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LILY: I know what you're thinking. She's into HP as well?! And YES I AM! And this is my first HP fanfiction. I sincerely hope you enjoy!
MIRAI CLONE: *sweatdrops* Not gonna bother.
LILY: Damn, he's too well trained sometimes. Ah well.
MIRAI CLONE: *sweatdrops* I don't think I *want* to know.
LILY: Behave yourself. Quiet now, Boxer Boy!
MIRAI CLONE: *gulps* Shutting up now.
LILY: *nodding her head* Good. So, disclaimer, I don't own the characters of Harry Potter. I still own my clones, my own mate Mirai Trunks *points to her mate who just sweatdrops but doesn't say anything*, Mystic Gohan, Gambit from X-men Evolution, Neil from the Final Fantasy Movie, Kou Leifoh from the Bouncer for the PS2 game, and my newest clone, Inuyasha, my Demi- Demon Doggie! *gives Inuyasha Clone a bonecushing hug* They're all mine, except for Gohan, he's my best friend's mate. So now on with the story.
MIRAI CLONE: *blinks*
LILY: Oh, and keep them reviews coming, k? Enjoy ladies and gents.
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OUT OF THE ASHES
Chapter 3
"Now that that is settled, I have a very important matter to discuss with you all concerning Hogwarts this year." Dumbledore said, drawing the attention of the adults again.
"As we are all well aware of, with Voldemort alive and back to his old tricks, I'm afraid we are going to have to be especially careful with young Harry and his father James. I have no doubt that Voldemort will try to rid himself of them both once more, if not repeatedly. As such, I'm afraid it leaves me no choice but to have both James and his son remain here, in the vicinity of Hogwarts. Therefore, effective immediately, Minerva will help the three of you to fix up the 'Shrieking Shack' up in Hogsmeade. We shall have James speak with the Minister in person to clear Sirius of all charges, then this year, Remus, Sirius and James shall take the empty position of the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. With Remus's affliction, he will be unable to teach full time. As such, I can't afford to take Serverus from any more of his Potions classes this year. And we will need as many allies as possible, and having Sirius and James on campus will give us more than enough." Dumbledore said.
"You can't be serious, Headmaster! The three of them for the DADA professor?! Black is a known convict, and the parents will out right refuse to allow their children to be taught by him. And Potter is supposed to be dead!" Snape cried as James raised an eyebrow at him.
"Ah, come on, Serverus, 'ol buddy, 'ol pal. You mean you didn't miss me at all? I'm hurt. But look on the bright side! We'll be teaching in Hogwarts together! It'll be just like old times!" James said with a twinkle in his eye as Sirius grinned at Snape.
"Jamsie is right! It'll be *lots* of fun, Serverus old buddy! Think of all the fun we'll have. Oh, I can't *wait!* Maybe we can exchange notes and class gossip too!" Sirius said with a high giggle, before bursting out into laughter as Snape's face grew red.
"Padfoot, Prongs, please. As amusing as I'm sure this all is, I'm sure there is more that Dumbledore wants of us." Remus said.
"Oh, Moony, ever the observant, yet spoil sport, Mad-Eye Moony that we all know and love." James said as Remus smiled as him, before looking at Dumbledore again.
"Very true, Remus. I was actually going to instruct Hagrid to go and fetch Harry in the morning, but perhaps it may be best if you were to go and get him tongiht. You and Sirius can take him to purchase his school supplies in the morning, Sirius will have to trasform of course, and keep himself as such until I can speak with the Ministry. James, I believe only you yourself may be able to clear Sirius name, so if you'd please accompany tomorrow?" Dumbledore asked as James nodded.
"Very good. Remus, you may leave immediately, and in the meantime, I'd suggest Sirius and James go up to the Mansion and prepare a room for Harry along with Minerva's help." Dumbledore said as Sirius made a face.
"I don't think we should call it the 'Shrieking Shack anymore, though. What do you say we rename it? Hows about something like......I don't know......Padfoot's Pad?" Sirius asked with a grin.
