A/N: Thank you for continuing to read and review!

A/N 2: UPDATE! SAME DAY, LATER IN THE AFTERNOON. I want to start out by thanking the people that read and reviewed this chapter already. I missed some serious points. I went back and they should be corrected now.

Thank you to Shepard131 for pointing out that Harry already knew Accio as he had previously learned it for the tri-wizard tournament. I changed it to Scourgify.

Thank you to Jedi Jessic and Dault3883 Barron Backslash for correcting Fred and George's year.

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14

Albus Dumbledore sat at his desk stroking his beard as all great wizards do. He was thinking about the information that was freely given to him by the young pair of Hufflepuffs. Knowledge of Horcruxes was rare even in adults but to also know where they were was something else. That didn't even include the knowledge of the prophecy that even fewer people knew about. Of course it wasn't just him that they had shared this knowledge with but Amelia Bones, Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Chances are she'd been sending out her aurors and a team of cursebreakers in attempt to apprehend and destroy the cursed objects.

He had gone out to Gaunt manor to try and find the ring and while it looked like it hadn't been lived in for years, there was evidence that an auror team had swept through, claimed what they were looking for and then left. A quick spell indicated that they were no cursed objects of any kind remaining in the house.

He assumed that the DLME would destroy the Horcruxes to prevent the return of Voldemort but he couldn't be sure. He wanted to ensure their destruction personally or at least be able to witness it with his own eyes. It was for the greater good after all. With that he pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill and began writing a letter to Amelia Bones seeing if he could help in any way or at the least be able to witness the destruction of these cursed objects that bound Lord Voldemort to this realm. After that he would see if he could figure out a way to remove the Horcrux from inside Harry.

Back at Bones Manor, Amelia had shown Harry, Susan, Remus and Sirius the large training room she had installed. I had several large training dummies for spells and the like but Harry was also surprised to see a muggle weapons rack, a punching bag and a few other muggle things. He walked over to the weapons and the punching bag before turning back around to Amelia who was talking with Siruis and Lupin while Susan took a look as well, normally her Aunt didn't let her into this room but she had a feeling that was all about to change.

"Aunt Ami, is this stuff for muggle martial arts? I've seen some of it before in old movies and stuff."

Amelia smiled and nodded. "It is actually. Good eye Harry. It's not only good exercise but also helps you if you're caught wandless or somebody tries to sneak up on you." She shot Sirius a look at that last part. Harry turned to look at him too. He grinned and shrugged.

Harry thought about that for a moment. "Can I learn too?" Amelia thought about it before looking at Sirius with a raised eyebrow. He nodded.

"Very well. I think it would do you a world of good. Susan too for that matter, if she wants to that is. You still need to keep up with your schoolwork and whatever other responsibilities may come your way though. Maybe we can get your old godfather in to it as well. I know he's fragile and delicate but you never know," she said with a wink causing Harry to giggle.

"I didn't know that taught Dog-Fu," Harry replied causing Amelia to laugh.

"Very funny you two," Sirius replied trying to look hurt, "In response to your question, Ami dear, yes I will join you. My grandson is still a little young to be taking me out." He turned to Remus, looking mischevious. "What do you say Moony old boy? Up for a little character building? I'm sure Dora wouldn't mind it."

That was the first time Harry had ever seen Moony blush and stammer. "Well…now…don't go dragging me into this Padfoot! It's another crazy idea of yours!"

"Actually it was Harry's idea."

"I just got it from Aunt Ami," Harry replied, passing the buck.

"And she IS the head of the DMLE," Susan added.

Remus put up his hands in surrender. "Fine. Fine. I'll give it a try. No promises though."

"Excellent," Amelia said as she clapped her hands together. "With the three of you…"

"Four," added Susan

"Four of you," Amelia corrected with a smile, "this should be quite interesting. I can teach you the basics to start with but then we'll have to see about getting an actual teacher. We'll start tomorrow. For now thought I want to see Susan and Harry's spellwork to get an idea of where we need to work on that too. You two, line up and pick a target."

