The Medallion
Soon after Dumbledore excited Harry walked into the Living room where a small eagle owl flew into the open window. The owl' witch Harry had never seen before, dropped a letter at his feet. The small owl flew over to the windowsill and perched jauntily and stared directly at Harry as he opened the letter.
Dear Harry, Mum and Dad bought me this owl last week so I could contact my friends and keep in touch with Dumbledore. The headmaster came to my house yesterday afternoon. He said that they were giving Sirius a trial! I really hope that we can make the ministry officials see some sense. I have been reading about the effects of veritaserum and I'm a bit nervous about being under the influence of such a powerful truth potion. But I can't wait to help Sirius. If he's freed then maybe you'll be able to go and stay with him. I'm sure he would treat you better than the Dursley's do. I do hope you are all right. Dumbledore told me that I'd be seeing you soon. I think that he meant at the trial but I'm not sure. I should go I still have to finish my History of Magic essay. We only have 8 weeks left of vacation.
Love from, Hermione
Harry looked up at the owl that was still perched on his windowsill. It was quite a nice looking owl. Harry liked it. It was about time that Hermione got an owl. She had had problems before getting letters to him. Harry carried the letter upstairs to his room and the owl followed. He sat down at his desk and began a return letter.
Hermione, Dumbledore came by the Dursley's too. He wanted me to be a witness too. You should have seen the look on Uncle Vernon's face when he walked in. It was priceless! I wonder when the trial will be. I hope the officials aren't as arrogant as Fudge. If Sirius is freed then you can bet I'll go and live with him. Any reason to leave the Dursley's house is a good reason. I hope to see you soon.
Harry
Harry gave the letter to Hermione's owl and watched as it flew out the window. He really was looking forward to seeing Hermione and Ron. As if on cue two other owls came through the window carrying letters. The first one dropped the letter on his bed and flew out the window again and the second began flying madly around the room. Harry snatch pig out of the air and read Ron's letter witch was much the same as Hermione's. He opened the letter that was on his bed. It was very official looking but was not from Hogwarts.
Dear Mr. H Potter
We must inform you that you are needed at the ministry of magi office in London on the date of November the fourth.
Matilda dotte
Magical Law Enforcement department
******************************************************************* Harry spent the next week sneaking phone calls to Hermione about the trial and writing back and forth to Ron. At the moment Harry was sitting at the kitchen table. He jumped when something barked loudly at the front door. Harry went to the door and opened it to see a large black dog sitting on his haunches. Harry grinned broadly. "Sirius! Professor Lupin!" he exclaimed. There at the door stood Remus Lupin and his godfather in his animagus form. Lupin had Sirius on a leash. "Why hello Harry. How are you today?" Said Lupin with a smile. "May we come in? I think that Sirius is a bit eager to get out of this leash." Petunia Dursley walked in right when Sirius transformed into his human form. She shrieked and ran into the other room. "Well" said Sirus simply. With a look on his face that said quite clearly 'that woman needs help' Suddenly Dumbledore walked in the front door with a grin on his face. He looked quite pointedly at Remus and said, "we've found it" Remus grinned and looked from Harry to Dumbledore. Dumbledore nodded and Remus' smile widened as he beckoned Harry to sit down.
"Harry have you ever heard of Gryffindor's medallion?" Remus asked
"No" replied Harry
"Sit down." He said and Harry obeyed. "Harry," He went on. "Gryffindor's medallion is a piece of metal with astonishing powers." At this he paused for a moment and then went on.
"What exactly does it do professor?" Harry asked.
"Well to the heir of Gryffindor it is a very useful instrument. For if that person loves someone enough than he can bring them back even years after they die. Trick is that it can be used by one person every one hundred years and it was lost about 300 years ago." Remus paused mysteriously then grinned mischievously before continuing. "But it was just found today and, Harry you're the one person on this earth capable of using it."
"me?" Harry replied blankly, "but you said that only the heir of Gryffindor could use it."
