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Author's note: EHE I know it has been awhile but for whoever still on the site. Here we go. Thanks to all that reviewed, I loved the critism especially the ones that told me where to improve. I noticed that the biggest concern is that the story is moving too fast. Here's the deal. I'm going to do a huge flashback chapter about his childhood, why he turned out the way he did, and how his power progressed but I need to do a couple more events first or else I'm going to be doing broken flashbacks and that is just annoying for me and im sure would bore readers and not read my story…and that would make me sad D.
Another point. I DO NOT like Snape and Ron pisses me off but that does not mean im going to kill them off. They might change their attitudes but I really haven't decided yet. I know Snape's change is going to be painful and I'm going to put my own history behind him and the marauder story. The whole 'I'm in love with Lily' I didn't really like.
So anyways….if anyone has a comment or suggestion, please let me know, I'm more than happy to hear them. HOWEVER, 'your story sucks' is not a good suggestion and I don't really want to hear that since if it sucks so bad…just don't read it. Well, that enough of my ramblings and here we go to chapter 3 and I hope you all enjoy.
Another thing, Light Lords and their role will also be explained when I go into the life of Harry and no Harry is NOT a Light Lord he was just trained by them.
Parsletounge
Phoenix Communication
Chapter 3:
Harry looked around the graveyard to make sure there were no Death Eaters waiting to ambush him. He was slightly worried now. The feeling of the magical signatures left was not that of just wizards; the ritual must have opened the gate to something or freed something from another realm. He didn't know what but he knew whatever it was…it was dormant and would awaken soon. The most logical thing it could be is a demon or some demonic force. However, the 3 gates to the demon realm had been sealed over a thousand years ago, but that didn't eliminate the theory that the gates have weakened and it only took this immense use of dark magic to break it. The problem was that now he was dealing with not just Riddle with Neville's added power but one with a demon or something else waiting to arise. He knew the Light Lords would inform him if anything big was happening but he couldn't shake the feeling that the meaning of 'mark him as his equal' was just that. He had a feeling that when they clashed for the final time, it would be on equal terms and that no winner can be known for sure.
Harry felt his pet basilisk, Leviathan, start to shrink and wrap himself around his torso while placing his head on his shoulder under his robes. Harry felt it would be best if not many people knew he had a basilisk as a guardian animal. Sorry Harry, but that character did not bring his snake with him. It seems that he was protecting it. It could be possible that he sensed me here and told her to stay away.
That's okay Leviathan, but do you feel the strange magical signatures. It was not just Riddle that was revived, but I don't know who or what it could be.
Before Leviathan responded, a flash of fire appear on Harry's unoccupied shoulder. Harry, this signature, it has to be a demon. A very powerful one...I've never seen a signature so Dark and the feel of pure evil is making me sick. I don't think Riddle will be in charge of his body for much longer. I'm sure the Light Lords know about this by now and will be in contact soon.
Thanks Ifrit. I was afraid of this.
Harry looked around and spotted his three guests. He could recognize Albus Dumbledore right away, with his purple robes that had moving stars and moons on them along with the half moon spectals and the kind look in his face along with the twinkle in his eye. He guessed that the scared looking man with the green bowler was the moron minister that he had read and been told about. The gorgeous woman with the blue eyes and the blonde hair must have been someone high up in the ministry, if the Headmaster decided to bring her along.
Harry walked toward the Headmaster and greeted him like an all time friend. "Hello Headmaster, how did you like the show?" he said while holding out his hand and grinning at the wizen old wizard.
Albus Dumbledore was rarely surprised and it was even rarer for him to be surprised by a 14 year old. Harry Potter had just fought off the most powerful dark wizard and he was here introducing himself as if he wasn't just fighting for his life. One thing that came to Dumbledore's mind was that Harry was offering a hand of trust and friendship and it was then that Dumbledore confirmed his vow to help Harry and not abuse the trust he was being offered. Harry wasn't a kid, he could take care of himself and in Dumbledore's eyes he was his equal and if Dandelion's letter was correct, his better in fighting and battle magic. There was no need for him to protect him; 'maybe now I can pass the torch and let Harry lead while I just fade into my headmaster background and live the rest of my days in peace' however even Dumbledore knew it was just wishful thinking, he would let Harry lead, it was his destiny, but he would continue to fight beside Harry along with the rest of the Light Lords.
