"No, not this one" Harry just smiled awkwardly, for the umpteenth time, the wand he tried didn't suit him, at least that's what Olivander said.
Susan stared in awe at the pile of wands on Olivander's table that Harry had tried. Meanwhile, Nevile could only stare at this.
It all started with Harry's invitation to practice together. When they had managed to find an empty room for use, Harry who had just needed to cast a spell immediately experienced a tremendous sting while grasping his wand which made him release the wand which was then crushed on the floor. The sound of the explosion was so loud that Nevile who passed through the room immediately approached them
So here they are. Nevile also participated after Harry learned that Nevile used his father's wand which made Harry suspect that this was why Nevile found it difficult to cast his magic.
Harry's guess was proven right when Olivander gave the right wand to Nevile, they were able to receive an extraordinary aura from Nevile's magic. However, when it was Harry's turn, every wand he held always brought chaos.
Harry was a little frustrated after seeing the many mistakes he had passed, a fear emerged that, he had lost his magic.
It did not take long, Olivander returned to them with another wand, this time in the shape of a wand like a twig of a tree that had been smeared. With a face full of doubts, Olivander handed the wand to Harry, who immediately accepted it.
"Lumos"
The wand shone brightly, making Susan and Nevile sigh of relief as Harry finally managed to find a wand that suited him. However, Harry and Olivander were astonished to see the wand.
"Strange, really strange," Olivander murmured.
"Nox" Said Harry extinguishing the light from his wand.
He heard Olivander and looked at him with confusion clearly visible on his face.
Olivander looked back at him, before turning to Susan and Nevile
"Sorry, Ms. Bones and Mr. Longbottom, I will prepare Privacy Charms. There are things that need to be discussed for Mr. Potter "
"I don't mind if they hear it," Harry replied quickly. But Olivander immediately shook his head "Too bad, Mr. Potter. However, I really need privacy when delivering this, because it affects my professionalism as a wand maker. I hope you understand "
Susan and Nevile who once again received a look from Olivander only nodded and accepted Olivander doing Privacy charms
"Mr. Potter, the wand I gave you ..."
Susan and Nevile were a little curious when they saw Harry's reaction to Olivander's words. They were seen arguing for a moment before Olivander finally patted Harry's shoulders with a big smile on his face
"You are truly extraordinary Mr. Potter. I expect big things from you, "Olivander said after finishing with his Privacy Charms.
Harry just nodded awkwardly.
"Harry, are you all right?" Asked Susan, worried that Harry still hadn't stopped being surprised by what Olivander had said to him.
"Yeah, Harry, you look pale. What did Olivander say? " Nevile joined the question.
Harry immediately shook his head.
"Sorry Susan, Nevile ... I can't say before I confirm. When I am completely convinced, I will tell it. "
Susan nodded softly, worries still clearly visible on her face.
Nevile also nodded, understanding that Harry respected his privacy.
"Okay. Harry has received his wand, hasn't he? How about we continue the training? "
"We haven't even started anything Nevile yet," Susan said, laughing.
"Ah, of course if this is one of your date, I won't interfered. " Nevile said a little teasing Harry and Susan who looked flushed.
"I don't mind. Honestly, I'm curious about your abilities with a new wand. How about you Susan? "
" No. No problem"
Nevile gave Harry a glance after hearing Susan who stuttered a little in reply to his question. After getting a sharp gaze from Harry, Nevile immediately retaliated
"With pleasure, I will join your practice"
Harry nodded in satisfaction. He saw the situation in Diagon Alley, which was still so calm, it seemed that Voldemort's news had been completely rejected by the public. In his heart, he felt a dilemma about this situation. On the one hand, he was happy because there was no excessive panic, but on the other hand this happened because the public rejected the fact that Voldemort had returned. He must do something to attract Voldemort to the public. He cannot protect everyone, but he can direct the public to grow confidence and fight back.
"Before returning to Hogwarts, I still had business at the Ministry. Do you mind taking part? "
" Not at all."
