Chapter 7

Harry woke up earlier than his normal morning time. He got out of bed took a shower and got ready then headed downstairs. He saw Mrs. Weasley making breakfast as he entered the kitchen she jumped because she didn't believe anyone else was up.

"Oh… Harry you scared me. What are you doing up so early. Don't tell me it was Ronalds snoring."

"Sorry for scaring you and it wasn't Ron's snoring I usually get up early but this early is so I can get a shower in before Ron does wake up at the last minute" it wasn't a total lie he was also going to do mind exercises before the loud chaos of the Weasley clan. Hermione came down into the kitchen and looked tired but of course it's like 4 am.

"Good morning Harry." she yawned. "When do we leave?" she asked Mrs. Weasley still tired and obviously looked like she got out of the shower. Hermione doesn't know about everything that has happened to him and what he knows. What she does know is that he his training, he got a second wand, he took some potions and found spells on his relatives. Reasons way she knows little is for she has weak shields. She started after he loaned her the book at his birthday party. And other reasons if she didn't have any shields, for example Dumbledore would only watch and not try anything with Harry if he found out about his training with this 'unknown' man and probably suspect, rightly, that this man gave him information on mind shields so he won't enter Harry's head. She does know that money was being stolen but doesn't know who or she would go on a rampage on the elder Weasley female.

"You are leaving soon. As a matter the others need to wake of they will miss the portkey" said Mrs. Weasley

"Portkey?" Hermione asked

"Just a magical method of traveling dear," Molly answered then proceeded upstairs as Fred and George came down but looked like they weren't ready, actually they look terrible.

"Why aren't you two ready to leave?" Harry asked

"We are ready to leave but- " said thing one, Fred

"We have a bit of a walk so we-" said thing two, George

"were just testing a harmless product."

"This one makes one look sick when-"

"They aren't and it's all in this patch as long as you wear it."

"We are also waiting to clean some clothes-"

"Which shouldn't take long" they then left leaving Harry and Hermione alone for the next moments before all the Weasleys were downstairs besides Percy. Everyone gather their things and headed to the door.

"Good-bye dears the others will be there soon. I'll get your things at Diagon Alley if your school list arrives while you're gone. Harry I'm going to need your key" said Mrs. Weasley

"Sorry but I don't have it" Harry answered "I think the headmaster does"

"Oh right. OK I'll see you tomorrow" the group then left. They were walking a while now almost 30 minutes and all they did was talk. Well Fred talked to George and Harry talked to Hermione while Mr. Weasley was in doing his own thing while leading us and Ron was still asleep he kept running into trees with Ginny trying to help him. They then approached two individuals. As they got closer they were Cedric Diggory and his father Amos Diggory.

"Hello lot it's about time you got here" said Mr. Diggory

"Sorry bout that Amos some of us had a bit of a late start" Mr. Weasley said looking at Ron. "We had quite the walk though not bad either but could use a break but we have to keep moving."

"We also need a break but we live across the valley. Had to get up at 2. I must say I can't wait until he gets his apparition license… but not complaining it is worth the Quidditch World Cup."

"Right you are. We must get going though." turning to the group. "Let's go"

"Blimey are they all yours Arthur?" Amos asked while walking.

"No no only the red headed ones the other 2 are my youngest son's friends. The girl miss Hermione Granger and the boy Harry Potter."

"The Harry Potter?"

"Yes sir" said Harry "what can I do for you?"

"Well I just wanted to see if it was true that Cedric beat you at a quidditch match. I mean no disrespect to you."

"Dad it wasn't fair. He would have gotten the snitch if dementors didn't attack him" said Cedric

"Still you caught it first that means you beat Harry Potter"

"I'm sorry sir but Cedric is right." Harry intervened "It wasn't fair that dementors attack me which caused me to faint and fall off my broom but he did win fair by catching the snitch before I did fall. To summarize fair game but not fight."

Speechless the both of them until Cedric spoke. "Well that is the best way to put it. If you want a rematch I'll be happy to give a go."

"Don't worry I'll beat you this season. So no need for that rematch. And besides flying is the only thing I'm good at and dueling but that's for Malfoy" "Me as well. Someone should knock him down a peg or his hair might stick to the ceiling" they both started laughing. They finally arrived at the portkey which happened to be an old boot.

