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Chapter 53: The Order Meeting
Harry wasn't allowed to tell anyone, not even Ron and Hermione, about the horcruxes. Harry was once again in Albus' office, but this time, it wasn't about horcruxes.
"Albus," he said. "If I'm going to defeat Voldemort, I need to know what's going on in the war. I want to join the Order of the Phoenix."
Albus looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well Harry," he said slowly. "You are a bit young but I will allow your entrance but you must understand you will not be allowed to share what you learn with those not in the Order."
"I promise," Harry said with a smile.
"Indeed," said Albus. "Tomorrow there's an Order meeting at Sirius' house."
"Oh good! I can see Sirius!" Harry said with excitement.
The next morning, Harry found himself sitting at the large table at Grimmauld Place with Albus, Professor McGonagall, Moody, Shacklebolt, and Tonks. Conversation was minimal as they awaited the arrivals of the other members.
"Where's Sirius?" Harry asked Albus.
"Oh, he had to go talk to Mrs. Figg," Albus said with a smile. "Do you remember Mrs. Figg Harry?"
"Kind of," Harry said. "But I only remember her taking me to and from school each day before I..."
"Harry!" said a voice. It was Mrs. Figg. She made a beeline for Harry and gathered him into a tight hug.
"Are you in the Order, Mrs. Figg?" Harry asked.
"I'm going to be," said Mrs. Figg. "After all, they need someone in the muggle world telling the Order what's going on." Seeing Harry's look of confusion, she added, "I'm a squib, Harry."
"Harry!" said Sirius along with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley at the same time, as they rushed forward to hug him.
"Give him some space," ordered Albus.
Everyone moved away from Harry and took their seats.
"Albus, why is Harry with us?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"He's joining the Order," said Albus.
"No! He's just a child!" cried Mrs. Weasley.
"Hush Molly," Snape snarled. "It is not our decision and he's supposedly the key to defeating the Dark Lord."
"But," said Mrs. Weasley. "He's only sixteen!"
"Mrs. Weasley," said Harry. "I want to defeat Voldemort. If I want to do that, I have to know what's going on in this war."
"Harry dear," she said. "You are too young!"
"No I'm not," Harry said firmly. "Please Mrs. Weasley, you have to understand."
"Fine!" she snapped. She looked angry as she took her seat.
"Now," said Albus. "I call this meeting to order. Let me introduce Harry to the Order of the Phoenix!"
Most people clapped, except Mrs. Weasley and Snape.
"Now, let's get down to business," said Albus with a smile. "Who has any news?"
"We hear that You-Know-Who is going to attack a Muggle town," said Snape.
"When?" Professor McGonagall asked sternly.
"Anytime now," said Snape with a scowl.
"Do you know which town, Severus?" asked Mr. Weasley.
"Little Whinging," said Snape.
Harry couldn't help the smile that showed on his face.
"Why are you smiling, Potter?" Moody asked. "This is serious!"
"The Dursleys live in Little Whinging," Harry said. "I could not care less about what happens to them."
"The Order aims to protect all innocents from attack, including those who we may not like, " said Albus, sternly eyeing his charge.
"Sorry," Harry said. "I've just always hated them."
"I get it," said Mr. Weasley. "But Albus is right. We have to work together on this. So Severus, do you know any more information on this matter?"
"No," said Snape. "That is all."
"Very well," said Albus. "Then we will stay in contact and meet again in a few days unless someone turns up new information."
Everyone agreed and stood to leave. Mrs. Weasley came over to Harry and gave him a motherly hug.
"I'm sorry Harry," she said. "I didn't mean to yell at you like that. I don't agree with you being in the Order, but it's your choice. Just know that if you were my son, I wouldn't allow it."
"Thanks Mrs. Weasley," Harry said with a wide smile on his face.
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