Value of Freedom by Kaydeek (as posted to )

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Story id: 3002864

Disclaimer: If you recognize it then it is not mine. All characters are property of the brilliant mind of Ms J K Rowling.

Chapter 1

The Failing of trust

Harry Potter, a boy that is anything but normal, was sitting on his bed in the smallest room at number 4 Privet drive. He was looking at the photo album of his parents that Hagrid had given to him, when a letter appeared for him.

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are contacting you regarding Sirius Black's Last Will and Testament. We request that you present yourself in the Diagon Alley branch of Gringotts Wizarding Bank as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Griphook, Senior Solicitor Gringotts Bank

Harry stared at the letter as Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore's Phoenix, appeared in his room with a note.

Dear Harry,

It has come to my attention that Gringotts has ignored my urging to leave you in peace this summer and has contacted you about your inheritance from Sirius.

I am writing this letter to inform you that at this time, taking a trip to Diagon Alley is impossible for you. Harry, there will be plenty of time for such things when it is safe, but right now is not that time.

While an Order member could accompany you, we do not have an extra member available. Harry, You MUST remain with the Dursley's this summer. That will be the only way to keep you and your friends safe.

I must also inform you that there will not be any letters from your friends, or anyone else, as the owls could be intercepted.

Sincerely,

Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

Headmaster of Hogwarts, Order of Merlin First Class, Head Mugwump

Harry sat on his bed getting madder each time he read the letter.

"How dare that old man tell me what to do after he lied to me for the last five years? He could have told me about everything after Professor Quirrell tried to kill me in first year or even after the Chamber or even when Voldemort came back! But, no! He has to wait until the night I lost my godfather to tell me that only I have the Power to kill Voldemort." Harry said to no one but his owl, Hedwig, who just hooted at him in understanding.

Coming to a quick decision, Harry took out some parchment and wrote a letter to Albus

Dear Professor Dumbledore

It saddens me that I am not able to take care of the things that I need to since you seem to think that I am a puppet here to be used by you. But, due to the fact that you are Albus Dumbledore, the esteemed Headmaster of Hogwarts, I guess I will have to listen to you and stay here at a place where I know I am not welcome. Since you know what is best for me, please remember that I do blame you for all that happened this last year. I do not care what others say, you need to remember that I am only a child with the weight of the world on my shoulders; a weight that was placed there by YOU.

YOU had the power to free Sirius two years ago but did nothing; YOU let him, "for the better of the light," rot in a place he never wanted to be instead of letting me live with him! All for your blood wards that only protect me from magical harm but not from my relatives. I do not know what to tell you other than I hope that you can rebuild my trust in you.

You then sent me to a man that hates me because you were too afraid to teach me yourself and leaving me to go through the humiliation of people thinking that I need remedial potions. You may think I don't need anything, but I will tell you that I need someone to check on me. I will also tell you that I will not deal with Snape next year even if that means I have to give up the chance at becoming what I want because I am tired of the crap he puts us Gryffindors through. Albus, if you could at least send me some DADA books so that I can read and Study in my free time . . .

Sincerely,

Harry James Potter

After sending the letter off to Albus, Harry pulled his trunk out from under his bed and grabbed his father's invisibility cloak and his wand and snuck out of the house. As soon as he was out of sight of the house, Harry removed his cloak then hailed the knight bus, paid his fare, and told them he needed to go to the Leaky Cauldron.

Harry got off the bus and then slipped his Invisibility Cloak on and waited for someone to enter the pub. When he saw a witch entering the pub, he slipped in behind her and then went to the entrance of Diagon Alley and headed to the bank . . .

End of Chapter