"Yep. What if we come to my aunt's office too? I want to introduce my training friends? "
"Ok."
…
Albus Dumbledore really
thinking hard about what had happened after the Final Task in Triwizard, his suspicion that Voldemort was still alive proved to be true, but despite that there was no evidence that really convinced the public about the return of dark magicians throughout history. This is not a big problem, it is
betrayal and mistrust of the public will encourage Adrian to train harder. Certainly, Adrian will depend on him and that will make Adrian easier to control. He didn't worry much about it, but what he really thought now was Adrian's words about his brother who had succeeded in getting them off Voldemort. Just before the Triwizard trophy, which had been modified into a portkey, touched Adrian's hand, Voldemort succeeded in launching a Killing Curse that was directed at Harry. Adrian could hear the happy laughter of Voldemort at that time. He can also confirm that Harry was dead when Adrian returned with his brother's dead body. He was very surprised to find that Harry returned to life,
he survived the killing curse just like what his brother had done 14 years ago. This made Albus think again, was he mistaken? Is Harry really The Boy Who Lived?
This hypothesis really began to be believed after matching a few things. Harry and Voldemort both have a wand with a Phoenix core, they are fellow parselmouth, he learned this after reading Adrian's mind after the Slytherin heir incident in their second year. Harry's duel ability is very good, even he can call it the best in his generation. Thanks to Adrian, bless with the tittle of The Boy Who Lived, Harry was ignored and abandoned by his own family. Only Remus really paid attention to Harry, but Remus was rarely present. While Harry Godfather, Sirius Black was still in Azkaban.
For now, Albus tried to calm his mind.
He must think clearly to deal with the problems created by the Minister who still rejects the fact that Voldemort has returned. The first problem was his negotiations with Governor Hogwarts to accept Dolores Umbridge, as a DADA teacher. This can make it difficult if the Ministry interferes too much in its plans. But alas, he can deal with it later after the decision is final.
By observing his Phoenix, he began to consider the option of bringing Adrian and Harry to the Department of Mystery to see the prophecy. Unfortunately for Dumbledore, he will never thinks that this step already done by Harry and will crush all of his plan.
…
Harry, Susan, and Nevile now walk down the Department of Mystery corridor following directions from an Unspeakable Croaker who is the uncle of Nevile. The three students looked astonished at the orbs filled with prophecys collected from all over the world. Unspeakble Croaker stopped at the last shelf, Nevile and Susan widened their eyes when they looked at the shelves with the words
S.P.T. to A.P.W.B.D. about Harry James Potter, Susan Amelia Bones, and Tom Marvolo Riddle
"Looks like your hunch is right, Mr. Potter. There is a prophecy about you here and I am very surprised that niece from Madam Bones is also involved here "
Susan stared at Harry for a long time, starting to suspect that Harry knew something about the prophecy concerning her and Harry.
Harry who ignored Susan's gaze only sharpened his eyes. He began to fear the fact from Death that he and Susan were destined to face Voldemort.
"How can we find out the contents of the Unspeakable Croaker prophecy?"
"You two just touch it together. Take it easy, only the two of you will hear the contents of the prophecy. "
Harry looked at Susan, asking her willingness without words. When Susan nodded, Harry grasped the ball and placed it on Susan's palm.
Professor Trelawney's voice immediately greeted their ears
"The Chosen one with the power to vanquish the dark lord approaches ... Born to those who have thrice defied him, born in the seventh month ... and the dark lord will mark him as his equal, but he will be bonded with the power the dark lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives ... the chosen one with the power to vanquish the dark lord will be born in the seventh months"
Susan widened her eyes in disbelief while Harry just closed his eyes and rubbed his scar that began to fade. Everything is clear to Harry now. He must immediately begin a plan to kill Voldemort.
Croaker furrowed his brows when he saw the expressions of the two students who he could not guess at all.
"Have you finished listening to the prophecy?"
