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Ch. 6 The offer
Harry dreamt of Ginny and her lips all night. It was a welcome change to Voldermort and his death eaters. The only part of the dreams that made them ok, and in a sick way kept Harry hoping for them was getting to see his mother. He knew he had serious issues and would probably need to see a counselor about all of that some day. But seeing his mother's face and hearing her voice haunted him. Ginny consumed his consciousness that night however, and he did not know it yet, but many nights to come would be the same.
He decided to send a note to Sirius that morning telling him about his new love and summer at the Grangers. He penned as he ate the oatmeal. This stuff was finally getting to be normal and comforting. He would have to teach Dobby and the rest of the house elves how to make it when they got back to school.
Dear Sirius,
Guess what? I have a girlfriend! Ginny Weasley, I even got a kiss or two out of her last night!
How's life on the lam? I haven't heard from you for a while. I know that things can get kind of stressful working against Voldermort. I am staying with the Granger's (Ron asked Hermione out so we are just one big group of smiles) for the summer.
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. To this end I have ordered books to learn how to become like the marauders. Any tips besides don't do it?
Harry
As Hedwig flew out of sight Harry sighed and went back into the house to start his studies with Hermione. He took a deep breath and remembered Cedric's parents. That always sealed his resolve. Just then two owls flew up carrying a large box with strange markings on it.
"What is it Harry" asked Hermione.
"Our books are here. I couldn't just go to Diagon Alley to get the books needed for apperating or the animagus transfiguring work. We are both too young for them to let us buy those books. While I was at it I got some theoretical magic books on curses, wandles magic and charms."
"Once again, Harry, I could marry you!" Hermione gushed as they opened the box. "Of course that'll never happen now that I finally got Ron to acknowledge that he loves me. But where did you get all these?"
"I sent money and a list to Dobby who retrieved them for me."
"What do you want to start on first?" Hermione asked, barely keeping her excitement down enough to not jump up and down.
"I want to start with the animagus training first." Harry said earnestly. "I ordered an introductory book and an advanced one which we can learn from.
At that moment Fawkes appeared. Very startled indeed the two ran toward the Phoenix and untied the letter from its leg.
Dear Harry,
Sirius just sent me an owl alerting me to what you are trying to do. For this reason and because Voldermort is closing in on you I would like you and Miss Granger to move back to Hogwarts; you are both in danger. I had hoped that we would have more time before Voldermort tried to kill you again.
Your beds will be waiting for you tonight and I will expect you here at no later than five o'clock. You have one hour to get ready before Hagrid gets there. I suggest you tell Mr. and Mrs. Granger where you are going.
Albus Dumbledore
Harry and Hermione turned pale and bolted to their respective rooms to pack up. Harry arrived about ten minutes later in Hermione's room to help her finish packing because she had more to pack. Fifty minutes later on the dot Hagrid showed up on his flying motorcycle.
"Really need to remember to give this back to Sirius. I borrowed it the night your parents got killed and delivered you to your Aunt and Uncle. I never got a chance to give it back."
Harry and Hermione were staring at him. They hadn't told him anything about Sirius, the frame up, Buckbeak, or that crazy night 2 years ago.
Seeing their faces Hagrid explained. "I got back from the giants two nights ago and Dumbledore told me the whole story about all that."
Harry and Hermione breathed a sigh of relief.
"How did your trip go?" Harry asked inquisitively.
"Not good at all, but I will tell you guys more about that later. Time to get you guys to see Professor Dumbledore"
The ride was exhilarating. Harry made a mental note to thank Sirius, after I kill him for telling Dumbledore about my plans and ask him where to purchase such a fine machine.
"Welcome to Hogwarts!" Dumbledore said as he walked out of the doors to meet them. "Hagrid, I see, has sped, but I think we can over look that part for now."