Chapter 10

After Alfred left, Harry and Remus looked around the suite in shock.

"This is mine" asked Harry. "I've never seen anything so beautiful."

Jarrod laughed. "This is nothing" he said. "Wait until you see Rothwood Manor. It's bigger than this whole hotel."

Harry looked at Remus. "We've died and gone to heaven" he said. "I don't know about you Remus but I can't sleep yet. I've gone into overload from all the information today. I think I'll just sit out here by the fire and try to get a grip on all this. I'll do my occlumency later before I go to bed."

"I don't think I can sleep either" said Remus. "If you don't mind I think I'll sit up with you."

As they sat by the fire, Mikah and Jarrod sat at a table across the room watching alertly. All was quiet as Harry and Remus were lost in thought. After a while Harry broke the silence.

"Moony" said Harry, "You will stay with me won't you? I would really like you to be here and help me."

"Of course cub" Remus said. "I will be here for you always. I'll never let anyone take you away again." He smiled at Harry.

Harry smiled. "What do you think of Alfred and Terry" he asked.

"I know for a fact that they are anti-Voldemort. Their views are well known" said Remus. "Alfred is also the best lawyer in our world. You couldn't find better representation if you tried. I also get a good feeling from him. I think he is trustworthy and would make a great friend and ally. Do you feel otherwise" asked Remus.

"No" said Harry. "I feel the same way you do. I just wanted your opinion. I don't want to be too trusting to the wrong people. Speaking of trust, what is your opinion of the Malfoy's?"

"Now there's a loaded question" Remus replied. "I think Lucius is a death eater and should be killed. I've always thought of Draco as a spoiled brat that needed a good spanking. However, I think he is changing. He could very well turn out to be a good ally. Narcissa, well, that's complicated. In school she was great. Did anyone ever tell you that she and your mom were best friends in school? I thought not" he said as Harry shook his head. "As per the Gryffindor and Slytherin rivalry, They were const6antly pranking James ans Sirius. The pranks went back and forth, each getting bigger and better. When we all left school, they parted ways. They were to marry James and Lucius. To stay friends would have meant death to them both. I know Lily kept journals in school that should be in your vault. If we can find them, you can get to know a little about your mother."

Harry looked thoughtful. "Are you saying that mom was in Slytherin?" At Remus' nod affirmative he said, "That actually explains a lot of things. Did you know that the sorting hat wanted to put me in Slytherin? I have noticed that I have a few Slytherin traits. Do you think that makes me a bad person" Harry asked sadly.

"Oh God no" said Remus. "You are the finest young man I know. You're hardworking, honest, and trustworthy. If I had a son, I would want him to be just like you. To be honest, I think the Slytherin traits will help you with Voldemort. We should all know the enemy."

Harry felt relieved. That Remus could care so much about him was astounding. He loved Remus like a father and was delighted that he cared too.

"Moony" said Harry. "I just want you to know that I think of you as a father and I would like to be your son. I can't think of anyone that I love or trust more than you."

"Harry" said Remus, "I would be honored to have you for a son. I couldn't love you more if you were mine. Even though I cannot be your father in name or blood, I will always be your father in deeds." Remus smiled at Harry. "Now as my first fatherly deed I need to ask you if you are alright. I know today was shocking but how are you handling it?"

"Well, I'm scared" said Harry. "I'm also happy, worried, pretty much all the emotions. I feel better knowing that I have you here to help me. I only went over the Black inheritance with Griphook. I read the Potter will but don't know the assets. I have no idea about the Rothwood part. Speaking of which, I think you should read Dad's will." He handed the will tp Remus. It was silent as Remus read the will.

"That bastard" growled Remus. "What the hell was he thinking? Is Dumbledore insane? Why did he completely disregard James' will? Maybe he didn't get a copy of the will. I just can't believe he would do this to anyone!"

"Look at the name of the witness Moony" Harry said sadly. "He knew and didn't care. He let Sirius suffer needlessly in Azkaban, He could have stopped Peter years ago. Voldemort wouldn't be here now if he had acted. My parents trusted him and he ruined all out lives."

Remus looked at the bottom of the will. "Oh my God" he said. "How could he do this?"

