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

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Author Notes: Finally Chapter 2! So Sorry for the wait. Thanks for the wait! Thanks for the Reviews!

Chapter 2 Unexpected Encounters

Thud! Harry felt his body land on soft grass. He was surprised that everything was still a blur. Ugh, he gave a low groan, and felt his glasses fall off. Using his right hand, he searched for it on the floor, until he found it and placed it on. The surroundings became clear. "Lumos" his wand lit up. He looked around, taking in the surroundings. It was already night, half of the moon shone through the trees. Harry found himself in a clearing in the forbidden forest. Looking down, he made sure that all his belongings were with him. He let out a sigh as he found each one. Man, Dumbledore really thinks I can handle this. He thinks that I'll be able to save Sirius. I swear Dumbledore, I won't let you down, I won't let myself down. I will come back alive with Sirius and I will kill Bellatrix, if I get the chance. He slipped the Time-Turner around his neck, and stuffed the knife and mirror in his inner pockets making sure that it was safe. He slipped quietly under the Invisibility Cloak, picked up the Marauder Map, whispered "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good…" and watched as the map formed before his eyes. He carefully studied the map, using his wand for light, found out that he was surprisingly only a stroll away from the group. Checking the directions, once more before whipping the map clean and stuffing it inside his robes. Harry picked on his Firebolt with his left hand, held out his wand with his left, slowing advancing towards himself, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Luna and Neville.

"You two must really smell" Harry heard Luna speak as he walked out from behind a tree, stopping at a good distance observing the group of people. He stayed still holding his breath, waiting quietly. "All right, pick one and get on, then" he heard himself say. With that the thestrals, lifted off the ground, and headed toward the Department of Mysteries. Harry stayed back for five minutes, letting the group get ahead a good deal. Ok. This is it. Once I leave, I'm not going to come back a failure…Father, please watch over me. Don't let them take Sirius away. I really need him, you know I do… With that he mounted his broom, made sure the cloak was covering him completely before soaring into the night. Harry felt the wind rush past him. He was free at last, free again, free to fly. For the time being, he forgot all about the mission. Glancing around, Harry caught sight of the thestrals that Ron was riding, and sped off following at a close distance.

Harry halted in the air as he watched the group land. He himself landed quite softly next to Hermione and Ginny, that they did not even realize it. He slipped off his Firebolt. Harry made his way to the telephone box, inpatient for himself to open it, which he did. "Come on!" Harry quickly slipped inside after Luna, surprised that there was enough room to fit seven people comfortably. He saw Ron dial the receiver and waited. Would it work, would the Department know that there was seven instead of six people inside. Would it work? Please, let it work… Harry prayed silently, not paying much attention to what was happening. He almost fell, but manage to remain standing as the telephone box shuddered and lower itself underground. He barely caught the words "Wishes you a pleasant evening" before charging out and ran straight inside the golden grilles. He was surprised that the rest of the group had manage to catch the same one. Harry let out a soft sigh, trying to go over how to rescue Sirius. Ok, first freeze time when Bellatrix uses Avada Kedavra. Then use the revival spell and then everything would be fine. Harry went over this. Simple…very simple… At that moment the grilles open, he waited for everyone to leave before exiting, running swiftly and quietly ahead of them.

Harry stopped when he reached the plain, black door, waiting for himself to open it. He entered following all of them at a distance. Slowly, they found themselves in the large, circular room with a dozen of doors. "Someone shut the door…" Bang! The door shut, moments later, it began to rotate. When it finally stopped, the group marched to the door straight across from them. Harry remained in the center, knowing that it was the wrong door. He watched as Luna entered last. The door shut by itself. Instantly, the room rotated once more. Alright Harry, think, which door. The spinning stopped. Come on Harry, which one…we don