Taking Harry's hand he relied "Hello Mr. Potter, it's great to have you back to the wizarding world."
"Yes, I thought it perfect time for me to make my return since we now have a powerful enemy to handle."
"I quite agree…ow where are my manners" pointing towards the beautiful blonde, Dumbledore said "This is the Head of the Magical Law Enforcement, Madam Amelia Bones" Madam Bones stuck out her hand but instead of receiving a shake, Harry took her hand a gave it a kiss then looked up and grinned the famous 'I can charm your knickers off' grin. "It's an honor to meet you, Madam Bones." This managed to cause the strict head to blush and give a shy smile in return. "And," continued with Dumbledore, with his eyes twinkling in amusement "this is minister Cornelius Fudge." The scared looking old man with the bowler hat seemed to inflate with some false sense of importance while he stuck out his hand, which Harry completely ignored and looked back to the headmaster, who was taking this scene in with interest.
Not even looking at the minister Harry informed him "You know minister, I have been trained by the best warriors to have served for the light except for the Headmaster here. They have taught me many skills which include how to use magic to enhance hearing and muscle strength. I will tell you now, I am not dark nor will I ever serve the dark and I have no interest in your stupid job. My only job and passion is to protect the innocent even if the innocent have been tainted by your lies and your stupid prophet. I have not forgotten whose back pocket you are in." Harry turned to look at Fudge who was losing color at an alarming rate. "You let 25 Death Eaters walk free, getting away with murder and rape. You placed followers of Voldemort as the guardians of Azkaban. You suppressed magical creatures which would make excellent allies. You decreased the number of Aurors, by 75, as if there would never be anymore Dark Lords surfacing. You are incompetent and I can not allow you to remain in power any longer."
This threat seemed to slam home and brought back Fudge from his shock. "NOW SEE HERE….YOU KNOW NOTHING BOY AND YOU HAVE NO PROOF!!"
This caused a smirk to grace Harry's facial features. "It was like Dumbledore told you all those years ago." The Headmaster raised an eyebrow, interested in what Harry had to say. "Your poor decisions made you powerful enemies. You are facing the Potter fortune and political influence of being the Boy-Who-Lived. You are facing the Black fortune as well. My fortune alone and the fair treatment I give the goblins have earn me their favor. By tomorrow morning there will be more evidence on Madam Bones desk that you won't even know what hit you."
"Actually," added the Headmaster looking in the direction of Madam Bones "I have plenty proof of these accusations in my office. Mr. Potter has been kind enough to name them for me and as soon as we get back to Hogwarts, I will be more than happy to hand them over to you Madam Bones." He looked over to the scared face of the soon to be ex-minister "I warned you Cornelius, you sided with the wrong people and you put your pocket ahead of the people. I have tolerated it long enough and now your worst fears will come true. You will lose everything."
The world of the minister was falling apart. He knew that Dumbledore had proof and there was no way that he could slander Potter since Madam Bones knew the truth. Fudge had to face it…His career was over. He was stuck.
Harry walked over to the minister and put his hand on his shoulder. "There was a time where you chose what was easy over what was right. You knew all those Death Eaters were guilty except you let them go for the money that would make your re-election easier. And now because of your horrible decisions, you face the horrible consequences that come with them." Harry turn back towards Dumbledore and Madam Bones "I think it's time for my big return, don't you think it's long overdue." Harry said with a smile.
"Yes, Mr. Potter, I believe it is." Dumbledore replied with the twinkle in his eye at full blast. Harry looked to his phoenix and grabbed onto Fudge. "Grab hold everyone. Ifrit to Hogwarts please." As soon Dumbledore and Madam Bones grabbed on they were gone in a flash of golden fire.
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The crowd was getting restless. It had been a good 20 minutes since the Headmaster left with the Minister and the Head of the Magical Law Enforcement. So far, in the span of an hour, one of the champions disappears and reappears in a flash of fire and passes out, then the Headmaster rounds up the most important Heads of the Ministry and portkeys away. So far no one has been able to tell them anything. What was happening that was so important. This was suppose to be a safe tournament without all these incidents. It was obvious to the crowd that the Minister dropped the ball on this event as well. First the attack of Death Eaters at the Quidditch World Cup, then a fourteen year old gets elected into a tournament that he was in no way qualified for and now, said boy is kidnapped then brought back unconscious while the Headmaster and Minister disappear without an explanation. The crowd knew that there had better be a good explanation to why this was happening, for the Minister's sake; especially if he wanted to stay in office.
