The End of Carpe Diem (almost!)
Chapter 2
A/N: Sorry the first chapter was so short. Promise to make them longer! By the way, for a complete 1st chapter, read my prologue. Okay? This chapter is mainly about letters and it is sort of boring. More action next time! Disclaimer: I am NOT going to write one for EVERY SINGLE chapter and I bet you can remember it quite well anyway. Neither Harry Potter nor anything related to Harry Potter belongs to me. They are all JKR's.
With a "thump", Harry felt himself falling onto a soft bed. Where was he? Upon closer inspection, he found that he was at Hogwarts in his very own bed! But of all the places Dumbledore could send him with that Portkey, why here? As it turned out, his question would soon be answered. With a soft knock, Dumbledore entered the dormitory. "Harry, when I came to your house, you were most likely very surprised. I am sorry for intruding. Your things will be brought here by the house elves. But I have very recently received some disturbing news. Dark activity has increased alarmingly among Muggles. Voldemort seems to be on instinct to wipe out the entire Muggle community. This is his idea of continuing Salazar Slytherin's work. Slytherin was Hogwart's best Defense Against Dark Arts teacher due to his interest in the subject. Also, he wanted to keep all wizards at Hogwarts pureblood. His idea lead to a revolt and nearly came to war. But he contented himself with building the Chamber of Secrets to destroy later Muggle generations. Now, the old revolt is restarting instead with a more bloodthirsty leader. Voldemort has gained the upper hand with surprise attacks directly at Muggles. I'm afraid that soon things will get out of hand and only a handful of wizards will be left. At least three fourths of the Hogwarts population has a Muggle somewhere in their bloodline. Now Harry, I must ask you a most important question and think carefully before you decide. Even though you're not of age, are you willing to learn special powers and get involved in the war?" Dumbledore's question left Harry dumbstruck. Well of course he would accept! He would take every chance he could to rid the earth of the evil man that had killed his parents and harmed so many others. Taking a deep breath he said clearly, "I will do anything I can to help." Dumbledore nodded before replying, "Very well, training will begin tomorrow at 6 o'clock." He left without another word.
The moment Dumbledore left Harry grabbed the nearest parchment and quill (left there for convenience by the house elves), and began scribbling furiously.
Dear Ron, How are you? Well, the strangest thing happened today. Dumbledore APPARATED into my room at the Dursley's. Can you believe it? He apparated into a Muggle's house! Then he gave me a Portkey and it brought me right here to my room at Hogwarts. I think he thought that I was in danger or something. Too bad it couldn't have been to your house but it still is better than getting stuck at the Dursley's. Well, I'll probably be really lonely. Guess what Ron? I get to join the war effort! Dumbledore just asked me if I wanted to even though I can't do magic out of school. Don't tell your parents ok? I'll keep you updated about what's going on! See you soon! ~Harry
Then, Harry wrote a letter to Hermione:
Dear Hermione, Don't get real worried or anything but I'm at Hogwarts right now and I'm fine. Dumbledore brought me here because of some upset in the wizarding world. I don't know much about it so when you get here it will be up to you to do the research on that. How's your summer? Mine's is going to be training for the war, I think, because Dumbledore is allowing me to join the war effort! I admit I'm a little scared but I have a feeling that it's the right thing to do. Any news on your side? Well I'll keep you posted and you can tell me what is happening in the Muggle world. Well, I'm off to bed! See you in September Hermione! ~Harry
The last letter he addressed to Sirius.
