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Chapter 4: Secrets
"I missed Harry this summer Ron. I know that we wrote to him, and he wrote us back..but it just sounds like he's so lonely and sad. I mean, he lost Sirius and he hasn't had anyone to talk to about it. I -"
"Hermione, Harry wouldn't even talk to us or Dumbledore about it. If he doesn't want to than you know as well as I do that he's not going to until he's ready."
"I guess you're right." Hermione sighed. "I just wish that he would open up to us more. Did you notice how angry he was this last year? And now we've spent another summer together without him. I just don't want him being angry with us again. And we can't forget that he found out about inheriting Sirius's things and the house too."
"What's the inheritance got to do with anything? He got a house and more money? He's set." Ron said rather harshly.
Hermione glared at Ron, "I cannot believe you just said that Ron! Don't you understand in the least bit what that means, with him inheriting all or Sirius's things?" Ron gave a shrug and stared blankly at Hermione. Rolling her eyes Hermione replied, "It means that he will have all of those things around reminding him of Sirius and Sirius was the closest thing he ever had to a father! And get over the money, Ron! We know that it's a sore topic for you, but Harry has never rubbed it in your face and I'm sure that he could care less about the money!" With that said, Hermione pushed passed Ron and stormed up the steps of Grimmauld Place to her room that she shared with Ginny.
Ron stood at the bottom of the stairs staring after Hermione. Maybe she's right. Harry never has cared about the money and he gave all that money to Fred and George a year ago. I just don't see what's the problem with having all of Sirius's possessions; doesn't he want those things around reminding him of Sirius? I should make sure to talk to him about that when we get to school tomorrow. Then, Ron headed up to his own room to finish his packing.
Harry opened his eyes and found that he was once again in Dumbledore's office at Hogwarts. Professor Dumbledore was already behind his desk, his gaze fixed on Harry.
"Harry, I know that this summer must have been extremely difficult for you and you should be harboring large amounts of anger at everyone for not getting you, but let me explain. You remember that the safest place for you outside of Hogwarts is at your home with your aunt and uncle, right?" Harry nodded and Dumbledore continued, "That is not the only reason why I wanted you there all summer, but also because I didn't want you to get too much news about Voldemort - let me explain." He said raising his hand to silence Harry. "I know that you have been having dreams again and that he has most likely been probing your mind and I didn't want more to add to your stressful nights." Dumbledore sat back and watched Harry take in what he had just said. Knowing now that since Harry hadn't contradicted what he had said, the boy had been having dreams and Voldemort was indeed probing him, you could tell by the circles under his eyes that he hadn't been sleeping well. "Also, Harry, I would like to talk to you about this year if you'll give me a bit more time. I wanted to reiterate just how proud I was that you started the D.A. and how well you have been handling yourself. I also wanted to give you this." Dumbledore stretched out his hand and gave Harry a small dark badge that was about the size of a galleon.
"This, Harry," started Dumbledore indicating the badge, "this is a source of communication. You can press it and either be portkeyed to me or talk to any of the other Order members that you wish. In order to portkeyed to me you press it twice and press it once while you think of the person you wish to speak." Dumbledore stopped and surveyed Harry. Harry didn't know what exactly to think, were they making him a member or was it for his own safety?
It seemed as if Dumbledore knew exactly what Harry was thinking and said, "Harry, we are not making you an official member of the Order, but you basically are a member now that we are giving you this badge. You cannot tell anyone about it, not even Mr. Weasley or Miss Granger."
"Professor..won't people notice that I'm wearing a strange, imageless badge all of the time?" Harry asked with an inquiring look at Dumbledore.
"Ah, yes Harry. I almost forgot. The badge will camouflage itself to whatever you are wearing, so you must always wear it at the same place so you can find it if needed. I trust you completely with this responsibility and know that you will use it reasonably." Dumbledore replied with a smile at Harry.
Harry didn't know what to say, he was an unofficial member of the Order of the Phoenix. He couldn't tell Ron or Hermione..Another secret - great! Thought Harry. Then Harry thought he might ask Dumbledore something.
"Um.Professor.another thing. I was wondering if I could tell Ron and Hermione about the prophecy? That is, if you think it's safe sir."
