The Trapdoor

A/N About Harry's wand – The Goblins don't need wands, they don't have magic (In this story) but they do have brute force and quick-thinking minds, which makes them more capable of making new things that work just as good if not better than wands. In my story, Harry provides the Goblins make the wand because I want Harry to have a different wand to everyone else, he realizes he needs it, and I'll explain more later. The story might not be following the books exactly and I'm sorry if you don't agree. Harry is going down the trapdoor because

A.He says Hayden, but your right that won't stop them.

B.He knows he's the real chosen one, and has to stop Voldemort

C.He just needs to (I know that makes no sense, but that's Harry

And I'm sorry about the Oliver and the before- hand inconsistencies, I don't re-read my work.

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"And Potter catches the snitch! GRYFFINDOR WINS!"

There was a giant roar from the crowd and Harry grinned as he was hugged by his team mates. He could see Sirius and Remus running down towards him as well, grabbing him into another bone-crushing hug.

"Uncle Padfoot! Moony! I can't breathe." Harry groaned.

"You…Yo…"

Uncle Sirius put a hand on Harry's shoulder.

"We need to talk Harry. Come on." He said grimly.

Harry, after promising the twins he'd come to the party and meet Angelina with them, quickly sped up with Sirius and Remus. Remus led them into an empty classroom and cast silencing spells whilst Sirius just tightened his grip on Harry's shoulder. After he was done, both men sat on either side of Harry and looked at him seriously (no pun intended).

"Harry, we need to talk."

Harry looked at Remus confusedly.

"What about? I haven't done anything…"

Sirius shook his head. "Nothing wrong, just… What is this about Harry?" he said, pulling out the letter Harry had written a few days ago.

Harry's face turned into a blank mask.

"It means exactly what it said Uncle Siri."

Remus looked at Harry.

"Harry, what Sirius means to ask is, what happened? What you said in the letter, is it true? We're not here to change your mind Harry. We love you, and want to help you."

Harry's face relaxed, and now you could see the underlying sadness in the emerald eyes.

"It's true. I used to think they would get over it, but I now know it's not true."

Remus and Sirius glanced at each other, then Sirius sighed.

"Harry, what happened to make you think like that though? I mean, something must have happened…"

Harry exhaled slowly, letting go of his emotions, then he closed his eyes gently.

"It was after Defence Against the Dark Arts and mother asked me to stay behind. She told me that father and she were sorry that they never told me where their quarters were. She said they thought Hayden would have told me. I realized that this had been going on every time. They'd forget me, they'd say sorry, I'd shout at them and then everything was back to normal. But this year something changed. I can't explain it, but I kind of just realized they aren't worth it." Harry explained softly.

Remus and Sirius were shocked to hear the words straight from Harry. It seemed so surreal, hearing Harry, the kind, strong boy speaking words that he shouldn't have to be.

Remus was the first to break the silence.

"Harry? I…Are you sure?"

Harry looked at him, the conviction in them startled the two godfathers.

"I am certain."

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After Sirius and Remus bid good bye, Harry left for the Gryffindor common room.

"HERE HE IS! The reason of the Gryffindor team's winning streak, we present to you, HARRY POTTER, our star seeker!" the twins said, in a loud voice, and the whole common room turned around and rushed to Harry.

"Harry that was awesome- "

"How did you do that- "

"– I thought you were going to fall- "

"Where did you learn to dive like that- "

"Can you teach me?!"

"Oi! Let the man through!" the twins shouted over the over excited group. They quickly scattered and then there was only the team and Neville.

"Harry!" Angelina and Katie both shouted in unison and engulfed him in a bone-crushing hug.

"Angie. Kat. I can't breathe." Harry said in a high voice. They both let go of him quickly and lightly punched his arm.

"Owww. What was that for?!"

The girls glared at him. "For being stupid. When Oliver said catch the snitch or die trying he didn't mean itfor real!"

"Actually…" Oliver started but recoiled under the glares he was receiving "Never mind."

Harry rolled his eyes then smiled at his team mates.

"Fine. I won't be stupid again. Happy?" Harry asked sarcastically.

"Very" the girls answered firmly.

"Has anyone told Alicia yet?"

"Not yet, let's go now"

They all left after finally convincing Natalie that Alicia would want her there and she was part of the team now, even if she was a reserve. As they went inside the hospital wing, Alicia was lying on one of the beds arguing with Madam Pomfrey.

"I just want to see if Gryffindor won- "

"Absolutely not! Your leg has sustained damage-"

"But- "

"Ms Spinett! You will not- "

The Gryffindor team quietly walked up to the quarrelling duo then Fred and George went up right behind them.

"BOO!"

Both of the girls jumped, and madam Pomfrey had turned around with unbelievable speed and had been drawing her wand out before she realized who it was.

"MR WEASLEY'S! HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MINDS?! THIS IS A HOSPITAL WING, NOT A PLAYGROUND!" she hollered at them, and even Alicia was glaring at the twins, until she noticed the team behind them.

"Guys! Did we win? How many did we get? Did anyone get hurt- "

"Calm down Ms Spinett! "she then turned to the team and glared at them. "You have 10 minutes. Ms Spinett needs rest." She then turned around took off, muttering about idiotic teenagers who didn't understand rules.

Alicia looked at them impatiently.

"Well. What happened? Come on, I'm dying here!"

Angelina laughed and Wood started answering her questions.

"We won. By 300 to 120. No one got hurt" then Oliver glared at him "Thankfully."

Harry groaned. Not again.

