Race Against Time
By: HoshiHikari4ever
Disclaimer: I do not own HP.
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not read if you did not read HP and the OOTP
Summary: Harry races against time and fate to save his godfather
Please Read and Review!!!
Author Notes:
CutieCherry: Hey! I'll update soon…
Soxfairy6: Hey! I took your advice and revised it a little. Stick with me with the formatting…
Rainie: I'll try ASAP!
Chapter 1 The Time-Turner (Revised)
The End-Of-The-Year-Feast was unusually loud and full of noise. The topic of Sirius Black's death had reached everybody in school. Students whispered talking silently to themselves. The staff table was no different. Professor Snape, Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall were talking silently to themselves. A couple of seats down, Remus Lupin , Mad-Eye Moody and Tonks barely ate, poking at their own plate of food, deeply in thought of the past events. No one, except maybe Mad-Eye's magical eye seemed to have notice that a fifteen year old boy was silently observing everybody else, trying to hold back his emotions of his loss that no one knew or cared about.
"Harry?" the boy looked up at his best friend. "Yeah Ron?" "Here eat…" "No…I'm not hungry…" Harry stared down at his lap. "What you got there Harry?" Hermione asked, peering over his right shoulder. "Nothing…" Harry tried to hide it, but Hermione already saw it. "Who's that mirror from?" She took it in her hand and examined it closely. Harry did not answer her, for she had turned it over and was reading the note out loud. "Not so loud…" She ignored him and read the note.
Harry,
This is a two-way mirror. I've got the other. If you need to speak to me, just say my name into it; you'll appear in my mirror and I'll be able to talk in yours. James and I used to use them when we were in separate detentions.
~Sirius
Hermione look up at Harry with questioning eyes. "It didn't work…." tears swelled up in his eyes. Both of them fell silent. "Maybe you're doing it wrong…" Ron said. "Yeah ask Lupin, he probably knows…"
"It won't work?" a voice spoke up behind the three, making them jump. Harry grasp the mirror back from Hermione and held it tightly in his fists. "Eat dung Malfoy!" Ron yelled as he stood up to face him. "Hey, watch it Weasley!" Malfoy sneered. "Heard that Black's dead eh Potter, severs him right!" Harry suddenly stood up and slammed his fist onto the table making everything on his nearly empty plate spill. "You lost you're father, mother and now Black, I believe your godfather…. The Dark Lord killed them eh…so sweet…" he continued ever so quietly. Harry was outraged, he pulled out his wand. Ron and Hermione grasped his shoulders, to prevent him from attacking. "NEVER, EVER SPEAK ABOUT JAMES AND LILY POTTER OR SIRIUS BLACK AGAIN…OTHERWISE…." Everyone fell silent, all eyes lingered on Harry and his outstretched hand, holding the wand, that was pointed at Malfoy's throat. "BOTH YOU, LUCIUS MALFOY, BELLATRIX LESTRANGE, WORMTAIL, AND VOLDEMORT…" Harry let Voldemort's name linger, causing multiple filches that swept across the hall like a wave. "WILL DIE…but not from me, I will not become a murderer!" "Harry!" Ron yelled. Harry did not hear him, all he wanted to do was attack and get rid of his eyesore. You need to mean them! Bellatrix's voice echoed through Harry's mind. Yes, Harry meant for Malfoy to feel pain. "CRUCIO!" Harry roared. Malfoy's eyes widen in shock, before falling flat on the floor, curled up in a ball, twitching from side to side. Harry, however remained standing. "Harry, don't put the Cruciatus Curse on him….release it Harry, release him please…" Hermione said shaking. "No! Guess what, Malfoy he deserves it! You hear me? IF ANYONE DESERVES TO BE KILLED OR TORTURED, THEN IT'S THEM, VOLDEMORT AND HIS SUPPORTERS, THE DEATH EATERS!" his voice trailed