Dumbledore studied Harry for a moment before answering, "Harry, I think that you should make that decision. If you do choose to tell your friends, might I stress how important it is for them to not speak a word of it to anyone else. I trust that you will make the right decision." With that Dumbledore motioned to Lupin, who had been standing silently in the corner watching the entire exchange. Lupin stepped forward and said, "Harry, I'll escort you to the dormitory, I've missed it a lot since I've been here." Harry got up, nodded to Dumbledore and followed Lupin out of the room.
When Lupin and Harry had reached the hallway in front of the gargoyle they took the path towards Gryffindor Tower. They walked in silence all the way up to the tower. When they finally reached the portrait hole Harry turned to Lupin to inquire what the password was, when Lupin said, "Voldemort." Harry was a little more than shocked when the portrait swung forward on her hinges. Dumbledore making 'Voldemort' the password was both risky and clever. Risky because almost everyone Harry knew couldn't stand to hear Voldemort's name, nonetheless speak it themselves. And clever because Harry realized last year that Death Eaters do not like to hear their master's name, this would frighten them away, if they ever reached this far into the castle. Lupin motioned for Harry to go first and then followed him with the portrait swinging shut behind him. Once they were inside Lupin went and sat down on one of the squishy armchairs and looked at Harry. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Harry went and sat on the chair opposite Lupin's. Neither of them said a word, just looked at each other, as though calculating the other's strengths and weaknesses. Finally, Lupin broke the silence.
"Harry, I know that this summer must have been extremely tough for you and I just wanted to know that I'll always be here if you need to talk or anything. And you can call Remus, I hate all this 'Professor' and 'Lupin' stuff." Lupin - Remus - smiled at Harry and waited.
"Thanks Remus, but I'm fine - really." he added hurriedly when Remus gave him a doubtful look. "I'm dealing, that's what I have to do.that and keep secrets." Harry said accompanied by a sigh.
"Harry, like I said, when you are ready to talk, don't hesitate. I'll always be there for you." Once he got a reluctant nod from Harry, he continued, "And Harry, I know that I probably shouldn't ask you this since Dumbledore didn't tell me but it's eating at me. What would you tell Ron and Hermione about the prophecy? None of us heard it when it broke open, did you hear something?" Remus looked questioningly at Harry, waiting for some sort of reply.
Harry didn't know what to say, he had just assumed that Dumbledore had told the other members of the Order. But apparently this assumption was incorrect. Harry decided that he wouldn't tell Remus everything, just a quick summary of what the prophecy said.
"Lup- sorry - Remus, none of us in the Department of Mysteries heard what the prophecy said, but someone had heard the original prophecy being made, that was Dumbledore. When I left the Department of Mysteries that night Dumbledore brought me back to his office and told me all about what the prophecy said. It basically said that I am the only one who can defeat Voldemort."
Harry didn't want to look at Remus's reaction, but just couldn't help himself. Once he had though, he wished that he hadn't. Remus's face was a mixture of horror and sadness. His eyes were wet and his mouth hung slightly open. Snapping back to reality, Remus straightened up in his chair, closed his mouth, and ignored the single tear that slowly ran down his cheek.
"I'm so sorry Harry. Everything seems to happen to you doesn't it. I truly am sorry." Remus shook his head and said, "Well Harry, I'm sure that you would like me to leave you alone for a while, so I'll do just that. Dinner is going to be at five this evening - goodness, it's only a little under an hour till then, but I'll still let you be." With that said, Remus got up and walked out of the common room without another word.
Harry just sat still in his armchair. He didn't really know what to make of Remus's reaction. He understood the tears, but the horrified look on his face was haunting Harry. Deciding that he'd think about that later, he got up from his very comfortable chair and walked toward the boys' staircase. Walking six flights up, he reached a room that had Sixth Years written on the door and went inside. Harry spent the rest of the hour getting his things together and organizing his trunk some more.