"Yes ma'am," they mock saluted before moving to the targets.

"Alright. Let's start slow and see what you got. Show me Lumos!"

After an hour or so of showing off every spell up to and including 3rd year both students were tired. They took a short break as Amelia went to grab something.

"Harry, do you think you could teach me to cast the patronus charm," Susan asked as they sat together.

"Sure," Harry shrugged as he stood up. "Follow my wand movement." Susan stood up and copied his movements as Amelia walked back into the room. Sirius and Remus stopped her and motioned for her to be quiet and watch. Amelia leaned up on the wall next to Sirius and watched.

"Alright now that you've got that down, I need you to close your eyes and think of the happiest moment you can. Not just the moment itself but what that moment felt like and the feelings in it. You don't have to tell me what it is but you need to see and feel it. Let me know when you're ready." Susan closed her eyes and was quiet for a minute before she nodded. "Alright, now do the wand motion and say Expecto patronum. You really have to feel it."

"EXPECTO PATRONUM!" Susan opened her eyes and much to her disappointment there was only a small amount of mist coming out of the tip of her wand.

"That's excellent Susan. Much better than I did on my first time around. It takes some people several tries to even get that far. It takes some time and not everybody can even cast a full patronus. I have no doubts that you will be able to though," Harry said as he put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Now close your eyes, take a deep breath and try again. Really focus on the moment and the emotions. If that doesn't work you can always try thinking of a different moment." Susan did as she was instructed and this time there was more mist and the light outline of the shield in front of her. "Very good Sue! Excellent! Now let's take a break and we can try again later if you want. It can be a very tiring spell at first." From behind them came the applause of the three adults.

"That was excellent Miss Bones," complimented Remus, "Harry is absolutely right though. It takes time, work and energy to be able to produce a corporeal patronus and even then some aren't able to do it. I have no doubts that you will master it as well." He turned to Harry, "You're not a bad teacher either Harry, if I may say so."

"What can I say," Harry replied with a shrug, "I had a good teacher too."

"I'd like to see that sometime."

"See what?"

"The memory." Remus turned to Amelia, "Amelia, do you have a pensive we could borrow?"

"Sure but only if you call me Ami. Only my co-workers or my parents call me Amelia. Twinkle." POP "Can you go fetch the pensive for me?" A second later Twinkle returned with the pensive before disappearing again. Harry put his wand up to his head and pulled out the thin silvery memory and placed it in the bowl. Sirius, Remus, Amelia and Susan all took a dive.

While they were doing that, Harry picked up one of the books Amelia had set down, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4. He opened the book and began reading. The first spell he thought to try was Scourgify. He read over the section and decided he was going to try it out. He looked around the room and decided to try cleaning it up a bit. He pointed his wand at some dirt and dust on the floor and said Scourgify. The spot instantly became clean.

"Only a few more times and the whole room will be clean Prongslet. What do we need a house elf for with you around," Sirius said from behind him with a chuckle. He turned around to see them all slowly coming out of the pensive.

Susan shivered, "I hate those things. It was awful having them here all year."

"The Dementors, the boggart or Snape," Harry asked as he wrapped his arms around her in a hug. Sirius chuckled.

"Of the three, I'd take the boggart again."

"Me too."

"I see you've already found the book I was going to give you," Amelia said looking at the book in his hand.

"And he's already playing with scourgify. You should see the shiny spot on the floor," Sirius replied.

"At least someone is willing to help out and clean," Remus added.

"If you two are quite finished," Amelia said, looking at Padfoot and Moony before turning back to Harry and Susan. "Both of you showed excellent work up through you're 3rd year spells. I figured you could start on your 4th years spells in here with a little help. That doesn't give either of you an excuse to slack off in your current Defense class is that understood?"

