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Chapter 27 - Power

They buried Remus Lupin a week after he died, in the same graveyard as Harry's parents, and many people attended the ceremony to say good bye to an old friend. Sirius made a short speech, as did Dumbledore. Buffy held Sirius' hand the whole way through.

Life at Hogwarts began to return to normal after the funeral, though more subdued as many were still feeling the loss of Lupin. Defence Against the Dark Arts was particularly quiet, the pupils noticing the lack of two teachers. Even Draco Malfoy didn't make snide comments, though this was mainly out of fear of Sirius or Harry cursing him. Harry was once again isolated, all the pupils had seen his wandless magic and he was skirted around in corridors. He chose to ignore it, and life continued on.

He was once again called to Dumbledore's office, a few weeks after the battle.

"Sit down Harry," Dumbledore pulled up a chair with the use of his wand, and Harry sat down. "I wish to discuss your magical ability with you. First I want to see some of this, could you levitate this glass for me." he placed a glass tumbler on the table in front of him, and Harry raised his hand, and the tumbler lifted up and spun.
"very good," Dumbledore plucked the glass from the air and placed it in front of him." Now, I'm sure you've been experimenting yourself., so I want to ask a few questions. Can you do all spells that you did before with a wand? And also, do you have more power with wand or without?"

"All the spells I knew before and more," Harry affirmed, "But its not like doing a spell. There aren't any restrictions, I just have to think what I want done, raise my hand and that's it. I can do things that thee aren't spells for, and I can do things that there are spells for that I haven't learnt yet. The power without, when I use that magic, that's far more powerful, I can do anything, and I'm much more accurate and effective." Dumbledore nodded.
" I wonder if you could show me something. Attempt to lift this glass without moving your hand."

Harry concentrated on lifting the glass, without lifting his hand and the glass again rose into the air. Dumbledore nodded again.
"It is as I thought, your power is completely mentally controlled. In theory, if you could think something, if you commanded it, it would happen." Dumbledore looked at Harry solemnly, "Never before has a wizard had the power to work magic without a wand, accept in the Wiccan form. Yet I doubt even Miss Rosenburg could match you in power, she depends on the earth and reality. I suspect that you, do not." Harry was taken aback.
"But I could do anything," he exclaimed, "Bring Lupin back, bring my parents back!"

"I would advise you not to tamper with these magicks," Dumbledore advised, staring at harry with his clear blue eyes, "The dead are best left as they are, Buffy will tell you the same. You will see your parents someday, and when you do it will be more special for the wait you have been through." Harry looked at Dumbledore and accepted what he was told.

"Now you must return to classes, but I ask you, harry, be responsible with your power. Keep it as white and pure as it is now." Dumbledore smiled. "And one last thing. With the new power you have obtained, I think it only necessary to remain two weeks at your aunt's home this summer." Harry leapt up from his seat.
"Only at the Dursleys for two weeks?" Harry gasped. "Amazing!"

That night in the Scooby Common room, Sirius stood up, and pulled Buffy up with him. He cleared his throat loudly.
"We have an announcement to make," he said awkwardly, "We're going to get married!"

The room burst with congratulations as everyone got up to hug the happy couple.

"I want you guys to be my bridesmaids," she said to a delighted Dawn, Willow, Hermione, Cordelia and Faith. Giles leant down and hugged her. "Would you give me away?" she asked in a small voice.

"I'd be delighted!" he exclaimed, and kissed her cheek, "Absolutely delighted."

"You going to be my best man then?" Sirius asked Harry.

"Wow, yeah of course," Harry answered, "But will I have to make a speech?" Sirius laughed and ruffled his hair.

"And would you guys be my ushers?" Sirius asked Ron and Xander. They agreed, patting him on the back. Angel came forward to hug Buffy.
"Do I have your blessing?" she asked him seriously.

"Of course you do," he answered softly, hugging her, "He's good for you in a way I could never be. I love you always though."

"I still love you too," Buffy said gently, "But I'm not in love with you anymore." Angel shook Sirius' hand.
"Take care of her," he said gruffly, "Or you will wake up with no blood."

"Thanks," Sirius said, "I hope we'll see you at the wedding!" He took Buffy's hand and kissed her. She hugged him tightly, and leant her head against his chest, closing her eyes, glad that she didn't have a gypsy curse on her, because at that moment she felt pure happiness.

"We'll see you in two weeks," Sirius promised Harry, as he put his bags on the Hogwarts Express, "Though you may not recognise Grimmauld Place by then, Buffy's planning a major overhaul." Buffy had decided to move into Grimmauld Place straight away, and begin work, before the wedding which was et for mid summer. Dawn was also to move into the house with them, and it was still going to be used as the Order Headquarters, as Sirius declared that it was the best possible place, and that with any luck, Voldemort would be gone soon, and they wouldn't need it any more. He helped Harry onto the train, and Dawn kissed him goodbye. They train set off for London, and Harry leant out of the window, waving madly til he could see them no longer.

THE END

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