"Um.......how about.......no!" James said with a laugh.
"Guys. What about Maurader's Mansion?" Remus suggested as Sirius and James's eye lit up.
"That's a *brilliant* idea, Moony! Maurader's Mansion it is! And very rightfully named, if I do say so myself." James said.
"It is settled then. Remus, you'll have to apparte to Privet Drive, and use the fireplace and Floo Powder to return here to Hogwarts. I've placed many wards and protection charms over that house, so no one with ill intentions to Harry will be allowed in. I have made sure to allow the use of magic to *escape* from the house, just in case anything happened to go wrong and Harry needed to leave. Be off with you now. And do hurry, Remus." Dumbledore said as Remus nodded, and was just about to apparte away, when McGonagall stopped him.
"Perhaps Professor Lupin should bring Harry here, before going to the Mansion, Headmaster? Young Harry should know about his father's resurection and his godfather's freedom before the start of the school year, perhaps? The boy's been given enough shocks for a life time, better to prepare him for this before hand and to lighten the blow as much as possible?" McGonagall suggested as Dumbledore nodded.
"Excellent idea, Minerva. Very well then, you'll bring young Harry right here, Remus. I shall make arrangements to contact the Ministry as soon as possible. When the students arrive tomorrow morning, I shall make my announcements at the opening feast concerning Sirius and James." Dumbledore said as Remus nodded, before heading out of the office.
Once he was outside, he smiled to himself, before disappearing with a 'pop'. Moments later he appeared besided the street marker on Privet Drive. He glanced wearily around him in the darkness, fingering his wand tightly in his right hand. He bristly started walking towards his destination.
4 Privet Drive.
Now, you didn't REALLY think Lily would leave you here, now did you? I'm hurt at the miniscle amount of faith you have in me.
*Mirai* You're stalling.
I am not! I'm making conversation. Anyway, wait a minute, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be helping Veggie-papa watch the kids?
*Mirai sweatdrops* Father can handle himself just fine.
Mirai! Need I remind you, that we're talking about *4* Saiyan toddlers? His two sons, along with *your* daughter and son?! You remember the *last* time he babysat my himself?
*Mirai pales*
Apparently you do. And I don't fancy coming home to see you're father weeping bitterly on top of the frig as the kids tear around destroying my house and try to sacrifice the cat again!
*Mirai blinks* Good point. I'll see you later.
I hope so. Anyway, people, here's the rest. I'd better check on them. Just to be sure.
Harry lay on his bed in his room, staring absentmindly at the ceiling above him. He sighed deeply as he remebered he would be returning to Hogwarts tomorrow, and for once, Harry was not looking forward to it.
Not that he wanted to stay with his Aunt and Uncle of course, but after the past events of the end of last year, his heart sank at the thought of returning. He knew it's where he belonged, the only place he even remotely fit in.
But it wasn't the same anymore. He still felt guilty over what had happened last year, and nothing could make him change his mind about that. He and Cedric may have never been the best of friends, but he was someone Harry respected. He, the famous Harry Potter.
He snorted as he turned on his side.
He hated his fame, now more than ever. It was because of it, he was treated the way he was in Hogwarts. He felt uncomfortable with all the attention he always got. He was adored for something he had no control of when he was a baby, and yet at the same time, was also hated for it by several others.
Voldemort. Death Eaters. Draco. Slytherins.
They were all the same to him, except Voldemort of course. Harry hated and despised him. He knew he should fear him, even just a little. After that ritual last year that brought Voldemort back, he was no longer safe. Voldemort could harm him, and would, now that he could. Harry knew this. Anyone with half a brain could see that.
Harry sighed deeply again. It just wasn't fair! He was just a kid. A fifteen year old kid! He didn't deserve *any* of this! The pain, the hurt, the fame, the loneness.........
