Once they got home Haley had to carry in everything her aunt and uncle bought. Once that was done, her uncle called her into the kitchen. "Sit," he said. She did. "Well, when are you leaving?"

Haley sighed, "I pack tonight and move tomorrow. Someone will pick me up at four I believe."

They Dursleys looked as if Christmas came early. "And you're not coming back?" Petunia asked happily.

"Never."

Vernon stood up and said, "Well then no chores for you today! You better go pack! Don't want to forget anything!"

"I'll need my stuff from under the stairs," Haley told him and he tossed her the key.

"Go don't want to waste any time!"

888

Haley was half way through packing everything by hand when she remembered she could use magic now. She used a spell she had seen Mrs. Weasley use to help Ron pack faster and was finished in a minute. She made sure not to forget anything under her floorboards.

"Now what?" she whispered to herself.

Just then Hedwig landed on her window sill. "Hey girl," Haley said crossing to her and pulling a letter off her leg. "Oh it's from Ron."

Haley,

Dumbledore just left and I am very confused. He said you were at Gringotts today. He wanted to know what you were up to but the problem is none of us know. He almost started yelling at Bill. Apparently he knows what you are doing. Please let us know what's going on. I'm worried about you. We all are. Except Bill. I don't know what he knows but whenever your name is brought up he looks like he wants to murder someone. I don't think it's you he's angry at though because he seemed on your side when Dumbledore was here. Please tell us whenever you can. We won't tell Dumbledore if you don't want us to but we want to make sure you're okay.

Please write soon.

Ron

Haley felt bad for scaring them. She decided they needed to know.

Dear Weasley Family,

Hi everyone. Please don't worry about me. I will explain everything that is going on. Would it be alright if I flooed over there tomorrow evening. I think you of all people deserve to know what's going on. Bill already knows but has been sworn to secrecy. Thank you for protecting me. I'll see you soon.

Lots of Love,

Haley P.

She sent Hedwig off and lay down on her bed. It wasn't five minutes later when two more owls were pecking at her window. She let them in and took their letters.

My Dear Goddaughter,

How are you? I can't tell you were I am but I will tell you that I'm close. I want to know everything that's going on with you. I haven't heard from you in a while. Is everything alright? Do I need to hurt someone? Please write as soon as possible.

Love Snuffles

Haley smiled and wrote back.

Dear Snuffles,

I need to see you ASAP. If possible meet me in Snuffles form outside The Burrow tomorrow evening around seven. If I'm late please wait. There are some things you need to know that I'm not able to write in a letter.

Love H.

She sent the owl off and turned to the third letter of the evening. "I'm so popular," Haley muttered sarcastically.

Dear Ms. Potter,

After our encounter earlier today we would like to hold a meeting with you. Professor Snape and I are concerned that you may be distressed and would like to bring you to the school a week early. If you would like we would pick you up at ten next Monday and you can stay here the rest of the summer.

Please let us know if this acceptable.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore

Haley snorted at the letter and pulled out yet another piece of parchment.

Headmaster Dumbledore,

I am writing this letter in response to the letter that I have recently received on your behalf formally welcoming me to devote the final week of my summer to being at Hogwarts. I am greatly appreciative to your offer and would just like to say, NO!

Yours Genuinely,

Haley Freakin' Potter

When Haley was pleased with the letter she sent it back with the Headmasters owl.

Haley was still sitting on her bed an hour later when the owl she sent with Sirius's letter was sitting at the window again.

She looked a small piece of paper from it.

I'll be there.

Haley sighed. That was good news.

It was the middle of the night when Hedwig got back. Haley woke up to find her pecking at the window to be let in. Haley jumped off her bed to let her in and took two letters from her.

Haley,

You're freaking us out a bit. Come ASAP! I don't care if it's the middle of the night! Do you need someone to get you? We would do it again!

Ron

She opened the next one.

Haley,

Dear you are always welcome here. We would love for you to come tomorrow. Will you be staying for a few days? Are you in trouble? We will help you if there is anything you need. All you need to do is ask.

Love,

Molly Weasley

Haley wrote back quickly.

Mrs. Weasley,

Thank you for everything but I will not need to stay overnight. I will probably go to the Burrow with Bill if he doesn't mind. I'll see you all soon.

Love Haley

With everything planned Haley was able to fall into a blissful sleep. She was surprised when she woke up to find that it was already 11:36 am. She figured her aunt and uncle were too happy to disturb her. She went downstairs in hopes of getting some lunch when she found Aunt Petunia filling the table with a variety of foods.

"There she is!" Uncle Vernon said happily. "Today's your big day! Are you all ready? Got all your things packed?"

Haley thought his friendliness was creepy and decided to test it, "Yeah, now that I'm emancipated I can do magic and I used a spell to pack everything in under a minute on its own."

"Good! Good! How about some lunch? You'll probably have a long journey leaving later," Vernon said happily.

Haley nodded awkwardly and sat down. Petunia handed her a plate and she filled it completely without anyone yelling at her for taking too much.

"Where are you going anyways?" Dudley asked through a mouth full of food.

"Well, it turns out my parents were richer than I thought. I have several pieces of property that came into my possession when I got emancipated. There's a mansion in Egypt, a manor in Greenland, a restaurant in China, etcetera. I'm moving to a lovely four bedroom house in Ohio. Like America."

"Amazing! You'll be far away just like we… I mean you wanted!" Petunia said happily.

"Yeah but there's no wizarding school nearby so I think if I go to school it will be a muggle one," Haley continued.

"Lovely! You will be able to act normal!" Vernon said.

Haley decided to stay quiet after that and ate her meal. Once she was done she decided to test he luck with her uncle. "Oh shoot!"

"What? What's wrong?" Vernon asked wondering if there was a problem with the plan.

"I need to spend a few nights in hotel in London. However I don't have the money. I only have American money and wizarding money!" That was a complete lie. She had several pounds and didn't need to stay in a hotel.

"Oh well, if that's all," Vernon said happily. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet. He pulled out two hundred pounds. "That should be enough!"

Haley smiled, "Thank you, Uncle Vernon."

"No problem," he said with an odd smile.

"Does this mean I get my room back?" Dudley asked.

"Actually we are going to decorate it to make it fitting for a guest room and then we will knock down the wall between your bedroom and the current guest room so you can have one huge room!" Vernon told him.

"Awesome!"

Just then an owl flew in through the kitchen window.

"Is it from those people? Are you leaving early?" Vernon asked.

"It's from Dumbledore," Haley growled. She looked at Vernon and said, "He will do anything in his power to keep me here."

"No, no, no, that just won't do," Petunia said slightly distressed.

"It's okay. He doesn't know I'm emancipated yet. You just can't tell him that I'm living in Ohio, alright? He'll try to bring me back."

"We won't tell a soul," Petunia stated firmly.

Haley opened the letter and read it our loud.

"Ms. Potter,

We are just concerned for your well-being. You have always asked me to spend your summer here. However that is not possible for the whole summer. I believed that this would be a happy medium. You can stay the last week of every summer and only stay at your relatives for the rest of it. I know you don't like it there but this is the best we can do.

Write back if you change your mind,

Albus Dumbledore

They want me to spend seven out of a hundred and four days with them. That's not a solution!"