A/N: Hello everyone! This is my first story but by no means am I a fan fiction rookie. I have been reading fics for a long time. Please any positive/constructive criticism will be appreciated. Please if you have any comments leave them I don't care if they are good or bad I appreciate any feedback so I can see what people like and what people don't like. I will respond to every reviewer in my next chapter. Thanks and good bye.
Harry Potter and the Return of the Dark Lord"Enter" Voldermort said when he heard a knock at the door. This better be good he thought to himself. Voldermort really hates being interrupted while sleeping.
"M-M-M-Master, I-I have some dis-disturbing news concerning the g-g-giants." Petigrew whispered to his Lord.
"What is it Wormtail?"
"Well, you see, I-I tried to offer our hand to them…but-but it seems that Dum- that Dumbledore has gotten to them first. They are being allowed to stay on Hogworts grounds this year."
"Very well Wormtail. Is that all?" Voldermort continued after Peter shook his head 'yes'. "Although I admit the giants would have been great allies, we can do without them. The Demetors on the other hand, are priceless. We have to work quick if we would like to get them and my faithful" he gave a meaningful look at his servant. " death eaters all at once. SILENCE!" Voldermort yelled as Wormtail was stuttering out that he was indeed faithful. "Do you have any other information for me Wormtail?"
"No, Sir"
"Then you are dismissed. Send Malfoy in."
"Yes, Master."
"My Lord, you wished to see me?" Lucis asked his master.
"Yes Lucis I did. What do you have to tell me about the Demetors? And, before you answer, let me tell you that you better hope that it is better than what Wormtail had to tell me" and Lucis cringed as he saw Voldermort reach into his robes, to get his wand. "because I allow him more mistakes than I allow others because of what he did for me. Perhaps I allow too much. But in any event, we do not have time for me to tell you my faults. You are here to tell me something so lets hear it."
"Well, sir, you see, it's not that they don't want to join our side" Lucis tried to explain, then hurried up when Voldermort actually took his wand out of his robes. "they just don't believe me when I tell them that you are back." He blurted out.
A small smile spread across Voldermorts face. That's easy enough to deal with he thought. "Very good Lucis. Send everyone else home. I will have to rest if I'm to see the Demetors myself tomorrow."
"We all know who we must enlist if we are to truly win this battle." Dumbledor spoke to those at the table around him.
"But sir, you do know his relations?" Another at the table questioned.
"I have told you before and I will tell you again. I do not care about his relations. This is it. It is no longer up for discussion. It shall be put to vote." Dumbledor spoke matter-of-factly. And so they did. Even know the members of this mysterious group did not like the idea, they just couldn't help themselves in trusting Dumbledor. All but one voted to take in this new man. "I am sorry Alastor, but you have been out voted. We shall take Mr. English into our ranks. He is waiting outside so I shall go get him."
This little group that was organized was a resistance against Voldermort. Some of the old members from before his downfall were still there, and some new members sat there now. This group was called the Order of the Phoenix. They sat in a small secret room that you can only get to from a secret passage in the Headmaster of Hogworts office. Not even the Marauders map showed it. As the door opened and Patrick English walked in, everyone slightly tightened up.
"Alright, now that we are all here, I would like to go through a little introduction so we can all be identified to the new comers of the group. I will start. My name is Albus Dumbledor, Headmaster at Hogworts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Order of Merlin 1st class. Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards."
"Oh is that all?" Sirius said jokingly from the other end of the table.
"I am Abrealla Figg. Master of disguise."
"Alastor Moody. 'Mad-eye' to some. Ex-Auror."
"Best one I've ever seen too!"
"Sirius, must you have a comment for everyone at the table?" Dumbledor asked smiling.
"Sorry Albus. Just trying to keep things interesting. From now on I'll just whisper them to Moony over here, he'll appreciate them." Remus Lupin rolled his eyes.
"Mundungus Fletcher. Nothing really special but I've been know to be a great spy."