He sighed again as he forced himself up to a sitting position. A knock on the door? At this hour? He'd better answer it before the Dursley's awoke.
He swung his feet to the floor and froze instantly.
But.....what if it was Voldemort? Or someother Death Eater? Why else would someone be knocking on his door this late at night.
Wait a minute. Why would they *bother* knocking at all when they could blast the bloody door open?
"Great. Now I'm getting paranoid for no reason. It's probably someone from Hogwarts. Tomorrow is the first day back, after all. It's only logical. Maybe it's Hagrid!" Harry whispered as he quietly jumped to his feet, and silently slipped downstairs. He cautiously peered through the peep hole in the door, and nearly cried out with happiness as he say Remus Lupin standing patiently behind the door.
"Professor Lupin! What are you doing here? Why so late? Come in, but please, my Aunt and Uncle are sleeping, so you're going to have to be really quiet. They'd blow a gasket if they knew I let a wizard into their precious home." Harry said, rolling his eyes as Remus smiled down at the boy.
"I see. Well let me be the first to congratulate you Harry. Happy Birthday. No, could you please point me to your room so we may gather your belongings? We have to hurry you know. We have a lot to do and not a lot of time." Remus said as Harry nodded and started to head up the stairs towards his room.
"Well, up here. And thanks. It's nice to hear it from my friends at least." Harry said as Remus smiled at him.
"We have a lot to discuss, but it'll have to wait until we're safely at Hogwarts, Harry. What I can tell you, is that from now on, you'll be spending your Summers with me and Sirius in Hogsmeade in the 'Shrieking Shack'. Or rather, as they'e renamed it, it's called the "Mauarder's Mansion' now." Remus said as Hary blinking in surprise, dareing not to hope it was true.
"But......are you sure? Sirius is still a wanted man, and is it really safe? Won't Vold-" Harry began as Remus shook his head.
"We're clearing that matter first thing in the morning, as a matter of fact. By this time tomorrow, your godfather will be a free man, *and* a professor at Hogwarts with me. As a matter of fact the two of us and another professor shall be taking up the Defense Against the Dark Arts position. It was Dumbledore's idea. And as for Voldemort, we'll be only spending time at the Mansion during the breaks, and it'll be fully covered in more protection charms, wards, anh shields that you could count. We'll be perfectly safe." Remus said as he helped Harry gather his school supplies and begin placing them neatly in his trunk.
"Really? You mean I finally get to leave here? I have somewhere I can stay? I.....I can't believe it......it's almost too good to be true." Harry said as he headed to the dresser to gather his cloaks and the clothes he had been given when Dudley had grown out of them. Remus mad a face as he helped Harry neaty fold the cloaks, leaving one out, and pushed the muggle clothes of his cousin's back into Harry's arms.
"We'll be getting you new clothes, first thing, Harry. Let me assure you of that. In the meantime, why don't you get dressed in that robe first? We are only going to Hogwarts, might as well change." Remus said as Harry nodded, and quickly dressed in the robe while Remus went downstairs to gather the rest of Harry's belonging from the closet under the stairs once Harry had told him there were some things down there. He returned a few minutes later, Harry dressed and eagerly awaiting to leave.
"I see you're ready and waiting. Very well, we'll leave now. Come. I've brought some Floo Powder with me and it's the only way to leave. It'll take us straight to Hogwarts. I'll levitate your trunk, you grab your owl's cage. And try to keep her quiet." Remus said, heading out the door with the floating trunks right behind him.
A few minutes later, after stepping through the swirling green of the Floo Powder in the fireplace, both Remus and Harry were back in Hogwarts, and back in Dumbledore's office. After looking around, Harry noticed that only he and Remus were the only ones present and briefly wondered what was going on.
"Ah, Professor Lupin. Good, you're back. And quiet a bit sooner than expected too, wonderful. Minerva is helping Sirius and......our guest........prepare a room for Harry. You may go and help them, and please send our guest down when you arrive. I expect he'd like to see Harry as soon as possible." Dumbledore said as Remus nodded, smiling at the Headmaster, before smiling at Harry and walking out of the room. Harry looked back at Dumbledore confused.
