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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: *ignoring her mate* Anyway, I have a question for all you readers out there. How come so many fanfictions have James as a Chaser when he attended Hogwarts, but he was supposedly a Seeker in the First movie? Can anyone help me out here?
MIRAI CLONE: *sweatdrops* There's no help for you.
LILY: What was that?
MIRAI CLONE: *gulps* Nothing. Don't you have a disclaimer to do, Lils?
LILY: *nodding her head* Right, right, 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 5
James smiled as he looked down at Harry, sound asleep in the bed infront of him. Half of him wanted to let him sleep, and just contently watch his son, something he hadn't done since Harry was a baby. The other half knew better, especially since Harry had a lot to do today.
"Come on, Harry. Time to wake up." James said, gently shaking his son's shoulder.
"I'm up, I'm up." Harry mumbled, slowly sitting up and wiping the sleep from his eyes. He looked over at his clock on the nightstand and frowned.
"It's seven in the morning. I gotta get up now? Can't I sleep just a bit longer?" Harry asked as James chuckled and shook his head.
"Nope. Moony wanted to get you up at six, but I told him to let you sleep a little longer. It was a little late when we got in and all, and I'd have let you sleep as long as you liked, Harry, but you have to get your school stuff today. Sorry." James said as Harry nodded.
"Ok. I'll be down in a few minutes." Harry said as James nodded, before heading towards the door.
"Hurry up and get ready, ok? Breakfast is on the table, but I don't know how long it will last. There's only so much Moony and I can do to keep Padfoot from eating it all." James said with a chuckle as Harry nodded and started to climb out of bed.
About ten minutes later, Harry walked into the kitchen, already dressed in his Hogwarts robe. James smiled in pride as his son sat down in the empty seat across from him, next to Remus.
"Ok, so after breakfast Moony and Padfoot will be taking you to get your school stuff. Remember what Dumbledore said Harry. Once you see your friends, they are to come with you back to Hogwarts, ok?" James asked as Harry nodded.
Twenty minutes later, Harry scrapped his chair backwards as he looked at Remus.
"I'm ready whenever you are, Professor Lupin." Harry said as Remus nodded, getting up and looking over at Sirius who was still eating.
"Come on Padfoot, you can finish stuffing your face at the Opening Feast later this morning." James said with a laugh as Sirius frowned at him.
"Come on James, I'm a growing boy. I need all the food I can get." Sirius said with a grin.
"Yeah, sure, Padfoot. You'd better get going to Diagon Alley. Dumbledore and I are going to go see the Ministry this morning to clear Sirius's name. You in the meantime better stay out of sight, Padfoot." James said as Sirius nodded.
"Yeah, yeah, I know. Been getting enough prectice for the last couple of years haven't I? Alright, come on, let's get going." Sirius said, sending one last longful look at the food on the table, before sighing and transforming into a big black dog.
"Something just occured to me James. The teachers will be up and about this morning, getting ready for the new school year and preparing for the students' arrival. What are you going to do? You can't go up to see Dumbledore. Someone will see you." Remus said as James thought for a minute, before nodding his head.
"Good idea. I'll head down to Hagrid's in my stag form. Haven't used it in ages, and I hope I'm not too rusty. I'll talk to Hagrid and see if I can't have him go get Dumbledore." James said with a smile.
"Ok then. We'll see you at the feast. Take care, Prongs." Remus said, leading Harry out the door.
"You too. I'll see you three later. Have fun Harry." James said as Harry smiled and waved goodbye to his father, before heading outside with Remus and Padfoot.
"Ok, I'm gonna apparate us there. Hold on to me now." Remus said as Harry made sure one of his hands on was Remus's robes and the other was on Padfoot's back. Almost instantly they appeared in Diagon Alley, and Remus took two lists out of his pocket and studied them carefully.
"Ok, let me see here. We'll get your things first Harry. I doubt many other Professors will be down here getting their own supplies, so we'll get yours out of the way. First how about some new robes eh? You've grown a bit since last year and it looks like you could use a few more. Afterwards, we'll go get your books and quills and such. Alright, let's hurry now." Remus said, heading into Madam Malkin's.
