This is my second fanfic, after my very sad short story Lupin's Death. I
hope you enjoy it, I've been thinking of this for a long time. It's a dark
story, it shows the most obscure parts of the Wizard World. it contains
mystery, action, and of course, love.
Rated R for strong violence, sex and profanity (may not be show in the first chapters, tough)
Note: this story happens after Voldemort's and company defeat.
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Dark Hogsmeade
This story takes place one year after Harry ended Hogwarts. During the whole year after ending Hogwarts, Harry had been searching a job, but he couldn't find one. He is currently working at Fred & George's Joke Shop which the twins opened two years ago in Diagon Alley.
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Late May
Harry was just closing the shop when Fred and George arrived. He waved them when he saw them. He closed the door with the key and turned to them.
"C'mon Harry, let's go eat an ice-cream or something'" muttered George
"Yeah, let's go. I think we must talk" added Fred
Harry looked at them a little confused, but he agreed "Yes, why not?"
They began to walk to the Leaky Cauldron in silence.
"So" said Harry "It's something bad you have to tell me?"
"Of course not" exclaimed George " We just want to talk"
"About things, you know" said Fred
"Well, it's strange you ask me to talk" said Harry ".You normally hang around the shop and tidy it up, and after that you look after the money"
"Well, we let's do an exception today" said Fred "And I'm thirsty"
They arrived at the Leaky Cauldron and got a small table. They ordered three drinks.
"Well" muttered Harry when they had ordered the drinks "It's something about me?"
"No" said Fred quietly
"Harry, don't worry, you're doing a fantastic job" said George loudly "Since you came to help us, the shop has increased it's benefits"
"Yeah, I think our shop is begining to be famous, I heard people talk about it" added Fred
"By the way, has the new Joke & Poke book arrived?"
"Yes" said Harry "It arrived this afternoon, just when you left. For the moment, I've sold twenty of them!"
"Twenty!" shouted George. He was amazed.
A waiter brought the drinks and put them on the table. Fred had a swig of his drink.
"Well Harry" said Fred, putting the mug on the table " You know, Ginny is coming this weekend from Hogwarts. She has just ended her 7th year"
Harry looked at him with the eyes wide open. Ginny... she had always been on a crush with him. Well, at least that was what it seemed. Harry always saw Ginny as his best friend's little sister, and he had always been nice to her. Harry smiled. He had not seen Ginny for almost a year.
"Gee, I had forgotten it" murmured Harry, still smiling
"We have organized a dinner" commented George, excited.
"Yeah" said Fred "Bill and Charlie will come too. And of course, Hermione"
Harry nodded. Hermione had been Ron's girlfriend for three years. They were really in love, and they saw each other every time they could. Ron was currently working in the Ministry of Magic, just like his father, and Hermione was also in the Ministry, but in another department. They asked Harry to come with them, but Harry felt that working at the Ministry wouldn't be a job he would like to do.
"That's very cool" announced Harry after taking a drink "When will it be?"
"The dinner?" asked George, but he didn't wait for an answer "June 2th"
Harry was going to accept the invitation, but then he remembered something.
"Oh, no!" shouted Harry
"What?" asked George, surprised
"I can't come unless you change the day" whispered Harry, sadly.
"Why?" George seemed very surprised "You have to come, Harry, you are our best friend!"
"And Ron's!" added Fred, also confused
"Yeah! And Bill has a new girlfriend!" commented George
"I'd love to go, but, really, I can't!" exclaimed Harry, upset "I have a dinner with Sirius and Lupin that day!"
The twins petrified.
"Oh, Harry!" sighed George "Can't you guys meet another day?"
"I'm really sorry, George" said Harry desesperately "But Lupin is coming from Glasgow, and I haven't seen him in some months"
"Crap, we can't change the day neither" said Fred, kind of disappointed "Charlie is coming from Norway just for this dinner"
They remained in silence. George sighed. Harry felt bad because of the Weasleys. They had always been so kind with him, they were almost his family. He visited them normally the week-ends. But this week-end it was special... There would be Ginny, and he had not seen her for a long time... And also Bill and Charlie... For what he knew, Charlie was in a dragon project in Norway, and Bill had left Egypt a few years ago. He was now working in France.
"Well... maybe another day..." muttered George, and he broke the silence.