Do you see the button, it wants to be pushed, go ahead.click it. Please! Okay, okay. I realize that I said there would be a lot more in this chapter, but I'm going a little slow, so bare with me. Ron and Hermione will find out about the prophecy in chapter five for sure and they probably won't start classes till chapter six. Okay, thank you bunches for the reviews and keep 'em comin'! -Lara1786
Chapter 4: Secrets
"I missed Harry this summer Ron. I know that we wrote to him, and he wrote us back..but it just sounds like he's so lonely and sad. I mean, he lost Sirius and he hasn't had anyone to talk to about it. I -"
"Hermione, Harry wouldn't even talk to us or Dumbledore about it. If he doesn't want to than you know as well as I do that he's not going to until he's ready."
"I guess you're right." Hermione sighed. "I just wish that he would open up to us more. Did you notice how angry he was this last year? And now we've spent another summer together without him. I just don't want him being angry with us again. And we can't forget that he found out about inheriting Sirius's things and the house too."
"What's the inheritance got to do with anything? He got a house and more money? He's set." Ron said rather harshly.
Hermione glared at Ron, "I cannot believe you just said that Ron! Don't you understand in the least bit what that means, with him inheriting all or Sirius's things?" Ron gave a shrug and stared blankly at Hermione. Rolling her eyes Hermione replied, "It means that he will have all of those things around reminding him of Sirius and Sirius was the closest thing he ever had to a father! And get over the money, Ron! We know that it's a sore topic for you, but Harry has never rubbed it in your face and I'm sure that he could care less about the money!" With that said, Hermione pushed passed Ron and stormed up the steps of Grimmauld Place to her room that she shared with Ginny.
Ron stood at the bottom of the stairs staring after Hermione. Maybe she's right. Harry never has cared about the money and he gave all that money to Fred and George a year ago. I just don't see what's the problem with having all of Sirius's possessions; doesn't he want those things around reminding him of Sirius? I should make sure to talk to him about that when we get to school tomorrow. Then, Ron headed up to his own room to finish his packing.
Harry opened his eyes and found that he was once again in Dumbledore's office at Hogwarts. Professor Dumbledore was already behind his desk, his gaze fixed on Harry.
"Harry, I know that this summer must have been extremely difficult for you and you should be harboring large amounts of anger at everyone for not getting you, but let me explain. You remember that the safest place for you outside of Hogwarts is at your home with your aunt and uncle, right?" Harry nodded and Dumbledore continued, "That is not the only reason why I wanted you there all summer, but also because I didn't want you to get too much news about Voldemort - let me explain." He said raising his hand to silence Harry. "I know that you have been having dreams again and that he has most likely been probing your mind and I didn't want more to add to your stressful nights." Dumbledore sat back and watched Harry take in what he had just said. Knowing now that since Harry hadn't contradicted what he had said, the boy had been having dreams and Voldemort was indeed probing him, you could tell by the circles under his eyes that he hadn't been sleeping well. "Also, Harry, I would like to talk to you about this year if you'll give me a bit more time. I wanted to reiterate just how proud I was that you started the D.A. and how well you have been handling yourself. I also wanted to give you this." Dumbledore stretched out his hand and gave Harry a small dark badge that was about the size of a galleon.
"This, Harry," started Dumbledore indicating the badge, "this is a source of communication. You can press it and either be portkeyed to me or talk to any of the other Order members that you wish. In order to portkeyed to me you press it twice and press it once while you think of the person you wish to speak." Dumbledore stopped and surveyed Harry. Harry didn't know what exactly to think, were they making him a member or was it for his own safety?
It seemed as if Dumbledore knew exactly what Harry was thinking and said, "Harry, we are not making you an official member of the Order, but you basically are a member now that we are giving you this badge. You cannot tell anyone about it, not even Mr. Weasley or Miss Granger."
"Professor..won't people notice that I'm wearing a strange, imageless badge all of the time?" Harry asked with an inquiring look at Dumbledore.
"Ah, yes Harry. I almost forgot. The badge will camouflage itself to whatever you are wearing, so you must always wear it at the same place so you can find it if needed. I trust you completely with this responsibility and know that you will use it reasonably." Dumbledore replied with a smile at Harry.
Harry didn't know what to say, he was an unofficial member of the Order of the Phoenix. He couldn't tell Ron or Hermione..Another secret - great! Thought Harry. Then Harry thought he might ask Dumbledore something.
"Um.Professor.another thing. I was wondering if I could tell Ron and Hermione about the prophecy? That is, if you think it's safe sir."