"Headmaster-?" Harry began as Dumbledore smiled at him, gesturing for him to take a seat.
"We have much to discuss, Harry. First off, I presume Professor Lupin informed you of your new home?" Dumbledore asked as Harry nodded.
"Yes sir." Harry said as the old Headmaster smiled and nodded.
"And about your Godfather too?" Dumbledore asked as Harry nodded once more.
"Good, good. Anything more?" Dumbledore asked as Harry shook his head.
"I see. I suppose it would have been better for me to tell you anyhow, and then for you to see yourself. Harry, I have some wonderful news for you. After what happened last year, I hope this will cheer you up significantly. After much research on the matter, and with the help of a few very powerful potions and rituals, I'm more that pleased to be the one to inform you. Your father, James, is once more with us. He's alive and on his way here as we speak. As a matter of fact, he, Sirius, and Remus shall be taking over the Defense Against the Dark Arts position, here at the school." Dumbledore began as Harry stared at the Headmaster, speechless, his face drained of color.
"I realise this comes as a shock to you,but it's all very much true, my dear boy. After your account of Voldemort's 'rebirth' shall we say, I wondered if the same could happen to James. I have my reason, which I shall leave your father to explain to you. I understand with everything you've been through in the past few years, this is something that comes as more than a bit of a shock, and even falls into the realm of the impossible. But, we are wizards, Harry, and almost *anything* is possible, once we've figured out how to do it." Dumbledore said. Harry nodded weakly, before a soft knock was heard at the door.
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*Lily blinks* Wow!
*Mirai sweatdrops* Got a little carried away, didn't you?
How was *I* supposed to know it would get that *long?* Anyway, review, peoples. And until next time!
*Mirai* I still can't believe you *wrote* that much!
*Smacks her mate with her crockpot*
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LILY: I know what you're thinking. She's into HP as well?! And YES I AM! And this is my first HP fanfiction. I sincerely hope you enjoy!
MIRAI CLONE: *sweatdrops* Not gonna bother.
LILY: Damn, he's too well trained sometimes. Ah well.
MIRAI CLONE: *sweatdrops* I don't think I *want* to know.
LILY: Behave yourself. Quiet now, Boxer Boy!
MIRAI CLONE: *gulps* Shutting up now.
LILY: *nodding her head* Good. So, disclaimer, I don't own the characters of Harry Potter. I still own my clones, my own mate Mirai Trunks *points to her mate who just sweatdrops but doesn't say anything*, Mystic Gohan, Gambit from X-men Evolution, Neil from the Final Fantasy Movie, Kou Leifoh from the Bouncer for the PS2 game, and my newest clone, Inuyasha, my Demi- Demon Doggie! *gives Inuyasha Clone a bonecushing hug* They're all mine, except for Gohan, he's my best friend's mate. So now on with the story.
MIRAI CLONE: *blinks*
LILY: Oh, and keep them reviews coming, k? Enjoy ladies and gents.
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OUT OF THE ASHES
Chapter 3
"Now that that is settled, I have a very important matter to discuss with you all concerning Hogwarts this year." Dumbledore said, drawing the attention of the adults again.
"As we are all well aware of, with Voldemort alive and back to his old tricks, I'm afraid we are going to have to be especially careful with young Harry and his father James. I have no doubt that Voldemort will try to rid himself of them both once more, if not repeatedly. As such, I'm afraid it leaves me no choice but to have both James and his son remain here, in the vicinity of Hogwarts. Therefore, effective immediately, Minerva will help the three of you to fix up the 'Shrieking Shack' up in Hogsmeade. We shall have James speak with the Minister in person to clear Sirius of all charges, then this year, Remus, Sirius and James shall take the empty position of the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. With Remus's affliction, he will be unable to teach full time. As such, I can't afford to take Serverus from any more of his Potions classes this year. And we will need as many allies as possible, and having Sirius and James on campus will give us more than enough." Dumbledore said.