"Yeah, don't worry" said Harry, trying to encourage them
When a waiter passed near them, Fred ordered some drinks.
"So" said Harry, in order to continue the conversation "has Bill a girlfriend?"
"Yep. Some girl he met in Paris" answered George "For what she says, she's very nice"
"For what HE says" repeated Fred ironically "And what about you, harry? When will you get a girlfriend?"
"Yeah, when will you get a girlfriend?" asked George loudly
"Hey guys, I don't know" murmured Harry, blushing "When I find the right person, I guess"
The twins laughed.
"Yeah. Whatever" said George, still chuckling
"Hey, whats so funny?" asked Harry "What about you?"
The twins stopped chuckling and looked at each other.
"Hey" said Fred "When we find the right person, too!"
They all laughed. They spent the whole evening talking and laughing, having good time.
"Son of a bitch!" screamed George. Harry had just told them that a man tried to steal a "Joking & Spelling: The Basics" book that afternoon.
"However, I saw him and got him before he could even leave the shop" clarified Harry
"Well done, my friend" said Fred "Silly bastard. We're lucky to have you in the shop, Harry. What did you do to him?"
"Well, nothing. He just payed the book and left" muttered Harry
"Uh..." murmured Fred, and his mug fell off the table
The twins were quite drunk. They had drank five rounds of beer, and they were kind of sleepy. Harry looked at the clock on the wall and noticed it was almost nine. It was time to go.
"Ehem, I think it's time to leave, guys. It's almost nine" said Harry innocently
"Aha! Almost nine!" exclaimed George, and his head fell on the table
Harry looked at them. They were quite pathetic.
"Uhmm, boys, you want me to take you home?" proposed Harry
"Don't be dumb, Harry" vocalized Fred in a bizarre voice "We seem drunk, but we are not..."
"Uh, ok" said Harry "Then if you'll excuse me"
Harry got up and headed to the door
"See you monday, Harry. And look sharp!" shouted Fred
"Don't worry" said Harry, confused " I will"
He opened the door and left.
Sadly, Harry still lived with the Dursleys. Althought he had many money, the houses were really expensive. However, the Dursleys repected him more and they let his freedom. But they didn't allow floo power, so Harry had o travel on the underground every day, from the Leaky Cauldron to Privet Drive.
Harry got in the tube and sat down in a near seat. He wore muggle clothes so he didn't terryfy the muggles. He remained quiet during all the trip on underground, thinking about the dinners. He shook his head before leaving.
When he arrived to Dursleys' house, it was almost ten. He got into the house. Petunia and Vernon were watching the TV, and they didn't notice him. Dudley was probably sleeping. Harry entered the kitchen and ate some cookies. Then, silently, he sneaked up to his room.
Hedwig was in the room. Harry was glad to see his owl because he had sent her some days ago. He ran to the the owl and looked for any letter. Ron had sent him one. He got it and read it slowly.
Hey, Harry! I just sent this because I wanted to be sure someone told you (George and Red may have told you anyway). This Sunday Ginny's coming from Hogwarts. She has ended her 7th year, Harry! She's arriving sunday afternoon. And we are organizining a great party. Well, it's a dinner. Hermione will be there, and Percy too (yeah, he will leave the Ministry just for this dinner!), and Bill and Charlie! You can't miss it! You're our best friend!
Harry was really disappointed. he really wanted to go, but he could not! That was sad. All the Weasleys were expecting him and he could not come! He thought he was going to cry, but he continued reading.
By the way, Ginny has got a job. Pretty quick, huh? It's dad, he spoke with important people there in the Ministry, and she has got a place in the Magic Crime department. Magic Crime, Harry, those people investigate murders and try to catch the criminals. Isn't it cool? But keep your mouth shut, Ginny doesn't know it, we will tell her at the dinner. How's going with the shop? George and Fred have told me that the Joke and Poke book wil arrive soon, please book one for me! It looks great. Well, see you sunday (I hope). Greetings from Hermione and mum.
Ron
Harry sighed and put the letter on the table. He felt kind o bad, but he couldn't change the dinner. He got another piece of paper and started writing.
Dear Ron, as your brothers may have told you, I can't come to the dinner. I have to mett Remus and Sirius that day, and I've not seen Remus in a long time, and for what he says, he has important news. However, I'm sure we will be able to have a dinner another day this summer. Hope you understand it. Give Hermione and all your family my best regards. Ah, and congratulate Ginny for me.
