Chapter 3
Rebecca had had no communication with the wizarding world since that day in Dumbledore's office.
She left a letter for Harry to read when he was older; so he would understand why she had to go.
She still thought about him, she collected cuttings from newspapers, everything ever printed about him. She had arranged for the Daily Prophet to be sent to her from London. She read about the Triwizard Tournament, the articles Rita Skeeter wrote about him. Compared to the enormous articles printed before and during the Tournament, the article about the outcome was suspiciously small. She had been worried that something had happened to Harry, but then she had received the letter.
It had arrived the morning after the final task. It was very short, straight to the point.
Dear Rebecca,
I cannot say everything I would like to in a letter but I want to confess that I was entirely deceived as regards the matter which we discussed before you left. More importantly I must warn you that Lord Voldemort has returned to power. I would like to request that you return as soon as possible to England. Your help is much needed here, by one person in particular.
Perhaps you have not heard about the escape from Azkaban of a high security prisoner: Sirius Black. It is partly because of this that I wish you to return. New information has come to light.
Your Friend
Albus Dumbledore
She had, of course, heard that Sirius had escaped and it had been an idea that constantly plagued her. The pain of losing him, along with Lily and James, had been bad enough but this news of him brought him once again to the forefront of her mind. Tormented as she was she could do nothing. She had no means of contacting him, she had no idea where he was and had no-one back home who could help her. All she could do was wait. The only chance she had was that he, Sirius, might try to contact her. Rebecca read the letter five times but had already decided. She was going home.
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Rebecca had had no communication with the wizarding world since that day in Dumbledore's office.
She left a letter for Harry to read when he was older; so he would understand why she had to go.
She still thought about him, she collected cuttings from newspapers, everything ever printed about him. She had arranged for the Daily Prophet to be sent to her from London. She read about the Triwizard Tournament, the articles Rita Skeeter wrote about him. Compared to the enormous articles printed before and during the Tournament, the article about the outcome was suspiciously small. She had been worried that something had happened to Harry, but then she had received the letter.
It had arrived the morning after the final task. It was very short, straight to the point.
Dear Rebecca,
I cannot say everything I would like to in a letter but I want to confess that I was entirely deceived as regards the matter which we discussed before you left. More importantly I must warn you that Lord Voldemort has returned to power. I would like to request that you return as soon as possible to England. Your help is much needed here, by one person in particular.
Perhaps you have not heard about the escape from Azkaban of a high security prisoner: Sirius Black. It is partly because of this that I wish you to return. New information has come to light.
Your Friend
Albus Dumbledore
She had, of course, heard that Sirius had escaped and it had been an idea that constantly plagued her. The pain of losing him, along with Lily and James, had been bad enough but this news of him brought him once again to the forefront of her mind. Tormented as she was she could do nothing. She had no means of contacting him, she had no idea where he was and had no-one back home who could help her. All she could do was wait. The only chance she had was that he, Sirius, might try to contact her. Rebecca read the letter five times but had already decided. She was going home.
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Disclaimer: All belongs to J.K. Rowling