A bright flash of golden fire brought the crowd back from their mutinous thoughts. Before them stood the tall graceful form of the Headmaster of Hogwarts, along with the unmistakable beauty of Madam Bones and strangely enough, the pale and cowering form of the Minister. However, what caught the eyes of the crowd was the 5'8, green eyed teen with glasses and messy jet black hair; wearing all black robes with what seemed as a crest of a giant bird embracing a smaller griffin. The crowd had no clue who it was, but from the looks of him, he was not to be messed with.
The Headmaster stepped forward to the crowd. "Ladies and Gentleman, earlier tonight our young champion Neville Longbottom was kidnapped and taken to a graveyard in the town of Little Hangleton. There the Dark Wizard known as Voldemort.." He paused to let the people express their moronic fear of the name with gasp and short screams. "waited to use Neville's blood in a Dark Ritual which returned him to his body. We were lucky enough to see Mr. Longbottom safe and sound, however the credit does not lie with me or the Ministry, but with someone who faced Voldemort.." again the crowd gasped and screamed at the mention of the Dark Lord's name. "tonight and fought on equal terms with him and caused him to make a retreat. This is none other the boy who faced him at 1 year old and triumph. Harry Potter has return to help us fight this threat to the innocent people of wizarding United Kingdom." This was met with stunned silence. Everyone assumed that since no one had seen or heard from Harry Potter that he was dead, but here he was fighting for the people and making his way back into society.
Harry thought that the Headmaster was laying it on a little thick but he did appreciate him saying that it was on equal terms which would give no evidence to how easy the fight was. Harry couldn't let this fight get to his head. It was an important lesson that he learned when his Uncle Dandelion let him win to inflate his ego just to tear it down by wiping the floor with him. It was never safe to underestimate the enemy, better to overestimate then under. It was a long time since Harry last lost a fight to his Uncles, speaking of Uncles, he just remembered that they were going to be pissed when they saw him. He was suppose to take them along just incase he needed back-up but Harry just left. He groaned to think about the chewing out they were going to give him.
He walked up to the Headmaster, who signaled for him to talk, and put his own wand to his throat. The boom of his voice brought the crowd back from their stunned silence. "Hello everyone, my name is Harry Potter. Tonight marked the return of the most evil madman to have ever walked this earth. However, don't fear him. Fear is what gives him power. Instead of being scared like everyone here, except a couple people, were how about you start learning to defend yourself." He pointed towards the cowering Minister. "There are some truths that you people should know. During his time as Minister, Cornelius Fudge has released 25 Death Eaters saying they were under the imperious curse however he failed to mention that the Death Eaters were making very generous donations to his Gringotts account. Also, upon the suggestion of a former Death Eater he reduced the Auror Force by 75. To sum it all up, he has left the people completely defenseless." A furious uproar met this statement along with a cry of 'impeach the asshole'. As the crowd quieted again, Harry continued "Evidence of all this will be handed to the Head of the Magical Law Enforcement Madam Bones. Now, I must ask you once again, don't depend too strongly on the Ministry since right now they are corrupt and weak. Learn to defend yourselves and don't fear the Death Eaters. FIGHT BACK! Don't expect someone to come rescue you. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a meeting with the Headmaster." Cheers met his statement. It had hit home to a lot of people. They had to defend themselves, they had to fight back and protect their families, especially if the Auror Forces are as weak as he mentioned. The only thing that worried the crowd was the cold tone when he said 'Don't expect anyone to come rescue you' but most people put it aside. One of those people however wasn't Albus Dumbledore. Something must have happened to make Harry so independent and cold. Something must have pushed him to the edge but he didn't dare try to enter his mind. He thought that maybe as their trust for each other build, Harry would tell him out of his own free will.
Harry looked at the Headmaster, who turned and led the way to the castle. As they were about to start walking towards the castle, Harry turned back to the crowd "Oh one more thing…Joined the Dork Retard and when I meet you on the battlefield I won't hesitate to kill you." To the stunned silence he added "That was not a threat just a promise to my enemies."