Harry PS: the Joke and Poke book has arrived, i'll keep one for you, don't worry.
Harry felt that letter wasn't very convincing or deep, it was like empty, but he didn't know what to say in order to feel sorry. So he got the letter and tied it to Hedwig. She wasn't very tired, she might had arrived in the morning, so she just flew away with the letter. Harry kept looking at her until she disapperaed. Then he got in bed and shut the light off.
Next day Vernon woke him up. They were going to the cinema, and he asked him if he wanted to go. Vernon had been more nice to him lately, because he knew Harry was now a good wizard. Harry agreed because he hadn't go to the muggle cinema for a long time. The movie they watched was just OK, it was just people shooting at each other with no plot. After that, they ate in a fast food restaurant and came back home. Harry was surprised to see a grey owl in Hedwig's cage. He had seen this owl before, it was Remus' owl, Romolous. Harry got Romolous' letter and read it.
Dear Harry, i'll arrive tomorrow afternoon from Glasgow, in coming by train. I can't use floo powder because it's too far. Meet me at King's Cross at five, Sirius will be there too. It' been a long time, Harry, I have many things to tell you. I've sent Sirius another letter with my other owl. Well, take care. See you tomorrow.
Remus
These were good news at least. He really wanted to see Remus again. Harry kept Romolous (he'd give the owl to Remus the next day), he gave him some of Hedwig's food. He noticed that some owl had brought him the Monthly Job Propheter , a monthly newspaper just about jobs. He spent all the rest of the day looking for a job, but he couldn't find anyhing really interesting. There were jobs he would do quite well, yeah, but he didn't like them. He would have more fun working with Fred and George at their shop. He just marked some of the jobs that he might be interested in next week.
He was a bit tired. At ten, he got down and ate some fruit with Dudley, but they didn't talk. Harry left wihout saying anything and went o bed. Tomorrow would be a great day, he tought. Or maybe not so great... He fell asleep thinking about the Weasley's disappointment.
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AN: Hope you like it. For the moment it isn't very exciting, the later chapters will be more interesting. There will be more mystery, more deads, and yeah, love! Fell free to review if you want. But I'll publish the next chapter soon. However, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Rated R for strong violence, sex and profanity (may not be show in the first chapters, tough)
Note: this story happens after Voldemort's and company defeat.
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Dark Hogsmeade
This story takes place one year after Harry ended Hogwarts. During the whole year after ending Hogwarts, Harry had been searching a job, but he couldn't find one. He is currently working at Fred & George's Joke Shop which the twins opened two years ago in Diagon Alley.
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Late May
Harry was just closing the shop when Fred and George arrived. He waved them when he saw them. He closed the door with the key and turned to them.
"C'mon Harry, let's go eat an ice-cream or something'" muttered George
"Yeah, let's go. I think we must talk" added Fred
Harry looked at them a little confused, but he agreed "Yes, why not?"
They began to walk to the Leaky Cauldron in silence.
"So" said Harry "It's something bad you have to tell me?"
"Of course not" exclaimed George " We just want to talk"
"About things, you know" said Fred
"Well, it's strange you ask me to talk" said Harry ".You normally hang around the shop and tidy it up, and after that you look after the money"
"Well, we let's do an exception today" said Fred "And I'm thirsty"
They arrived at the Leaky Cauldron and got a small table. They ordered three drinks.
"Well" muttered Harry when they had ordered the drinks "It's something about me?"
"No" said Fred quietly
"Harry, don't worry, you're doing a fantastic job" said George loudly "Since you came to help us, the shop has increased it's benefits"
"Yeah, I think our shop is begining to be famous, I heard people talk about it" added Fred
"By the way, has the new Joke & Poke book arrived?"
"Yes" said Harry "It arrived this afternoon, just when you left. For the moment, I've sold twenty of them!"
"Twenty!" shouted George. He was amazed.
A waiter brought the drinks and put them on the table. Fred had a swig of his drink.
"Well Harry" said Fred, putting the mug on the table " You know, Ginny is coming this weekend from Hogwarts. She has just ended her 7th year"
Harry looked at him with the eyes wide open. Ginny... she had always been on a crush with him. Well, at least that was what it seemed. Harry always saw Ginny as his best friend's little sister, and he had always been nice to her. Harry smiled. He had not seen Ginny for almost a year.
