Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling, not mine, etc.
A/N: Thanks to the peeps who reviewed Chappy 5! I've now decided on blackmail. Each chappy wont be put up until I get AT LEAST 5 reviews for the previous one (MWAHAHA!!!), so keep reviewing!!!!! *evil grin*
A/A/N: Thanks to Hyper Princess, my most loyal reviewer (every chapter!).
Y/A/A/N: Um, this chappy is dedicated to… *tries to think* …Dobby the House Elf, 'cos he's cool! (
Y/A/B/A/N: I have my new hamster!!! He's grey with a few bits of white, and his name is *drum roll* Silver Snitch!
Dies Diem Docet
Chapter Six: The Meeting With Dumbledore.
Although they knew (or hoped) that they could not be in trouble this early in the term, all three of them had the usual tight feeling in their stomachs as they rode the stairs up to Dumbledore's Office after Hermione had given the password. (A/N: I noticed the stairs moved by themselves when re-reading Book 2 – chapter 11) Harry felt his stomach lurch as they reached the familiar oak door with a griffin shaped knocker (Book 2, Chap 11). Ron knocked, and they heard the familiar voice call out to them, "Enter!"
Harry opened the door and they walked into the office. Harry saw Fawkes sat on his perch, the Sorting Hat on the shelf, and Godric Gryffindor's sword in its cabinet as usual. Dumbledore was sat behind his desk, his half moon spectacles perched on his nose, and sat in front of him was Moony, Padfoot and Professor McGonagall.
"Hello Harry, Ron, Hermione. I trust you had a good summer?"
"Yes Professor" the three replied, although Harry felt that he was not telling the entire truth.
"I suppose you are wondering why you are all here? Well, I will not keep you in suspense any longer. You three have been chosen, out of all the students in the school, to be student representatives for the Order of the Phoenix. Miss Granger, do you know anything about the Order?"
Harry heard Ron who was standing next to him, groan. Hermione always sounded like she had swallowed the textbook, and it really annoyed Ron. However, they were both surprised when she answered, "No Professor". Ron's eyes opened wide in shock, and even McGonagall smiled at his face. Dumbledore however, continued with what he had to say, showing no reaction whatsoever.
"Very Well, I shall explain. The Order of the Phoenix was set up hundreds of years ago, nobody knows whom by, although some suspect it was either Merlin or Godric Gryffindor himself. The members of the Order rest at times of peace, the Order only being active when there is a threat to the wizarding world, usually from Dark Magic. The Order was last active before the fall of Voldemort (Ron, Hermione, McGonagall, Lupin and 'Grey' all shuddered at the name), and with his return I have felt it necessary to restore the Order to full strength. In your timetable you will find you will have extra lessons. These will either be during the school day, in evenings or at weekends. These lessons will be essential if you are to become full members of the Order. We have meetings every Sunday from 7 – 9pm and if you cannot attend you are to see me in person to explain why. Any questions?"
Only Lupin had a question. "Professor, where exactly are the meetings?"
"Ah, an excellent question Remus! Meetings take place right here in my office. Now, I believe Professors Grey and Lupin have something to give to Mr. Potter. Am I correct?"
Remus and Sirius stood up, and presented Harry with a Silver badge. The two letters on it were QC. Harry was just about to ask what they stood for when Ron grabbed the badge from him and exclaimed, "I've seen one of these before! Charlie had one! Harry, you're Gryffindor Quidditch Captain!"
"I'm what?"
"Gryffindor Quidditch Captain! It's your responsibility to select and train the team!"
"I know what I have to do Ron. I just don't see why it should be me. Why not Angelina, Katie, or one of the other members?"
Professor McGonagall took this moment to explain.
"Well Harry, at the end of last year I asked the other team members if they wanted to stand for Quidditch Captain, as older members get first opportunity. Well, they all said that they thought you would be a better Captain than they would be, as they had NEWTs, and some of them thought they would not take it seriously."
Harry grinned. He knew who McGonagall was talking about (A/N: *cough* Gred and Forge *cough*). He now realised that Fred and George must have told Ron, who in turn told Hermione, which explained why they had sent him Quidditch equipment such as the Snitch Recaller.
Professors Lupin and Grey/Black now talked to Harry very seriously (A/N: Yeh right!).
"Harry," Professor Lupin started, "Just because that slime ball Snape isn't here it doesn't mean we want to lose to Slytherin at Quidditch…"
"Quite the contrary!" Professor Grey interrupted, "We want to beat them to pulp and take the Quidditch Cup!"
