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Chapter 10 - Decisions
"Morning you two, did you sleep alright?"
At this comment Harry and Severus looked at each other "Not exactly," Severus said. "Why didn't you tell me that Harry's scar connects him to Voldemort?" he finished abruptly, annoyed that Dumbledore had kept something so important from him when he was supposed to be looking after Harry.
"I . . . what happened?" Dumbledore said, concern filling his voice. Harry chose then to speak up "I had another nightmare last night and I woke Professor Snape up." "Oh . . . could you tell me what happened please?" "I don't really want to talk about it" Harry admitted quietly. "I understand but it may be useful if you were to keep a dream diary because it would mean that we could know what happened but that you wouldn't have to relive it." "I guess" Harry said despondently.
There was a pause before Severus said, "Lets sit down before we discuss anything else hmm?" before marching to the sofa to sit down regardless of whether anyone followed him. Harry looked at Professor Dumbledore and then Severus, before turning to sit down and agreeing to write down what happened in his 'dreams'.
The three of them sat silently for a moment before Albus cleared his throat and started to talk, "Harry, Severus, the reason I am here is to let you know what will be happening for the rest of the summer. While I am sure that the two of you would be happier if Harry stayed with Remus and Sirius, or the Weasleys it would be too dangerous for all involved, so he will be staying here. I'm sorry if the arrangement is not to your likings but Harry, you will have to stay with Severus so that you are safe, and Severus, you will have to look after.
So that you are not too bored over the summer I have planned some activities for you Harry. Severus and I will be training you to duel properly and we will teach you more advanced defence, among other things." He paused to see their reactions and both looked shocked at the prospect of spending the whole summer together. "I have been in touch with them and although they are busy at the moment, Sirius and Remus will join you here later. He said, smiling at them with that annoying twinkle in his eyes.
"Right," Dumbledore continued suddenly, "Now that we have sorted the basics out I would like to talk to you Severus so that we can work out a schedule, but before we go, Harry there are some rules that you must follow while you are here. Do not for any reason leave the Hogwarts grounds, and please don't go into the forest. Other than that enjoy yourself and we'll talk soon. Come on Severus, I'm sure Harry won't destroy your rooms while you are gone." He finished, correctly interpreting the look and Severus' face. He rose and looked expectantly at Severus who reluctantly rose and prepared to leave Harry alone in his rooms. At the door he turned and said, "Try not to do too much damage," he paused and seemed about to leave when he finished with, "In fact don't touch ANYTHING and I will be back soon!" The door slammed shut behind him and Harry was finally left alone.
After the adults had left harry sat staring at the flames (of the fire), while thinking about the rather shocking news that he had just been told. He was looking forward to seeing Remus and Sirius again but he was curious as to why they were coming. He was thinking about the many different ways that Severus could kill him and make it look like an accident during duelling classes when an owl flew through the window (A/N: its my fic and the dungeons have windows ok?) and landed on the sofa next to Harry. He took the letter off its leg and it promptly flew back through the window. He unrolled the parchment and started to read the letter, surprised to have received a response from one of his friends so quickly.
Hiya Harry, I sent Hedwig on to Hermione with your letter and Pig is sick (Fred and George kidnapped Errol for joke shop purposes but that's another story) so I had to borrow an owl. How come you were made to leave the Dursleys? (You Know Who didn't attack did he?) Do you reckon you'll be allowed to come and stay like usual or will Dumbledore not let you because you're at Hogwarts now? Just think you've got the WHOLE castle to yourself! Don't do anything I wouldn't do. I can't believe that Dumbledore is making you stay with Snape, I mean I knew he was nuts but Snape would probably feed you to Fluffy the second he got the chance. I've not been up to much, been playing Quidditch (at least now you can practise again, even if you have to stay with Snape to do it) and Fred and George reckon that I'd make a good keeper but I dunno, I guess it doesn't hurt to tryout right? Fred and George have been causing havoc again, some nutter gave them money to start their joke shop and it is complete CHAOS! (you can imagine) Although they did buy me some new dress robes, they're really nice, they must have cost a fortune . . . and no they're not maroon. Got to go, mum's yelling at me because I'm supposed to be de-gnoming the garden. See you soon Ron
Harry laughed quietly to himself and realised just how much he missed his two best friends and vowed to talk to Dumbledore about the possibility of him staying with the Weasleys, but for now he settled down to do yet more homework. (A/N: If Hogwarts teachers are like mine then he will have loads . . . and no I don't get summer homework, its just for the other holidays)
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Dumbledore's Office
Dumbledore and Severus were sat talking quietly, trying to agree on what Harry should do when (A/N: ideas for activities would be much appreciated) but Severus was flat out refusing to deal with Harry.
"Its bad enough that I have to deal with his idiocy in school time, and I know that he didn't have a good summer but I shouldn't have to put up with him for the WHOLE of my summer."
"Now Severus" Dumbledore said calmly, "Surely it's not that bad, and anyway he needs to be taught and who better to teach him than you?" There was a pause as Severus thought about the sense in what Dumbledore has said but when he spoke again he was still reluctant "I might be one of the best people to teach him but that doesn't mean I have to like it." Severus said huffily but eventually agreed to tutor Harry in necessary subjects.
"So . . . what should we start with?"
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A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update. Please let me know what you think and thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed.
Btw could someone tell me how to do Italics etc because it never works. Thanx
Shameless plug: I have started an original story but very few people review original stories if any of you have nothing better to do I would appreciate some feedback on it. You can find it at http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=733726 Thanx Mnemosyne
A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update and thanks to everyone who reviewed I really appreciate everyone's comments.