off as his eyes swept through the hall, landing on Snape, who he was happy to see flinched back as he place his hand on the Dark Mark that was engraved on him forever, covering it, though his robes already did so. Both Dumbledore and Mad-Eye stared at him. "Yes, and unlike some people, I do not believe they deserve a second chance!" Harry continued. Mad-Eye nodded in agreement. "The boy's right…" he whispered in Snape's ear, making him flinch even more. "Not Sirius…not Sirius…not my parents, not my godfather…." Harry sighed, tears swelled up again. Harry's eyes landed on Dumbledore. The two stared at each other, before he trued away and let his eyes land on each of the remaining members who attended the feast. A faint smile escaped from him, but vanished as his eyes landed on Moody. "POTTER, RELEASE THE CRUCIATUS CURSE ON MALFOY NOW!" he growled. "IT'S UNFORGIVABLE TO USE A UNFORGIVABLE CURSE, AND I CAN'T BELIVE IT WORKED," he paused, before adding, "Who taught you it?" Harry laughed. "You, Moody, last year as the Defense Against the Darks Art teacher…." Moody, flushed red. "but it was Bellatrix, that taught me how to use it…." "HARRY!" Lupin interrupted. Harry turned towards him. "We can, the two of us….no we will talk about this later….right now release Malfoy….you understand me, you can't and you won't release your angry on someone else…." "but…last year, that's what Mad-Eye did, he turned Malfoy into the bouncing white ferret…that is, before Professor McGonagall came…." There was an uproar of laughter that erupted through the Great Hall. "We aren't talking about Mad-Eye are we? No, this is about you Harry…and listen to me…just do this for me alright…release Malfoy…." "No…" "Harry…please make this easier for both of us," "both of us?" "yes…because both Prongs and Lily died and now Padfoot and I feel that from now on I am the one to take on the responsibility of you….it's the least I could do….you understand me Harry?" "yes…." "Good…now I want you to release Malfoy…we will talk afterwards….I'll be the one to comfort you…you can release all your emotions out then, alright? Not now though…." Harry slowly nodded. "Sure Moony…" Harry lifted his wand…the curse was released. Malfoy panted on the floor. "Potter…I…I'll get you for this…." with that he slowly trudged away. "Malfoy…I'll be ready…." Then he slumped back onto the chair.
"Alright, that is enough Harry…." Dumbledore stood up. "Harry, come with me outside, we need to talk about what happened…." "No…I'm staying right here, I don't care what you have to say!" "Harry!!" both Ron and Hermione yelled, but he ignored him. "As stubborn as James…" Snape hissed across to Lupin. "But, this isn't James is it?" Lupin retorted. "You don't understand, do you Harry's had a tough time with the lost of Padfoot…" "Well, it was his own fault for leaving Grimmauld Place…." "Hey, break it up…" Moody growled, staring at them with his normal eye, while his magical eye zoomed around Harry. "Yes Remus, do us all a favor, tell Potter to listen to Albus for once… You know it's best for him." Lupin sighed and cleared his voice. "Harry, listen to Dumbledore for once alright…" "But…." "Here out what he's got to say, and if…." Lupin took a quick glance at the headmaster. "if you still disagree with him then you can
come to me, and I'll help you sort out all your matters, personally, physically and mentally. You can always come to me you know, I don't think Prongs or Padfoot would have mind…" Harry felt his sprits lift up. He smiled at Lupin. "Alright Moony, I'll give him a shot…" With that Harry stood up he waved his wand once more. "and I might as well correct you, Prongs is not gone yet….You know as well as I…" he paused. "and all you need to do is find Padfoot inside of you, just as Prongs is…." Harry nodded, and headed out side, followed by Dumbledore.
