Christmas at Durskaban

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Petunia Dursley was in a quandary, she could swear she had something for Harry but could not remember what it was. She and Harry would need to return to Privet Drive.

"Harry!" Petunia called. "Could you come here for a few minutes?" Harry came down the stairs into the main Hall moments later. "Yes Aunt Petunia."

She responded with a bit of trepidation. "Harry, There is something at Privet Drive I was supposed to give you when you asked, but I can't recall what it is. I just have a feeling we need to get what ever it is quickly."

"Aunt Petunia do you trust me?" Harry said contritely.

"Of course I do Harry." She did not understand why he asked.

"I've learned the art Of Leglimency, I want you to think about the memory you are trying to remember and I'll see if I can unlock it." Harry told her. "I'll be as gentle as possible."

Harry looked deeply in Petunias eyes, And found a young Petunia holding Dudley with his mom holding him directly across from her. They put the children down to play, as his mother pulled out her wand. She then to a small item from her purse and taped it with her wand. It grew to the size of a trunk. "This is the Potter school trunk; it belonged to Harry's Father James. It has some things he will need and want. He can use it for school. It has seven compartments that are explained in the folder in the top compartment. We are going into hiding, until the war is over. So I will not be seeing you for awhile." The two sisters hugged and were in tears knowing they would not be seeing each other as the memory ended.

Harry and Petunia went to the second floor and pulled down the ladder to the attic. Dust seemed to explode as the ladder dropped. Harry and Petunia were coughing from the dust when Dobby appeared. With a snap of the little elf's fingers, the dust disappeared.

Harry then Coughed out. "Thanks Dobby."

Dobby smiled, "Dobby wonders what Harry Potter is doing?"

Harry smiled at Dobby while Petunia looked like she was going to faint. "My dad's old trunk is in the attic, we were going up to get it."

Dobby looked at Harry with a smile. "Dobby will get it Sir." With that, Dobby popped away. Moments later a thud was heard in Harry's room.

Petunia was defiantly not used to the House elves yet. They entered Harry's room at Privet Drive, and opened the trunk.

The top section looked just like a normal school trunk. It held his fathers school robes and his seventh year books and supplies. There was also a pamphlet explaining the trunk. Harry closed it and Had Dobby return it to Potter Manor. They continued through the house putting post it notes on everything being transferred to the manor.

Dumbledore, was pacing around his office, The tracking device on Harry had pointed out he was at Number 4 Privet Drive. Just as he was going to leave, the device went haywire again. The letters he received from Harry and Hermione Terminating their education at Hogwarts was not even sent to him it was sent to the school governors and the Daily Prophet. Albus Dumbledore has never been brought so low.

Snape And Igor Karkaroff were comparing the evil tattoos that adorned there arms. Both were fearful that it meant the old mater neither wanted was gaining strength for his return.

Barty Crouch JR. was not happy in the skin of Mad-Eye Moony. The damn brat was not returning to Hogwarts, and his master was not happy. The boy was needed for his blood in the third task. Barty was to insure the boy was to win this tournament, he was not sure he could do that with Harry not under his tutelage.

The Goblins were Busy waiting for the next task as Harry would be arriving early to lead them to the chamber of secrets to Harvest the giant snake. Harry just knew this would piss off The Headmaster and Snape. The Goblins told him if it was as large as he said it would be worth in the millions more than they could even estimate with out seeing it.

"Oh when Dumbledore found this out." Snickered Harry as he finished the preparations.

The Day of the third task was extremely cold at the lake. As Severus had predicted Hermione was not on the grounds, or anywhere else they could find her. Harry had arrived early that morning with a full compliment of Goblins and no one else. He also was carrying a large Duffle bag with him.

Dumbledore Greeted Him at the Door to the main hall. "Harry my boy; I see the goblins are interested in the second task."

Harry just smiled and Let King Ragnok explain why they were there. "Yes, Dumbledore, We are here to assist Lord Potter in retrieving the Basilisk He slew in his second year saving, the life of Miss Weasley. He is going to open the Chamber for us, and will work with us until it is time for the task. We should be finished by then. We will not be staying for this foolishness though."

"What do you mean Foolishness?" Dumbledore asked with the twinkle having left his eyes.

Both Ragnok and Harry were enjoying this much to much. "We Goblins are a civilized Race. We would never place our children in such a situation purely for our own entertainment." The insult to Dumbledore was more than he wanted to bear, but let it go for now. He would do something though.

"I'm afraid today would not be possible for you to enter the chamber. With all that is going on here today."

Ragnok surprised the old coot. "Here is a ministry edict signed by both the Minister of Magic and the Head of the DMLE, allowing this today, and Madame Bones is coming to see about documenting its size. It seems Lord Potter is up for an Order of Merlin First class for his exploits here."

With that statement, Amelia Bones arrived, and Dumbledore lost all his bluster.