"Arthur Weasly. I guess the only thing I'm really great at is muggles, but I'm going to try real hard to help you guys out."
"Molly Weasly. Also, not spectacular at anything 'accept disciplining Fred and George from what I hear' Sirius whispered. But I'm going to try my best to do all I can."
"Charlie Weasly. Master with dangerous magical creatures, especially dragons."
"Bill Weasly. Great at breaking charms and setting them."
"Percy Weasly. Really good at working hard and glad to be at your service."
"Fleur Delacour. Part Veela. Former Tri-Wizard champion."
"Victor Krum. Qudditch Seeker for Bulgaria. Also, former Tri-Wizard champion."
"Professor Magongall. Expert at Transfiguration."
"Professor Snape. Expert at Potions."
"Professor Flitwick. Expert at Charms."
"Former Professor Lupin. Defense Against the Dark Arts expert."
"Sirius Black. Expert at keeping people smiling. Oh yeah. Serious time, sir. I forgot." He said looking at Dumbledor trying to hold back a smile. "I'm real good at curses and counter-curses."
"We know that all to well. What with 13 all at…" Sirius stood up at once and pulled out his wand.
"That will be all Servus thank you. We all know Sirius was framed. Trying to get him upset by saying things like that is not what we are here for."
"I wouldn't talk about killing people if I were you Snape."
"Well you're not me now are you?"
"That's enough both of you." Dumbledore yelled.
"Ahh I believe I'm next." Boomed Hagrid. "Rebus Hagrid. Keeper of the Keys and Grounds here at Hogworts. Expert with magical animals. Also, I'm half giant."
"Madam Maxine. Headmistress at Bueatbatons school of Magic. Half giantess."
"Patrick English. Headmaster and Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor at Salem School for Witches and Wizards. Order of Merlin, 1st and 2cd class. Also, former Minister of Magic in America."
Then it went back to Dumbledore but just as he was standing up and about to begin talking, Patrick started again.
"I know I'm new here but my I make a suggestion?" Everyone nodded in agreement. Except Moody that is. "We will not get very far without Harry Potter. I wish we could invite him into our ranks."
"Ahh, now I have gave this thought. But you see Harry is just a mere child and doesn't know enough advanced magic yet." Dumbledore started.
"I'll help him. I will tutor him and he will learn more in 3 months with me than he would have learned in his final 3 years at Hogworts. Of course I may need a little help from some of the professors here at Hogworts. But I'll do more that 90 percent of the work. We need him no one here excerpt perhaps you, Dumbledore, really knows the extent of his powers. You know we will not succeed fully without him."
"Fine I will put it to vote again. Do you all wish to have Harry Potter join our ranks. We will vote then if we vote 'yes' to have Harry join us, we will end the meeting until I can get him here. If we vote 'no' then we will continue the meeting as planned. All in favor of having Harry Potter join the Order of the Phoenix, please raise your hand. Alright, all opposed? It's settled then Harry Potter-"
At that very time a skinny 14 year old boy was sitting in his room doing an essay for his least favorite class. Not only was it the class he didn't like but the subject on which he had to write about hit to close to home for him for his liking: How will the news that Professor Dumbledore gave you at the end-of-the-year feast (About You-Know-You's return) directly effect you? But as he was thinking about all that, he heard a knock at the window. 'Wonder what that's about' Harry thought. 'Hedwig just left to hunt a few hours ago. She shouldn't be back for ages.' Then he looked over and saw the big impressive owl that usually brought his school letter, but it is much to early for that, Harry thought because it was only 2 weeks into vacation. As he untied the owl's letter, it ruffled its feathers and flew off importantly. Harry did not immediately recognize the writing and did not know who the letter was from until he reached the end were it was signed. The letter was short enough and it read:
Dear Harry,
Your presents is requested here at Hogworts. I can not tell you why because of fear of this letter being intercepted. Either myself or Snuffle's will personally be coming to get you tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Normally I would ask your relatives if this would be ok first, but this can not be negotiated. Please have your school things ready as it will be safer for you to spend the rest of your summer here at Hogworts where I can keep my eye on you anyway. There can not be a wait at your house for you to get your things packed after one of us get there, because one; Sirius will have to be in and out with you if he gets there, as he will not be welcome in your aunt and uncles house seeing as they still believe him a murderer. And two; you have to be at Hogworts by 9:30 so you don't have much time to waste. The port-key is set up to transport you into a town right outside Hogsmead, why you can't come right into Hogsmead or Hogworts will all be explained to you when you get here. I am very sorry about the short notice but there was nothing I could do about the matter. We need you here as soon as possible. But please don't worry about it.