Dumbledore made sure the doors to the Great Hall was shut tightly, before turning towards Harry. "Harry, I know that Black's death is hard for all of us, especially for you since he was more of a father to you the a godfather." Harry did not reply. "Yes, so…" "So, we must move on…you can't let Sirius's death be in vein." "I won't, I swear I'll kill her, kill Bellatrix Lestrange, make her regret ever killing Sirius…" "but that will not bring him back will it, it will only add to one more death on your account…" "So…" "Well do you regret using the Cruciatus Curse on Draco Malfoy?" "No!" "I see…." then Doumbledore changed the subject. "If you could change the past…would you?" "Of course, then Sirius wouldn't die, it was my fault…." "No, Harry, do not blame yourself for something that can reoccur…." Harry thought he saw hope sparkle beneath the spectacles, but then he thought he only imagined it. The two stared at each other. "Well now, Harry, think about it alone, I think it would be best." "but…." "the feast doesn't suit you, besides, I think you will have more important matters in your hands to worry about…." Harry nodded and turned to leave. "Harry," He turned around. "Yeah?" "Good luck," Dumbledore consulted his watch. "It's 9:30pm, I'll be expecting you back in five minutes, in the great hall," Harry gave him a blank look. "Your answers to your questions will all be upstairs in your room…." Harry nodded confused. Casting one last look at Dumbledore, he slowly walked upstairs. "Good luck Harry" Dumbledore whispered before heading back inside the Great Hall.
Harry suddenly felt all his excitement and hope rush through his body. On his bed laid his Firebolt, the Invisibility Cloak, the Marauder's Map, and Sirius's knife, that was somehow repaired, though he did not remember placing them there. Next to map was a letter address to him. Harry picked it up and read it aloud.
Harry,
Sirius's death is in the past. Do not linger on it anymore. I know you're upset, we all are. Still concentrate on how you can change the past instead. Change the past, and perhaps save more then one life…..
Harry look up. Change the past, how could I change the past? He glance down expecting the answer.
I am of course referring to the Time-Turner. I am very well aware that you have used it once before , during your third year, to save Sirius from being place once again in Azkaban, and Buckbeak from his horrible fate. Use it again, this time to save Sirius from death.
Harry looked around for the Time-Turner, but did not find one.
Patience Harry. You must learn that, otherwise disaster will fall. Now let me remind you, otherwise I know that you will be tempted to forget. All you will do is save Sirius, nothing more, nothing less. This is dangerous, I know, but you've pulled out of tight spots before. Besides, you will have your Firebolt, Marauder's Map, the Invisibility Cloak and of course your wand. Speaking of wands, I want you to learn two more spells that will come in handy, the revival spell and the freezing spell that will freeze anything including time. The revival spell is Revivalous and the t freezing spell is Freze. You just say what you wish to freeze right after, i.e. time would be Freze-Time. Understand, simple right? Good. Now back to the Time-Turner. Seventy-two turns will do, since Sirius did die three days ago. Now listen closely, whatever you do, you must not be seen at all times, you understand the consequences. Remember this alright? I know this maybe asking to much of you, especially having you go alone, but the fewer the people the better.
Good Luck!
Albus Dumbledore
P.S. It is 9:32 right now. I expect you back in the great hall by 9:35. If you wish to forget about this and live without Black alive, I understand. If you agree to go, then promise to stay safe and use the Time-Turner only for the purpose of saving Black's life.
Harry heaved a sigh. "I'm going back. I came this far, he wasn't going to back out now. This is for Sirius, for myself. I'll do it. I'll rescue you Sirius, and I'll die trying. I'll do anything, go to any lengths for a second chance to be with you." Harry spoke aloud. Instantly, at his words, a Time-Turner appeared next to the letter. Tied to it was a small note.
Use this wisely. Keep it and treasure it as one of your prized processions.
Harry picked it up happily. My own Time-Turner. My very own. Picking up his broomstick, wand, map, the knife and the mirror that Sirius gave and the cloak, Harry carefully turned the Time-Turner backwards seventy-two times. When he was finished, his room slowly dissolved . He felt the same sensation as he did two years age, flying fast backwards. Everything started spinning around him. Color and shapes were a blur. Harry gasp onto his possessions tightly. "Sirius, I'm coming for you…"
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Aright! The first chapter finished. I know I revised it and reformatted it. I hope it's easier to read and that it's not confusing! Tell me what you think! Oh yeah, I'll try to post up Chapter two, Unexpected Encounters ASAP. Please have patience! Please READ and REVIEW!!!! The more review, the sooner the next chapter will be up! ^_^
By: HoshiHikari4ever
Disclaimer: I do not own HP.
