Hello, it's me. I got too excited that I forgot to include a disclaimer. So, here it goes…(monotone) I don't own anything. Everything belongs to J.K. Rowling, except for my characters. They know who they are. (Regular voice) Okay, anyway, I would like to thank everyone who reviewed. Even if there are only so many of you. Er…let's see…oh yeah, since this is a sequel, I would be adding Briana's POV sometimes. Don't worry; I'll let you know. Okay, now on with the chapter 2!
Chapter 2: Dangerous Activities
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They who will bring the ways of the lion will rise….
Once will be fooled by the fire…
The true one will be free…
"I still don't get it. Unless, unless, if it…" Briana paused to look at her friends. It had indeed been a long time since she had seen them.
"Unless, unless what, Annie?" asked a tall and skinny man with his arms around his wife.
Briana hesitated. She paced around the room holding an old piece of parchment. "You're here now right? Just appeared out of nowhere, like rebirth, you said. I don't know. I haven't read the Prophecies in a long time."
She sighed. "I don't have too much time for this right now. I have to go see Uncle Albus. Why don't you come with me? Maybe he can explain how this is happening."
The man and woman looked at each other. "I suppose that would be the ideal thing. I still have trouble understanding," said the woman.
"All right, then let's go. You still know how to use magic, right?" asked Briana. They nodded.
"Wait, Annie, I have been wondering. My son, Harry, is he all right?"
It was a few days since his visit to Godric's Hollow. After his visit there, he has had recurring dreams. About his parents' death, Cedric's death, and a strange dream where he was in a circle of many colored fire. It was very confusing. Many times he woke up with sweat all over his face. It was terrible. And tonight was no exception. As he was dreaming of the same circle of fire, a piercing scream awoke him. It wasn't part of the dream, for it was real. He sat up on his bed and put on his glasses. He listened for the same scream again. But this time there was a loud clatter. He stood up and went to his window. The sounds were coming from his next-door neighbor. He couldn't see what was going on because the curtains were drawn. He saw the lights turning on from Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's room.
"What's going on? What is that noise, Vernon?" came the voice of Aunt Petunia.
"It must be that damn boy with his, his damn magic! I'll show him!" He heard Vernon get up. He looked back at his neighbor's house. There was a sense of stillness and dreadful silence surrounding it. Suddenly two hooded figures with masks came out of the house. Instantly, Harry knew who they were and what they were doing. One of the hooded figures drew out his wand and said,
"Morsmorde!" Green light burst from his wand and went high up to the sky. It started forming something. About a few seconds later, Harry saw the dreaded Dark Mark floating up on the dark night sky. It was a green skull with a snake protruding from it.
"Boy! You better not be doing any of the magic-" Uncle Vernon caught a glimpse of the Dark Mark. "What in the world?"
Harry couldn't sleep all night. He had already sent an owl to Sirius and Remus, and most important of all, Briana. He felt numb. Even though he did not really know his next-door neighbor, he felt sympathy towards them. He knew pretty well what the Death Eaters were doing and he dreaded to think who would be next. When the sun was shining brightly from his window, he got up and got dressed and went downstairs. The whole house was eerily silent. Even Dudley's noisy chewing was absent. Nobody greeted him as usual as he sat down. Uncle Vernon was reading the newspaper and Aunt Petunia was peering nervously out the window. The doorbell rang and Uncle Vernon got up to get it.
"You! What do you want!?" Harry heard his uncle said out in the hall.
"I simply came here on business, Mr. Dursley. I only need several minutes of your time. It is quite important," said the other voice.
"If you're here to take the boy, go on. We don't want him."
"You don't understand, Mr. Dursley, I came here to see you and Petunia. Please, may I come in?" Harry heard the door closed and footsteps coming to the kitchen.
"Petunia, can I see you? You too," he said to Harry. Wondering what this is about, he followed Aunt Petunia to the living room. Standing there, looking very worried, was Briana Sullivan.
"Good morning, Harry," she smiled. Harry smiled meekly back. "Well, to business. I know you have seen of what happened last night. It is no doubt that it was a work of dark magic."
She paused to look the Dursleys. "Both your authorities and our authorities are currently working together to prevent things from leaking out. We know that this is a very exclusive and safe neighborhood. Things like this don't happen often here. That's where my proposal comes in. We feel that we are responsible for your safety and Harry's safety. Dark magic is creeping slowly towards your way and I want to prevent that from happening."
"We found a nice mug-normal neighborhood for you to move into. It's free of magic and, er, our kind. If it is all right with you, we would like for you to move in there for you safety. It's a nice neighborhood really and it's not far from here and where you work. So what do you say, Mr. Dursley?"