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It took a couple seconds for the Headmaster to recover. He started to contemplate what could have happened to Harry that would make him like this. He started to think that maybe it wasn't a good idea for Harry to be taken but he quickly dismissed that thought since if that didn't happen, he would have been lost in the darkness and who knows where Harry's mentality would have ended up. However that does not change the fact that something traumatizing happened and from what he just said it had to include Death Eaters. For him to show no mercy in killing Death Eaters they had to be included in the incident. Maybe it would be best to contact Dandelion and ask him, there had to be something that he could do to ease the boy;s pain. He was brought out of his thoughts by the sound of Harry telling Madam Pomphery that Neville was fine except for the mental trauma of the incident. Harry asked her to take him to the infirmary and give him a dreamless sleep potion and be prepared to help him get over this incident. Harry then turned to the Headmaster who nodded and made their way to the castle.
As Harry stepped foot in the castle, a sudden warmth spread through the castle. The torches burned a little brighter, the walls glowed with magic; it was as if the castle was happy. "Hello to you too Hogwart's" Harry said. Again the torches burned bright and the walls continued to glow as if welcoming home their master. Dumbledore believed he just solved 2 of the biggest mysteries to have plagued his mind. The first was who rescued the Sorcerer Stone 3 years ago and who ended the attacks when the Chamber of Secrets was opened again? This same event was in effect when Dumbledore had returned to the school, both times, to try to defend it. The torches were burning brighter and the walls were glowing. At first he had simply dismissed it as the castle recognizing the rightful Headmaster but now he was sure that Harry was inside the castle. That it had somehow called him when it was in danger but for this to happen Harry would have to be the Heir of a Founder. In theory, it all made sense however the only way of knowing for sure was to ask Harry himself and see if he could get answers to his dilemmas.
In no time they had reached the gargoyles hiding the entryway to his office. Sensing the Headmaster, the gargoyles jumped to the side and let the guests pass. As Harry entered the door from the spiraling staircases leading to the office he was intrigued to notice all the portraits pretending to be asleep. The silver instruments added nice decoration to the office and seemed to be off since they weren't moving nor did they have smoke coming out of them. The Headmaster sat in his chair behind his desk while offering on of the seat in front.
As they both sat seated, a house-elf appeared offering both a butterbeer which they both took with gusto.
"Harry before we begin discussing anything there is something I must ask you."
Harry looked at Albus and knew exactly what he was referring to. Albus must have noticed that the same glow effect was here twice before this incident. "Yes Albus, you are correct." Albus raised an eyebrow at this comment but said nothing. "I was here three years ago when the sorcerer stone was hidden. I couldn't say what caused me to come but I sensed that someone was calling to me, so I let the feeling embrace me and my phoenix, Ifrit, fire flashed me to the chamber where the stone was hidden. There I easily took down Quirelle and had a brief talk with Hogwarts but I left when she warned me of your return. It happened again the year after with the incident of the Chamber of Secrets. Towards the end of that year, Hogwarts again reached to me and told me the situation. Ifirt flashed me into the chamber and I fought and killed the Basilisk that was under Riddle's control. I ripped out one of the basilisk's fangs and destroyed the diary. Then I took the red haired little girl and left her in the hospital wing and left. That was actually the day that I gained Leviathan as my guardian animal." A soft hissed was heard as if confirming this.
Albus was expecting this. It seemed that the Hogwarts heir had come and that the castle was only in his control as a formality. "Harry I must ask you for the memory of the chamber, the little girl was Ginny Weasley and her family has asked that once I knew what happened that I would let them know."
"Of course Albus, however we must talk about something before I let you have the memory. My uncles told me that in the first war you started a secret organization known as the Order of the Pheonix and I was wondering if you are starting it again?"
Albus was a curious as to why Harry wanted to know this information but honestly to him it didn't matter since this war wasn't his to lead, that responsibility fell on Harry now. "Yes and I must ask you to lead it." At Harry's questioning look he added "I'm old Harry and from the way I saw you handle the situation in the graveyard it is obvious that you are ready to handle this. My war has long since past and my enemy is long since dead. Thanks to you I have mourned the death of my wife and daughter and have come to terms that it is not my destiny to control everything. I have lost the self hatred of not being powerful enough to protect them and instead I find peace in the fact that I was able to destroy the monster that killed them and destroy him so that no one had to go through what I went through because of Grindewald. All I want to do is fall back into my Headmaster position and let the new generation take over. This is your war Harry, as you know you are the one destined to end it not me or anyone else."
