chap3

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HARRY POTTER AND

THE CORE OF POWER

Chapter 3 Harry Was Possessed

Harry knew he was conscious. He opened his eyes to find himself on a bed in the hospital wing. He rubbed his forehead then frowned. But still couldn't remember what he was doing there. Then, he heard Professor Dumbledore's voice, "he was possessed, Remus, that's why he attacked Sirius and—"

"How about the Imperious curse?" Professor Lupin interrupted.

"I've already considered that, but the way Harry was acting—he could not have been controlled by the Imperious curse. I suspect he was possessed by Voldemort," Professor Dumbledore's little speech aroused a few gasps.

On hearing his name being mention, Harry leaned forward. He could see Hermione and Ron through the crack in the curtains.

"But Professor Dumbledore, how did you-know-who possess Harry? He couldn't have you know just jump into his body and—I mean, it says there in the book 'Ways of Possession of a Human Body' that a human body can be possessed in different ways but—"Hermione's voice rang out.

"For once you should keep your mouth shut, Granger. Headmaster, I advice you to expel Potter for using the Cruciatus curse. As it is illegal, the Ministry may want to arrest him— a couple of years in Azkaban may—"But Professor Snape was interrupted by Professor Mcgonagall.

"Really, Severus, Potter was possessed, you—"

Once again, Snape spoke up in his oily voice, "Any proof?"

"Good point Severus, we may have no proof but you just pointed out something. Harry is a fifth year, Severus, he has not been taught how to use the Cruciatus curse. Besides, the black skull that immerged from Harry's wand was indeed the Dark Mark. Harry couldn't have conjured up the Dark Mark unless he was a Death Eater. We may not have proof but many people have witnessed Harry's closeness to Sirius. He would never attack Sirius unless he was possessed," Professor Dumbledore said firmly.

"He may have learnt the Cruciatus curse from someone," Snape was looking particularly at Professor Lupin, "besides, Black is still a convicted criminal…" He said the name 'Black' with a look of loathing.

"Ah, Severus, you have not heard…" Someone whose voice Harry could not recognize said.

"Heard what, Lupin?" Snape spat.

Lupin? He only knew one Professor Lupin. Why did his voice sound so weird?

"That a disgusting slimeball is gonna eat slugs if he makes another crack about Harry," Harry saw Ron whisper to Hermione.

"Weasley! Deten—" Snape started, his eyes flashing menacingly.

"Peter Pettigrew was caught. He was found lying unconscious on Knockturn Alley. Why Severus, I'm surprised you didn't know, it was all over the papers. Now Sirius is a free man," Professor Lupin said.

"How come I never knew? I read the papers everyday," Snape growled.

"'Cause he a stupid git," Hermione whispered to Ron whose face was contorted in a look of trying control his laughter.

"No," he said, weak with suppressed laughter, "Fred and George enchanted his Daily Prophet to one that they wrote. It was called Bouncing Ferret Times and there was a list of all the ugly gits in Hogwarts. There was Snape and Malfoy but you should've seen Snape's face when--" Ron whispered back but stopped abruptly when he noticed the bemused look on Dumbledore's face.

"Go on," Professor Dumbledore said, still wearing that bemused look, "I'm sure Severus would want to hear your account of this erm… interesting situation."

"Er…okay," Ron said, hardly daring to glance at Professor Snape, "it was like this…"

When Ron had finished, Harry stole a look at Professor Snape who looked as if he could kill. Harry giggled loudly.

Professor Lupin emerged from the curtains with…his double? "Harry! You're awake. How are you?" But noticing that Harry was staring at his double, Professor Lupin announced, "I believe we have not made the proper introductions. Harry, this is Professor Remolius Lupin, your new Defense Against Dark Arts teacher."

"He's my twin," he added after sometime.

"Why am I in the hospital wing? What happened? Why can't I remember what happened? Where's Sirius?" Harry asked. Obviously, he was very confused and upset.

"You mean you can't remember anything? Not one single thing?" Hermione said with a quizzical look.

"Harry, do you want to see what happened?" Professor, Dumbledore fixed his penetrating blue eyes on Harry.

He nodded.

"All right. But first, I must warn you to take it easy. Remus, would you do it?" Dumbledore continued.

"Sure," Remus answered. Out of his wand, he conjured up a screen. Soon, Harry was lying back, watching this mini 'movie'.

"No… What's happening? None of these happened. And… My dad? He's dead… All those… I did those things?" Harry thought in horror.

"My god! Sirius! It can't be!" Harry accidentally blurted out.

"Harry, have you really no recollection of what happened? If you don't, it's most likely that you were possessed," Dumbledore said gently.

Harry was in shock. "Sirius… Sirius, where's Sirius?" Harry said in a barely audible voice.

"He's er… recuperating," Professor Lupin said.

"Harry, do me a favor---don't worry Sirius and get some rest, okay?" Ron said, looking concerned.

"Yeah, okay," Harry said, although not feeling very tired.

"Good."

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A/N: Hiya fellas! Look, I apologize for not updatin' and stuff but been really busy with homework and stuff. Thanks for your reviews:

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Anione watched 'Pearl Harbor' the movie? Awesome, isn't it? I loved it! Though Danny shouldn't have died… I'm not saying I'm in love with him or wat…WARNING: I'm not a gay… Just like his personality.

This author's note's long isn't it? By the way, feel free to e-mail me… I haven't any virus to send to you now… Gotta go!