"Alright everyone it's almost time everyone touch the boot" said Mr. Weasley and everyone got on the ground and touched a piece of the boot. A few minutes later the portkey activated taking them to the World Cup campsite.

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The group had just left to the portkey leaving Molly alone until the others leave. So she thought about a problem. Earlier in the summer Albus noticed that his vault key had vanished as well as Harry's and he couldn't summon them. So an hour past before Bill, Charlie, and Percy left and as soon as they were gone she raced up to her youngest son's room where Harry was staying. When she entered she headed to his trunk as soon as it was opened she started going through his things to find anything out of the 'ordinary' and maybe his vault key. Inside the trunk she found a small box that was labeled photos and couldn't get it opened. She tried advance unlocking charms but then realized that it might be keyed to the one who cast it so she put it back. There was a second wand in box. She would ask him later. Other than those items no key and nothing weird only books. 'He probably got them from Hermione' was her thought. So she put everything back the way it was and closed it. What she didn't know was that Harry put security charms on his trunk to know when it was opened and if it wasn't him specific items would vanish and into the expandable photo box that appears out of nowhere.

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When the landed Harry, Cedric, Amos, and Arthur were the only ones standing on the hill where they appeared.

"How come you guys aren't on the ground?" Ron asked now fully awake.

The four standing looked at one another before saying, "Practice" in unison. After everyone was on their feet they headed down the hill to the campsite. Once they were in the main part of the crowd the Weasley group and the Diggory's parted ways. The campsite was full of people in red, black or in green. They ran into some other kid from school Dean Thomas who was here with Seamus. They made it to their tent and it looked small.

"Mr. Weasley why is it small. I don't think we can all fit." Hermione asked with Harry nodding his head in agreement.

"Well Hermione why don't you look inside." said Mr. Weasley

Hermione did and she gasped. Harry then went next and now understood why she gasped. The interior is a lot bigger. Several rooms with bunk beds and curtains as doors. A stove, fridge, dinning table, and bath next to it. Two couches and several chairs surrounding the small fire pit.

"I love magic" was all Harry said. As they left to wander around the site. The group split up the twins going one way and the golden trio and Ginny went the other while the other Weasley arrived and stayed at the tent. They found some binoculars that slow down time so Harry bought a pair for the game. There were other souvenirs and fan wear in booths plus food booths too. As they walked around Harry felt the security wards on his trunk go off and he didn't need to be a genius to know who it was.

It was now getting dark so they headed back to the tent and waited until it was time to head to the stadium. When everyone was at the tent they all left and when they arrived their encounter with the Malfoys was less than pleasant but Harry knows he will have his power removed as soon as he meets with Mrs. Malfoy. As they made their way towards the seats they met with Bagman who made a bet for 1000 Galleons with the twins that Ireland will win while Bulgarian seeker Viktor Krum catches the snitch. They made it to their seats next to a house elf holding it for her master. Harry felt someone else there as well but couldn't be seen so he felt out with the force to see who it was and he didn't know who this man was only his name, Barty Crouch Jr.

The Ireland team made their entrance with a large leprechaun dancing in the sky with gold falling in the stands. Ron was shoveling the gold in his pockets as fast as he could.

"Ron leprechaun gold disappears over time" Hermione informed showing that it was disappearing now.

Ron just growled in annoyance. The Bulgarian team made their way out and started circling the field. Now Ron was about to jump over the railing while looking at the cheerleaders dancing and so was almost every guy here. Except Harry. Hermione and Ginny looked at him with shocked looks.

"Harry why aren't you affected. They are veela. They have this way of making men fall to their knees from their aura." said Hermione "They don't affect those who have strong Occlumency shields or are in love." she ended with her face turning pink.

It was weird because Harry's shields are not strong and he doesn't have them up for he has no reason too. He's not in love, at least he doesn't think he is. After everything that happened with his family he still can't remember what love feels like.

"I don't know" he answered. Everyone calmed down and the game began and ended with the elf leaving and the man also. Ireland won with Krum catching the snitch and surprise Bagman didn't pay up. But then as the Weasley group were resting before leaving the next day the unthinkable happened the campsite was attacked.

"Harry….Harry wake up" someone was shaking him awake.

"Hermione what's wrong?"he asked worried

"We are under attack. They are destroying everything. We have to go"

"Why are you still here then" he asked getting up and his wand in hand.