About two hours later and six new pairs of robes, a new cauldren, a new sets of parchment, ink, and quills later, Harry and Remus finally ran into Ron and Hermione while buying the books Harry was going to need this year.
"Ron! Hermione!" Harry cried as the two turned around and smiled at Harry, Hermione giving him a hug in greeting.
"Oh Harry. We were so worried about you. How has everything been going this summer?" Hermione asked as Harry smiled in spite of himself.
"Not too great at the beginning, I can tell you. But I had a great ending to the summer." Harry said mysteriously as Remus chuckled to himself.
"Harry, I'm sorry you couldn't come to the Burrow this summer. Dumbledore was completely against it. Mum and Dad agreed with him but still, it would have been nice if you could have come you know? Those prats you live with are horrible." Ron said making a face as Harry laughed at his best friend.
"Yeah, but I won't be living with the Dursleys anymore, and I couldn't be happier!" Harry said as the two looked at him strangely.
"What do you mean? Where are you going to stay, Harry?" Hermione asked as Harry looked at Remus.
"Well, I'll have to tell you everything once we get to Hogwarts, but what I can tell you now, is that I'll be staying with Professor Lupin and Sirius. In Hogsmeade. They fixed up the 'Shrieking Shack', 'cept it's not called the 'Shrieking Shack' anymore. It's the Maurader's Mansion." Harry said beaming.
"That's great Harry. Are you finished with your school shopping? Ron and I just finished. We're on our way to catch the train now. Why don't you come with us?" Hermione asked as Harry smiled and shook his head.
"No. As a matter of fact, that's what I need to tell you. Dumbledore wanted me to bring you two with me and Professor Lupin to Hogwarts. If you're done, we can leave now. I have so much to tell you, and I want to tell you before the Opening Ceremony." Harry said as Ron and Hermione looked at him confused.
"Well, ok. I have to tell my Mum first. Hey, why don't you come with me? She's been worried about you this summer. And you can say hi to the twins and Ginny too. Ginny's been looking everywhere for you." Ron said with a chuckle as Harry blushed.
"Ginny?" Remus asked with a smile as Harry blushed an even darker shade of red.
"Ron's little sister. She's had a crush on Harry since she met him back in his first year. He saved her life in his second year too." Hermione said as Ron smirked at Remus.
"She fancys him more than my Mum fancy's that git Lockheart." Ron said as Harry nudged Ron in the side hard.
"Come on, Ron, don't you have to tell your Mum before we go?" Harry asked as Ron laughed and headed with Harry over to see Mrs. Weasley, who was currently trying to drag the twins from Zonko's.
"Oh Harry, that reminds me. I wanted to talk to you about something." Ron said as he and Harry walked towards Zonko's.
"Yeah? What is it?" Harry asked as Ron turned to look at him and raised an eyeborw.
"What happened to the money you won last year?" Ron asked as Harry stared at the boy, only hesitating for a moment, but it was more than enough to give Ron his answer.
"Yeah, that's what I thought. I wondered where Fred and George had gotten the money for the down payment on that joke shop of theirs and for my new dress robes. Harry, you know how I feel about charity-" Ron began with a frown as Harry shook his head.
"It's not. Look, what was I going to do with it, anyway? Might as well give someone else the use of it, and why not those two? Besides, whether you want to admit it or not, you could use some better dress robes than those frilly ones from last year." Harry said with a laugh as Ron smiled.
"Yeah, they were something rediculous weren't they? Ah but you should see my new ones. And you know what? They're not *marron*." Ron said with a laugh.
"Really? But you like that color *so* much." Harry said laughing with Ron.
"About as much as I like hearing Malfoy's voice, Harry. Seriously, they're great. They're a great shade of forest green. And the cuffs and coller is even lined with silver." Ron said beaming.
"They sound great, Ron. Maybe you'll be able to show them off this year." Harry said.
