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Susan sighed and continued, "Yes it's going to be bad, with Charles is back in his old behaviour and Dumbles didn't stop it. But that doesn't mean you have to leave. I know you wanted to join the SAS, but I thought you were starting to like magic."
Harry turned to Susan and said, "I do, Susie. I love magic and I still do. But there are several reasons why I took this decision. First is that I'm so fascinated about SAS and no other jobs in the magical world fascinates me as it does. Second, I don't need to waste 2 years when I don't wish to pursue a job in the magical world, even if I love magic. Third, you know how Charles was this year. You also know how Weasley and Granger abused their Prefect powers to let Charles getaway and even target us unnecessarily. They are going to continue it as long as I'm with you guys. When I leave, they will also leave you. Fourth, even if I could, I can't fight Charles. You know how powerful James Potter is. He will just find a way to pin me. Same goes with Malfoy and gang. Not even the teachers can help us. Last but not the least Charles was right about one thing, whatever I do whatever I gain, the magical world is going to see me as an outcaste. You all know how people cast out of their families are placed even below than Muggle-borns. Granger will have Potter's backing. Blacks and Longbottoms hold won't be enough to gain support for an outcaste, when people like Potters and Malfoys are dead set to ruin my life. So the best thing I can do, is to leave the magical world. But don't worry, just like old days, we will all remain friends, we will see each other, not that frequently and we can also owl each other."
All his friends knew what he said is right, but they were trying their best to stop him from leaving as they knew how hard it will be for them without them. But, it only took a statement that Luna did next that stopped any of their efforts, "You're mind is now clear Harry. There are no Nargles around you Harry. You had a lot from the beginning of this year. But now they are gone. Which means you are correct and clear about your decision."
Both Neville and Susan knew exactly what it meant when Luna said it. Even if they weren't ok with it, they decided go along with Harry's decision. The rest of the trip went without any interventions like they usually have from the trio or Malfoy gang. When they reached London, Susan asked Harry to stay behind. Knowing what she had to talk, Neville and Luna left bidding their farewell to Harry and a promise to write and meet as frequently as possible. After they left, Susan closed the door and turned to Harry, "Like I told you earlier, I know why you're doing this and I respect your decision to follow your dream and decisions. But I also need you to respect my reasons and decisions as well. I have been observing how distant you were from me last few days. You were planning to end this relation right. You never wanted me to be held to you and stop me from enjoying my life. But well that's thing Harry, I never felt the way I felt to you to anyone else. And I don't think I will in the future. So no, I'm not breaking up with you because of your stupid nobility. We're going to maintain this relation. I know it's going to be hard. But we have faced worst things together. Which makes this a piece of cake. This is the last and final warning for you Harry. If you ever think of breaking up just because of your stupid nobility, I will make you learn why the Hufflepuffs never mess with me. Do I make myself clear?"
Not knowing what to do, he did first thing came to his mind. He took her in his hands and kissed her deeply. He was both happy and relieved that she wasn't interested in breaking up. After breaking the kiss the looked at each other and Harry said with a smile, "Loud and clear, Ma'am". They both laughed at this comment and left the compartment after sharing one more kiss.
When they got out of the train, Sirius and Amelia were waiting for them. After sharing hugs and a reminder to have a talk with him about his decision, Blacks led them to the Pillar, on its other side Harrold and Mary Evans were waiting for their grandson. After sharing their pleasantries and promises to visit, Evans and Black families went to their respective houses.
One month later
It has nearly been a month since Harry returned from Hogwarts. In mean time he sat his GCSEs, went out with his friends, had dates with Susan and even talks with Lily, Sirius and Alice about his decision to not return to Hogwarts for his NEWTs. But when they all saw his points, just like Neville and Susan, they also left the topic. Now Harry knows that his GCSE and OWLs result will come soon and he has to apply for enlisting. Harry also planned to parallelly pursue a degree as he wish to be an officer one day, which would be quicker if he had a degree. He was cleaning his lawn while thinking about what his results are going to be. He was brought out of his thoughts by someone calling his name. It was his grandmother. "Harry dear, your mom is hear. She said she wants to talk something really important to all of us. Come on." Harry followed his grandmother into the house. He just wished it won't be anything relating to him dropping Hogwarts, as he thought his mother was ok with it and didn't change her mind now.
When he came in he saw his mother was in the hall waiting for him and his grandmother, while his grandfather was making his famous coffee. As they all settled down Lily started, "I want to tell you all something really important. I want you all to keep it a secret and you can only disclose it the ones I say you can." Though a bit startled by her statement, they all agreed to it. Lily continued, "For everyone, including you all I'm just a freelance Charm Mistress who staying at home doing some weird researches. But, it isn't the truth. For the past 8 years, I have been working for an organisation. It's name is MI-M. It's the magical intelligence division of No-Maj British Government, like the MI-6. It's job is to protect No-Maj Britain from the attacks of other Magical Nations, including Magical Britain. I'm a Freelance Charms Mistress of it's RD division."
They were all shocked and proud about this decision. Harry and Harrold were the most. Harrold being an ex-Special Forces Officer himself was proud about his daughter helping in protecting her nation. Harry always saw his mother as a role model and now she had a even high standing in his mind. Mary was scared by the revelation, but was happy that her daughter was doing a job that she loves. Lily then explained to them about the agency's history, missions, objectives, recruitment and training. She then said, "Every asset we try to recruit are approached after their OWLs. If they are interested we will train them. We place them as Junior Agents in Hogwarts to conduct basic level missions under the Field Commander of Hogwarts. Their training is split into 3 phases, phase 1 before 6th year, phase 2 after 6th year and final phase after graduation. They get posted as Junior Agents after completing Phase 1. After completing all 3 phases, they are posted as Field Agent." Lily paused for a second and looked at Harry before continuing, "You were one of our no.1 priority asset. We wanted you to join the agency. But inorder to do that, you should go back to Hogwarts to complete your NEWTs. But with the situation you explained to me and along with the reports of the Field Commander, it is clear that, you will get into far greater troubles, if you go back. Also, you would have to maintain a job in the magical world to maintain your cover. And also as much as we have analysed you, you're more of a soldier material than a spy. So, we had to drop you out of the recruitment list."
Harry himself knew the fact that he was more of a soldier material and wasn't sad at all that he was rejected as he was not going to maintain a job in the magical world, but he wanted to be part of the agency, as part time as he was not going to drop his SAS dream and this was also the only job after SAS that fascinated him, even if he only heard about it now. Before he could ask about it, Lily said, "But as I told you, you were our no.1 pick in the asset list. So we really do wish to have you part of the agency in a different way. A way which you will be more than interested to follow".
An interested Harry asked, "What is it?"
Lily smiled and said, "The M-Squad".
End of Chapter 2
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