Dear Sirius, How are you and Buckbeak doing? I hope your both all right. Guess what? I'm at Hogwarts now so you won't have to worry about me. Are you getting any closer to catching that slimy traitor Pettigrew? I hope you are so I can come and live with you. Anything will be better than the Dursley's house. I'm doing fine here although why Dumbledore brought me here I don't know. Hopefully it's not going to get me in trouble or expelled. Hogwarts is a second home to me and the comfiest too. Well, I'm off to bed and whatever lies ahead in tomorrow. Hope to see you soon! ~Harry
Not wanting to upset Sirius by telling him that he was also going to join the war, he rolled up the three parchments and dashed to the Owlery. On coming back to the dormitory, he found all his luggage there along with Hedwig. Fondly, he let Hedwig out and offered her an owl treat. She accepted it and nipped his finger endearingly before flying off into the night. Harry showered and hopped into bed exhausted yet not wanting to sleep afraid of the dreams it might bring. But being extremely tired his eyelids slowly drooped off into a horror of a nightmare.
Torture the spare.bring him to me.Harry could only watch restrained by a rope around his neck. The scene before him made him forget to breath. A young girl was in a full body bind (propped onto his feet) that let the victim still emit sounds. " W-w-what are y-y-you g-g-going to d-d-do to m-m- me? W-w-what's g-g-going on?" Then, she let out a bloodcurdling scream, the result of getting her hand cut off and thrown into a thick, green, bubbling potion. Voldemort's high-pitched delighted laughter cut off the girl. Out of his mouth came a hissing sound while ghosts of her siblings poured out screaming and being tortured by the Crutaciaus Curse. Then Pettigrew's sniveling face met hers in an awkward gaze. "AVADA KEDAVRA!" Pettigrew shouted straight into the girl's face. Harry watched in horror as there was a flash of blinding green light, then her still body tumbled backwards into the potion. Voldemort turned on him as well as the Death Eaters that were seemingly appearing out of nowhere. "Now Mr. Potter, I give you a choice: will you join us and become great? Or will you accept the consequences, hm? Not even giving him time to answer, all the Death Eaters teemed towards him and shouted "AVADA KEDAVRA!"
With that, Harry woke up finding himself face down in his pillow and his blanket strangling him around his neck. His scar was burning like a fiery tong was imprinting the shape of it. And somewhere in Hogsmeade, a scream for help could barely be heard, only to be drowned out by a high-pitched cackle.
Chapter 2
A/N: Sorry the first chapter was so short. Promise to make them longer! By the way, for a complete 1st chapter, read my prologue. Okay? This chapter is mainly about letters and it is sort of boring. More action next time! Disclaimer: I am NOT going to write one for EVERY SINGLE chapter and I bet you can remember it quite well anyway. Neither Harry Potter nor anything related to Harry Potter belongs to me. They are all JKR's.
With a "thump", Harry felt himself falling onto a soft bed. Where was he? Upon closer inspection, he found that he was at Hogwarts in his very own bed! But of all the places Dumbledore could send him with that Portkey, why here? As it turned out, his question would soon be answered. With a soft knock, Dumbledore entered the dormitory. "Harry, when I came to your house, you were most likely very surprised. I am sorry for intruding. Your things will be brought here by the house elves. But I have very recently received some disturbing news. Dark activity has increased alarmingly among Muggles. Voldemort seems to be on instinct to wipe out the entire Muggle community. This is his idea of continuing Salazar Slytherin's work. Slytherin was Hogwart's best Defense Against Dark Arts teacher due to his interest in the subject. Also, he wanted to keep all wizards at Hogwarts pureblood. His idea lead to a revolt and nearly came to war. But he contented himself with building the Chamber of Secrets to destroy later Muggle generations. Now, the old revolt is restarting instead with a more bloodthirsty leader. Voldemort has gained the upper hand with surprise attacks directly at Muggles. I'm afraid that soon things will get out of hand and only a handful of wizards will be left. At least three fourths of the Hogwarts population has a Muggle somewhere in their bloodline. Now Harry, I must ask you a most important question and think carefully before you decide. Even though you're not of age, are you willing to learn special powers and get involved in the war?" Dumbledore's question left Harry dumbstruck. Well of course he would accept! He would take every chance he could to rid the earth of the evil man that had killed his parents and harmed so many others. Taking a deep breath he said clearly, "I will do anything I can to help." Dumbledore nodded before replying, "Very well, training will begin tomorrow at 6 o'clock." He left without another word.