"You can't be serious, Headmaster! The three of them for the DADA professor?! Black is a known convict, and the parents will out right refuse to allow their children to be taught by him. And Potter is supposed to be dead!" Snape cried as James raised an eyebrow at him.
"Ah, come on, Serverus, 'ol buddy, 'ol pal. You mean you didn't miss me at all? I'm hurt. But look on the bright side! We'll be teaching in Hogwarts together! It'll be just like old times!" James said with a twinkle in his eye as Sirius grinned at Snape.
"Jamsie is right! It'll be *lots* of fun, Serverus old buddy! Think of all the fun we'll have. Oh, I can't *wait!* Maybe we can exchange notes and class gossip too!" Sirius said with a high giggle, before bursting out into laughter as Snape's face grew red.
"Padfoot, Prongs, please. As amusing as I'm sure this all is, I'm sure there is more that Dumbledore wants of us." Remus said.
"Oh, Moony, ever the observant, yet spoil sport, Mad-Eye Moony that we all know and love." James said as Remus smiled as him, before looking at Dumbledore again.
"Very true, Remus. I was actually going to instruct Hagrid to go and fetch Harry in the morning, but perhaps it may be best if you were to go and get him tongiht. You and Sirius can take him to purchase his school supplies in the morning, Sirius will have to trasform of course, and keep himself as such until I can speak with the Ministry. James, I believe only you yourself may be able to clear Sirius name, so if you'd please accompany tomorrow?" Dumbledore asked as James nodded.
"Very good. Remus, you may leave immediately, and in the meantime, I'd suggest Sirius and James go up to the Mansion and prepare a room for Harry along with Minerva's help." Dumbledore said as Sirius made a face.
"I don't think we should call it the 'Shrieking Shack anymore, though. What do you say we rename it? Hows about something like......I don't know......Padfoot's Pad?" Sirius asked with a grin.
"Um.......how about.......no!" James said with a laugh.
"Guys. What about Maurader's Mansion?" Remus suggested as Sirius and James's eye lit up.
"That's a *brilliant* idea, Moony! Maurader's Mansion it is! And very rightfully named, if I do say so myself." James said.
"It is settled then. Remus, you'll have to apparte to Privet Drive, and use the fireplace and Floo Powder to return here to Hogwarts. I've placed many wards and protection charms over that house, so no one with ill intentions to Harry will be allowed in. I have made sure to allow the use of magic to *escape* from the house, just in case anything happened to go wrong and Harry needed to leave. Be off with you now. And do hurry, Remus." Dumbledore said as Remus nodded, and was just about to apparte away, when McGonagall stopped him.
"Perhaps Professor Lupin should bring Harry here, before going to the Mansion, Headmaster? Young Harry should know about his father's resurection and his godfather's freedom before the start of the school year, perhaps? The boy's been given enough shocks for a life time, better to prepare him for this before hand and to lighten the blow as much as possible?" McGonagall suggested as Dumbledore nodded.
"Excellent idea, Minerva. Very well then, you'll bring young Harry right here, Remus. I shall make arrangements to contact the Ministry as soon as possible. When the students arrive tomorrow morning, I shall make my announcements at the opening feast concerning Sirius and James." Dumbledore said as Remus nodded, before heading out of the office.
Once he was outside, he smiled to himself, before disappearing with a 'pop'. Moments later he appeared besided the street marker on Privet Drive. He glanced wearily around him in the darkness, fingering his wand tightly in his right hand. He bristly started walking towards his destination.
4 Privet Drive.
Now, you didn't REALLY think Lily would leave you here, now did you? I'm hurt at the miniscle amount of faith you have in me.
*Mirai* You're stalling.
I am not! I'm making conversation. Anyway, wait a minute, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be helping Veggie-papa watch the kids?
