Saved By An Act Of Betrayal Keeperoliver Chapter 12
Before I start this chapter, there are some people I would like to thank. They have supported me through out this story, and their comments have inspired me to write better. Teddylonglong my adopted, sister, has been the biggest help to me, as I didn't have a clue as to how to start. You would not believe how much of my crap she had to put up with. For that I will always love you Corinna. Friendofmolly, my cuz, at first she was afraid to read my story, because it was not her cup of tea, she read it because we had become friends, and decided to give it a try. We had many a squabbles about character issues, spelling, wrong statements about certain incidents pertaining to canon. But through all this, we have become closer friends. I love you cuz you are awesome. JB5391, my Granddaughter, what a beautiful young lady, even though I have never seen her. Her inner beauty shows in her talks we have. Always sweet, caring and quite complementary. Jessica, I love you as I do my granddaughter, Jessica. And last but not least, Luiz4200. This young man made me work my ass off to ensure I had everything correct, because if I didn't, he was right there to question me. However, when I did something right, he would tell me that Jo should have explained it that way, or she missed that point completely. Thank you Luiz for being my most thought provoking reviewer. This story is dedicated to you all, because you made it what it is, without the errors that is, those are mine.
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Chapter 12
The next morning, Harry woke up to a tapping at the ward's window. What time was it, it still seemed pretty early? He walked over to the window, opened it and let The Great Horned Owl in.
Harry went and took the letter from the owl, and told him sorry for not having anything to offer him. The owl gave him a short hoot and traveled up to the owl roost.
He saw that the letter was from Gringotts and was ready to open it when Poppy came out of her office. "Ah, Harry you're awake, good. Are you ready to eat, and get your day started?"
"Yes Poppy, I am starving and bored to death. This has been the longest night I have ever spent. I didn't think it would ever end. Will I be able to get up and shower later on?"
"I don't know why you are asking me that. It seems you were ready to leave yesterday, you were feeling so good. However since you did ask, you will be free to go after you have eaten."
"Thank you Poppy, for everything. And as a special thank you, I hope you are able to come to the ceremony this morning, I guarantee you will enjoy it."
"I am sure I will Harry, and I will be there."
He returned to the letter and opened it.
Mr. Harry James Potter
Thank you Harry, for the invitation to your ceremony. I will be there, and will bring Griphook's family as you requested. It is an honor to be invited to such a special occasion such as this. I am sure that Griphook's wife and children feel the same as I do. I want you to know, that Griphook was more than a friend to me. He was my son. To honor him, as you are going to be doing is very kind of you, and we look forward to it.
Now the reason that I am writting to you is that you are required to be here on May 8 at 1000 AM
for a reading of the wills of your mother and father and Sirius Black. And there are other issues that also need to be covered, concerning the Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin estates. If you would, please bring Miss Granger, Dobby, and whoever else you would like to bring, as this might concern them. I have heard that you recently made Dobby your legal brother in name. Harry, that has never been done before, and I believe you have set a precedent that could shake up the entire wizarding world. I will explain this to you, when you arrive.
Harry. I know we started off on the wrong foot, and I made a wrong decision in trying you for crimes that were somewhat prejudice in nature. I was wrong, and I ask that you forgive me. I hope that you will consider me a friend as we, as a nation, consider you a friend.
This letter is hoping it is finding you well. See you soon.
Ragnok
Director of Gringotts and
Head of the Goblin Nation
Harry took a deep breath. What the letter said was more than a thank you. To be considered a friend to the Goblin Nation was an honor not bestowed upon a wizard since Godrick Gryffindor.
He knew that the wills would become nul and void in a few hours, but what was that about the estates of the Founders. Harry's life was becoming more strange as he went along. Less than a week ago, he had no idea of whether he was going to live or die. Now he has a brother, two beautiful girlfriends, and was looking forward to having his mother, father, and godfather back. Life couldn't get any better than this.
About that time, Ron walked in, carrying a tray of food for Poppy and Harry. He knocked on Poppy's door, and walked in when she said enter.
"Mr. Weasley, just the person I wanted to see. Please put my food here and give Harry his food and return."
Ron brought Harry his food, and asked if he could talk to him after Madam Pompfrey had finished talking to him. Harry said he would like that. As Ron left, Harry got up and walked to Poppy's door, interested in what she had to say to Ron.