The moment Dumbledore left Harry grabbed the nearest parchment and quill (left there for convenience by the house elves), and began scribbling furiously.
Dear Ron, How are you? Well, the strangest thing happened today. Dumbledore APPARATED into my room at the Dursley's. Can you believe it? He apparated into a Muggle's house! Then he gave me a Portkey and it brought me right here to my room at Hogwarts. I think he thought that I was in danger or something. Too bad it couldn't have been to your house but it still is better than getting stuck at the Dursley's. Well, I'll probably be really lonely. Guess what Ron? I get to join the war effort! Dumbledore just asked me if I wanted to even though I can't do magic out of school. Don't tell your parents ok? I'll keep you updated about what's going on! See you soon! ~Harry
Then, Harry wrote a letter to Hermione:
Dear Hermione, Don't get real worried or anything but I'm at Hogwarts right now and I'm fine. Dumbledore brought me here because of some upset in the wizarding world. I don't know much about it so when you get here it will be up to you to do the research on that. How's your summer? Mine's is going to be training for the war, I think, because Dumbledore is allowing me to join the war effort! I admit I'm a little scared but I have a feeling that it's the right thing to do. Any news on your side? Well I'll keep you posted and you can tell me what is happening in the Muggle world. Well, I'm off to bed! See you in September Hermione! ~Harry
The last letter he addressed to Sirius.
Dear Sirius, How are you and Buckbeak doing? I hope your both all right. Guess what? I'm at Hogwarts now so you won't have to worry about me. Are you getting any closer to catching that slimy traitor Pettigrew? I hope you are so I can come and live with you. Anything will be better than the Dursley's house. I'm doing fine here although why Dumbledore brought me here I don't know. Hopefully it's not going to get me in trouble or expelled. Hogwarts is a second home to me and the comfiest too. Well, I'm off to bed and whatever lies ahead in tomorrow. Hope to see you soon! ~Harry
Not wanting to upset Sirius by telling him that he was also going to join the war, he rolled up the three parchments and dashed to the Owlery. On coming back to the dormitory, he found all his luggage there along with Hedwig. Fondly, he let Hedwig out and offered her an owl treat. She accepted it and nipped his finger endearingly before flying off into the night. Harry showered and hopped into bed exhausted yet not wanting to sleep afraid of the dreams it might bring. But being extremely tired his eyelids slowly drooped off into a horror of a nightmare.
Torture the spare.bring him to me.Harry could only watch restrained by a rope around his neck. The scene before him made him forget to breath. A young girl was in a full body bind (propped onto his feet) that let the victim still emit sounds. " W-w-what are y-y-you g-g-going to d-d-do to m-m- me? W-w-what's g-g-going on?" Then, she let out a bloodcurdling scream, the result of getting her hand cut off and thrown into a thick, green, bubbling potion. Voldemort's high-pitched delighted laughter cut off the girl. Out of his mouth came a hissing sound while ghosts of her siblings poured out screaming and being tortured by the Crutaciaus Curse. Then Pettigrew's sniveling face met hers in an awkward gaze. "AVADA KEDAVRA!" Pettigrew shouted straight into the girl's face. Harry watched in horror as there was a flash of blinding green light, then her still body tumbled backwards into the potion. Voldemort turned on him as well as the Death Eaters that were seemingly appearing out of nowhere. "Now Mr. Potter, I give you a choice: will you join us and become great? Or will you accept the consequences, hm? Not even giving him time to answer, all the Death Eaters teemed towards him and shouted "AVADA KEDAVRA!"
With that, Harry woke up finding himself face down in his pillow and his blanket strangling him around his neck. His scar was burning like a fiery tong was imprinting the shape of it. And somewhere in Hogsmeade, a scream for help could barely be heard, only to be drowned out by a high-pitched cackle.