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1 Chapter 3 ~ Always Willing

Harry took the note from Hedwig and gave her a pat on the head. Then, he read the note aloud:

Harry-

Come to my office as soon as you can. Bring Remus

and Sirius with you.

-Professor Dumbledore

They all paused for a moment, staring at the letter.

"I wonder what he wants," Ron said, breaking the silence.

"I'm not sure, but it sounds important," Remus said, "We better go now. We'll see you guys later. Bye!"

Everyone said their goodbyes and the trio made their way back to Hogwarts. All three were quiet, each wondering what Dumbledore wanted. After the whispered the password ("Pish Posh") at the stature leading to Dumbledore's office, they walked up the stairway and found Dumbledore sitting at his desk. Harry could tell by the expression on his face that this was not going to be a pleasant visit.

"Thank you for coming so quickly," said Dumbledore, trying to put a smile on his face to lighten the mood.

"We came as soon as we got the note. What happened?" Remus said.

"Well, I guess there is no easy way to say this. It's Voldemort, he's back. Unfortunately, he's started to kill again. The Ministry is hiding the deaths from the newspapers and is saying that these deaths have nothing to do with Voldemort. I, however, know in my gut that it's him."

"Then it's him. We trust your gut, Professor. We'll do anything we can to help you," replied Sirius immediately.

"I had a feeling you would be willing to help. Now, I would fully understand if you refuse to do what I am going to ask you to do. So there is no pressure on you to accept the challenge."

"Just tell us what you want us to do and we'll do it, we'll do anything," Harry said with a fire in his eyes. He knew that this would be his chance to get revenge on Voldemort for killing his parents.

"I was wondering if you three would be willing to battle him. I would go myself, but I want to make sure that Hogwarts is protected."

"Of course!" shouted Harry, "We'll go immediately!"

"NO!!" Sirius shouted even louder than Harry had, "Harry will not go! Only Remus and myself will go."

"What do you mean I won't go?!? I am going. I want to help!" Harry was thoroughly annoyed. He didn't understand why Sirius did not want him to go.

"Its too dangerous! You might get killed!" Sirius said, trying to calm Harry down.

"He's right, Harry. We don't want you to get hurt," joined in Remus.

"And you two won't get hurt?! You're going to need all the help you can get! I'm coming. I don't care what you say!"

"You will care what I say and you're not coming!! As your godfather, I am telling you that you are not allowed to go!"

This shocked Harry. Never had Sirius told him what he could or could not do. He especially had never yelled at him like he was at the present moment.

Harry did not know what to do. He wanted to get revenge. In a way, he needed to get revenge. "Please, Sirius," he began, "let me come. I need to do this. I need revenge for what he did to my family. Please!"

Remus, seeing the pleading look in Harry's eyes, took Sirius aside and said, "Let him help, Sirius. He needs to do this. He's right."

Sirius had always trusted Remus' opinion and he did now. "Fine. Harry, you can come, but if it gets too dangerous and I tell you to leave, you leave. Agreed?"

"Fine," Harry replied.

"Then I guess its time I prepare you three," Dumbledore said. He then told them where to find Voldemort and everything he thought may help them. After awhile, he said, "There is nothing more I can say or do to help you. It is up to you now. Good luck!"

The trio then left his office and went to fight the battle of their lives.