"Gee, I had forgotten it" murmured Harry, still smiling
"We have organized a dinner" commented George, excited.
"Yeah" said Fred "Bill and Charlie will come too. And of course, Hermione"
Harry nodded. Hermione had been Ron's girlfriend for three years. They were really in love, and they saw each other every time they could. Ron was currently working in the Ministry of Magic, just like his father, and Hermione was also in the Ministry, but in another department. They asked Harry to come with them, but Harry felt that working at the Ministry wouldn't be a job he would like to do.
"That's very cool" announced Harry after taking a drink "When will it be?"
"The dinner?" asked George, but he didn't wait for an answer "June 2th"
Harry was going to accept the invitation, but then he remembered something.
"Oh, no!" shouted Harry
"What?" asked George, surprised
"I can't come unless you change the day" whispered Harry, sadly.
"Why?" George seemed very surprised "You have to come, Harry, you are our best friend!"
"And Ron's!" added Fred, also confused
"Yeah! And Bill has a new girlfriend!" commented George
"I'd love to go, but, really, I can't!" exclaimed Harry, upset "I have a dinner with Sirius and Lupin that day!"
The twins petrified.
"Oh, Harry!" sighed George "Can't you guys meet another day?"
"I'm really sorry, George" said Harry desesperately "But Lupin is coming from Glasgow, and I haven't seen him in some months"
"Crap, we can't change the day neither" said Fred, kind of disappointed "Charlie is coming from Norway just for this dinner"
They remained in silence. George sighed. Harry felt bad because of the Weasleys. They had always been so kind with him, they were almost his family. He visited them normally the week-ends. But this week-end it was special... There would be Ginny, and he had not seen her for a long time... And also Bill and Charlie... For what he knew, Charlie was in a dragon project in Norway, and Bill had left Egypt a few years ago. He was now working in France.
"Well... maybe another day..." muttered George, and he broke the silence.
"Yeah, don't worry" said Harry, trying to encourage them
When a waiter passed near them, Fred ordered some drinks.
"So" said Harry, in order to continue the conversation "has Bill a girlfriend?"
"Yep. Some girl he met in Paris" answered George "For what she says, she's very nice"
"For what HE says" repeated Fred ironically "And what about you, harry? When will you get a girlfriend?"
"Yeah, when will you get a girlfriend?" asked George loudly
"Hey guys, I don't know" murmured Harry, blushing "When I find the right person, I guess"
The twins laughed.
"Yeah. Whatever" said George, still chuckling
"Hey, whats so funny?" asked Harry "What about you?"
The twins stopped chuckling and looked at each other.
"Hey" said Fred "When we find the right person, too!"
They all laughed. They spent the whole evening talking and laughing, having good time.
"Son of a bitch!" screamed George. Harry had just told them that a man tried to steal a "Joking & Spelling: The Basics" book that afternoon.
"However, I saw him and got him before he could even leave the shop" clarified Harry
"Well done, my friend" said Fred "Silly bastard. We're lucky to have you in the shop, Harry. What did you do to him?"
"Well, nothing. He just payed the book and left" muttered Harry
"Uh..." murmured Fred, and his mug fell off the table
The twins were quite drunk. They had drank five rounds of beer, and they were kind of sleepy. Harry looked at the clock on the wall and noticed it was almost nine. It was time to go.
"Ehem, I think it's time to leave, guys. It's almost nine" said Harry innocently
"Aha! Almost nine!" exclaimed George, and his head fell on the table
Harry looked at them. They were quite pathetic.
"Uhmm, boys, you want me to take you home?" proposed Harry
"Don't be dumb, Harry" vocalized Fred in a bizarre voice "We seem drunk, but we are not..."
"Uh, ok" said Harry "Then if you'll excuse me"
Harry got up and headed to the door
"See you monday, Harry. And look sharp!" shouted Fred
"Don't worry" said Harry, confused " I will"
He opened the door and left.
Sadly, Harry still lived with the Dursleys. Althought he had many money, the houses were really expensive. However, the Dursleys repected him more and they let his freedom. But they didn't allow floo power, so Harry had o travel on the underground every day, from the Leaky Cauldron to Privet Drive.