"Does it count if Quirrell is possessed by Voldemort to get his body back by using the Philospher's Stone in school," Harry asked with a grin.

"Depends on if you can prove it Mr. Potter."

"Well we better go now," Harry sighed, "that way Dumbledore has time to find a replacement teacher for after break."

"Are you planning on killing him?"

"No. He's pretty much already dead from the moment Voldemort entered his body. I would like you and Sirius to come as observers but do me a favor and don't do anything unless it is absolutely needed. Besides having Voldemort in the school is a danger not only to me but to everyone else there," he said to Amelia. She had to agree with that.

"Remus, would you be able to watch Susan for a bit while we run up to Hogwarts."

"Of course," Remus replied.

"But I want to go too," Susan complained.

"No," replied Amelia with a serious face. "If what Harry says is true I don't want to expose you to this."

"Not that it matters but I agree with Aunt Ami. I'd rather have you safe here with Moony. I trust him not that anything will happen but I don't want to risk it or you," Harry said looking at Susan whose eyes were watering. She ran over and pounded her fist on his chest.

"You're a stupid jerk Harry Potter! Going off to save the world and leaving me behind. I know just as much as you do and I'm just as talented. I came back with you and now you're just going to leave me behind," Susan cried before she stormed off.

Harry hung his head down, feeling guilty. Through his pendant he felt her hurt and sadness and it hurt him to feel it. He wanted to charge after her and make things better.

"Give her time," Amelia said, "She'll come around. Let's get this done so we can get back here and you two can talk."

Harry nodded solemnly as he walked through the house and towards the fireplace with Sirius and Amelia right behind him. He grabbed a handful of floo powder. "HOGWARTS!" With a flash he was gone, followed shortly by Sirius and Ami.

The headmaster was at his desk when the fireplace chimed incoming. A second later, a young boy he recognized tumbled out of the fireplace, got up, dusted himself off and headed for the exit. Shortly after Amelia Bones and Sirius Black stepped out and chased after him. Trying to figure out what had gotten into them, the headmaster got up and followed them.

Harry walked briskly down the all but deserted halls and headed straight for the DADA classroom with three adults hot on his trail. He entered the classroom and found it empty. "Professor Quirrell," he called out. The professor appeared at the doorway to the office.

"Wh..wh..what can I d…d…do for you Mr. P...P…Potter," the stuttering professor asked as the other three adults walked in behind him. They didn't say anything, just stood by the door watching. Even Dumbledore was curious as to what was going to happen.

Without turning around Harry spoke, "Sirius, the door please." A moment later he heard the door shut and lock.

"I'd like to know what's g…g…g…going on here Headm…m…headmaster," Professor Quirrell spoke to the Headmaster.

"I don't know but I have a feeling we're about to find out," the headmaster replied with a twinkle in his eye as he took a seat on top of the nearest desk.

"I know what you're doing here Professor. I know how you are in a search for the philospher's stone to give Voldemort back his body and make him immortal. I know how he resides within you."

"I don't think this is very f…f…funny Mr. Potter."

"No it's not," replied Dumbledore.

With a flash of his wrist Harry's wand was in his hand. "Accio turban!" The turban flew off his head as he scrambled to grab it. Harry swiftly dodged the turban as it flew by and harmlessly hit the wall.

"W…w…what are you d…d…doing? That was a gift from an African P…prince!"

"That's also a convenient excuse for hiding Voldemort inside your head."

There was a dark and insidious laughter from behind Quirrell. A dark and ominous voice spoke up, "Harry Potter…..the boy who lived….able to figure out my plan while the great Albus Dumbledore is left in the dark. Now, what can I do for you?"

"Let's see where do I begin," Harry said as he started counting on his fingers. "Screw it. I'll settle for leaving Hogwarts and never returning. Leave me and my friends in peace. In return I'll show you how to find the stone." With that he tossed his wand over his shoulder but it never hit the floor. "Now if you'll apparate us to the entrance we can get started."