Yours truly,
Professor DumbledoreWell that's odd. Harry thought to himself. But anyway, he had already planned to get up at 5:00 in the morning after seeing that he needed his things packed by 9. Not that he had a lot of stuff, but he needed time to tell the Dursley's that another grown, fully trained wizard would be coming to the house. There would undoubtedly be a fight about that, one which he didn't want Professor Dumbledore or Sirius to witness. He didn't want Sirius to witness it because he would probably lose his temper and turn the Dursley's into toads, not that Sirius was dangerous, he just didn't like them since they talked bad about Lily and James. All Sirius needed was one bad comment about either of them, and the Dursley's were as good as dead. He didn't want Dumbledore to see it because Dumbledore put him in there and he didn't want him seconded guessing his decision. Even if he would want to be anywhere but the Dursley's house. Well perhaps not Snape's. Plus, Dumbledore had enough to deal with without dealing with the Dursley's on top of it. 'Well,' Harry thought, 'I better get to sleep since it's already 2 a.m.' And with that as his last thought before he went to bed, he lied down.
Phew!!! Thought Harry. It was always a relief when he woke up and it was not drenched in sweat with his scar hurting. He had had many dreams since the Tri-Wizard tournament, but none that gave him any useful information. So he stopped sending Dumbledore owls, since they did him no good to hear Dear Professor Dumbledore, had a dream last night. Voldermort mad at one of the death eaters again for spilling something. Used the Crutains curse on him. Nothing else though, I woke up as soon as he lifted the spell. Yours truly, Harry Potter. Ya those must have been pretty useless to him. Well anyway Harry started packing and wasn't done until 8:30. Good thing I got up so early. Harry thought. Who would have expected it to take 2 ½ hours to pack. Well mise well go down stairs and start the argument with the Dursley's. Harry thought to himself.
"Um, Uncle Vernon? Aunt Petunia?" Harry started nervously.
"Yes"
"What is it" They both asked nastily.
"Either Professor Dumbledore or Sirius are coming to get me 9:00 this morning." Harry started cautiously. He didn't want to start a fight. Not that he didn't think Dumbledore or Sirius couldn't take care of it if they locked Harry up, its just he didn't want them to have to use magic here. Especially Sirius cause what if someone came to see why Harry was using spells in the summer?
"S-s-s-Sirius?" Uncle Vernon said chocking on his eggs. Aunt Petunia simply gasped and turned as white as the curtains. "Your godfather Sirius?" Uncle Vernon asked.
"Yes." Harry said, holding back the smile that was trying so ever hard to spread. How could he have forgotten? They would never forbid anything that Sirius wanted. They were petrified of him.
"Very, well. Just make sure you yell that you're leaving when you do leave. And tell that maniac that if he comes upstairs, I don't care what freakish powers he has, I'll give him the beating of a lifetime." Uncle Vernon said with much more confidence than he would have if Sirius really turned up at the doorstep. And then he, Aunt Petunia, and Dudley all went upstairs and barricaded themselves in his aunt and uncle's room. After a half an hour's wait, the door bell rang and Harry, just to taunt the Dursley's, yelled up the stairs, "Do you want me to get that?"
"Ah, Harry I suspect your ready to go." Harry turned to ice, for that was not Dumbledore nor Sirius at the door. It was Voldermort. And Harry didn't even have his wand. Harry screamed, then from the corners of the bushes, two people stepped out. And he has never been happier to see two people in his life. It was Mad-Eye Moody and Professor Dumbledore. But what they did next surprised Harry more than anything. They laughed and shook Voldermorts hand.