He looked at her like she was mad. "Are you asking me to move from my home of more than fifteen
years? And to this house I have no preview of? How am I suppose to pay for
this?"
"Oh, don't worry about that, Mr.
Dursley. I have already taken care of
the financial obligations. All you need
to do is move into the furnished house."
"Furnished? Is this a big house?" asked Petunia.
"Well, it is a tad bit bigger than this house. I guess you can say that."
"When do we move in?" asked Dudley, who just came into the room and heard everything from the hall.
"Well, only if you agree to this, Mr. Dursley," said Briana. "It is the least that I can do. I have caused you pain from the start and I hope I can repay you with this."
Vernon thought for a moment. "What about him? Will he be living with us?"
"Oh, dear, of course not. Harry will be living with me at my house. Did I forgot to say that?" she said with her eyes twinkling.
"Well, in that case, when do we move in?"
"You can move in now. If you want to, Mr. Dursley."
Harry's face brightened. He's leaving the Dursleys forever?
"Are you serious? I'm living with you?" said Harry.
"Well, if that's all right with you, darling," said Briana.
Harry grinned at her. This was the best day of this entire life and he wasn't even dreaming.
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It has been a few days since the news of him leaving the Dursleys. As soon as Hedwig came back from delivering his message, he sent her to Ron telling him the wonderful news. He was so excited and counted the days till he can move in with Briana. It wasn't to far away considering that the Dursleys decided to move in to the house a few days after they found out. And that meant that it was today that he would leave them forever. Everyone at 4 Privet Drive was excited and has been packing for days. Harry too was packing, but only for a little while. He only had a few belongings.
The time has come for Harry to leave the Dursleys. He waited for Briana at the living room, alone. The Dursleys could have cared less if he was leaving them for good. On the contrary, they were ecstatic by this. He looked out the window for a sign of an old ministry car. He has been thinking of what life would be like if he would be living in the wizarding world. It was indeed a dream come true.
He saw a car pulling up in front of the house. A woman dressed in muggle clothing came out of it and started walking up the lane. He got up to open the door before she could even knock.
"Harry! You surprised me. Well, are you ready?" exclaimed Briana. Harry nodded. Petunia came out from the kitchen.
"Are you leaving now?" asked Petunia.
"Yes," said Harry. There was an awkward silence.
"Well, you take care now. You may be a nuisance but you are still my sister's son," said Petunia. She looked at Briana. "Take care of him."
"I will, Petunia. Thank you," said Briana. With a short and very brief good-bye, Briana and Harry left Privet Drive.
After hours of riding the car, Harry caught a glimpse of a large stone manor perched on top of a hill. It looked rather old but it was a grand manor, indeed.
"Is that your house?" marveled Harry.
"Yes, the Summer House. Generations upon generations of Sullivans have used this as a vacation home during the summer season, hence the name. Rowena Ravenclaw herself used this manor for vacation after summer holidays," explained Briana. "She was the person who built this manor."
"Why do they call it a house when it is so big?"
"I don't know. That's still a mystery to me. Well, we're here." She opened the car door and led him up to the large front door. She opened it and they came in a splendid hall. It was so amazing that Harry was in awe. A plump, very old woman greeted them. She was a bit teary-eyed.
"Harry Potter himself living in the Summer House. Oh, I am so happy." She hugged him.
"Harry, this is Mrs. Turningcoat, our housekeeper."
"Hello, er, Mrs. Turningcoat."
"Oh, you look like James indeed. I remember when he and his friends used to come and visit in the holidays when they were back at Hogwarts. Those are quite memories. Well, let me make you feel at home. Come, you must be hungry. I have Willa make snacks."
"Wait, Mrs. Turningcoat, I have to show Harry his room first."
Briana led him upstairs, through a grand corridor, and down to a room.
"I had Barnabie, our house-elf, fixed it. I hope it fits to your liking," said Briana. He went inside a beautifully furnished room with a large four-poster bed with hangings. He felt like he was at Hogwarts again. He felt very comfortable to the Summer House.
"Well, do you like it?" asked Briana.
"Nope, I love it!"
~Well, the end of another chapter. The next chapter would have signs of Harry being the Heir of Gryffindor. Does anyone think that the strange couple is Lily and James Potter? I do! Heh, that's all I can give away. There are so many more surprises. Definitely more! Hmm…I'm excited just to think of it. Well, thanks to my reviewers, all three of you. Please let me know what you think! Review! ~