"How do I know you're telling the truth?"

"Well your other option is to be blasted apart by these three adults, at least one of which I'm sure would enjoy it."

"Very well Mr. Potter." As Professor Quirrell descended the stairs Harry looked over his should at three worried adults and gave a wink. Professor Quirrell walked over and grabbed his arm to side-along apparate when he started screaming. Harry used this moment to tackle Professor Quirrell against the wall and hug him. The screaming intensified as it looked like Professor Quirrell was disintegrating into ashes. A loud yell echoed across the room as dark smoke rolled out of the back of the Professor's head and dive bombed Harry only to bounce off a shield casted by Dumbledore. It let out another scream as it shot up the stairs and into the office. There was a loud crash as it crashed through a window and disappeared. Harry turned around as the last bits of Quirrell turned to ash. With a flick of his wrist his wand returned to his hand and he cast a quick Scourgify to clean himself up.

"Thanks for the help Professor. Last time that thing went right through me and knocked me out cold." He looked up to see Dumbledore putting his wand away and Siruis and Ami looking shocked. All of a sudden Sirius burst out laughing.

"That was bloody brilliant. Fantastic even. A trick worthy of the Marauder's. Your father would be proud" Sirius chuckled wiping tears of laughter from his eyes.

"Indeed he would but that does leave me the problem of finding another defense teacher for the rest of the year," Dumbledore said.

"Actually, I've got that covered to if you'll accept it. The man for the job is right here in this room. Allow me to introduce you to Professor Sirius Black," Harry said with a grin.

Sirius stopped laughing. "What now?"

Dumbledore thought about that for a moment. "That might not be a bad idea after all. What do you say Sirius? Would you like to finish out the year as the Dark Arts teacher? It's either that or Severus would gladly accept the position."

"I'll do it on one condition. I'd like to elevate Harry and Susan to a higher Dark Arts year. Year one is too easy for them. I'm thinking more along the lines of year three.," Sirius replied.

"You've got to be joking," Harry said.

"Nope. I'm completely Sirius." He burst out laughing at his own joke as Amelia groaned.

"Those are acceptable terms. Term resumes next week. We'll see you the day after next to get your stuff settled and get your agenda setup, Professor Black."

"That's the last time I save the world from Voldemort if I'm just going to get more homework because of it," Harry complained.

"Cheer up pup, at least Susan will be joining you," Sirius said.

SUSAN! How could I have forgotten? He felt for her and felt her sadness. He cast a cancellation spell on the door as he threw it open and took off down the hall at full speed.

"Was it something I said," Sirius joked.

"It's always something you say," Amelia responded, "I'm going home to check on the kids. I'll leave you to work out details and paperwork with the headmaster. I'll see you at home." With that she gave him a quick kiss and headed out the door to follow Harry.

As Harry tumbled through the floo he quickly got up and looked around. "She's upstairs," Remus commented from the couch. Harry shot up the stairs two at a time and made for their room. He stopped right outside the room and took a deep breath to calm down before knocking on the door.

"Sue, can I come in," Harry asked. He waited a moment for a response before opening the door only to get met with a flying pillow to the face. "I probably deserved that," he mumbled as he walked over to where Susan was laying on the bed. She looked up at him, her eyes red from crying, before turning away from him. He sat down on the opposite side of the bed.

"I'm sorry, Sue. I'm sorry about this whole sodding affair. I know it wasn't your choice to come back with me. The thing with Voldemort is that once he sees what is important to me he'll go after it nonstop just to get to me. The reason I didn't want you to go is because the thing that is most important to me is you." He felt her heartbeat pickup through the pendant. "I know that we didn't really know each other in the other time and I'm a bit surprised at how close we've grown in the short time of being here. It still feels like a dream and I'm afraid that I'm going to wake up and you'll be gone. That we'll be back in the other world and you'll have no idea what happened. That's my fear Sue. Back in the other timeline Ron and Hermione were my best friends. We did everything together but here…now…it's you. You're my best friend and I wouldn't give that up to go back."