Ron sat in the chair across from Poppy, waiting for her to start. She was looking through one of her drawers, when she found it and put it on the desk in front of Ron. It had a purple fluid in it that looked like grapejuice. Ron looked at it, then at her, then back to the vial. Poppy told him to drink it. So he did. It not only looked like grapejuice, it tasted like it. It was slow, but Ron soon felt like he was free of a tightening that was constricting his mind. He was free of any doubt about his feelings toward Harry. He realised that what he felt was not his normal actions, but a poison that was causing him to react with anger towards Harry. He looked at Poppy and said thank you.
Poppy explained, "Ron, what was happening to you, was a combination of reactions to poisons that were injected into your system. The brains in the Ministry was the first, then the botched love potion, and the poison from Professor Slughorn, and the beazor from Harry, and finally the locket, with the dark magic. The final product was a mild poison that was interfering with your normal thought patterns."
She was ready to continue when here was a knock on the door. Harry then peeked in and asked if he might be allowed to come in and listen. Poppy looked at Ron and Ron shrugged his shoulders as if to say I don't care. So she continued.
"As I was saying, it was interfering with your normal brain pattern, causing you, for some reason, to be very angered at and jealous of Harry. If you would have let this go on, for another six months or so, it would have effectually caused you to lose your mind. Similar to having your soul ripped out by a Dementor."
"Madam?"
"Yes Harry."
"Does this potion have any other uses?"
"I don't know Harry, it's relatively new that a friend introduced me to."
"Would that friend be Professor Snape?"
"Possibly. Why?"
"Do you think it could work on someone who lost their mind to the cruciatus curse?"
"I don't know. I haven't really thought about. Why, may I ask?"
"Because Neville's mom and dad are in St. Mungo's because of Bellatrix's use of it on them. If this works for them, Neville will get his parents back, just like me."
"Harry that is a wonderful thought. You are truely amazing, still thinking of others, when your greatest moment rapidly approaches." "Thank you Madam Pompfrey."
Ron and Harry then excused themselves and left her office. Ron turned as if to leave the wing, when Harry asked where he was going.
"I'm leaving Harry."
"I thought you came up to talk to me?"
"What happened in there is what I came to talk to you about."
"Oh. Bye then Ron."
"I could stay if you wish."
"Actually Ron, I would like that."
"Sure Harry."
They sat and talked for a while, When Ron asked him, "Harry, why did you make Dobby your brother. I mean you already made him your best mate. I suppose, as a brother, he would be closer though."
"Ron, slow down mate. I'm trying to find answers to all your statements." Harry said this while laughing.
"OK, I made Dobby my brother, because he didn't have a place to call home. He also needed a family name, so why not Potter. As for a best mate, I already had one, I didn't need another."
"Oh, right then. So who is your best mate then, Neville?"
"I really like Neville, and if the spot wasn't already taken, yea, he could be my best mate."
"So who is it then? Do I know him?"
"I should say you do Ron, go look at that picture on the wall over there."
"What picture, all I see is a mirror?"
"Exactly."
Ron stopped and thought about it for a minute then looked at Harry, with tears in his eyes. "Harry,
really?"
"Only if you will take me back."
"Damn it Harry, haven't we cried enough in the last three days?"
"Ron, it's called cry for happy."
The doors to the wing came open at that time, and in walked Remus and Tonks. "Wotcha Harry."
"Hello Nym, hello Moony."
"This is the only time I will let you get away with that, Potter. Fair warning."
They all laughed for a minute, and Remus asked Harry a question. "Harry, In three days, there will be a full moon, and Nym has to work. Andromeda has a meeting that she has to attend, and I am not sure if my furry little problem is gone, so would you be able to watch Teddy for the evening, just in case?"
"Sure Remus, I believe I can handle that, but you do realise that in just a few hours we will be having company right. This company will not let you alone for that evening, even if you wanted them to, you know that right?"
"I had forgotten about it in all the mayhem that is going on outside."
"What mayhem?"
"Harry, there is a waiting list that is two days long, of people wanting to talk to you."
"What!"
Ron looked at him and said, "It's true Harry, there are like 75 people out there from the Prophet, the Quibbler, Witch Weekly, companies wanting your endorsement, people wanting to thank you personally. It's a real madhouse."
"Bloddy hell, just what I need. I'm probably going to need to get a secretary."
"Don't let Ginny and Hermione hear you say that."
"Alright people, if you don't mind, I am going back to the dorm, shower and get dressed. I will meet you all down at the pitch."