"That would be great. Hey, look, there's me Mum now." Ron said.
After getting permission from Mrs. Weasley, and Hermione getting the ok from her parents, the five finally apparated back to the Maudader's Mansion. Sirius transformed back into a man and grinned widely at Remus.
"You know, I do believe this is going to be the greatest year in Hogwarts and Maurader's History, Moony." Sirius said with a gleam in his eye.
"Either that or the worst. I'm almost *afraid* to see what you two will be coming up with *this* year." Remus said.
"Oh come on Moony, you know you'll help us. You always do. I mean hey, *you're* usually the one who gets rid of the flaws in the plan and comes up with the perfect escape plan too. I can't wait to start pranking the 'ol Snake again! And those slimy slytherins! This is gonna be great. And we can take points from their house too if they don't like our pranks! Ah, how I've missed being a Maurader." Sirius said.
"The Mauraders being set loose on Hagwarts again? May God have mercy on us all." Remus said with a chuckle as Ron and Hermione stared blankly at the two adults.
"What are you two talking about?" Hermione finally asked as Harry turned to look at her with a smile.
"They're going to be teaching the Defense Against the Dark Arts class this year. Well, them and my dad." Harry said beaming as the two teengers looked at each other for a minute before looking at Harry like he was crazy.
"Um....Harry....." Hermione began almost sadly.
"Couldn't hold it in much longer, could you, Harry?" Sirius asked with a chuckle as Ron and Hermione turned to look at Sirius confused.
"To make an incredibly long story short, Dumbledore found a way to restore my father back to life. He's alive and I've seen him! Actually, all three of them are taking over the DADA class. Dumbledore and my father went to the Ministry to clear Sirius name this morning. They should be back by now. Or at least soon. The Opening Ceremony will be starting soon, look." Harry said, gesturing to the horseless carrages that were heading up towards the Castle.
"Harry. You......you're serious, aren't you? But.....I mean, this is......it's......wow!" Ron said as Harry nodded.
"I know."
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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: *ignoring her mate* Anyway, I have a question for all you readers out there. How come so many fanfictions have James as a Chaser when he attended Hogwarts, but he was supposedly a Seeker in the First movie? Can anyone help me out here?
MIRAI CLONE: *sweatdrops* There's no help for you.
LILY: What was that?
MIRAI CLONE: *gulps* Nothing. Don't you have a disclaimer to do, Lils?
LILY: *nodding her head* Right, right, 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 5
James smiled as he looked down at Harry, sound asleep in the bed infront of him. Half of him wanted to let him sleep, and just contently watch his son, something he hadn't done since Harry was a baby. The other half knew better, especially since Harry had a lot to do today.
"Come on, Harry. Time to wake up." James said, gently shaking his son's shoulder.
"I'm up, I'm up." Harry mumbled, slowly sitting up and wiping the sleep from his eyes. He looked over at his clock on the nightstand and frowned.
"It's seven in the morning. I gotta get up now? Can't I sleep just a bit longer?" Harry asked as James chuckled and shook his head.
"Nope. Moony wanted to get you up at six, but I told him to let you sleep a little longer. It was a little late when we got in and all, and I'd have let you sleep as long as you liked, Harry, but you have to get your school stuff today. Sorry." James said as Harry nodded.
"Ok. I'll be down in a few minutes." Harry said as James nodded, before heading towards the door.
"Hurry up and get ready, ok? Breakfast is on the table, but I don't know how long it will last. There's only so much Moony and I can do to keep Padfoot from eating it all." James said with a chuckle as Harry nodded and started to climb out of bed.
About ten minutes later, Harry walked into the kitchen, already dressed in his Hogwarts robe. James smiled in pride as his son sat down in the empty seat across from him, next to Remus.
"Ok, so after breakfast Moony and Padfoot will be taking you to get your school stuff. Remember what Dumbledore said Harry. Once you see your friends, they are to come with you back to Hogwarts, ok?" James asked as Harry nodded.