"Mr. Weasley said he would get everyone but I couldn't just not try to get you. Ron tried to get me to leave you but I wouldn't do that. He said 'Harry can take care of himself we need to save us" they now left the tent and headed to the portkey.

"Why would he say that, I could be dead"

"That's what I thought too and every time you are mentioned he gets this look that you ran over his dog. Especially when I do. I think we should find out why"

"Definitely but can we discuss details how later when we're safe" just then one of the attackers came from the corner and shot a spell at Hermione. He pushed her out of the way blasting curse and into a rogue stunner. The same spell was fired at Harry and with no time to move he relied on his instincts that were screaming at him. So without thinking but still making sure no one saw but the man he raised his hand and used the force to stop the spell in the air. He spun it around facing it's caster and send it right back at him in the head. He fell to the ground and died instantly. But Harry didn't know 'cause he was too worried about his best friend.

He then checked for any injuries and then picked her up bridal style. Once out of the way and into the nearby forest he put her down and revived her. Once she was wake everything had stop. The fire left nothing but ash and all the attackers left. The duo went back to the camp and saw a man who Harry determined to be the same on at the stadium cast a spell putting a giant twisted snake in the sky. He then left.

"Come on Hermione we should head back" he grabbed her hand and lead them to the portkey when.

"FREEZE AURAS, drop your wands now" said seven auras in unison as the appeared in. Harry and Hermione did no such thing. As a matter a of fact Harry acted first by summoning their wand to his hand and freezing their feet to the ground. He gave the wands to Hermione "Don't lower your wand for any reason they could be lying who they are." she nodded and raised her wand straight at them.

"Who the hell do you think you are to attack us kid I'm a retired Head of the DMLE and Senior Head of the DIMC Barty Crouch Sr" said one of the auras.

Harry went up to the man and spoke only to him, Barty Crouch Sr "I am Harry James Potter the boy who lived and Lord of the Ancient and Noble houses of Potter, Peverell, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Who the hell are you" he said with confidence.

Crouch Sr went pale for he knew that this 14 year old boy could end his career and reputation really quickly if he felt like it.

"I'm sorry my Lo…" "Shhh that's a secret and you don't want to know what happens if you spill it too soon" Harry intercepted him. Crouch Sr just nodded his head "I'm sorry Mr. Potter we didn't know just saw people in the ruins of an attack. We acted wrong"

"You are forgiven for we… well I responded the same" Harry then unfreezes them and had Hermione hand them back their wands. "Now that's settled we should be going" Mr. Weasley choose that moment to enter the seen.

"There you two are we have to go" he turned to the officers "I'm sorry for the trouble"

"No trouble Arthur just a misunderstanding. Be on you way so we can do are job"

"Good. Now come you two we were worried. Let's head back home. Before Molly throws a fit and destroys the house." the duo left with Mr. Weasley. They headed back to the boot portkey where the other Weasleys were still with a look of fear.

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The group walked up to the Burrow as the sun rose. The door flew open with Molly flying out and embracing her children and husband. She then turned and embraced Harry and Hermione. After the welcoming she took them inside and didn't leave their sight. She had them all in the living room all day and when they had to do chores she watched them like a hawk. Molly even waited outside the bathroom. She did this for the past next couple of days and on the day the Hogwarts letters came she remembered to talk to Harry and she made sure it didn't last long. She took him into the kitchen.

"Harry I asked Professor Dumbledore if he had your key and he said no and that you should have it" she lied. "So I went through your trunk to try and find it but wasn't able to. But I did find something that we need to talk about. It is about the second wand. Now why do you ha…" she was interrupted by an angry boy who lived.

"WHAT!?" he screamed making everyone else in the house jump. "YOU went through my things. On what grounds do you have permission to do that. You are not my mother nor guardian so you had no right to do that. And because you did this without me knowing you have lost all respect I have left for you." Harry turned and headed to stairs and up to his room grabbed his things, put them in his trunk, told Hedwig to fly home while he grabbed her cage. He made sure nothing was taken and went back down stairs and out the door.

"Harry where are you going?" asked Hermione and Mr. Weasley.