"Harry", Dumbledore put in, "that's you,"
Soon after Dumbledore excited Harry walked into the Living room where a small eagle owl flew into the open window. The owl' witch Harry had never seen before, dropped a letter at his feet. The small owl flew over to the windowsill and perched jauntily and stared directly at Harry as he opened the letter.
Dear Harry, Mum and Dad bought me this owl last week so I could contact my friends and keep in touch with Dumbledore. The headmaster came to my house yesterday afternoon. He said that they were giving Sirius a trial! I really hope that we can make the ministry officials see some sense. I have been reading about the effects of veritaserum and I'm a bit nervous about being under the influence of such a powerful truth potion. But I can't wait to help Sirius. If he's freed then maybe you'll be able to go and stay with him. I'm sure he would treat you better than the Dursley's do. I do hope you are all right. Dumbledore told me that I'd be seeing you soon. I think that he meant at the trial but I'm not sure. I should go I still have to finish my History of Magic essay. We only have 8 weeks left of vacation.
Love from, Hermione
Harry looked up at the owl that was still perched on his windowsill. It was quite a nice looking owl. Harry liked it. It was about time that Hermione got an owl. She had had problems before getting letters to him. Harry carried the letter upstairs to his room and the owl followed. He sat down at his desk and began a return letter.
Hermione, Dumbledore came by the Dursley's too. He wanted me to be a witness too. You should have seen the look on Uncle Vernon's face when he walked in. It was priceless! I wonder when the trial will be. I hope the officials aren't as arrogant as Fudge. If Sirius is freed then you can bet I'll go and live with him. Any reason to leave the Dursley's house is a good reason. I hope to see you soon.
Harry
Harry gave the letter to Hermione's owl and watched as it flew out the window. He really was looking forward to seeing Hermione and Ron. As if on cue two other owls came through the window carrying letters. The first one dropped the letter on his bed and flew out the window again and the second began flying madly around the room. Harry snatch pig out of the air and read Ron's letter witch was much the same as Hermione's. He opened the letter that was on his bed. It was very official looking but was not from Hogwarts.
Dear Mr. H Potter
We must inform you that you are needed at the ministry of magi office in London on the date of November the fourth.
Matilda dotte
Magical Law Enforcement department
******************************************************************* Harry spent the next week sneaking phone calls to Hermione about the trial and writing back and forth to Ron. At the moment Harry was sitting at the kitchen table. He jumped when something barked loudly at the front door. Harry went to the door and opened it to see a large black dog sitting on his haunches. Harry grinned broadly. "Sirius! Professor Lupin!" he exclaimed. There at the door stood Remus Lupin and his godfather in his animagus form. Lupin had Sirius on a leash. "Why hello Harry. How are you today?" Said Lupin with a smile. "May we come in? I think that Sirius is a bit eager to get out of this leash." Petunia Dursley walked in right when Sirius transformed into his human form. She shrieked and ran into the other room. "Well" said Sirus simply. With a look on his face that said quite clearly 'that woman needs help' Suddenly Dumbledore walked in the front door with a grin on his face. He looked quite pointedly at Remus and said, "we've found it" Remus grinned and looked from Harry to Dumbledore. Dumbledore nodded and Remus' smile widened as he beckoned Harry to sit down.
"Harry have you ever heard of Gryffindor's medallion?" Remus asked
"No" replied Harry
"Sit down." He said and Harry obeyed. "Harry," He went on. "Gryffindor's medallion is a piece of metal with astonishing powers." At this he paused for a moment and then went on.
"What exactly does it do professor?" Harry asked.
"Well to the heir of Gryffindor it is a very useful instrument. For if that person loves someone enough than he can bring them back even years after they die. Trick is that it can be used by one person every one hundred years and it was lost about 300 years ago." Remus paused mysteriously then grinned mischievously before continuing. "But it was just found today and, Harry you're the one person on this earth capable of using it."
"me?" Harry replied blankly, "but you said that only the heir of Gryffindor could use it."
"Harry", Dumbledore put in, "that's you,"