Angelina and the twins then launched into what happened at the game before Alicia could ask questions. When they got to the part about Harry's dangerous catch, Alicia glared at him.

"Harry James Potter. When Oliver said catch the snitch or die trying, he didn't really- "

"Mean it. I know" harry muttered as the twins snickered "I've been shouted at already thank you very much.

Alicia grabbed him in a hug. "And don't you forget it. We just found a brilliant seeker, and we'd like to keep him thank you very much" Alicia said sternly and Harry blushed.

"Say Gred, the ladies seem to be paying extra attention to Mr Potter over here…"

"Your right Forge. I wonder what it's all about. We get he's an amazing seeker but…"

"He's managed to win the girls heart in two games and we've been trying for two years!" they finished in unison.

Harry blushed again as they all laughed.

"I've got to go. Finish my History of Magic Homework…" Harry mumbled quickly inching towards the door.

"aww look Gred, the Gryffindor star, Hogwarts youngest seeker in a century, and coincidentally, the smartest wizard of the century, is embarrassed!"

If it was possible, harry turned red as the Weasley hair as bolted out of the Hospital Wing. But he heard the booming laughter after him anyway.

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Harry really did have homework to finish off. It just wasn't very important at the moment, but the twins didn't need to know that.

Harry found Neville in the library, and fell in the seat beside him.

"So, how'd it go with your fans?" Neville asked chuckling. Harry glowered at him which just made him laugh harder.

Harry huffed annoyedly, which finally sobered Neville up.

"Ok, ok. But you've got to admit it was funny." Neville quickly changed the topic from the look on Harry's face, which said it was anything but funny. "So, have you finished you History essay yet?"

For the next hour or so, the two boys worked on their assignments, Neville asking occasional help from Harry who was more than happy to help.

"No, the Goblin Derangle war was 1501-1593, not the Effnasheal war!" Harry said. Neville nodded and quickly crossed that out.

After they had finally managed to finish, the two boys headed to the dorms to put their stuff back before they left for dinner.

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Dinner had been a quiet affair. Well, as quiet as you could get at Hogwarts.

After a fully enjoyed meal, Harry and Neville walked up to Hogwarts tower quietly, before Harry broke the silence afyter making sure there was no one who was around to eaves drop.

"Neville, I'm going down the trapdoor, tonight." Harry said seriously, and stopped to look at Neville.

Neville also stop, and Harry could feel a turmoil of emotions coming from him, before they finally turned into determination.

"You're not going alone."

Harry nodded and they quickly made their way to the dorms, and pretended to sleep. After they were sure everyone was asleep, Harry and Neville quietly slipped out of the portrait hole with a flute, ignoring the Fat lady and refusing to show her who they were.

When they finally reached the 3rd floor corridor, Harry could feel fear and nerves puring off Neville.

"You can turn back you know. No one would know any different, and I wouldn't think any less of you." Harry told him quietly.

Neville shook his head quickly.

"I came this way. I'm not turning back and leaving you alone. You're my brother, and brothers are forever." Neville said firmly.

Harry nodded, voice too thick with emotion, and they both walked inside.

The three-headed dog was sleeping peacefully. Harry noticed the paw was on a trapdoor of some sort. Harry started to slowly play the flute and Neville went to the trapdoor, fear lacing his every step.

It creaked open, and the ceberus sniffed, but was quickly back asleep with the flute.

Neville nodded at Harry and jumped. Harry quickly followed him, and the trapdoor shut with a boom.

Harry noticed their landing had been quite soft.

"Hey, Neville. What is this? It looks like some sort of plant." Neville looked at the vine interestedly.

Then he gasped "Its Devil's Snare! It like the dark and damp, so we need to light- "

"Fire!" Harry said and shot a well-aimed incendio and the vines slowed their hold on them and they fell on solid ground.

The two boys quickly got up and hesitantly walked to the next room.

"That's two protections past." Neville muttered.

The next room was full of birds, and at the end of the room was the door. Harry tried opening it, but it didn't budge, so he closely examined the lock.

"We're looking for an old-fashioned key." Neville however, was looking at the direction of the birds.

"I think I know where we'd find one." He said. Harry took a closer look at the birds. There was something unusual about them. They were… shining? They were edgy…they were keys! Harry looked around and saw three broomsticks on the side of a wall.

He grinned. He was going to catch this snitch…or key.

"Neville, you stand here. I'll pass you the key, grab it and open the door quickly. Got it?"

At Neville's nod, Harry grabbed a broom and soared off, going left and right to catch the silver key.

After about 10 minutes he finally did, and Neville jumped in happiness. As they slowly opened the door, they came face to face with a fully grown, mountain troll.

"AHHHHH!" They both screamed. The troll growled and went to grab them, but was instead hit in the head with a rock. He rubbed his head gingerly and screeched annoyedly. He made a lung for Neville but he was too quick for him and duck his head.

"Neville! Get on my left! I'll act as bait, when he walks forward jump near his feet!" Neville nodded understandingly and quickly got to his position.

Harry started firing random curses at the troll to get him distracted and it worked. Neville quickly jumped in front of the troll as it walked forwards. The troll fell face first, and Harry just got out of the way on time.

Then, they both lifted the pieces of broken rock off the ground and aimed it straight at its head, knocking it out.

Both boys breathed sighs of relief and quickly went to the other door before the troll got up.

Neville glance at Harry. "You ready?" he asked. Harry nodded. Neville pushed the door open, and both boys had their wands aimed at anything in front of them. But what they saw surprised them.

It was a giant Chessboard.

A/N PLEASE REVIEW! Part two will be up soon!