Harry nodded while Susan immediately looked at Croaker
"A - is this prophecy always accurate?"
Croaker nodded his head
"All the prophecy in this room are prophecy that come out of a True Seeker, during the Department of Mystery all the prophecy that are here have happened as said"
After seeing how Susan nodded doubtfully at his words, Croaker continued
"Do you know who Tom Marvolo Riddle is? He needs to know the contents of this prophecy too. "
Susan shook her head, while Harry nodded his head.
"He is the heir of Slytherin, the person responsible for the killing of Myrtile 50 years ago and the cause of the petrified case in our second year. The person responsible for terror throughout Europe "
Croaker widened his eyes, when he reached a conclusion, but Harry immediately confirmed his thoughts
"Tom Marvolo Riddle is the real name of Voldemort. This is just an anagram, if you arrange the letters in their original names you will get 'I am Lord Voldemort' "
Susan widened her eyes at Harry's words.
"Th - so ... do we have to fight it? That's why you invited me to practice right? "
Harry just nodded. At least he succeeded in making Susan aware of his responsibilities.
"B - but that's impossible right? Voldemort is dead, your brother defeated him, Harry? " Nevile asked in a tone filled with fear.
"This prophecy is still active, it means Voldemort is still alive. This is bad with the Minister refusing to believe Dumbledore's statement, the public and the ministry will not be ready when Voldemort will attack. I'm sure he will use this to rebuild his army. "
Nevile increasingly looks scared after hearing Croaker's statement.
Harry patted his shoulder.
"It's natural to be afraid of friends. I also feel the same. The only thing we can do now is practice so that we are ready when he comes to us later "
Nevile and Susan nodded their heads.
"We must bring this to Aunt Amelia. I'm sure she can help us, "Susan said, giving her suggestion which was immediately agreed to by Harry, Nevile, and Croaker. When they left the room, Harry immediately kept the ball containing the prophecy. He deliberately walked a little slow to be able to discuss with Croaker.
"Unspeakable Croaker, is it possible to put fake prophecy and information in this room?"
Croaker frowned at the question like that "You want to trap Voldemort and protect yourself and Ms. Bones?"
" You are right. I want to trap Voldemort and protect Susan. I plan to make a fake prophecy and information that only contains about me and him. That way, Susan will not be a target "
Croaker seemed to think for a moment "You realize that it will draw attention to you, right?"
"That's what I was hoping for"
"I can arrange it. After you know what you want to put on the prophecy, immediately send your owl to me. I will take care of the rest. "
"Thank you Croaker"
Harry smiled and immediately followed Susan and Nevile. Along the way, he tapped Susan's shoulder and gave a small squeeze indicating that Harry would continue to support him.
Susan only smiled at Harry's actions.
When they arrived at Amelia's room, Harry removed his hand from Susan's shoulder.
From here on, Harry must really think carefully about the plan to kill Voldemort
.…
"Fine, let me sum it up, There is a prophecy in the Department of Mystery related to Mr. Potter, my niece and Voldemort!"
Amelia, the young woman with high authority spoke in a calm tone.
"You're right in the short version, Madam Bones," Unspeakable Croaker nodded his head
"Why hasn't this been told to us?" Amelia asked, referring to herself and Susan
"You understand how the Department of Mystery system, Madam Bones"
Amelia just sighed.
"Okay, I understand." This time, he focused on Harry who had invited his nephew to the Department of Mystery and found this shocking news.
"Why do I think that you know this and do it on purpose?"
Harry who received the same gaze from Susan before only stared calmly back
"Sorry, madam, I can't explain it in detail. My oath prohibits me from explaining it."
Amelia let out a soft sigh.
"Very well. I believe in you. However, this situation is very dangerous. Mr. Potter, is it true that Voldemort has returned?"
Harry just nodded his head.
"And coincidentally, the Minister decided to cut the budget for the auror. I heard this was a proposal from Lucius Malfoy. I have been blind all this time by not looking at the instructions." Amelia feel aged now. She look back to Harry and Susan
"What's the prophecy says ?"
