[a/n0]In response to BJH's thoughts on size and magical power. I don't think there is much correlation. Women tend to smaller than men, but who would you bet on, Lucius v Bella? Ginny v Arthur?

Among same gender, Harry is about a foot shorter than Voldemort. Bella didn't lose to Molly; she lost to Hermione, Luna, Ginny and Molly after already killing Tonks. I think a typical 3rd Year could've beat Lockhart[ignoring his celebrity]regardless of sex.

When nonHumans are brought in, Flitwick is portrayed as possibly a match for Dumbledore. Who's stronger[on average]Goblins or Humans? No Death Eater seemed eager to tangle with Hagrid, though young Riddle didn't have much trouble. This doesn't even consider Gwamp How about Maxime v McG? Dobby didn't have much difficulty blowing Lucius down the hall.

***What a Magical can do is, I think, a combination of many factors: Natural ability[the fanfic notion of a core]; Education and experience; Willpower; Emotional state[some are powered by emotion, others cool and concentration]

[a/n]Again going way back. July last year to be exact HDD#230. In brief, Harry mouthed off Molly for assigning cleaning chores at Grimmauld. Coolly & calmly.

Harry Does Different CCCDI

Not an Elf II

"I spoke with about everyone else who was here when Harry arrived." Arthur Weasley came into the library after his day of work, nursing a headache "Mrs. Weasley is fit to be tied. I take some of what she said with a grain of salt. My wife tends to be …rather strong willed."

Harry giggled a bit "Sorry, sir. I was just remembering the first time you pulled me aside for a chat. Pretty serious, wasn't it? About black?" he flicked his chin at his Godfather.

"That is something James would say." The owner of the house chortled "Right. Enough Harry. Actually we were talking about Lily a bit, having already done the adults and kids conversation."

After several weeks under the Marauder's roof, Arthur wondered about that but didn't voice it "And what sort of conclusions did you come to?"

"I was a little less than cordial than I could have been." Harry was clearly repeating what he was told to say "However my point was totally right. Mrs. Weasley has no idea what the last couple months have been like. Cut off from my friends and real family. And I meant what I said about being treated like a House Elf, even if I never actually ironed my own fingers. Vernon isn't that smart."

There were a whole range of problems Arthur saw in that comment "Harry, understand this, I work long hours. Sometimes even, in mergencies, spending the night at the office. Mrs. Weasley is used to being in charge. I may own the Burrow as my family's hereditary home, but in many ways it's hers."

"I understand that, sir, really." Harry acknowledged "And, in some ways she IS like a mother to me. Hers was the first Christmas present I remember getting. In others she's almost a stranger. Ron's my best friend. George and Fred, even Ginny are great too. But I've lived with being bossed all my life. Where's my coffee, boy? Fix the garden your cousin just rode his bike through! Some of the teachers at school are cool, but then there's Snape- -"

Mr. Weasley cut in "Professor Snape."

"Who from what Sirius has told me, treats me like he does because he didn't like my Dad." Harry heard, but did not react to, the correction "And now, for just a few weeks, I can get a break. Well except for the fact I haven't touched my homework because the Dursleys don't want magic in their house. Now frankly, I enjoyed degnoming your land, especially since the gnomes didn't mind flying. But I …might have things to do… that come before what Mrs. Weasley wants."

Sirius was willing to mediate "It should be worth mentioning, Arthur, that homework is more important than something an elf CAN do. And I've got Kreacher on the job."

"I can even bring in Dobby, I bet." Offered Harry "He loves doing things for me. At least when he's not trying to kill me." He finished with a giggle as the men gaped.

Ultimately Mr. Weasley opted for a mediator role "I will try to get your point across, Harry. Please understand, Mrs. Weasley only wants the best for you. Like…well…what she is, a mother."

"Your other two sons" Harry hadn't met them yet "Do they do what she says?"

To this the elder Weasley only laughed "I admit, no. Mrs. Weasley is always trying to get Bill to cut his hair, and she wants Charlie to get a safe, office job and get married. And, to anticipate you, they have the exact same conversation every time we see them."

Abcij

"The Black Family library" Hermione gushed some hours later as the first to speak "What is it like?"

The twins rolled their eyes, in opposite directions, of course "You're drooling Granger."

"I can't believe you said those things to Mum." Ron was in some place vaguely between awe and anger, not knowing which to really feel.

Oddly, Harry felt the most need for Ginny's approval, so he focused on her when he answered "I meant everything I said. BOTH about my first present and real hug AND about the part where she's not my mother. Sirius was my parents' choice if anything happened to them."

"Well, we wish you luck" said Fred.

George continued "never seen someone"

F: "do this to Mum."

"Well I could get behind this if you actually meant homework and just weren't using it as an excuse to goof off." Hermione offered as the voice of order.

A nod at the boys and he added "They know what the Dursleys are like. At least a bit. How much homework you think I did since June?"

"Got a point Granger." The twins acknowledged.

Ginny's expression was dark "I hate them."

"One of my old Muggle teachers said hate is personal." Harry was again looking at Ginny "But, then again, I think I rather you not meet them. Best to think of them as about the same as the Malfoys."

Ron sniggered at this, drawing an especially cross look "What?! Mione, think about it, how would Malfoy react to being compared to Muggles?"

"Me and Sirius are starting early" Harry yawned and stretched "Hopefully tomorrow will be better."

[a/n]To be concluded~~~ Just have so many ideas for a wrap I need time to work out only one