Twenty minutes later, Harry scrapped his chair backwards as he looked at Remus.
"I'm ready whenever you are, Professor Lupin." Harry said as Remus nodded, getting up and looking over at Sirius who was still eating.
"Come on Padfoot, you can finish stuffing your face at the Opening Feast later this morning." James said with a laugh as Sirius frowned at him.
"Come on James, I'm a growing boy. I need all the food I can get." Sirius said with a grin.
"Yeah, sure, Padfoot. You'd better get going to Diagon Alley. Dumbledore and I are going to go see the Ministry this morning to clear Sirius's name. You in the meantime better stay out of sight, Padfoot." James said as Sirius nodded.
"Yeah, yeah, I know. Been getting enough prectice for the last couple of years haven't I? Alright, come on, let's get going." Sirius said, sending one last longful look at the food on the table, before sighing and transforming into a big black dog.
"Something just occured to me James. The teachers will be up and about this morning, getting ready for the new school year and preparing for the students' arrival. What are you going to do? You can't go up to see Dumbledore. Someone will see you." Remus said as James thought for a minute, before nodding his head.
"Good idea. I'll head down to Hagrid's in my stag form. Haven't used it in ages, and I hope I'm not too rusty. I'll talk to Hagrid and see if I can't have him go get Dumbledore." James said with a smile.
"Ok then. We'll see you at the feast. Take care, Prongs." Remus said, leading Harry out the door.
"You too. I'll see you three later. Have fun Harry." James said as Harry smiled and waved goodbye to his father, before heading outside with Remus and Padfoot.
"Ok, I'm gonna apparate us there. Hold on to me now." Remus said as Harry made sure one of his hands on was Remus's robes and the other was on Padfoot's back. Almost instantly they appeared in Diagon Alley, and Remus took two lists out of his pocket and studied them carefully.
"Ok, let me see here. We'll get your things first Harry. I doubt many other Professors will be down here getting their own supplies, so we'll get yours out of the way. First how about some new robes eh? You've grown a bit since last year and it looks like you could use a few more. Afterwards, we'll go get your books and quills and such. Alright, let's hurry now." Remus said, heading into Madam Malkin's.
About two hours later and six new pairs of robes, a new cauldren, a new sets of parchment, ink, and quills later, Harry and Remus finally ran into Ron and Hermione while buying the books Harry was going to need this year.
"Ron! Hermione!" Harry cried as the two turned around and smiled at Harry, Hermione giving him a hug in greeting.
"Oh Harry. We were so worried about you. How has everything been going this summer?" Hermione asked as Harry smiled in spite of himself.
"Not too great at the beginning, I can tell you. But I had a great ending to the summer." Harry said mysteriously as Remus chuckled to himself.
"Harry, I'm sorry you couldn't come to the Burrow this summer. Dumbledore was completely against it. Mum and Dad agreed with him but still, it would have been nice if you could have come you know? Those prats you live with are horrible." Ron said making a face as Harry laughed at his best friend.
"Yeah, but I won't be living with the Dursleys anymore, and I couldn't be happier!" Harry said as the two looked at him strangely.
"What do you mean? Where are you going to stay, Harry?" Hermione asked as Harry looked at Remus.
"Well, I'll have to tell you everything once we get to Hogwarts, but what I can tell you now, is that I'll be staying with Professor Lupin and Sirius. In Hogsmeade. They fixed up the 'Shrieking Shack', 'cept it's not called the 'Shrieking Shack' anymore. It's the Maurader's Mansion." Harry said beaming.
"That's great Harry. Are you finished with your school shopping? Ron and I just finished. We're on our way to catch the train now. Why don't you come with us?" Hermione asked as Harry smiled and shook his head.
"No. As a matter of fact, that's what I need to tell you. Dumbledore wanted me to bring you two with me and Professor Lupin to Hogwarts. If you're done, we can leave now. I have so much to tell you, and I want to tell you before the Opening Ceremony." Harry said as Ron and Hermione looked at him confused.