Harry processed this for a bit but was he ready to lead? He had been trained and he could fight and take out the opposing force easily but he couldn't lead. He didn't trust himself with the lives of so many people on his hands. "I appreciate the offer Albus but I am not ready to lead. I have been trained to fight and I know what I must fight against but when it comes to leading a group of people I cannot do it. First, I am sure that they will only see me as a little kid and second I don't trust myself with the lives of so many people on my hands. I am going to fight and win this war or I am going to die trying. What I want to talk to you about is this." Harry reached into his robes and tossed the burnt diary onto Albus's desk. "I need to know how many horcruxes he has and I know for a fact that no one knows more about Tom Riddle then you. I have come here to ask for your help. I cannot kill him until he is mortal and he won't be mortal until the horcruxes are destroyed. The ritual he performed tonight was the companion of the horcrux rituals. As we all know the horcruxes practically make someone immortal until they are destroyed, at the cost of the caster's piece of soul. As it was with Voldemort, he lost his body when hit with a killing curse and he used the companion ritual to the horcruxes to make a new one. From what I know, I have destroyed one and the one that Voldemort accidentally left in me when he shot the killing curse has been purified and absorbed."
Dumbledore knew all that Harry had said except for the diary and the horcrux in Harry. "Are you sure, Harry?"
"According to Uncle Dandelion, yes. Now another matter I need to tell you about is that I noticed a strange magical signature after the fight with Riddle. I fear that something has also joined Riddle in that new body and that his defeat just got harder however, I will not be sure until I talk to my uncle and I'm sure you Light Lords will know before me. I was thinking that since I need your help with the horcruxes that it would be easier if I was to attend Hogwarts for my 5th year since I still have to take my O.W.L.s, even though I can easily pass them. My uncles also believe that even though I'm destined to end this Era of Darkness, I should make friends and at least try for some normal happenings in my life. My Uncle Sirius also says that I shouldn't let my good looks go to waste and instead use them to keep the company of some beautiful girls"
Albus was stunned. He had become a Light Lord a year after Fawkes purified his soul. He was there when the other Light Lords planned out his training and it was intense. If Harry was sitting here asking to come to Hogwarts then he must have finished his training, but so soon. Was that even possible? However, no matter how stunned, he couldn't help but laugh at the Sirius comment, remembering the Marauder's actions during his time at Hogwarts and all the ladies he chased after. "When did you finish your training Harry?"
"About 3 months ago. Those three months were spent gathering information on what Voldemort was up to. Hogwarts linked to me what was happening in the tournament and when she noticed that a portkey was created, she called to me and told me to be present since she felt something dark on the horizon and that was why I was here."
"Hogwarts is a she?" asked Albus intrigued.
"Yes, the sentient crystal that powers the school and channels the magic to the wards has a female essence. Just so you know, everytime an heir of the founders step into the school she recognizes them and links to them. However, with me, she reached to me when she was in danger and I could never let a lady in distress down. She seems excited that I want to come here for school. Headmaster do you mind if I link the school wards to me, they will be stronger since I am an heir of the Founders and before you ask, yes of all four of them: Gryffindor and Ravenclaw from my father and Slytherin and Hufflepuff from my mom."
"Well Harry, I'm not used to being surprised but this has been a toll on my poor old heart. If the wards connecting to you will make my students safer then please go right ahead. As for you attending Hogwarts next year…I have seen what your training held and I was a well round course of everything we offer here. The classes will be really easy for you but I would be glad to accept you as a student and then we could review all the information I have of the horcruxes."
"Thank you Albus. Now as your successor" Harry couldn't help but grin "I would like to be present at your order meetings as your apprentice. I will be putting suggestion when I think it's the correct thing to do and I will fight since I have to. I'm not sure if my uncles are going to join, but if I'm going to be there then I'm sure they will be to. If your order members doubt in me, don't interfere since I have a way to make them see the light."
