Chapter eleven

Harry wrote to Remus first, he did say he would eventually deal with Snape and promised to make sure he suffered. He did write that he wanted Snape dead, but as of yet he was not sure he could actually kill anyone and he would never use the killing curse. He could use sectumsempra again and just hoped Snape never got to a healer. So in a way he could kill the greasy bastard but with a spell that a person could survive if hit. Harry and Remus knew that Snape would not stand a chance against Harry, so if they did go up against each other Snape would lose.

Harry wrote to Ron and his parent's next. He wanted them to know that he wasn't deserting them but right now he needed time alone. He had his guarantee that he would not be prosecuted if it had to be him to kill Voldemort, even though he still didn't believe that to be true. With only two supporters Harry didn't believe old snake face was any danger, they just had to wait and see. He was hoping he would see Bellatrix, then he would deal with her for killing Sirius.

Harry would always keep his home a secret from magicals so no one could ever try to lock him up or force him to fight. He did not trust Dumbledore, and most of that came down to the old man's trust of Snape. But Harry did not trust most of the people inside the ministry so he was going to stay right away from them as well.

Next he wrote to Hermione, the first thing he wrote was how happy he was that she was gone from Hogwarts. He didn't trust the enchantments around the school especially with Snape willing to allow them to die. For all they knew Snape might get Voldemort and his last two death eaters inside. But the Slytherin's that might be marked may still join him which meant muggleborns were in the most danger. Voldemort could get Bellatrix to torture the older Slytherin's so they would be too scared to run away, or try to collect the bounty.

Harry told her he was glad that her parent's would be safe, or at least safer. He made sure to tell Hermione that he did want to see her, but he wanted to settle into his new home first. He promised to write again and more often, that he couldn't feel normal without knowing he could speak or write to Hermione Granger. He planned to tell her he had a phone at the house, but he needed a bit of time before he contacted anyone.

Harry had stared at the letter to Hermione, he would have liked to tell her how he felt. But he knew it would mean their friendship might not survive, especially if Hermione and Ron begin dating. Harry didn't believe that his two friends would work, but stranger things had happened. So two complete opposites like Hermione and Ron just might show the world they were meant to be. Harry would be happy for his two friends, but he knew if they did get together he would quietly slip away, never to see them again.

Harry sent his letter to Remus with Hedwig then asked Dobby to drop off Ron and his parent's letters, Hermione's after that.

Dobby handed Ron his letter then handed the other to Arthur Weasley before he disappeared. He arrived inside Hermione's home, her parent's jumped.

'Dobby sorry for scaring Missy Mione's parent's,' Dobby held out the letter, 'Master Harry asked Dobby to bring this to his Hermione.'

'His Hermione,' Hermione took the letter, 'Dobby, I know you work for Harry but if I ask you a question about him will you tell me the truth?'

'Unless Master Harry told Dobby not to Mione.'

'Does he like me, I mean more than as a friend?'

'Master Harry never told Dobby not to say, but he did say Master Harry's Weasy likes his Mione.'

'Oh, does he know that Ron and I spoke? We agreed we would never make it if we dated. I thought Ron told Harry.'

'Master Harry does not want to get between his two friends, and Master Harry wants his Mione happy. He worries about you, he is scared for you. He is scared he could lose you.'

'Like he lost Sirius.'

'Master Harry was going to join his Paddy, but Missy Luna helped Master Harry.'

'Do you know how Luna helped?'

'Missy Luna's mum died when she was nine, she was with her mother when it happen. She told Master Harry all about it while they were watching thestrals after his Paddy died.'

'He spoke with Luna because she could understand how he was feeling. Harry thought of Sirius as his father and Luna lost her mother. I want to see him Dobby, but I know he will need some time alone. Can you ask Harry if we can meet up in a week, we need to talk and it's important?'

'Dobby ask Missy Mione, Master Harry will be happy with his Mione,' Dobby smiled then disappeared.

'Care to explain that Hermione.'