"Well done Abrealla." Professor Dumbledore said. Harry was confused. But Moody was pure angry.
"What if this had really been Voldermort? Do I go around telling everyone to have CONSTANT VIGILANCE all the time for nothing? You have much to learn young man. Walking around at times like these without a wand. And you don't even look to see who's outside the door before you open it. YOU OF ALL PEOPLE! I thought you were ready."
"Now, now Alastor." Dumbledore spoke. "You mustn't be so harsh on the boy. He is, after all only 14, and he has came out on top from battles with Voldermort 4 times now." What is this? How can they be so calm. Then as Harry looked back up at Voldermort, he saw not Voldermort, but a woman of about 40.
"But-What-I don't understand." Harry sputtered. Then the mysterious women answered her question.
"Hello Harry. So nice to see you again." She said.
"Again? I'm sorry. Do I know you?" All three chuckled and Harry was getting agitated.
"Well maybe you'll better recognize me like this." Said the woman. And all of a sudden Harry was looking at his former baby-sitter, Mrs. Figg.
"Mrs. Figg?" Harry spoke.
Then all of a sudden he was looking at the young woman of 40 again. "Yes. Abrealla Figg at your service. You see Harry, I am master of disguise. I have disguised myself for years, pretending to be that little old lady down the street so I can keep an eye on you. But this is not the time. People are waiting for you." She said.
For the first time since he saw Voldermort, Harry looked down at his watch. "Oh no Professor, the port-key, its already 9:05."
"Ah, not to worry Harry. We are not taking a port-key there. That was just so you would be ready when we got here." Dumbledore insured Harry.
"Then how are we getting there?" Harry questioned.
"We will apperate. Alastor and Abrealla by themselves. And me holding onto you. So if were all ready, I don't see the point in standing out here." Dumbledore answered. And they all apperated to a small town that looked similar to Hogsmead.
"Welcome back Harry." Mad-Eye said.
"Back? I've never been here." Harry said confused.
"Oh yes you have Harry." Abrealla assured him. "Welcome Harry. Welcome back to Gordic's Hollow.
Harry sat there very confused. This looked like an all wizards neighborhood, and the only time he had even been in a wizards house was at the Burrow. Except, Harry thought, no, it couldn't be, but it's the only explanation.
"Is this where I lived before Voldermort's first downfall?" Harry asked. They all just smiled and shook their heads. "Well, can I ask why am I here?" Harry said cautiously.
"Well Albus, Arabella and myself should be going now. Don't forget the meeting is at 12 noon." Moody said.
"Of course. How much time does that give us?"
"Well its 9:35, sir." Harry answered.
"Very well. That gives us time. We will see you at 12. Alastor. Arabella," Dumbledore nodded at them in turn and they apperated away.
"Um, Professor? May I ask you something?"
"Go right ahead Harry."
"What are we doing here?" Harry asked
"Perhaps I should give you a bit of a history lesson first Harry. You see, Gordic Hollow is a famous place. And in this famous place there is a famous castle. We will be going there shortly. This castle was built by Gordic Gryffindor himself as a gift to his sister and his sister's new husband, named Mathew. Now matt was a very powerful wizard, so in return he had this place named after Gordic. Gryffindor's sister was murdered by Slytherin, while Salazar was trying to take over the castle. Matt and his wife, Angela, put up a brave battle, Angela was killed but matt was able to hold off Salazar with the help of the houses protections. Just as Salazar was beginning to get the upper hand, Gryffindor (who got wind of a wizards duel taking place in his Howell) came to sort things out, not knowing that the duel was between his worst enemy and his brother-in-law. Gryffindor was able to force Slytherin away, and Matt was so grateful. He told Gordic that if there was anything he could do to just name it. Gordic's request was simple enough. He asked Matt to keep the castle in his family forever never selling it and never letting anyone else take it no matter what." The whole time he was talking they were walking and now Harry got his first glimpse of the castle. It must have been as big as Hogworts. In fact, Harry saw a great lake, a Qudditch Pitch, and a huge forest just like Hogworts.
