7: Actions And Voices
Harry was still getting over the experience as they stepped into Professor Dumbledore's office. When Dumbledore beckoned them to sit down they began to recite their story of what had happened, with out any embellishments. To their surprise Dumbledore looked rather impassive.
'They act sooner than we'd anticipated' he said calmly 'That must mean Voldemort knows that Harry's dreams show what he has been doing' He lapped into silence a very thoughtful silence, with a pensive look upon his face. Throughout Ron bit his nails while everyone waited for what Dumbledore's response was.
'I think there is only one option' he said, still remaining calm. 'We will have to call in the order's army now' He looked a little distraught at saying this 'I know a few of the soldiers still aren't ready, but we need to take the risk' Everyone nodded. It was still two weeks from the start of term, and it was still relatively sunny outside. Harry gazed out of the window for a while.
'Sir, We could invite a few clever students early as well, with their parents' He said, thinking this could be a good idea.
'Yes, I'll do that, Harry' Dumbledore said, smiling. He then dismissed them. 'I have a lot of work to do' He said this with a little fatigue in his voice.
As Harry, Ron and Hermione walked back to the Gryffindor common room, Harry finally realised what it was like back in the times when Voldemort had been around before. You didn't know who to trust, where to go, or what to do. This gave Harry a cold determination in his heart to get rid of Voldemort once and for all.
Terrible, isn't it? Said a voice in his head.
'What?!' Harry exclaimed out loud, Ron and Hermione gave him a startled look.
'What, Harry?' Hermione asked.
'Nothing' Harry muttered 'I thought I heard something' they continued to walk.
Yes, you did hear something. The voice said again. Harry listened well to the voice, and almost fainted. The voice was his fathers; he had heard it so many times when close to Dementors…
Dad? He replied, putting shocked emotion into his thoughts.
Yes son? The voice replied. Harry couldn't believe it, He paid no attention to Ron and Hermione's bickering beside him.
How the heck did you get into my thoughts? He asked his father.
We just kind of wandered in came Harry's mothers voice Spirits often wander into peoples minds, a lot of the people go mad, though. Thankfully your mind is made of stronger stuff Harry smiled
Now listen carefully His Dad said we can't do this often, it takes up too much energy, but we want you to do this. In the morning go to Dumbledore and tell him what happened. Tell him to look in the book of legendary artefacts, page one hundred and fifty. He will know what to do then. Also please tell Sirius that it wasn't his fault, and that we forgive him for everything. Remember Harry- The voice was beginning to fade out We will always be with you.Wwithout his mother and father in his head, anymore, Harry felt rather hollow. As they entered the common room Ron and Hermione stopped shouting at each other and looked at Harry.
'Are you alright, mate?' Asked Ron 'you're as white as a ghost' Harry sighed.
'I don't know whether you'll believe me about this' Harry said. He told them about his mother and father.
A Few minutes later, Ron and Hermione were still gaping at Harry in amazement. Harry was not surprised, it was extremely extraordinary, and he still could hardly believe it himself.
'I have to go and see Sirius' He said, suddenly, remembering what his father had said about Sirius, and how he should forgive him. He said a brief goodbye to Hermione and Ron and briskly walked out of the common room.
He arrived at Sirius' room after a few minutes, and knocked on the portrait. The door swung open, And Sirius greeted Harry, but stopped halfway through.
'Are you alright?' He asked anxiously. Harry nodded, and stepped into the room.
'Something amazing just happened' Harry said, quickly, and to the point. 'Mum and Dad just spoke to me' Sirius' jaw dropped like Ron and Hermione's
'What- How?' Harry sighed, and repeated everything he had told Ron and Hermione. At the end, he saw a small tear in Sirius' eyes. He felt sorry for him, James and Lily Potter had been his best friends at Hogwarts, and Harry knew his parents were as close to Sirius as they were to him.
'Thanks Harry' Sirius said hoarsely. 'This is truly unbelievable, will you go to Dumbledore now?' Harry shook his head 'No, I don't feel up to it at the moment' Suddenly Sirius' expression suddenly brightened, and he grinned rather childishly.
'Harry' He said laughing 'Your mentioning of your parents reminds me of an incident' He told Harry a rather funny story of how James had managed to turn Lily's hair blue, and how she didn't notice for hours. He was in hysterics by the end.
Harry left a few hours later, feeling ready to go back to Dumbledore. He felt he had been in the old man's office more than he'd ever been in his life. However, this didn't deter him from climbing the revolving staircase and speaking with him again. He knocked on the door, and was instantly told to enter. Professor Dumbledore was sat at his desk, by the silvery pensive, looking rather thoughtful.
'Yes Harry?' He asked, looking up and smiling. Harry, for the third time today explained about his parent's voices, while Dumbledore listened patiently, Harry noted that he was the only person whose jaw hadn't dropped. When Harry had finished speaking, Dumbledore leapt up and almost ran to one of his clean and neatly kept bookcases. He withdrew a fairly small book, although it made up for its height with its thickness.
'The book of legendary artefacts' said Dumbledore 'Or the Book of legends for short' He opened the book and flicked to page one hundred and fifty, and his eyes studied the page. There was a lot writing upon the page, Harry estimated about 2 000 words, however, Dumbledore seemed to read it in thirty seconds. His features snapped into a beaming smile.
'Trust James' He muttered. 'This is brilliant, this could turn the tides in our favour.' He passed Harry the book. The picture upon the page was a painting; it was of a gigantic sword that was radiating a white aura. Harry read a little of the text.
Little is known of the four legendary weapons, which could destroy evil with one touch. Apparently these 'weapons' are based upon Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff, and Rowena Ravenclaw. All of these people founded Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. To build the weapons you need the three artefacts of the weapon we know for sure that Gryffindor's Sword (shown in the picture above) needed the hilt, the blade and the stone. However none of these artefacts have been found, and it is disputable whether they really exist.
Harry looked up at Dumbledore, who nodded.
'Yes Harry, I think this could be the key to slaying Voldemort once and for all' he frowned 'However, only one innocent and pure enough can touch the three artefacts, and once the blade has been forged only Gryffindor's heir…' He looked at Harry for a while.
'What?' Harry asked. If Dumbledore was implying that he was Gryffindor's heir…
'I think it's about time I showed you the text' Dumbledore said.
'Text?' Harry asked 'What is that?'
'There is no other word for it' Dumbledore replied. He handed Harry a piece of ancient parchment, which was rather worn and weathered.
'This is the one about artefacts, I think' Dumbledore said 'It should tell you all you need to know' Harry read the text carefully.
So then, Gryffindor's heir the boy that lived shall move on further. With his child companion he shall seek out the three artefacts of Gryffindor and shall forge a power that could destroy the reign of terror once and for all. However the heir to Slytherin, the dark lord, shall also seek out the artefacts, and the race of weapons will start. The outcome is unknown.
Harry carefully put the text down, and looked back up at Professor Dumbledore.
'Your saying that I'm Gryffindor's heir?' Harry exclaimed, and Dumbledore merely nodded, Harry paused for a minute, taking it in. For some reason strange findings like this didn't really rock him anymore.
'I'm guessing' Dumbledore said 'That Beran is your child companion' Harry nodded.
So it's finally out in the open Came Harry's mother's voice the quest for the artefacts has begun Her voice faded out again. Shortly after Dumbledore dismissed Harry, he left for the Gryffindor common room. He felt strangely fatigued after all that had happened.