"Well, ok. I have to tell my Mum first. Hey, why don't you come with me? She's been worried about you this summer. And you can say hi to the twins and Ginny too. Ginny's been looking everywhere for you." Ron said with a chuckle as Harry blushed.
"Ginny?" Remus asked with a smile as Harry blushed an even darker shade of red.
"Ron's little sister. She's had a crush on Harry since she met him back in his first year. He saved her life in his second year too." Hermione said as Ron smirked at Remus.
"She fancys him more than my Mum fancy's that git Lockheart." Ron said as Harry nudged Ron in the side hard.
"Come on, Ron, don't you have to tell your Mum before we go?" Harry asked as Ron laughed and headed with Harry over to see Mrs. Weasley, who was currently trying to drag the twins from Zonko's.
"Oh Harry, that reminds me. I wanted to talk to you about something." Ron said as he and Harry walked towards Zonko's.
"Yeah? What is it?" Harry asked as Ron turned to look at him and raised an eyeborw.
"What happened to the money you won last year?" Ron asked as Harry stared at the boy, only hesitating for a moment, but it was more than enough to give Ron his answer.
"Yeah, that's what I thought. I wondered where Fred and George had gotten the money for the down payment on that joke shop of theirs and for my new dress robes. Harry, you know how I feel about charity-" Ron began with a frown as Harry shook his head.
"It's not. Look, what was I going to do with it, anyway? Might as well give someone else the use of it, and why not those two? Besides, whether you want to admit it or not, you could use some better dress robes than those frilly ones from last year." Harry said with a laugh as Ron smiled.
"Yeah, they were something rediculous weren't they? Ah but you should see my new ones. And you know what? They're not *marron*." Ron said with a laugh.
"Really? But you like that color *so* much." Harry said laughing with Ron.
"About as much as I like hearing Malfoy's voice, Harry. Seriously, they're great. They're a great shade of forest green. And the cuffs and coller is even lined with silver." Ron said beaming.
"They sound great, Ron. Maybe you'll be able to show them off this year." Harry said.
"That would be great. Hey, look, there's me Mum now." Ron said.
After getting permission from Mrs. Weasley, and Hermione getting the ok from her parents, the five finally apparated back to the Maudader's Mansion. Sirius transformed back into a man and grinned widely at Remus.
"You know, I do believe this is going to be the greatest year in Hogwarts and Maurader's History, Moony." Sirius said with a gleam in his eye.
"Either that or the worst. I'm almost *afraid* to see what you two will be coming up with *this* year." Remus said.
"Oh come on Moony, you know you'll help us. You always do. I mean hey, *you're* usually the one who gets rid of the flaws in the plan and comes up with the perfect escape plan too. I can't wait to start pranking the 'ol Snake again! And those slimy slytherins! This is gonna be great. And we can take points from their house too if they don't like our pranks! Ah, how I've missed being a Maurader." Sirius said.
"The Mauraders being set loose on Hagwarts again? May God have mercy on us all." Remus said with a chuckle as Ron and Hermione stared blankly at the two adults.
"What are you two talking about?" Hermione finally asked as Harry turned to look at her with a smile.
"They're going to be teaching the Defense Against the Dark Arts class this year. Well, them and my dad." Harry said beaming as the two teengers looked at each other for a minute before looking at Harry like he was crazy.
"Um....Harry....." Hermione began almost sadly.
"Couldn't hold it in much longer, could you, Harry?" Sirius asked with a chuckle as Ron and Hermione turned to look at Sirius confused.
"To make an incredibly long story short, Dumbledore found a way to restore my father back to life. He's alive and I've seen him! Actually, all three of them are taking over the DADA class. Dumbledore and my father went to the Ministry to clear Sirius name this morning. They should be back by now. Or at least soon. The Opening Ceremony will be starting soon, look." Harry said, gesturing to the horseless carrages that were heading up towards the Castle.
"Harry. You......you're serious, aren't you? But.....I mean, this is......it's......wow!" Ron said as Harry nodded.
"I know."
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