Albus chuckled at the thought of the order members being defeated by a soon to be 15 year old. "I agree…I will lead the war, for now, but you will take over as soon as you feel ready. I will hold my first meeting in about a week from today and I expect you there. I will be having it here at Hogwarts since it's the easiest place. Anything else?"
"I want to discuss Severus Snape." At Dumbledores guarded expression, Harry simply held up his hand to stop interruption and continued "I know he was the one that overheard the prophecy. I know he is the reason my parents are temporarily dead and I know that he hates me without knowing me but what Hogwarts has told me about his actions bother me greatly. I know you use him as a spy but that shouldn't give him free reign to terrorize the students. Hogwarts tells me that he is under an imperious and has been ever since his 5th year when he joined Voldemort and had a sudden interest in my mother. There is something wrong there and I want to find out what it is. All I ask is that at your order meeting let me handle it and don't interfere, maybe he can still be saved."
"Alright Harry, I will trust you on this but please don't hold his past mistakes in contempt. I must ask what you meant when you said 'temporarily dead' I can assure you Harry that nothing will bring your parents back. Nothing can bring back the dead."
Harry smiled at the Headmaster. "I'm sorry sir but I disagree. You see the killing curse works a lot like a dementor except that it does more than suck out the soul. It sucks out all life force as well leaving only the lifeless body behind. The life force and soul is then transferred to the container that channels the magic, which in most cases is a wand. In this situation, Voldemort used the killing curse on my parents but I have gained their souls and life force back." Harry reached into his cloak and pulled out the orb that he used to store his parents spirits. Basking in the warmth the orb created in his body. "There is a light spell. The ultimate light spell based off Love. It takes a lot of power, A LOT of power based on the love you have for the spell. The love and honor I have for my parents will bring them back to help me. I found this spell in my family vault with the belongings of my parents. I asked the Light Lords while they were training me and we have tweaked it to work. I will be able to bring them back."
It could not be possible. Albus knew that no spell could bring back the dead unless it was dark but if Lily created a charm that did it, Albus would trust it. She was a level Genius in charms and second to no one. Albus would be happy to have the Potters back so that he could apologize properly for his mistake. "Are you sure? What are the risks Harry? Does that mean that you can bring back anyone?"
"I'm positive Albus, it will work. As for the risk…well if I'm not powerful enough to fully back the spell then it will start to feed on my life force. If I run out of life force then I'm dead and no I cannot do this for everyone. I can actually only do this once and since it requires my blood, it can only be done for family. I have a theory. I believed my mom was a seer or she knew a seer and she had knowledge of her and my dad's demise. Which lead her to study this branch of light magic but she couldn't finish before that fateful day however she left me with enough information that I could finish the research for her. I would like you to be there Albus. I would also like to ask you that if I need any extra power I could leech of you and my uncles but from our calculations I should be able to handle it."
"I will be there Harry but I don't know where you live."
Harry wrote down something one a piece of parchment from Albus's desk and handed it to the head master, who read it and burned it. "Tomorrow at 10am Headmaster, I expect you there." Harry stood up, about to leave when another thought struck him. "Albus, I know you yield the Elder Wand and I know that, according to legend, you are unbeatable with it but I must ask you that in light of what I told you, Voldemort could be far more powerful than you now…I don't want you to die so please, if you see him in battle do not and I repeat DO NOT rush to battle with him. Let me handle him. I want to keep as many people alive as I can. Don't forget to give Madam Bones the information on Fudge."
Harry walked to the center of the office. With a snap of his wrists, a wand shot out for each hand. He held them up and started moving them in a complicated manner. "Ego , Harry James Potter , sum Heir of Fundator. Redimio pupillus pupilla ut mihi quod permissum populus ut sedeo hic subsum subesse tutela nostri families." White light surrounded the room and connected to Harry.
" The wards are now connected to my magical core. I will see you tomorrow Albus."
"Until then Harry." With a flash of golden fire, Harry was gone.
Author's Note: ok there we go chapter 3 and yes James and Lily will make a return since I want them alive ). Tell me what you think and I promise Harry's past will be written soon don't worry. REVIEWS PLEASE.
The reason Harry is so trusting of Dumbledore is because Dumbledore is a light lord, meaning he is good and not the manipulative bastard he seems in the books. Um let me know if you like the whole parents coming back thing. If enough people tell me 'change it' I got an interesting change.