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not read if you did not read HP and the OOTP
Summary: Harry races against time and fate to save his godfather
Please Read and Review!!!
Author Notes:
CutieCherry: Hey! I'll update soon…
Soxfairy6: Hey! I took your advice and revised it a little. Stick with me with the formatting…
Rainie: I'll try ASAP!
Chapter 1 The Time-Turner (Revised)
The End-Of-The-Year-Feast was unusually loud and full of noise. The topic of Sirius Black's death had reached everybody in school. Students whispered talking silently to themselves. The staff table was no different. Professor Snape, Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall were talking silently to themselves. A couple of seats down, Remus Lupin , Mad-Eye Moody and Tonks barely ate, poking at their own plate of food, deeply in thought of the past events. No one, except maybe Mad-Eye's magical eye seemed to have notice that a fifteen year old boy was silently observing everybody else, trying to hold back his emotions of his loss that no one knew or cared about.
"Harry?" the boy looked up at his best friend. "Yeah Ron?" "Here eat…" "No…I'm not hungry…" Harry stared down at his lap. "What you got there Harry?" Hermione asked, peering over his right shoulder. "Nothing…" Harry tried to hide it, but Hermione already saw it. "Who's that mirror from?" She took it in her hand and examined it closely. Harry did not answer her, for she had turned it over and was reading the note out loud. "Not so loud…" She ignored him and read the note.
Harry,
This is a two-way mirror. I've got the other. If you need to speak to me, just say my name into it; you'll appear in my mirror and I'll be able to talk in yours. James and I used to use them when we were in separate detentions.
~Sirius
Hermione look up at Harry with questioning eyes. "It didn't work…." tears swelled up in his eyes. Both of them fell silent. "Maybe you're doing it wrong…" Ron said. "Yeah ask Lupin, he probably knows…"
"It won't work?" a voice spoke up behind the three, making them jump. Harry grasp the mirror back from Hermione and held it tightly in his fists. "Eat dung Malfoy!" Ron yelled as he stood up to face him. "Hey, watch it Weasley!" Malfoy sneered. "Heard that Black's dead eh Potter, severs him right!" Harry suddenly stood up and slammed his fist onto the table making everything on his nearly empty plate spill. "You lost you're father, mother and now Black, I believe your godfather…. The Dark Lord killed them eh…so sweet…" he continued ever so quietly. Harry was outraged, he pulled out his wand. Ron and Hermione grasped his shoulders, to prevent him from attacking. "NEVER, EVER SPEAK ABOUT JAMES AND LILY POTTER OR SIRIUS BLACK AGAIN…OTHERWISE…." Everyone fell silent, all eyes lingered on Harry and his outstretched hand, holding the wand, that was pointed at Malfoy's throat. "BOTH YOU, LUCIUS MALFOY, BELLATRIX LESTRANGE, WORMTAIL, AND VOLDEMORT…" Harry let Voldemort's name linger, causing multiple filches that swept across the hall like a wave. "WILL DIE…but not from me, I will not become a murderer!" "Harry!" Ron yelled. Harry did not hear him, all he wanted to do was attack and get rid of his eyesore. You need to mean them! Bellatrix's voice echoed through Harry's mind. Yes, Harry meant for Malfoy to feel pain. "CRUCIO!" Harry roared. Malfoy's eyes widen in shock, before falling flat on the floor, curled up in a ball, twitching from side to side. Harry, however remained standing. "Harry, don't put the Cruciatus Curse on him….release it Harry, release him please…" Hermione said shaking. "No! Guess what, Malfoy he deserves it! You hear me? IF ANYONE DESERVES TO BE KILLED OR TORTURED, THEN IT'S THEM, VOLDEMORT AND HIS SUPPORTERS, THE DEATH EATERS!" his voice trailed off as his eyes swept through