Harry and Susan exchanged glances for a moment before Harry spoke
"Madam Bones, not intending to disrespect you but to listen to this prophecy, we need your oath that you will not say this to anyone. The same applies to Nevile and Unspeakable Croaker," he said, staring at Nevile and Croaker.
"Oh, why is it like that?" Croaker asked
"There are two reasons. Both concern me and Susan's safety. The first reason is that I do not fully believe where your current alignments are. The second reason, if there will be a situation where Death Eater or even Voldemort himself forces you or make Legilimens on you to solve This mystery, he will not get it because of the oath that you have spoken "said Harry ignoring his audience who shuddered when he uttered the name Voldemort without fear.
"Do you realize that you are not talking to those who have truly felt the consequences of You-Know-Who's actions, why do you still doubt our partiality?" Amelia said, staring hard at Harry. He was truly offended by Harry's statement.
"I know. Nevile must see how the fate of his father and mother are worse than death. The same thing felt by Croaker towards his brother and sister-in-law. You also feel the same after losing Susan's father and mother, Madam Amelia. However, as is the case I say there is still a second reason "
"I'll do it" The statement came from a completely unexpected Nevile.
Croaker just smiled, seeing his nephew start to show courage like the Gryfindors.
"I don't mind that."
Amelia sighed, realizing that her argument was useless now.
"Alright, I'll do that too. Susan's safety is first for me"
After finishing giving their oath, Harry immediately uses a privacy spell around them.
After hearing these predictions, Croaker and Amelia's faces really look pale. They looked at Harry and Susan with a difficult look. They could not understand that they were destined to face the darkest magician in history. Moreover, the emphasis on Hary's fate really made them stunned. The prediction at the end was clearly directed at Harry. No one will live if the other is still alive, meaning there will be a life and death duel between Harry and Voldemort.
"The first thing we need to do is prepare the auror and make sure that no Death Eater is sipping into the ministry to stop us. I will work with my trusted aurors to ensure that." Amelia said sighing.
"How did you do that? Would you directly say that You Know Who had returned?"
Susan said, expressing concern about what her aunt would do.
"I will only convey this fact to my faith and of course I will ask them to give their oath first," he said, staring at Harry who nodded back.
"I will talk to my mother. Longbottom will not remain silent about this. The Aurors have full support from Longbottom," Croaker said, followed by a quick nod by Nevile.
"Thank you Croaker. I really appreciate it." Amelia smiled at the offer. Her gaze returned to the three students who brought news about this prediction. "I believe that is all you have to say to me." she got a nod from Harry.
"You don't need to worry, from here on we will get involved and help you as much as possible" She immediately approached Harry and Susan, hugging them tightly by whispering a few words of encouragement.
"I believe in you for someone very important in my life Mr. Potter," Amelia said, whispering so quietly in Harry's ear that only he could hear it.
Harry just nodded.
After the affairs in the Ministry are finished. Harry, Susan and Nevile split up and promised to meet the next day to begin their training. Amelia chose to leave her job for the day and spend time with Susan. Nevile chose to return to Hogwarts. While Harry headed for Leaky Cauldron.
Leaky Cauldron is no stranger to him. He spent much of his time here by working part-time as waiter from the age of 6 years until his first year at Hogwarts
"Ah, Harry you came too. Many have asked about you since the holiday started yesterday. Where have you been?" Tom, the owner of Leaky Cauldron greets one of his favorite people.
"Hello Tom. I have a little business with my last year at Hogwarts. I have some affairs here today so I choose to stop by"
"Are you really sure you will only take up to OWL? I mean you will get more career opportunities if you make it to NEWT, and knowing how smart you are, I'm sure the exam is not a problem"
"I plan to take the NEWT through the ministry shortly after my OWL results are published by the Ministry."
"Can it really be done?"
"Of course. The requirements for taking NEWT is to master NEWT material and pass the OWL. I only need to pass the OWL now and practice for the Newt Practical exam."