"But maybe without the beating to pulp."
"Aww, but Moony! That part's the best bit!"
Harry couldn't help laughing at the conversation between his godfather and Lupin. Dumbledore too, and even Professor McGonagall were grinning. Eventually the arguing stopped, and Dumbledore stood up.
"Well, I'm sure we're all very tired, so I'd like to suggest we all go to bed. However, I'd like Mr. Potter to remain here for a while, as I need to speak to him. Mr. Weasley, Miss Granger, I'm sure you are both very tired so I would like to go straight to Gryffindor Tower, you can wait for Harry there."
At this, everybody but Harry left, making him feel suddenly alone. However, when Dumbledore smiled, he realised he wasn't in trouble, and definitely wasn't alone. He was, though, extremely curious about what Dumbledore wanted to tell him.
"Well Harry, I have some news for you."
"Yes Professor?"
"Do you remember when I told you there were some things I would be unable to tell you until you were older?"
"Yes Professor."
"Well, I believe that you are now old enough and mature enough to hear and understand them. But, I would like to ask you first that, however angry or sad you may feel, I want you to remain calm and not use uncontrolled magic. Do you understand me?"
"Yes Professor. I promise."
Dumbledore smiled. "Well then, I shall begin, although you may wish to sit down." He pointed to chair that had suddenly appeared, and Harry sat down. Immediately, Fawkes came and perched on his knee.
"Harry. After defeating Voldemort in your first year the very first question you asked me was why Voldemort wanted to kill you but didn't need to kill your mother. Well, the reason why he wanted, and still wants to kill you is because Harry, you are the heir of Gryffindor. Your mother did not 'need' to die because she was not the heir. Only the true heir of Gryffindor can defeat Voldemort. Do you know who Voldemort is the heir of Harry?"
"Yes, he is the last remaining heir of Slytherin."
"Exactly. Voldemort, by killing you, would remain totally unchallenged on his path to world domination. It is up to you, therefore, to defeat him. The time will not come until you are about to leave or have left this school, but he believes that if he kills you now he will still have the same benefits."
"What benefits Professor?"
Dumbledore sighed. "Immortality Harry. Immortality."
Just thought I'd let you guys know that I've started Chappy 7! I'll post it soon, but I'm not making any promises on dates, even if this one was on time! ;-)
A/N: Thanks to the peeps who reviewed Chappy 5! I've now decided on blackmail. Each chappy wont be put up until I get AT LEAST 5 reviews for the previous one (MWAHAHA!!!), so keep reviewing!!!!! *evil grin*
A/A/N: Thanks to Hyper Princess, my most loyal reviewer (every chapter!).
Y/A/A/N: Um, this chappy is dedicated to… *tries to think* …Dobby the House Elf, 'cos he's cool! (
Y/A/B/A/N: I have my new hamster!!! He's grey with a few bits of white, and his name is *drum roll* Silver Snitch!
Dies Diem Docet
Chapter Six: The Meeting With Dumbledore.
Although they knew (or hoped) that they could not be in trouble this early in the term, all three of them had the usual tight feeling in their stomachs as they rode the stairs up to Dumbledore's Office after Hermione had given the password. (A/N: I noticed the stairs moved by themselves when re-reading Book 2 – chapter 11) Harry felt his stomach lurch as they reached the familiar oak door with a griffin shaped knocker (Book 2, Chap 11). Ron knocked, and they heard the familiar voice call out to them, "Enter!"
Harry opened the door and they walked into the office. Harry saw Fawkes sat on his perch, the Sorting Hat on the shelf, and Godric Gryffindor's sword in its cabinet as usual. Dumbledore was sat behind his desk, his half moon spectacles perched on his nose, and sat in front of him was Moony, Padfoot and Professor McGonagall.
"Hello Harry, Ron, Hermione. I trust you had a good summer?"
"Yes Professor" the three replied, although Harry felt that he was not telling the entire truth.
"I suppose you are wondering why you are all here? Well, I will not keep you in suspense any longer. You three have been chosen, out of all the students in the school, to be student representatives for the Order of the Phoenix. Miss Granger, do you know anything about the Order?"
Harry heard Ron who was standing next to him, groan. Hermione always sounded like she had swallowed the textbook, and it really annoyed Ron. However, they were both surprised when she answered, "No Professor". Ron's eyes opened wide in shock, and even McGonagall smiled at his face. Dumbledore however, continued with what he had to say, showing no reaction whatsoever.