Amelia Bones opened their bedroom door in time to see Susan turn around and almost tackled Harry into a hug. She smiled to herself and quietly closed the door. It was astonishing to see how close the two of them had become. Maybe it was the fact that they were both survivors from another time or maybe it was something else but either way she knew it wasn't going away anytime soon.

Harry tried to apologize once more after the surprise attack hug by Susan but she put her hand over his mouth. "I don't want to hear it anymore. Stop apologizing. Do you know why I was upset? It's not because you left me behind…well..not all of it. That still sucked. It hurt you jerk. Anyway, what really got me upset was the thought of you going up against Voldemort and something happening to you again. You're right you know. We've…become so close. Almost inseperable. If something happened to you I'd be…I don't know…I don't want to think about it."

Harry took Susan's hands in his and looked her in the eyes. "I, Harry James Potter do swear on my magic that I will do everything in my power to love, care for, and protect Susan Amelia Bones until the end of my days."

Susan blushed. "Well Mr. Potter, if you're going to be so serious about it then I, Susan Amelia Bones, do swear on my magic that I will do everything in my power to love, care for and protect Harry James Potter."

Neither one of them noticed the blue glow around them as they hugged tightly. They just stared at each other smiling before Harry got a worried look on his face. "Sue…I…I've got something to tell you."

"What is it, Harry," Susan asked concerned.

"Well after I helped get rid of Voldemort and Professor Quirrell by proxy, I sort of got Sirius a job at the school…as the dark arts teacher.

"That's great news!"

"Well yeah but the conditions for Sirius joining were that he wanted to put us in a higher level class, specifically 3rd year, and Dumbledore agreed."

"Not that I mind being in a higher level class, especially with you, but you're telling me that you just got us more homework," Susan remarked seriously.

Harry nodded solemnly. "Yes ma'am. I'm sorry." He was looking down as he got hit by another pillow.

"We've already done that homework too so it's not really a big deal. I just wanted to put a little fear of Susan in you," she said with a grin. "Besides I believe that 3rd year Puffs have Defense with the Gryffindors so we'd be in the same class as Fred and George."

"That'll go well," Harry said with a grin, "Us, the twins and Sirius all in the same room."

"Merlin help us all."

A/N 2: So I've had quite a few comments on the relationship between Susan and Harry. I'll try to explain it the way I see it without spoiling the story too much.

When Harry died in his 3rd year of the Tri-wizard tournament it had been a rough year for him. His best friend not believing him, the rest of the school thinking he cheated, and being forced into a death tournament. Harry's past was rough as you all know with being raised at the Dursley's, specifically where his parents didn't want him to go (this may come up later). Harry watched a friend die and died himself shortly thereafter, which he still suffers nightmares from.

Enter Susan Bones, a girl ripped from the same timeline who is but a mere acquaintance of Harry now being told by Death that she is going back in time to help Harry Potter save the wizarding world from Voldemort. They are given the tools and information needed to do so and are sent back together. Together Susan and Amelia discover the tragedy of his living with the abusive Dursley's. Amelia Bones takes it upon her self to save the savior of the wizarding world after noticing the companionship between him and her niece.

Right now, Susan is the only one able to ward off the nightmares that have been plaguing him. While it may seem that their relationship has quickly escalated I attribute it to being part of being the only two people who truly understand what happened in the alternate timeline mixed with a bit of help from Death who left them with "other surprises to figure out for themselves." I'll let it slip now that one of these is an increased bonding. Not really a forced love, but a help in the right direction.

As for the promises between the two in this chapter, they are still kids, even in the other timeline. In this timeline the most important thing they feel that they have is each other because otherwise Death wouldn't have sent Susan back with him. While they thought they were just making a promise to protect and care for each other, magic may have interpreted it differently but we shall see what becomes of it.

Arigato,

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