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2 Chapter 2 – The Order of the Phoenix
Looking over at the clock above her open fireplace, within which a fire was merrily burning away, this would have seemed strange in the middle of summer but on closer inspection the flames burnt with a slightly blue tinge to them and they did not radiate any heat whatsoever. It was 6 o'clock and with out a further thought she went upstairs and got dressed into a set of black robes which seemed to shimmer whenever they caught the light and then over her robes she threw a matching black cloak, with a bright red lining.
Picking up her wand she muttered a few words and then there was a pop and she vanished. Reappearing on the edge of a small wood she looked around to check that she had not been seen by any muggles' which may by chance be in the area.
A voice then spoke "It's good to see you again Arabella"
Turning on the spot she smiled and replied " It's been a long time Albus its good to see you again".
Albus Dumbledore was standing just behind her he was dressed in the same attire as her and his long silvery hair and beard shimmered in the moonlight.
" I have been waiting for you" he replied " I have something to discuss with you before we meet the others, we can discuss it on the way"
They set off walking threw the wood. Arabella Figg was a slender women of 67 although she didn't seem to of that age but in the wizarding world she was not seen as old. She had dark brown hair, which was starting to go grey in places. After a few minutes Dumbledore broke the silence
" I would like you to take Harry for the rest of the summer if that is not a problem for you."
"Of course it's not a problem. Is there a reason for this" she replied
"Yes I would like you to start training Harry in more depth in the ways of the Dark Arts so that he is better equipped to look after himself as I invasive him being a major factor in the downfall of Voldemart" Dumbledore said quietly
"I will contact the Dursleys when I get home, I doubt they will have a problem with getting rid of him for the summer" she said with anger in her eyes.
"Good" said Albus they continued to the meeting place and not another word was spoken between the two of them.
They continued to walk threw a village called 'Hogesmede' and beyond finally reaching the gates to 'Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry'.
Upon entering the castle they turned and walked into the Great Hall which now only contained a single rectangular table, covered with a bright red cloth with the image of a Phoenix in bright gold upon its centre.
Dumbledore left her and she looked around at the people who had already arrived and moved towards them. Standing next to the fire at the end of the hall was many familiar faces, Rumus Lupin, Sirius Black she raised an eyebrow at seeing him but then quickly regained herself. Dumbledore would obviously explain later. Also standing there was Mundungus Fletcher, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall. There was also a man with bright ginger hair but she did not recognise them.
Just before she reached them, she remembered and removed her cloak turning it inside out and replacing it around her shoulders. Her cloak now sported the same design as on the tablecloth it was bright red and had the same image of a Phoenix in Gold in the middle.
After a few minutes Dumbledore requested for everyone to take their seats and the meeting commenced.
Dumbledore spoke "Bad times have returned. The rumours that Lord Voldemort has returned are true. Harry Potter stood up to him again and survived although unfortunately another Hogwarts student did not have so much luck 'Cederic Diggory' died in the incident in question." With a grave look on his face Albus continued " I have therefore decided to resurrect the 'Order of the Phoenix' some of you have sat around this table with me but some have not. I would like to introduce everyone" Dumbledore nodded to Arabella sat on his left hand side
She stood and spoke "My names Arabella Figg, I haven't been around for many years as you all know but have been undertaking a task for Dumbledore and have been acting as Harry Potters Secret Keeper since the tragic death of his parents." Looking around the table she could that everyone had a saddened look on their faces. Lilly and James Potter had been much-loved people.
Next to her sat a new member of the Order he stood up and spoke "I am Arthur Wheasly I work at the Ministry of Magic." And then sat down.
In turn they all went around the circle introducing themselves and finally when they arrived at Sirius Black Dumbledore interrupted as Sirius was about to stand.
"I know what you are all thinking" and rightly so as they all new that Sirus Black was an escaped Murderer from the wizarding prison Askaban." Dumbledore continued " Sirius was wrongly accused the real culprit was Peter Pettigew but as yet we can not grant Sirius his freedom as the Ministry do not believe that.
After Dumbledore's speech there were nods of acceptance from all the other Order members and Sirius let out a relieved smile as he wasn't sure how well they would all take it.
Dumbledore then asked Serverus Snape to speek.
"I have been working as a spy at Dumbledors request and can confirm that Voldemort is building up his force of death eaters and murdering some of those do not agree to join him." He looked to Dumbledore who nodded and Snape sat down and Dumbledore continued telling the members what they knew so far. After several hurs of discussion Dumbledore finally said
"I only have one matter left. I am informing you all that I have asked Arabella Figg to look after Harry this summer and to train him in more depth about protection against the Dark Arts "
With that the meeting was over and everyone went their separate ways.
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Authors note
Hope you enjoyed the Chapter quite a bit longer than the last.
The plot will start to appear over the next few chapters.
I hope to post the next within the next day or so.