"You really never stop to amaze me. Ah, I forgot, what do you want to drink? It's my treat," Tom said, but before Harry could answer, he shouted again
"I don't accept rejection. This may be the last time I can talk to you."
"I'm not that great"
"My opinion is different, now let me guess you want Butterbeer or pumpkin juice?"
"Pumpkin juice"
Tom nodded in satisfaction and immediately prepared Harry's drink.
While waiting for his order to arrive, Harry exchanges greetings with a number of wizards there whom he has known since working at the Leaky Cauldron. He even started getting work elsewhere since the end of his first year at Hogwarts. Before entering the second year, he had worked at Flourish and Blotts making him have read all the books in the store, Quality Quidditch Supplies before entering his third year, and before entering his fourth year he was invited to visit and learn form the company that created Firebolt.
"Harry, here your Pumpkin Juice"
His order arrived right when a wizard finished talking with him.
Tom chuckled seeing Harry's eyes sparkle as he began to drink the pumpkin juice
"Ah, someone left a letter for you." Tom handed me a neatly folded parchment
"Is that from Amy?"
"Yep, your secret girlfriend"
" She's not ?" Harry denied with a flushed face
"Ah, but your face clearly says that you want him to be your girlfriend"
Harry looked away to hide a disappointment he had just realized. After learning from Death that he has a Soul Bond with Susan, he begins to feel that he wants someone else in Susan's role.
Tom, who was wrong to grasp the intent of Harry's actions, only thought to give his support
"Come on, don't sell yourself too cheap. I have witnessed how you two have met and chatted every year for the past 9 years. I understand that you still doubt him for hiding his face. It's time you become a real man and ask him to open the hood his face. I'm sure you will find happiness with this girl. I mean, he even willingly comes here every day during the holidays to spend time with you right? I don't understand why you are so pessimistic "
Harry just smiled at the support Tom gave.
"Well, I won't interfere too much in your youth. However, I want to make a suggestion. Amy only comes when the Hogwarts vacation starts, leaves this letter for you with me and never comes again. I think you should read this letter. There something wrong with him, I think you're the right person to help him "
Harry just nodded and kept the parchment in his pocket. He will read and send his reply when he arrives at Hogwarts.
After finishing drinking the pumpkin juice and thanking Tom. Harry hurried towards Diagon Alley, he had to prepare equipment for his fifth year and buy some other equipment for his final assignment in the NEWT he had planned.
The sky was dark when Harry finished his business. He was at the portkey point to return to Hogsmeade. From there, he will walk through a secret area to enter Hogwarts. During the journey, Harry rearranges his Occlumency while trying to remember all the memories of Voldemort that he obtained on his way back from the dead.
From his understanding of these memories, Voldemort has made 7 Horcruxes and 1 unintentional Horcrux that is himself. As far as he know 2 horcruxes have been destroyed, namely Diary and the one in him. Other Horcruxes are Ravenclaw Diadem, Gaunts Rings, Slytherin Locket, Hufflepuff Cup, Nagini, and Delphini Naga Riddle. He was only confused to find the location of Delphini, daughter of Voldemort and Bellatrix.
After arriving at Ravenclaw Commonroom, Harry starts reading the parchment from Amy.
Dear Harry
You must have been surprised when you didn't find me at the Leaky Cauldron as usual, right? I'm very sorry that I can't talk like in previous years because my family has business so I have to be locked up in my current location. I hope we can still talk with this parchment. I'm sure with your intelligence you have understood the function of this parchment.
Love
Amy
Harry just smiled reading the message. As hard as he felt the pain he felt, remembering that he couldn't be with Amy. He has a mission now.
He studied the parchment for a moment and immediately realized that it was a parchment that could be used to communicate using only a few spells. Amy must have held another piece of parchment that would cause the writing he made.
After understanding this, Harry began to make his fourth-year story with a smile.
At least when with Amy, he could forget his crazy mission for a moment.