the hall, landing on Snape, who he was happy to see flinched back as he place his hand on the Dark Mark that was engraved on him forever, covering it, though his robes already did so. Both Dumbledore and Mad-Eye stared at him. "Yes, and unlike some people, I do not believe they deserve a second chance!" Harry continued. Mad-Eye nodded in agreement. "The boy's right…" he whispered in Snape's ear, making him flinch even more. "Not Sirius…not Sirius…not my parents, not my godfather…." Harry sighed, tears swelled up again. Harry's eyes landed on Dumbledore. The two stared at each other, before he trued away and let his eyes land on each of the remaining members who attended the feast. A faint smile escaped from him, but vanished as his eyes landed on Moody. "POTTER, RELEASE THE CRUCIATUS CURSE ON MALFOY NOW!" he growled. "IT'S UNFORGIVABLE TO USE A UNFORGIVABLE CURSE, AND I CAN'T BELIVE IT WORKED," he paused, before adding, "Who taught you it?" Harry laughed. "You, Moody, last year as the Defense Against the Darks Art teacher…." Moody, flushed red. "but it was Bellatrix, that taught me how to use it…." "HARRY!" Lupin interrupted. Harry turned towards him. "We can, the two of us….no we will talk about this later….right now release Malfoy….you understand me, you can't and you won't release your angry on someone else…." "but…last year, that's what Mad-Eye did, he turned Malfoy into the bouncing white ferret…that is, before Professor McGonagall came…." There was an uproar of laughter that erupted through the Great Hall. "We aren't talking about Mad-Eye are we? No, this is about you Harry…and listen to me…just do this for me alright…release Malfoy…." "No…" "Harry…please make this easier for both of us," "both of us?" "yes…because both Prongs and Lily died and now Padfoot and I feel that from now on I am the one to take on the responsibility of you….it's the least I could do….you understand me Harry?" "yes…." "Good…now I want you to release Malfoy…we will talk afterwards….I'll be the one to comfort you…you can release all your emotions out then, alright? Not now though…." Harry slowly nodded. "Sure Moony…" Harry lifted his wand…the curse was released. Malfoy panted on the floor. "Potter…I…I'll get you for this…." with that he slowly trudged away. "Malfoy…I'll be ready…." Then he slumped back onto the chair.
"Alright, that is enough Harry…." Dumbledore stood up. "Harry, come with me outside, we need to talk about what happened…." "No…I'm staying right here, I don't care what you have to say!" "Harry!!" both Ron and Hermione yelled, but he ignored him. "As stubborn as James…" Snape hissed across to Lupin. "But, this isn't James is it?" Lupin retorted. "You don't understand, do you Harry's had a tough time with the lost of Padfoot…" "Well, it was his own fault for leaving Grimmauld Place…." "Hey, break it up…" Moody growled, staring at them with his normal eye, while his magical eye zoomed around Harry. "Yes Remus, do us all a favor, tell Potter to listen to Albus for once… You know it's best for him." Lupin sighed and cleared his voice. "Harry, listen to Dumbledore for once alright…" "But…." "Here out what he's got to say, and if…." Lupin took a quick glance at the headmaster. "if you still disagree with him then you can
come to me, and I'll help you sort out all your matters, personally, physically and mentally. You can always come to me you know, I don't think Prongs or Padfoot would have mind…" Harry felt his sprits lift up. He smiled at Lupin. "Alright Moony, I'll give him a shot…" With that Harry stood up he waved his wand once more. "and I might as well correct you, Prongs is not gone yet….You know as well as I…" he paused. "and all you need to do is find Padfoot inside of you, just as Prongs is…." Harry nodded, and headed out side, followed by Dumbledore.