"Very Well, I shall explain. The Order of the Phoenix was set up hundreds of years ago, nobody knows whom by, although some suspect it was either Merlin or Godric Gryffindor himself. The members of the Order rest at times of peace, the Order only being active when there is a threat to the wizarding world, usually from Dark Magic. The Order was last active before the fall of Voldemort (Ron, Hermione, McGonagall, Lupin and 'Grey' all shuddered at the name), and with his return I have felt it necessary to restore the Order to full strength. In your timetable you will find you will have extra lessons. These will either be during the school day, in evenings or at weekends. These lessons will be essential if you are to become full members of the Order. We have meetings every Sunday from 7 – 9pm and if you cannot attend you are to see me in person to explain why. Any questions?"
Only Lupin had a question. "Professor, where exactly are the meetings?"
"Ah, an excellent question Remus! Meetings take place right here in my office. Now, I believe Professors Grey and Lupin have something to give to Mr. Potter. Am I correct?"
Remus and Sirius stood up, and presented Harry with a Silver badge. The two letters on it were QC. Harry was just about to ask what they stood for when Ron grabbed the badge from him and exclaimed, "I've seen one of these before! Charlie had one! Harry, you're Gryffindor Quidditch Captain!"
"I'm what?"
"Gryffindor Quidditch Captain! It's your responsibility to select and train the team!"
"I know what I have to do Ron. I just don't see why it should be me. Why not Angelina, Katie, or one of the other members?"
Professor McGonagall took this moment to explain.
"Well Harry, at the end of last year I asked the other team members if they wanted to stand for Quidditch Captain, as older members get first opportunity. Well, they all said that they thought you would be a better Captain than they would be, as they had NEWTs, and some of them thought they would not take it seriously."
Harry grinned. He knew who McGonagall was talking about (A/N: *cough* Gred and Forge *cough*). He now realised that Fred and George must have told Ron, who in turn told Hermione, which explained why they had sent him Quidditch equipment such as the Snitch Recaller.
Professors Lupin and Grey/Black now talked to Harry very seriously (A/N: Yeh right!).
"Harry," Professor Lupin started, "Just because that slime ball Snape isn't here it doesn't mean we want to lose to Slytherin at Quidditch…"
"Quite the contrary!" Professor Grey interrupted, "We want to beat them to pulp and take the Quidditch Cup!"
"But maybe without the beating to pulp."
"Aww, but Moony! That part's the best bit!"
Harry couldn't help laughing at the conversation between his godfather and Lupin. Dumbledore too, and even Professor McGonagall were grinning. Eventually the arguing stopped, and Dumbledore stood up.
"Well, I'm sure we're all very tired, so I'd like to suggest we all go to bed. However, I'd like Mr. Potter to remain here for a while, as I need to speak to him. Mr. Weasley, Miss Granger, I'm sure you are both very tired so I would like to go straight to Gryffindor Tower, you can wait for Harry there."
At this, everybody but Harry left, making him feel suddenly alone. However, when Dumbledore smiled, he realised he wasn't in trouble, and definitely wasn't alone. He was, though, extremely curious about what Dumbledore wanted to tell him.
"Well Harry, I have some news for you."
"Yes Professor?"
"Do you remember when I told you there were some things I would be unable to tell you until you were older?"
"Yes Professor."
"Well, I believe that you are now old enough and mature enough to hear and understand them. But, I would like to ask you first that, however angry or sad you may feel, I want you to remain calm and not use uncontrolled magic. Do you understand me?"
"Yes Professor. I promise."
Dumbledore smiled. "Well then, I shall begin, although you may wish to sit down." He pointed to chair that had suddenly appeared, and Harry sat down. Immediately, Fawkes came and perched on his knee.
"Harry. After defeating Voldemort in your first year the very first question you asked me was why Voldemort wanted to kill you but didn't need to kill your mother. Well, the reason why he wanted, and still wants to kill you is because Harry, you are the heir of Gryffindor. Your mother did not 'need' to die because she was not the heir. Only the true heir of Gryffindor can defeat Voldemort. Do you know who Voldemort is the heir of Harry?"
"Yes, he is the last remaining heir of Slytherin."
"Exactly. Voldemort, by killing you, would remain totally unchallenged on his path to world domination. It is up to you, therefore, to defeat him. The time will not come until you are about to leave or have left this school, but he believes that if he kills you now he will still have the same benefits."
"What benefits Professor?"
Dumbledore sighed. "Immortality Harry. Immortality."
Just thought I'd let you guys know that I've started Chappy 7! I'll post it soon, but I'm not making any promises on dates, even if this one was on time! ;-)