Hermione turned to face her parent's, especially her father, 'That was Dobby, he's a house elf. They are normally slaves, but Harry tricked his old owner, who was hurting Dobby, to set him free. He's been loyal to Harry ever since, he even saved Harry's life. Harry offered him a job at his new home.'

'Alright, but that is not what I meant.'

'I love Harry, I have for years, but I never believed he would be interested.'

'Why would you believe that when you are intelligent and beautiful,' Dan said.

'It's not that, Harry is the most famous person in the magical world, he has dozens of girls after him. Harry would never look at them, seriously, most are fans, but I always knew he would be wary of any girl. It's not just because he's famous, Harry happens to be very wealthy. When his parent' were murdered, he was left everything, but most he cannot access until he is seventeen, which is in another few months. His godfather died before the end of our fifth year, he left Harry everything as well. His father and godfather came from very old, noble and ancient blood lines. His mother was like me, a muggleborn. So you see, his not just worried about the fangirls, he's also worried about girls that want his money.'

'Why would he believe that of you if you're his friend?' Emma asked.

'He doesn't, I think, but I just didn't believe he would like me, in that way. We've been friends since we began at Hogwarts, he was my first friend. I was also worried about Ginny, Ron's younger sister. She has liked Harry for years and Harry really cares about the Weasley family. One thing Harry wants more than anything is a family. I figured he might give in to Ginny to get that, a family.'

'But Dobby just said he wants you sweetheart.'

'Do you think this house elf might be mistaken?' Dan asked.

'No, he knows Harry, more than anyone, but he has been watching Harry since he was twelve. If he believes Harry cares more for me then he let on then he does. But I know Harry, apart from believing his other best friend might like me, he would be worried that if we don't work then our friendship would fall apart. We've counted on each other since Halloween our first year. Harry burst into the girl's toilet to rescue me, even though he was only eleven and facing a twelve foot mountain troll. He never hesitated, he saved me. Ron was the reason I was in there, but he went with Harry to help, but I could tell he had been forced. He did feel guilty for upsetting me, but I know it was only because of the troll. Ron might not be that bright, but he would never put me or anyone in danger.'

'So far this Harry sounds alright, I would like to meet him though. I don't care about the money Hermione, you know we have enough. But if Harry wants to be more than friends then I want to speak with him.'

'Harry would expect that. He may not have been raised with people that cared about him but he is a very caring person and he knows how close we are. Harry asked me once if being separated from you two for most of the year was too difficult to deal with.'

'What did you say?' Emma asked.

'The truth, I almost decided not to return for my second year. Now we've both left, we'll still see our friends but we will live and work in the non-magical world. I've told you about everything that Harry has been through, that is the reason he left. The people inside the ministry, that make our laws, support Voldemort. If Harry is the only one that can kill him, Harry believed they would throw him in Azkaban, or just kill him outright. He decided not to risk his freedom or life for people like that. He spoke with the Prime Minister, John Major, who gave him a guarantee that if Harry kills Voldemort then he will not be prosecuted, it was also signed by the Queen.'

'This young man has powerful connections,' Emma said.

'Yes, he does, and powerful enemies. After Harry and I spoke a few months back I lost my respect and faith in the headmaster. He knew of this prophecy that said Harry or Voldemort would have to kill the other, yet Dumbledore never once thought of training Harry how to fight. Harry decided to train himself, he ended up winning the duel at Hogwarts. He beat every student he went up against, but he also beat the teachers, including Albus Dumbledore who is thought to be the most powerful wizard alive, and he is supposed to be as powerful as Merlin was. Harry beat him easily, beat all of them easily. I know Harry could survive fighting Voldemort and maybe one or two others at the same time, but it's the people inside the ministry that worry me. That is why I understand why Harry left, he could not trust them. I don't trust them, not with Harry's life.'

Dan might want to speak with this young man but he realised that Harry Potter would not be intimidated by him in the least. Dan just wanted to meet the young man that may end up his daughter's husband. He wanted to see what this young man was like, since he may end up family, one day. Harry already had Dan's respect for risking his life for his daughter, now he just hoped his daughter would end up happy, with the young man she loved.