When Harry got out of the shower, all he had on was a towel wrapped around his waist. He walked into his dorm room, and there was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. Hermione and Ginny were sitting on his bed waiting for him. Ginny was wearing a black evening gown, floor length with black velvet shoes with 2" heels. She was also wearing elbow length silk gloves. Hermione was wearing a powder blue dress, knee length with blue shoes also with 2" heels. They were stunning. "Mercy girls, you are certainly going to turn a lot of heads, you already have me drooling."
"Why thank you sir, for those kind words. Now if you are ready to go."
"Uh, don't you think I should get dressed first?"
"If you think you must, but I sort of like the sporty look myself." Ginny said, while Hermione laughed.
"Are you just going to stand there while I dress?"
"Yes we are Harry."
Harry said, "Fine, but I want you to know, if you watch me dress now, I get to watch you undress later."
"Fine with me Harry, how about youHermione?"
Hermione looked down at her feet and said, "I'm afraid I don't quite meet your standards, Ginny."
Harry stepped over to Hermione and pulled her into a hug and kissed her deeply. "Hermione, I never want to hear you say that again, you understand. You are a beautiful woman, that any man in their right mind would easily fall in love with you. Don't ever forget that."
"You cheat. That was really sneaky, Hermione. I thought you were above that?"
"Alls fair in love and love, and besides it worked didn't it." Then they watched as Harry got dressed, getting a glimpse of what they had to look forward to.
Harry finished dressing, stood up and got between the two stunning beauties, and proceeded down to the pitch.
There were over 300 people in attendence, most not knowing what to expect. They were there because they knew Harry Potter was going to be there. He was going to speak, and that would be enough for them to make the trip.
It was now time for it to begin.
Kingsley walked up to the podium and called for everyone's attention.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are all here today at the request of a very brave young man. He was willing to give his life to save us all. For seven years he fought to save other people lives, putting his life in jeopardy each time. He never once asked what he would get in return. To do these acts, took bravery and courage, beyond what you would expect of one so young. Yet he did them time and time again. Of course he did not do these alone. He had two equally brave souls with him on every adventure. His two very best friends with him all the way. The Golden trio. Just a name that fit. They were so much more. together they faced a mountain troll, a three headed dog, a possessed Professor, giant spiders, a possessed student, a diary cursed with black magic a spirit of Tom Riddle trying to regain his body, a basilisk, dementors an escaped convict, a tournament of danger, Voldemort reincarnated, a ministry that refused to believe them, and ridiculed them at every chance they could. A professor that refused to teach, Voldemort trying to get his hands on a prophecy that would guarantee his existence. Deaths of loved ones and great mentors. I could go on for hours about their exploits, but I believe That the young man in question is wanting to speak. So without further ado, I would like to present Mr. Harry James Potter."
The noise level reached a point that every one had to cover their ears, even while they continued to scream Harry's name.
Harry held up his hands to quiet the crowd, and immediately they stopped shouting.
Harry clearded his throat, and began to speak," You probably believe I am here to give a speach, but I'm not. You probably believe that I am going to praise the people that died here, I am, but I am not. I am here to present you people with one final gift. A gift that can only be given once. The gift of life is such a special gift. It brings hope, love, caring and a future. That is what I am bringing to you today, a future, with people you thought had lost theirs. It is now time for me to call for the gift. In the center of the pitch you see a tent. please keep your eyes on the entrance.."
"I, Harry Jame Potter, Master of the Deathly Hallows call upon those that wait, to come forth and join the ranks of the living. NOW COME!"
As the people watched, there was a commotion in side the tent. The next thing they knew, the six people who died less than a week ago, walked through the flaps of the tent. People started for the tent when Harry, called for them to stop. As they continued to watch, more people were coming through the flaps. People they thought long dead. People like Ted Tonks, Fabian and Gideon Prewitt, Amelia Bones and many more. It seemed like hundreds of them. There was so much crying going on, the emotions were so high, that people started to pass out both on and of the pitch. Harry, Ginny and Hermione walked out onto the pitch. Ginny hugged and kissed Harry and Hermione and told them she would meet up with them later. She then ran over to Fabian and Gideon, and led them over to their sister Molly. Hermione moved on with Harry to go meet his family. Just as they got there, Mad eye Moody walked out of the tent, except they could no longer call him mad eye, because he had two good eyes, two natural legs, and was about ten years younger. Poppy, who had been standing near the tent, to care for the people who passed out, screamed his name and came running into him. Alastor, caught her with his hands held out to stop her from hugging him. He reached into his robes and pulled out..............Hedwig. Harry shouted out for his his familiar. "Hedwig my beautiful girl." Hedwig launched herself at Harry and landed on his arm, where Harry was patting her and kissing her on her head, and she was loving it,rubbing her head against Harry's hand and cheek. She then saw Hermione, and launched her self again, to land on her shoulder. Hermione was not expecting this, and was smothered with owl feathers when she wouldn't hold her arm out. she finally did, and Hedwig walked down her arm and proceeded to give her some proper attention. Hermione was giggleing so hard, Harry had to catch her from falling over. Harry asked Hedwig if she would stay with Hermione for a while, and she cooed for him, saying she was fine.
