Fiction Title: Harry Potter and the Mystic Secrets

Author: Marionie Hearts

E-mail: marionie_k_hearts@yahoo.com

Summary: Harry Potter has entered his fifth year at Hogwarts with the weight of Voldemorts rise on his shoulders. Things are seemingly normal except for the fact Lee Jordan is missing classes and not being seen until late in the evenings. Fred and George have no idea where their friend goes. The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher seems to watch Harry closely, and the exchange student Luna Welkin, who does not show up on his map, takes a keen interest in his whereabouts.

Chapter Three: Diagon Alley and a Shadow

Harry blinked yawning. "When did your mum say we were going to Diagon Alley?" Reaching into his pocket Harry searched for the key to his vault. It wasn't there. Standing up he moved to his trunk which he guessed the twins had put in Ron's room.

"In about ten minutes." Ron replied still looking over the letter Harry had him reading. "This is really weird. Maybe we should get Hermione in here. She's good with these types of things." Ron said as he lowered the letter from his face. "What are you looking for?"

"My vault key for Gringotts." Harry replied opening his trunk. "I thought it was in my pocket. You can get Hermione while I look if you want Ron." Harry had begun to go through robe pockets.

"Alright, I'll do that." Ron replied as he walked out of the room in the direction of Ginny's room. Harry faintly heard him talking to Hermione before the two walked into the room.

"What are you doing Harry?" Hermione asked perking a brow in the direction of her friend. "Did you have a fight with your school things?"

"I'm looking for my vault key." He retorted pulling out the box Hermione had given him for his birthday. Opening it he pulled out his vault key. "Found it."

"Alright…" Hermione said her brow still perked. "Now, what about this letter of yours Harry?" She asked as Ron handed her the letter and read it to herself. "I don't understand this…"

Mr. Harry Potter,

You are approaching the point in your life that the dark lord is close enough to find you and not worry about the consequences. You have been foolish to think it possible to be safe from him, for he has been biding his time. I am ashamed to admit, I did not realize this sooner. Stay on guard, do not leave your friends side Mr. Potter and do not reveal yourself in dreams. Dreams are more then they seem. Are you sure you're alone?

"What does this person mean? That's a very unusual letter. How would they know the Voldemort's plan?" Hermione was asking the same questions that Harry had asked himself.

"Time to leave dears. Let's go hurry." Mrs. Weasley's voice drifted up from downstairs. Hermione handed Harry the note.

Harry took it and shoved it into his pocket. "What do you think Hermione?" He asked as the three walked from the room.

"I'm not sure. We'll have to wait and see if another comes. I'll try to research that handwriting. I'm positive it looks familiar. I'm sure I've seen it at school. By someone…" Hermione said obviously trying to figure it out.

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"Mum, did you go to Diagon Alley?" Lee asked as he sat down at on the hearth in front of the fire. "Fred and George are going, and I told them I'd meet them there today."

"No, I haven't been there yet. We'll leave soon." Mrs. Jordan said as she walked over to her son. "What did you do today?"

"He had me watching 'arry Potter today." Lee said yawning. "He's with the Weasley's at the moment."

"Ah well, lets go Lee." Lee stood from the hearth and followed his mother as they left for Diagon Alley.

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Harry, Hermione, and Ron walked from Gringotts and headed for Flourish and Blotts for their new books. "Do you guys know who our new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is?" Hermione asked having apparently forgotten the letter.

"I do!" Ron announced quite proud of himself. "Professor Starlight. Percy was talking about her. Apparently she went to Hogwarts with our parents. Though, know one knows where she went after graduation, and she won't tell."

"Professor Starlight. That's odd name." Hermione said as the group walked into the book shop. "I don't think I've ever heard of her."

"Percy wouldn't say anything about her either." Ron said lifting their book for Defense Against the Dark Arts.

"Oy 'arry! 'Ey there! All ready for Quidditch season?" The group turned around to see Lee Jordan and his mother walking up to them. "You seen Fred and George?"

"As ready as ever Lee. I think they said they were going to that joke shop next to Gringotts." Harry responded grabbing the last book he needed from the shelf.

"Thank 'arry!" Lee said patting Harry on the shoulder as he left not realizing he had dropped a slip of paper from his robe pocket.

"Lee! Lee you dropped this." Hermione said but it was to late as she picked up the letter that seemed to be a list of supplies. 'That's unusual. This looks like the writing from Harry's letter.' She thought to herself. Shoving it in her pocket. "I'll just give it back when we get on the train." She told Harry and Ron who were both giving her odd looks. The group paid for their books and left the shop.

Harry kept looking over his shoulder. He was sure he saw a shadow duck behind a building at one time. "Do you two feel like something is following us?" He asked as the walked into the robe shop.

"No Harry, why? Have you seen something?" Hermione asked as she was being fitted for her new school robes.

"I'm not sure Hermione. I thought I did." He said rubbing the back of his neck. "Ah, forget it. I'm sure it was nothing." Subconsciously he knew it was something. His scar didn't lie, but it also wasn't burning, it was… tingling.

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A/N: I know, I know it's short. So what did you think? Is it a cliff hanger? I can't tell… that's pretty bad, I can't even tell if it is or not. You'll have to let me know. Yay, I know this chapter sucked… I'm sorry about that. Next chapter will be better… I promise!

kat – lol. I hope you liked this chapter… I'm gonna keep the identity of the guy secret for a while.

JaimeyKay – Yea, I thought the part with Aunt Petunia was rather funny. I enjoyed writing it. I hope you enjoy this chapter… still got secrets…

Jedi Rowena Gryffindor – Dun dun duuuuuuun. I shall hold you in suspense a bit longer. Thanks for your review.

Sparkly-glossy-girl – Well, at least you got to read it! Thanks for the complements.

Ts – Hehe, still got to work on that. I truly do appreciate your reviews. Thanks again! Everyone wants to know about Lee… lol. Suspense! :D