"There's more" said Harry. "Dumbledore was supposed to give me a copy of this when I started Hogwarts. He never gave it to me. Griphook gave me this copy today. Dumbledore has been manipulating and using me for years. I realized that recently. After I got the letter from Gringott's this morning, he sent me a letter forbidding me to go. He told me that under no circumstances was I to leave the house. He stopped my Daily Prophet subscription without my consent. I have only received one letter from Hermione this summer. I think he may be stopping my owls. I wrote a letter to Hermione earlier but Hedwig hasn't returned yet. I an worried about her. He has made me a prisoner. He did the same thing last summer. I was forbidden to write to anyone and had no news. That was why I was so angry at HQ. He knows I hate being at the Dursley's. He knows they hate me. I have begged every year to let me go somewhere else, anywhere else, but he just smiles and says there isn't anywhere else to send me. I was very angry at Dumbledore before I went to Gringott's. Do you care to guess how pissed I am at him now?"

Remus listened in shock. "I didn't know Harry. I would have helped Sirius kidnap you if I had known all this. When your parent's died, there wasn't a will reading. I just assumed there wasn't one. I think Dumbledore has a lot of explaining to do. He has really stepped over the line here. He has manipulated us all. Being emancipated is the best thing Sirius could have done for you. We need to be wary of Dumbledore though. He put a lot of work into hiding you and covering his tracks. We don't know why and I doubt he'll give up now. Just remember, he cannot control you any longer. You are a legal adult. Besides, he needs you a lot more than you need him. You can always walk away."

"I know why Dumbledore controls me" said Harry. Remus looked surprised. "I am his little weapon. Did he tell anyone at HQ what the prophesy said?" Remus shook his head no. "It basically says that I am the only one who can kill Voldemort. I must kill him or be killed. The scar on my head is proof that I am the one."

Harry told Remus everything that had happened that night at the ministry. Afterward they sat in silence again as they both thought over what had been said. Throughout their discussion neither has noticed that Jarrod and Mikah had heard everything. Both were dumfounded. They could not believe all they had heard. They stood quietly and walked out of the room together.

"First thing tomorrow morning we get to the manor" said Jarrod. "He will be safe here tonight but the manor is better protected and he will be safer there."

"I'll call Alfred and have him meet us there tomorrow morning. I will also call for reinforcements for tonight and tomorrow while we move them" said Mikah.

"I'll go back and inform them of the change. You make that call fast" said Jarrod. He walked back into the room. "Harry" he said. We have a change of plans. I'm sorry but we overheard your conversation. We may have underestimated your situation. You'll be safe here tonight. Mikah is calling for reinforcements. First thing tomorrow morning we will be moving you to Rothwood Manor. This will be the highest security. I'll have an invisibility cloak for you Remus and you will both use them. This suite is secure but the manor is better protected. I do hope this is alright with both of you. I don't want you to feel like a prisoner but with your situation we need to take action. When Voldemort or Dumbledore finds out about your heritage they will both be after you. My job is to keep you safe at any cost."

Harry and Remus looked at each other. "That sounds sensible to me" said Harry. "How about you Remus?"

"Are you sure Harry will be safe here tonight or should we move now" asked Remus.

"I think you are safe here" said Jarrod. "We are calling in 4 more guards. Two for outside the door, two for inside, and two to guard your bedroom doors. The windows cannot be entered magically or by muggle means. The fireplace in your rooms will take you to a safe place. Just say 'safe haven'. There will be guards there. Just tell them code 10 and they will handle everything. Another advantage is that noone saw you leave with Alfred and Terry. We left quickly and got out of Privit Drive quickly. We weren't followed so as far as anyone knows you are still at the Dursley's. Your magical signature is blocked here so no spells can find you. This suite is as safe as we can make it. If you feel that you would be safer at the manor then we can get you there safely tonight. I will leave that decision up to you. Talk it over and let me know. I'll go and coordinate with Mikah." Jarrod turned and left the room.

"They seem in control of the situation" said Harry. "It doesn't matter if we go or stay. We seem to be safe either way."

Remus looked worried. "I think we should worry about Dumbledore. He was very upset when he left. He will probably go to the Dursley's tomorrow to talk to you and then he'll alert everyone. I'm sure he has a way to track you. I know we are shielded here but what about when we are traveling? If we wait until tomorrow and he finds out before we get to the manor, he might be able to track us and it will give him a general idea of where you are."

Now Harry was worried. "I never thought of that" he said. "Maybe we should go tonight just to be safe. Neither one of us is tired and I doubt I'll get much sleep tonight so why don't we just go?"

"I agree" said Remus. "If we can get there before Dumbledore sounds the alarm we won't be found."

Mikah walked in with Jarrod and 2 other men.

"We've made our decision" said Harry. "We wish to leave tonight before anyone finds out that I'm not with the Dursley's. Dumbledore has a way to track me we think and we want to be at the manor before he tries.."

"Very well" said Mikah. "We leave in 15 minutes."