked Harry. "Harry firstly you don't need the hallows to defeat Voldemort. I am sure of it. You have the power that he does not have .Love. Now about the elder wand, it is safe." Said Dumbledore. "Now will you kindly show me your broken wand?" Harry summoned his broken wand with Draco's wand. He gave it to the Headmaster who withdrew his own wand and spoke "Reparo!". Harry's wand was resealed and Harry took his surprise he felt the same warmth when he had first used his wand. Harry and Hermione both realized something and they said "It's the elder wand!". Dumbledore nodded and said "Now off you go. We shall discuss our plans tomorrow. Both of you had to face a terrible ordeal. Take a rest today". The duo then went upstairs in Harry's room.
writer's comments: Hi all! I hope that this chapter is good. Please R & R.I. Chapter 3 will be published in 2 days. And it will involve a hint of Harry and Hermione and will be more of a hurt/comfort chapter