Finally, it came down to the last four. As he watched the tent, Harry saw Cedric walk out. Cedric walked over to Harry, hugged him and said thank you Harry. He then turned around and went to find his parents. Next, a huge black dog came running out of the tent, to jump on Harry. They rolled around on the ground for a few minutes, not realising that they were being watched. Someone cleared their throat, and Harry looked up, and saw his mom and dad, except, they looked more like his brother and sister. He looked at them, with a look of puzzlement on his face.
"Mom, Dad, is that you?" "Yes Harry, why? Who did you think we were?"
"My brother and sister."
"What ever are you talking about? We are your parents. Why would you think we are your brother and sister?"
Sirius cut in, "Lily flower, Prongsie, you both look the same age as Harry, maybe a couple of years older."
"Mom, Dad, you were 21 years old when you died, you must have come back at that age. You are both 21 years old, and I will be 18 years old in 3 months. You are 3 years older than me. What are we going to do?"
"We are going to live Harry, and enjoy every minute of it."
"But if you are just 3 Years older than me, how can I call you mom and dad?"
"Does that mean you want us to go back Harry?"
"NO, for merlin's sake no, I don't want you to go back, but does that mean we have to call Sirius Dad."
"Heaven forbid, no."
"Can we figure this out later, I am getting hungry."
"They all walked to the Great Hall, where Ginny met up with them. She saw Sirius, and jumped on him and started to kiss him all over his face. every one started to laugh, and Ginny got down and walked over to who she assumed to be Harry's parents, although they looked more like his brother and sister. Harry introduced them, and James looked from Ginny to Lilly, back to Ginny and then back to Ginny. "Alright, who are you, and why did you steal my wife's body."
Everyone but Lily laughed, and she was shooting daggers at James with her eyes. If she had laser vision, James was toast.
They all finally satdown to eat, everyone carrying on conversations with different people around the table.
Sirius noticed two people walking toward them. He recognised the young lady, he remembered her from the Ministry, but the guy he didn't know.
Dobby walked up to the table wrapped his arms around Hermione and gave her a kiss and said, "Wow gorgeous, where have you been all my life, and why don't you dump this loser, and come with me?"
Sirius was in his dog form and attacked Dobby visciously. Dobby raised his hand, and caught Sirius in mid air. Dobby said, "Who let the dog out? Has this mutt had it's rabies shots? Remus, is this your's?"
Lily was shocked, James was outraged, and Harry, Ginny, Hermione, Remus and Tonks were laughing so hard, it hurt. "Dobby, I would move before you released him, as it may hurt."
"Touchy little devil isn't he? Can't even flirt with your own sister without getting attacked?"
He moved to the side, and Sirius completed his leap on empty space. He changed back, gave Dobby a dirty look, and told him,"Never insult a lady in my presence again."
"Backoff mutt I have every right to flirt with my sister, don't I Mione-poo?"
"Yes you do Dobby-wobby, and if you ever call me that again, I will pull your ears down and tie them under your chin, got me. Now come here and give me a proper kiss you hambone."
Dobby pecked her on the cheek, and went over and sat by Luna, between her and Ginny. He looked at Ginny and she was giving him a sad look. He looked down at her and said "What?"
She continued with the sad look, and he finally said, "Luna love, do you mind?" She shook her head no, trying to hold back a laugh.
Dobby reached out to give Ginny a peck on the cheek, and she reached out grabbed his face and snogged him senseless. When they broke up, Dobby looked over at Harry and said, "I never properly thanked you for making me almost human have I. Remind me later. Damn I love this family."
"Mom, Dad, Sirius, don't get mad. I want you to meet Dobby Potter."
"MEDIC, WE HAVE THREE DOWN, WE NEED A RESPIRATOR
DOWN HERE STAT! ANYONE KNOWS WHAT THAT MEANS."