Dumbledore studied Harry for a moment before answering, "Harry, I think that you should make that decision. If you do choose to tell your friends, might I stress how important it is for them to not speak a word of it to anyone else. I trust that you will make the right decision." With that Dumbledore motioned to Lupin, who had been standing silently in the corner watching the entire exchange. Lupin stepped forward and said, "Harry, I'll escort you to the dormitory, I've missed it a lot since I've been here." Harry got up, nodded to Dumbledore and followed Lupin out of the room.
When Lupin and Harry had reached the hallway in front of the gargoyle they took the path towards Gryffindor Tower. They walked in silence all the way up to the tower. When they finally reached the portrait hole Harry turned to Lupin to inquire what the password was, when Lupin said, "Voldemort." Harry was a little more than shocked when the portrait swung forward on her hinges. Dumbledore making 'Voldemort' the password was both risky and clever. Risky because almost everyone Harry knew couldn't stand to hear Voldemort's name, nonetheless speak it themselves. And clever because Harry realized last year that Death Eaters do not like to hear their master's name, this would frighten them away, if they ever reached this far into the castle. Lupin motioned for Harry to go first and then followed him with the portrait swinging shut behind him. Once they were inside Lupin went and sat down on one of the squishy armchairs and looked at Harry. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Harry went and sat on the chair opposite Lupin's. Neither of them said a word, just looked at each other, as though calculating the other's strengths and weaknesses. Finally, Lupin broke the silence.
"Harry, I know that this summer must have been extremely tough for you and I just wanted to know that I'll always be here if you need to talk or anything. And you can call Remus, I hate all this 'Professor' and 'Lupin' stuff." Lupin - Remus - smiled at Harry and waited.
"Thanks Remus, but I'm fine - really." he added hurriedly when Remus gave him a doubtful look. "I'm dealing, that's what I have to do.that and keep secrets." Harry said accompanied by a sigh.
"Harry, like I said, when you are ready to talk, don't hesitate. I'll always be there for you." Once he got a reluctant nod from Harry, he continued, "And Harry, I know that I probably shouldn't ask you this since Dumbledore didn't tell me but it's eating at me. What would you tell Ron and Hermione about the prophecy? None of us heard it when it broke open, did you hear something?" Remus looked questioningly at Harry, waiting for some sort of reply.
Harry didn't know what to say, he had just assumed that Dumbledore had told the other members of the Order. But apparently this assumption was incorrect. Harry decided that he wouldn't tell Remus everything, just a quick summary of what the prophecy said.
"Lup- sorry - Remus, none of us in the Department of Mysteries heard what the prophecy said, but someone had heard the original prophecy being made, that was Dumbledore. When I left the Department of Mysteries that night Dumbledore brought me back to his office and told me all about what the prophecy said. It basically said that I am the only one who can defeat Voldemort."
Harry didn't want to look at Remus's reaction, but just couldn't help himself. Once he had though, he wished that he hadn't. Remus's face was a mixture of horror and sadness. His eyes were wet and his mouth hung slightly open. Snapping back to reality, Remus straightened up in his chair, closed his mouth, and ignored the single tear that slowly ran down his cheek.
"I'm so sorry Harry. Everything seems to happen to you doesn't it. I truly am sorry." Remus shook his head and said, "Well Harry, I'm sure that you would like me to leave you alone for a while, so I'll do just that. Dinner is going to be at five this evening - goodness, it's only a little under an hour till then, but I'll still let you be." With that said, Remus got up and walked out of the common room without another word.
Harry just sat still in his armchair. He didn't really know what to make of Remus's reaction. He understood the tears, but the horrified look on his face was haunting Harry. Deciding that he'd think about that later, he got up from his very comfortable chair and walked toward the boys' staircase. Walking six flights up, he reached a room that had Sixth Years written on the door and went inside. Harry spent the rest of the hour getting his things together and organizing his trunk some more.
Do you see the button, it wants to be pushed, go ahead.click it. Please! Okay, okay. I realize that I said there would be a lot more in this chapter, but I'm going a little slow, so bare with me. Ron and Hermione will find out about the prophecy in chapter five for sure and they probably won't start classes till chapter six. Okay, thank you bunches for the reviews and keep 'em comin'! -Lara1786