Harry got in the tube and sat down in a near seat. He wore muggle clothes so he didn't terryfy the muggles. He remained quiet during all the trip on underground, thinking about the dinners. He shook his head before leaving.
When he arrived to Dursleys' house, it was almost ten. He got into the house. Petunia and Vernon were watching the TV, and they didn't notice him. Dudley was probably sleeping. Harry entered the kitchen and ate some cookies. Then, silently, he sneaked up to his room.
Hedwig was in the room. Harry was glad to see his owl because he had sent her some days ago. He ran to the the owl and looked for any letter. Ron had sent him one. He got it and read it slowly.
Hey, Harry! I just sent this because I wanted to be sure someone told you (George and Red may have told you anyway). This Sunday Ginny's coming from Hogwarts. She has ended her 7th year, Harry! She's arriving sunday afternoon. And we are organizining a great party. Well, it's a dinner. Hermione will be there, and Percy too (yeah, he will leave the Ministry just for this dinner!), and Bill and Charlie! You can't miss it! You're our best friend!
Harry was really disappointed. he really wanted to go, but he could not! That was sad. All the Weasleys were expecting him and he could not come! He thought he was going to cry, but he continued reading.
By the way, Ginny has got a job. Pretty quick, huh? It's dad, he spoke with important people there in the Ministry, and she has got a place in the Magic Crime department. Magic Crime, Harry, those people investigate murders and try to catch the criminals. Isn't it cool? But keep your mouth shut, Ginny doesn't know it, we will tell her at the dinner. How's going with the shop? George and Fred have told me that the Joke and Poke book wil arrive soon, please book one for me! It looks great. Well, see you sunday (I hope). Greetings from Hermione and mum.
Ron
Harry sighed and put the letter on the table. He felt kind o bad, but he couldn't change the dinner. He got another piece of paper and started writing.
Dear Ron, as your brothers may have told you, I can't come to the dinner. I have to mett Remus and Sirius that day, and I've not seen Remus in a long time, and for what he says, he has important news. However, I'm sure we will be able to have a dinner another day this summer. Hope you understand it. Give Hermione and all your family my best regards. Ah, and congratulate Ginny for me.
Harry PS: the Joke and Poke book has arrived, i'll keep one for you, don't worry.
Harry felt that letter wasn't very convincing or deep, it was like empty, but he didn't know what to say in order to feel sorry. So he got the letter and tied it to Hedwig. She wasn't very tired, she might had arrived in the morning, so she just flew away with the letter. Harry kept looking at her until she disapperaed. Then he got in bed and shut the light off.
Next day Vernon woke him up. They were going to the cinema, and he asked him if he wanted to go. Vernon had been more nice to him lately, because he knew Harry was now a good wizard. Harry agreed because he hadn't go to the muggle cinema for a long time. The movie they watched was just OK, it was just people shooting at each other with no plot. After that, they ate in a fast food restaurant and came back home. Harry was surprised to see a grey owl in Hedwig's cage. He had seen this owl before, it was Remus' owl, Romolous. Harry got Romolous' letter and read it.
Dear Harry, i'll arrive tomorrow afternoon from Glasgow, in coming by train. I can't use floo powder because it's too far. Meet me at King's Cross at five, Sirius will be there too. It' been a long time, Harry, I have many things to tell you. I've sent Sirius another letter with my other owl. Well, take care. See you tomorrow.
Remus
These were good news at least. He really wanted to see Remus again. Harry kept Romolous (he'd give the owl to Remus the next day), he gave him some of Hedwig's food. He noticed that some owl had brought him the Monthly Job Propheter , a monthly newspaper just about jobs. He spent all the rest of the day looking for a job, but he couldn't find anyhing really interesting. There were jobs he would do quite well, yeah, but he didn't like them. He would have more fun working with Fred and George at their shop. He just marked some of the jobs that he might be interested in next week.
He was a bit tired. At ten, he got down and ate some fruit with Dudley, but they didn't talk. Harry left wihout saying anything and went o bed. Tomorrow would be a great day, he tought. Or maybe not so great... He fell asleep thinking about the Weasley's disappointment.
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AN: Hope you like it. For the moment it isn't very exciting, the later chapters will be more interesting. There will be more mystery, more deads, and yeah, love! Fell free to review if you want. But I'll publish the next chapter soon. However, I'd like to hear your thoughts.