*Mirai sweatdrops* Father can handle himself just fine.
Mirai! Need I remind you, that we're talking about *4* Saiyan toddlers? His two sons, along with *your* daughter and son?! You remember the *last* time he babysat my himself?
*Mirai pales*
Apparently you do. And I don't fancy coming home to see you're father weeping bitterly on top of the frig as the kids tear around destroying my house and try to sacrifice the cat again!
*Mirai blinks* Good point. I'll see you later.
I hope so. Anyway, people, here's the rest. I'd better check on them. Just to be sure.
Harry lay on his bed in his room, staring absentmindly at the ceiling above him. He sighed deeply as he remebered he would be returning to Hogwarts tomorrow, and for once, Harry was not looking forward to it.
Not that he wanted to stay with his Aunt and Uncle of course, but after the past events of the end of last year, his heart sank at the thought of returning. He knew it's where he belonged, the only place he even remotely fit in.
But it wasn't the same anymore. He still felt guilty over what had happened last year, and nothing could make him change his mind about that. He and Cedric may have never been the best of friends, but he was someone Harry respected. He, the famous Harry Potter.
He snorted as he turned on his side.
He hated his fame, now more than ever. It was because of it, he was treated the way he was in Hogwarts. He felt uncomfortable with all the attention he always got. He was adored for something he had no control of when he was a baby, and yet at the same time, was also hated for it by several others.
Voldemort. Death Eaters. Draco. Slytherins.
They were all the same to him, except Voldemort of course. Harry hated and despised him. He knew he should fear him, even just a little. After that ritual last year that brought Voldemort back, he was no longer safe. Voldemort could harm him, and would, now that he could. Harry knew this. Anyone with half a brain could see that.
Harry sighed deeply again. It just wasn't fair! He was just a kid. A fifteen year old kid! He didn't deserve *any* of this! The pain, the hurt, the fame, the loneness.........
He sighed again as he forced himself up to a sitting position. A knock on the door? At this hour? He'd better answer it before the Dursley's awoke.
He swung his feet to the floor and froze instantly.
But.....what if it was Voldemort? Or someother Death Eater? Why else would someone be knocking on his door this late at night.
Wait a minute. Why would they *bother* knocking at all when they could blast the bloody door open?
"Great. Now I'm getting paranoid for no reason. It's probably someone from Hogwarts. Tomorrow is the first day back, after all. It's only logical. Maybe it's Hagrid!" Harry whispered as he quietly jumped to his feet, and silently slipped downstairs. He cautiously peered through the peep hole in the door, and nearly cried out with happiness as he say Remus Lupin standing patiently behind the door.
"Professor Lupin! What are you doing here? Why so late? Come in, but please, my Aunt and Uncle are sleeping, so you're going to have to be really quiet. They'd blow a gasket if they knew I let a wizard into their precious home." Harry said, rolling his eyes as Remus smiled down at the boy.
"I see. Well let me be the first to congratulate you Harry. Happy Birthday. No, could you please point me to your room so we may gather your belongings? We have to hurry you know. We have a lot to do and not a lot of time." Remus said as Harry nodded and started to head up the stairs towards his room.
"Well, up here. And thanks. It's nice to hear it from my friends at least." Harry said as Remus smiled at him.
"We have a lot to discuss, but it'll have to wait until we're safely at Hogwarts, Harry. What I can tell you, is that from now on, you'll be spending your Summers with me and Sirius in Hogsmeade in the 'Shrieking Shack'. Or rather, as they'e renamed it, it's called the "Mauarder's Mansion' now." Remus said as Hary blinking in surprise, dareing not to hope it was true.
"But......are you sure? Sirius is still a wanted man, and is it really safe? Won't Vold-" Harry began as Remus shook his head.