Chapter 10 - Decisions
"Morning you two, did you sleep alright?"
At this comment Harry and Severus looked at each other "Not exactly," Severus said. "Why didn't you tell me that Harry's scar connects him to Voldemort?" he finished abruptly, annoyed that Dumbledore had kept something so important from him when he was supposed to be looking after Harry.
"I . . . what happened?" Dumbledore said, concern filling his voice. Harry chose then to speak up "I had another nightmare last night and I woke Professor Snape up." "Oh . . . could you tell me what happened please?" "I don't really want to talk about it" Harry admitted quietly. "I understand but it may be useful if you were to keep a dream diary because it would mean that we could know what happened but that you wouldn't have to relive it." "I guess" Harry said despondently.
There was a pause before Severus said, "Lets sit down before we discuss anything else hmm?" before marching to the sofa to sit down regardless of whether anyone followed him. Harry looked at Professor Dumbledore and then Severus, before turning to sit down and agreeing to write down what happened in his 'dreams'.
The three of them sat silently for a moment before Albus cleared his throat and started to talk, "Harry, Severus, the reason I am here is to let you know what will be happening for the rest of the summer. While I am sure that the two of you would be happier if Harry stayed with Remus and Sirius, or the Weasleys it would be too dangerous for all involved, so he will be staying here. I'm sorry if the arrangement is not to your likings but Harry, you will have to stay with Severus so that you are safe, and Severus, you will have to look after.
So that you are not too bored over the summer I have planned some activities for you Harry. Severus and I will be training you to duel properly and we will teach you more advanced defence, among other things." He paused to see their reactions and both looked shocked at the prospect of spending the whole summer together. "I have been in touch with them and although they are busy at the moment, Sirius and Remus will join you here later. He said, smiling at them with that annoying twinkle in his eyes.
"Right," Dumbledore continued suddenly, "Now that we have sorted the basics out I would like to talk to you Severus so that we can work out a schedule, but before we go, Harry there are some rules that you must follow while you are here. Do not for any reason leave the Hogwarts grounds, and please don't go into the forest. Other than that enjoy yourself and we'll talk soon. Come on Severus, I'm sure Harry won't destroy your rooms while you are gone." He finished, correctly interpreting the look and Severus' face. He rose and looked expectantly at Severus who reluctantly rose and prepared to leave Harry alone in his rooms. At the door he turned and said, "Try not to do too much damage," he paused and seemed about to leave when he finished with, "In fact don't touch ANYTHING and I will be back soon!" The door slammed shut behind him and Harry was finally left alone.
After the adults had left harry sat staring at the flames (of the fire), while thinking about the rather shocking news that he had just been told. He was looking forward to seeing Remus and Sirius again but he was curious as to why they were coming. He was thinking about the many different ways that Severus could kill him and make it look like an accident during duelling classes when an owl flew through the window (A/N: its my fic and the dungeons have windows ok?) and landed on the sofa next to Harry. He took the letter off its leg and it promptly flew back through the window. He unrolled the parchment and started to read the letter, surprised to have received a response from one of his friends so quickly.
Hiya Harry, I sent Hedwig on to Hermione with your letter and Pig is sick (Fred and George kidnapped Errol for joke shop purposes but that's another story) so I had to borrow an owl. How come you were made to leave the Dursleys? (You Know Who didn't attack did he?) Do you reckon you'll be allowed to come and stay like usual or will Dumbledore not let you because you're at Hogwarts now? Just think you've got the WHOLE castle to yourself! Don't do anything I wouldn't do. I can't believe that Dumbledore is making you stay with Snape, I mean I knew he was nuts but Snape would probably feed you to Fluffy the second he got the chance. I've not been up to much, been playing Quidditch (at least now you can practise again, even if you have to stay with Snape to do it) and Fred and George reckon that I'd make a good keeper but I dunno, I guess it doesn't hurt to tryout right? Fred and George have been causing havoc again, some nutter gave them money to start their joke shop and it is complete CHAOS! (you can imagine) Although they did buy me some new dress robes, they're really nice, they must have cost a fortune . . . and no they're not maroon. Got to go, mum's yelling at me because I'm supposed to be de-gnoming the garden. See you soon Ron
Harry laughed quietly to himself and realised just how much he missed his two best friends and vowed to talk to Dumbledore about the possibility of him staying with the Weasleys, but for now he settled down to do yet more homework. (A/N: If Hogwarts teachers are like mine then he will have loads . . . and no I don't get summer homework, its just for the other holidays)
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Dumbledore's Office
Dumbledore and Severus were sat talking quietly, trying to agree on what Harry should do when (A/N: ideas for activities would be much appreciated) but Severus was flat out refusing to deal with Harry.
"Its bad enough that I have to deal with his idiocy in school time, and I know that he didn't have a good summer but I shouldn't have to put up with him for the WHOLE of my summer."
"Now Severus" Dumbledore said calmly, "Surely it's not that bad, and anyway he needs to be taught and who better to teach him than you?" There was a pause as Severus thought about the sense in what Dumbledore has said but when he spoke again he was still reluctant "I might be one of the best people to teach him but that doesn't mean I have to like it." Severus said huffily but eventually agreed to tutor Harry in necessary subjects.
"So . . . what should we start with?"
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A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update. Please let me know what you think and thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed.
Btw could someone tell me how to do Italics etc because it never works. Thanx
Shameless plug: I have started an original story but very few people review original stories if any of you have nothing better to do I would appreciate some feedback on it. You can find it at http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=733726 Thanx Mnemosyne