"I'm going home where the people don't go through my things without asking" he went out the door and stuck out his wand summoning the Knight Bus. "By the way Mrs. Weasley all you had to do was ask permission and for the record the second wand is my father's and my mother's is at home. I got them for my birthday from Remus Lupin" he stretched the truth for he did have his parents wands it just they weren't in his trunk. The night bus had arrived. He put his trunk on the bus and found a spot put it. He went back for his cage when he

"Wait" shouted Hermione pulling her trunk beside her. "Harry save me a seat while I get Crookshanks"

"Hermione what are you doing?"

"Well that's a stupid question i'm leaving too. I'm done with her constant over protection and she might have also gone through my things as well or will do so soon. I don't want people going through my things especially her." she gave her trunk to him and he put it with his own. She shortly came back with her orange haired cat. When she boarded and sat down on the bed Harry was on and the bus left going to Number 4 Privet Dr.

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The Weasleys all stared at the spot where the Knight Bus was. After a moment of this Mr. Weasley did something he rarely does, he got mad. He turned to his wife and made her look him in his eyes.

"You went through Harry's possessions! Even if he wasn't the boy who lived, which sadly for him he is, he could take this to court and we would have no defence let only the money to hire a lawer. What were you think. What gave you the right and reason to have you believe you could do this Molly?"

"I..I...I was just looking for his vault key to get his school supplies. Harry said he didn't have it and when I asked Albus he said Harry should have it."

"Albus what does he have to do with this?"

"Well he is Harry's magical guardian" Molly sounded desperate

No he isn't. I know the law better than you Molly and I have heard what really happened last year and that fudge is an idiot for trying cover this up. Because Sirius Black was not even given a trial which I know as for all head of departments must attend. Barty Crouch barley question him. And this matter alone as Harry's godfather he his magical guardian."

"But...But…"

"No buts Molly. Harry is also an heir to an Ancient and Noble House that alone could have our family executed" Molly was weak at her knees and couldn't move as reality of what could have happened hit her hard so he goal was to not get caught. The others were stun at what their father had said and couldn't believe their mother almost got them killed. Percy on the other hand was mad at what was said about Fudge and added his two knuts.

"What do you mean Fudge is an idiot?"

"Percy I had just been made head of my department before Halloween 1981 and every head of a department no matter how small even the unspeakables had no choice but to attend the trials of every captured Death Eater. I was even at Snape's and Malfoy's but when it was time for Sirius Black's it wasn't even a trial. He was barely questioned by Crouch Sr and with ten minutes, ten minutes even his son got more time than that and Crouches final wards were 'get him out of my sight' and Black was thrown in Azkaban no one recorded it just someone from the Daily Prophet where everyone including myself believed it. Fudge wasn't Minister at the time so he could have corrected the mistake and have a better image then 'the man who takes bribes'. When Harry wanted to tell him the truth he should have listen for he could have Harry support him by getting him his family back. I don't like Fudger nor will I ever support him but he is a moron to miss that opportunity that flew by."

Percy then went inside to think about what he heard and the others followed do the same. Molly was still standing there going over what to do. The twins were thinking of ways to apologies to Harry with Authors help. Ginny was having a mental fit from the scar and that Hermione left with Harry. Ron only became more and more jealous of Harry that he had more money and title and that he took Hermione.

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The two from the Knight Bus were just finishing their tale of why they are back. After word harry and hermione just now opened their school list and planned to meet up the next day and hermione went home. The next day was quite early for Harry and Petunia. The made themselves a quick breakfast then left for the Granger home. Once arrived Hermione and her mother came out the front door and into their car heading to the wizard street shop.

Diagon Ally was crowded with people, mostly male, at surprisingly the robes shop and they knew why. There was a request of dress robes for males and dresses for females for forth years and up. Not wanting to deal with all that right now they went to everywhere else they needed to go including the bank where Harry had a feeling confirmed right. Dumbledore was trying to seek entry into his vault for the past 2 weeks. After they left Harry suggested for Hermione to get a second wand. It took a little while for her to cave but say it was either that or his mother's she couldn't say no. Hermione's wand didn't take as long as Harry's. It was 10 ½ inches walnut wood dragon heart string, unicorn hair phoenix feather and a scale from a hippocampus. When they left Teds it wasn't even lunch time. Harry decided to get a suit instead of dress robes so they left Diagon Ally to get some food before heading to the muggle tailor and dress shop. When the got to the tailor they went strait to the male talor and made the request before they dragged Hermione to the dresses. The fitting and accessories took long but not as long as the ladies. When he was done they were still looking for dresses but made him wait away from them so he couldn't see the one Hermione was going to wear. After they were done still hiding the dress from him, not that he understood why, they left to head to the Grangers and back to Number 4.