Please Review I value your comments good or bad
2 Chapter 2 – The Order of the Phoenix
Looking over at the clock above her open fireplace, within which a fire was merrily burning away, this would have seemed strange in the middle of summer but on closer inspection the flames burnt with a slightly blue tinge to them and they did not radiate any heat whatsoever. It was 6 o'clock and with out a further thought she went upstairs and got dressed into a set of black robes which seemed to shimmer whenever they caught the light and then over her robes she threw a matching black cloak, with a bright red lining.
Picking up her wand she muttered a few words and then there was a pop and she vanished. Reappearing on the edge of a small wood she looked around to check that she had not been seen by any muggles' which may by chance be in the area.
A voice then spoke "It's good to see you again Arabella"
Turning on the spot she smiled and replied " It's been a long time Albus its good to see you again".
Albus Dumbledore was standing just behind her he was dressed in the same attire as her and his long silvery hair and beard shimmered in the moonlight.
" I have been waiting for you" he replied " I have something to discuss with you before we meet the others, we can discuss it on the way"
They set off walking threw the wood. Arabella Figg was a slender women of 67 although she didn't seem to of that age but in the wizarding world she was not seen as old. She had dark brown hair, which was starting to go grey in places. After a few minutes Dumbledore broke the silence
" I would like you to take Harry for the rest of the summer if that is not a problem for you."
"Of course it's not a problem. Is there a reason for this" she replied
"Yes I would like you to start training Harry in more depth in the ways of the Dark Arts so that he is better equipped to look after himself as I invasive him being a major factor in the downfall of Voldemart" Dumbledore said quietly
"I will contact the Dursleys when I get home, I doubt they will have a problem with getting rid of him for the summer" she said with anger in her eyes.
"Good" said Albus they continued to the meeting place and not another word was spoken between the two of them.
They continued to walk threw a village called 'Hogesmede' and beyond finally reaching the gates to 'Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry'.
Upon entering the castle they turned and walked into the Great Hall which now only contained a single rectangular table, covered with a bright red cloth with the image of a Phoenix in bright gold upon its centre.
Dumbledore left her and she looked around at the people who had already arrived and moved towards them. Standing next to the fire at the end of the hall was many familiar faces, Rumus Lupin, Sirius Black she raised an eyebrow at seeing him but then quickly regained herself. Dumbledore would obviously explain later. Also standing there was Mundungus Fletcher, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall. There was also a man with bright ginger hair but she did not recognise them.
Just before she reached them, she remembered and removed her cloak turning it inside out and replacing it around her shoulders. Her cloak now sported the same design as on the tablecloth it was bright red and had the same image of a Phoenix in Gold in the middle.
After a few minutes Dumbledore requested for everyone to take their seats and the meeting commenced.
Dumbledore spoke "Bad times have returned. The rumours that Lord Voldemort has returned are true. Harry Potter stood up to him again and survived although unfortunately another Hogwarts student did not have so much luck 'Cederic Diggory' died in the incident in question." With a grave look on his face Albus continued " I have therefore decided to resurrect the 'Order of the Phoenix' some of you have sat around this table with me but some have not. I would like to introduce everyone" Dumbledore nodded to Arabella sat on his left hand side
She stood and spoke "My names Arabella Figg, I haven't been around for many years as you all know but have been undertaking a task for Dumbledore and have been acting as Harry Potters Secret Keeper since the tragic death of his parents." Looking around the table she could that everyone had a saddened look on their faces. Lilly and James Potter had been much-loved people.
Next to her sat a new member of the Order he stood up and spoke "I am Arthur Wheasly I work at the Ministry of Magic." And then sat down.
In turn they all went around the circle introducing themselves and finally when they arrived at Sirius Black Dumbledore interrupted as Sirius was about to stand.
"I know what you are all thinking" and rightly so as they all new that Sirus Black was an escaped Murderer from the wizarding prison Askaban." Dumbledore continued " Sirius was wrongly accused the real culprit was Peter Pettigew but as yet we can not grant Sirius his freedom as the Ministry do not believe that.
After Dumbledore's speech there were nods of acceptance from all the other Order members and Sirius let out a relieved smile as he wasn't sure how well they would all take it.
Dumbledore then asked Serverus Snape to speek.
"I have been working as a spy at Dumbledors request and can confirm that Voldemort is building up his force of death eaters and murdering some of those do not agree to join him." He looked to Dumbledore who nodded and Snape sat down and Dumbledore continued telling the members what they knew so far. After several hurs of discussion Dumbledore finally said
"I only have one matter left. I am informing you all that I have asked Arabella Figg to look after Harry this summer and to train him in more depth about protection against the Dark Arts "
With that the meeting was over and everyone went their separate ways.
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Authors note
Hope you enjoyed the Chapter quite a bit longer than the last.
The plot will start to appear over the next few chapters.
I hope to post the next within the next day or so.
Please Review I value your comments good or bad