"We're clearing that matter first thing in the morning, as a matter of fact. By this time tomorrow, your godfather will be a free man, *and* a professor at Hogwarts with me. As a matter of fact the two of us and another professor shall be taking up the Defense Against the Dark Arts position. It was Dumbledore's idea. And as for Voldemort, we'll be only spending time at the Mansion during the breaks, and it'll be fully covered in more protection charms, wards, anh shields that you could count. We'll be perfectly safe." Remus said as he helped Harry gather his school supplies and begin placing them neatly in his trunk.
"Really? You mean I finally get to leave here? I have somewhere I can stay? I.....I can't believe it......it's almost too good to be true." Harry said as he headed to the dresser to gather his cloaks and the clothes he had been given when Dudley had grown out of them. Remus mad a face as he helped Harry neaty fold the cloaks, leaving one out, and pushed the muggle clothes of his cousin's back into Harry's arms.
"We'll be getting you new clothes, first thing, Harry. Let me assure you of that. In the meantime, why don't you get dressed in that robe first? We are only going to Hogwarts, might as well change." Remus said as Harry nodded, and quickly dressed in the robe while Remus went downstairs to gather the rest of Harry's belonging from the closet under the stairs once Harry had told him there were some things down there. He returned a few minutes later, Harry dressed and eagerly awaiting to leave.
"I see you're ready and waiting. Very well, we'll leave now. Come. I've brought some Floo Powder with me and it's the only way to leave. It'll take us straight to Hogwarts. I'll levitate your trunk, you grab your owl's cage. And try to keep her quiet." Remus said, heading out the door with the floating trunks right behind him.
A few minutes later, after stepping through the swirling green of the Floo Powder in the fireplace, both Remus and Harry were back in Hogwarts, and back in Dumbledore's office. After looking around, Harry noticed that only he and Remus were the only ones present and briefly wondered what was going on.
"Ah, Professor Lupin. Good, you're back. And quiet a bit sooner than expected too, wonderful. Minerva is helping Sirius and......our guest........prepare a room for Harry. You may go and help them, and please send our guest down when you arrive. I expect he'd like to see Harry as soon as possible." Dumbledore said as Remus nodded, smiling at the Headmaster, before smiling at Harry and walking out of the room. Harry looked back at Dumbledore confused.
"Headmaster-?" Harry began as Dumbledore smiled at him, gesturing for him to take a seat.
"We have much to discuss, Harry. First off, I presume Professor Lupin informed you of your new home?" Dumbledore asked as Harry nodded.
"Yes sir." Harry said as the old Headmaster smiled and nodded.
"And about your Godfather too?" Dumbledore asked as Harry nodded once more.
"Good, good. Anything more?" Dumbledore asked as Harry shook his head.
"I see. I suppose it would have been better for me to tell you anyhow, and then for you to see yourself. Harry, I have some wonderful news for you. After what happened last year, I hope this will cheer you up significantly. After much research on the matter, and with the help of a few very powerful potions and rituals, I'm more that pleased to be the one to inform you. Your father, James, is once more with us. He's alive and on his way here as we speak. As a matter of fact, he, Sirius, and Remus shall be taking over the Defense Against the Dark Arts position, here at the school." Dumbledore began as Harry stared at the Headmaster, speechless, his face drained of color.
"I realise this comes as a shock to you,but it's all very much true, my dear boy. After your account of Voldemort's 'rebirth' shall we say, I wondered if the same could happen to James. I have my reason, which I shall leave your father to explain to you. I understand with everything you've been through in the past few years, this is something that comes as more than a bit of a shock, and even falls into the realm of the impossible. But, we are wizards, Harry, and almost *anything* is possible, once we've figured out how to do it." Dumbledore said. Harry nodded weakly, before a soft knock was heard at the door.
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*Lily blinks* Wow!
*Mirai sweatdrops* Got a little carried away, didn't you?
How was *I* supposed to know it would get that *long?* Anyway, review, peoples. And until next time!
*Mirai* I still can't believe you *wrote* that much!
*Smacks her mate with her crockpot*
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