Over the next couple of days Harry and Hermione have grown closer to together have made more progress on their mind shields was increased a lot to where he told her everything just not his true training. Afterwards she begged him to see the library where they went there everyday for the next week until September 1st. He picked up his black suit the day before and it fit like a glove. He added a little charm so it would expand so he could wear it for a few years. Soon it was time to head to school. Harry and Hermione were not looking forward to the meeting with the Weasleys. It took a lot of effort of getting the Gryffindor bookworm to not take any books from the Ravenclaw library. They were at the entrance to 9 ¾ giving a last goodbye to their families. Harry was now starting his plan for the year of his training and others. He was starting with Ginny which shouldn't be a problem. As the two boarded the train they were ambushed by the four red heads.

"Harry we are sorry about our mother" Ginny said

"We hope that you don't-" said Fred

"Think the same about the rest of us" George finished

"Yeah we're sorry for what you did" said Ron sounding angry

"What I did! What do mean by that Ron I have done nothing" Harry said aggressively

"I-I meant what she did. But you're the one who is dividing our family just because you don't have any" Harry was godsmacked at this and so was everyone else. Harry was about to yell at him but Hermione beat him to the punch, literally she punched him right in the jaw removing some teeth and blood dripping down.

"Ron you have said some stupid things before but this is unforgivable. If you were his best mate like you claim to be you would know that Harry would give up everything to have his parents back. How you could say something like this is unimaginable even Malfoy has never said anything about Harry's parents. How could you do it." she then dragged Harry to an empty compartment and put up locking charms on the door. The two just talked and made plans for the year all the way to school only leaving to let the other change into their robes. Soon they arrived at at the school and harry decided to get one objective out of the way by silently firing a delayed vomiting hex for the next morning right at Ginny Weasley. They exited the train and rode in a carriage with a unique Ravenclaw girl named Luna Lovegood. They enjoyed the ride and became acquainted with her maybe friends. Better one so far than Ronald Weasley. As they approached the castle Harry was getting this feeling like a familiar place and it was but it was different. It was like coming home

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The sorting was now over and the feast began. Ron was sitting away from Harry and Hermione but they could still hear him eating like a pig as usual. After the feast Dumbledore quiet everyone before giving an announcement.

"Attention please I would like to inform you all of a few things. As always the forbidden forest is of course off limits to all students. There is a new list of banned items from Mr. Filch. But there is something new this year, as there will be no quidditch season this year." this of course started an uprising among those who play for their team.

"SILENCE." everyone then stopped "As I was saying there will be no quidditch season but instead Hogwarts has been chosen to be the host of a tournament between other school hosted the Ministry. The Triwizard Tournament for whoever wins shall receive everlasting glory. To enter you must be over the age of 17 and wait until October 29th to enter. Those who names wil compete will be called on Halloween. Our visitors will arrive the previous day. That is all now off to bed." he then left like everyone else.

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As the Gryffindors entered the common room Ron decided to talk to Harry again. "Yo mate can you believe it, everlasting glory"

"Ronald first off you have no reason to talk to me without at least an apology for what you said on the train and second you must be 17 to enter or are you just to stupid that you didn't hear that very crucial detail"

"Harry what did he say to you on the train?" asked Nevell. Harry was going to answer but Hermione cut him off for the second time today.

"He insulted Harry's life by saying 'you're the one who is dividing our family just because you don't have any'" everyone who listen gasped. They all glared at Ron that he was cowering where he stood. After a moment of glaring everyone went to their dorms. Harry gave Hermione a good night hug and they separated to their rooms. Luckily Ron didn't say anything else that night and hopefully he could change now knowing he will be hated by most in school. The Hogwarts rumor mill works fast. Harry still has to contact the goblins to get the baskalix carcass out of the chamber. He decided to enlist the help from his favorite professor, McGonagall, after he checked her mind that is. So the rest of the night he made plans for the next couple of days before he went to bed.

A/N: Ok this post took longer then the last but I still had time to post 'HP and the Brotherhood'. It was already to be posted the way it was. The sick patches seem more better then candy and I also stole that from an episode of Jimmy Neutron that I watched one evening. Next chapter will be the start of all the action and face to face drama from all the secrets.