Dumbledore made sure the doors to the Great Hall was shut tightly, before turning towards Harry. "Harry, I know that Black's death is hard for all of us, especially for you since he was more of a father to you the a godfather." Harry did not reply. "Yes, so…" "So, we must move on…you can't let Sirius's death be in vein." "I won't, I swear I'll kill her, kill Bellatrix Lestrange, make her regret ever killing Sirius…" "but that will not bring him back will it, it will only add to one more death on your account…" "So…" "Well do you regret using the Cruciatus Curse on Draco Malfoy?" "No!" "I see…." then Doumbledore changed the subject. "If you could change the past…would you?" "Of course, then Sirius wouldn't die, it was my fault…." "No, Harry, do not blame yourself for something that can reoccur…." Harry thought he saw hope sparkle beneath the spectacles, but then he thought he only imagined it. The two stared at each other. "Well now, Harry, think about it alone, I think it would be best." "but…." "the feast doesn't suit you, besides, I think you will have more important matters in your hands to worry about…." Harry nodded and turned to leave. "Harry," He turned around. "Yeah?" "Good luck," Dumbledore consulted his watch. "It's 9:30pm, I'll be expecting you back in five minutes, in the great hall," Harry gave him a blank look. "Your answers to your questions will all be upstairs in your room…." Harry nodded confused. Casting one last look at Dumbledore, he slowly walked upstairs. "Good luck Harry" Dumbledore whispered before heading back inside the Great Hall.
Harry suddenly felt all his excitement and hope rush through his body. On his bed laid his Firebolt, the Invisibility Cloak, the Marauder's Map, and Sirius's knife, that was somehow repaired, though he did not remember placing them there. Next to map was a letter address to him. Harry picked it up and read it aloud.
Harry,
Sirius's death is in the past. Do not linger on it anymore. I know you're upset, we all are. Still concentrate on how you can change the past instead. Change the past, and perhaps save more then one life…..
Harry look up. Change the past, how could I change the past? He glance down expecting the answer.
I am of course referring to the Time-Turner. I am very well aware that you have used it once before , during your third year, to save Sirius from being place once again in Azkaban, and Buckbeak from his horrible fate. Use it again, this time to save Sirius from death.
Harry looked around for the Time-Turner, but did not find one.
Patience Harry. You must learn that, otherwise disaster will fall. Now let me remind you, otherwise I know that you will be tempted to forget. All you will do is save Sirius, nothing more, nothing less. This is dangerous, I know, but you've pulled out of tight spots before. Besides, you will have your Firebolt, Marauder's Map, the Invisibility Cloak and of course your wand. Speaking of wands, I want you to learn two more spells that will come in handy, the revival spell and the freezing spell that will freeze anything including time. The revival spell is Revivalous and the t freezing spell is Freze. You just say what you wish to freeze right after, i.e. time would be Freze-Time. Understand, simple right? Good. Now back to the Time-Turner. Seventy-two turns will do, since Sirius did die three days ago. Now listen closely, whatever you do, you must not be seen at all times, you understand the consequences. Remember this alright? I know this maybe asking to much of you, especially having you go alone, but the fewer the people the better.
Good Luck!
Albus Dumbledore
P.S. It is 9:32 right now. I expect you back in the great hall by 9:35. If you wish to forget about this and live without Black alive, I understand. If you agree to go, then promise to stay safe and use the Time-Turner only for the purpose of saving Black's life.
Harry heaved a sigh. "I'm going back. I came this far, he wasn't going to back out now. This is for Sirius, for myself. I'll do it. I'll rescue you Sirius, and I'll die trying. I'll do anything, go to any lengths for a second chance to be with you." Harry spoke aloud. Instantly, at his words, a Time-Turner appeared next to the letter. Tied to it was a small note.
Use this wisely. Keep it and treasure it as one of your prized processions.
Harry picked it up happily. My own Time-Turner. My very own. Picking up his broomstick, wand, map, the knife and the mirror that Sirius gave and the cloak, Harry carefully turned the Time-Turner backwards seventy-two times. When he was finished, his room slowly dissolved . He felt the same sensation as he did two years age, flying fast backwards. Everything started spinning around him. Color and shapes were a blur. Harry gasp onto his possessions tightly. "Sirius, I'm coming for you…"
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Aright! The first chapter finished. I know I revised it and reformatted it. I hope it's easier to read and that it's not confusing! Tell me what you think! Oh yeah, I'll try to post up Chapter two, Unexpected Encounters ASAP. Please have patience! Please READ and REVIEW!!!! The more review, the sooner the next chapter will be up! ^_^