"It's buetiful." Harry said in awe.
"About 20 years ago myself and 2 other very powerful wizards, put a complicated charm on it to protect it and whoever is inside it. The only way you can step foot on these grounds is if the owner askes you to, and is under no influense of anything. Sort of works like an age line. Allow me to demonstrate.
Dumbledore started walking and as soon as his foot touched the grass, he was thrown 10 feet backwards.
"It also deflects curses." He said. Then pointed his wand torwards the castle and shouted 'Stuperfly'. The curses shot then right where Dumbledore's foot reaced the curse just made a big 'BANG' and light flew everywhere.
"Well who owns it then?" Harry asked curiously. Dumbledore smiled as if this was the very question he was waiting for Harry to ask.
"Well Matt remaried soon after, and folowing Gordic's directions, had a son. He gave him the castle when he was old enough. His son had a son and so on. And ever since Matt, this castle has stayed in his family. Mathew Jarrod Potter was the first to live here, and only Potter's have lived here since. So, Harry, if you could be so kind as to invite me in, I will show you around." The two walked around for almost an hour. It was huge. It had 20 bedrooms, 10 studies, 8 librarys, and 4 recreation rooms. Besides the outdoor Quiditch field, there was an indoor one too. Which included a training pit. It also had 2 duleing rings, and a swimming pool.
"Now Harry, there are some more important things I have to tell you. It is much safer for you to live here, so you will during the summer. Also, you have to come here on breaks. Now I only have one rule, as there are many secret passages, some leading to Hogworts and some to Hogsmead, I beg you not to use them. If you need something from Hogsmead, then send a house elf."
"I have house elfs?" Harry asked amazed.
"Oh course, you don't think this place kept itself up for 14 years?" Dumbledore chuckeled. "Now, this is the most amazing part." Harry looked at the door Dumbledore was looking at. It had a sign that said 'Apparation Wards'. "This, Harry, is a room that will allow you to go strait from here to my office anytime you want. This is the only part Gordic Gryffindor himself did not design. You see, James and myslef were very good friends, and so I had his permant permission to come back and forth through here. You see just like Hogworts, you can't apperate or disapperatewhile on these grounds. You and I are the only ones that can see this room. Now, Harry, you have a dession to make. Do you wish to take the power from me to come and go as I please?"
"Of course not."
"Good then. If you go into that room, and press the red button, you will be transferred to a secret room in my office. Hit the green button and you will pop up right where the Gryffindor Lion is on the rug in front of my desk. Press your wand tip to the Lion's mouth and say 'Potter's Palace' and you will find yourslef back in that hidden room. Press the red button and you will be transported back here. This is the only magical way to get here, since you can't apperate, use flue Powder, or a portkey on or to these grounds. I dare say this castle is better protected than Hogworts. Let me say that it is not a wise idea for you to give anyone the power I have to freely roam these grounds, because anyone with unlimited accsess to this castle is in immediate danger. Also, you must tell no one you are here, as your not sopposed to be until you are 18."
"Um, Professor?" Harry started.
"Yes, Harry?" Dumbeldore answered.
" Can the house elfs appear and siapear on there grounds?" Harry asked.
"If you give them permission to." Dumbledore answered.
"Well than can I ask you to do something else for me?" Harry asked.
"Go ahead, Harry."
"Can you put 20 foor high walls around the grounds? And only one opening? Where I can put a house elf so they can tell me if someone is here?" Harry pleaded.
"Not a problem. But it will have to be done tomorrow, because we have a meeting to attend right now." Dumbledore answered.
"One last thing sir. Can I give you one of my house elfs for Dobby?" Harry begged.
"You can have Dobby for free Harry. I know how fond of each other you two are." And they went one after another into the apperation ward back to Hogworts.
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