Chapter 18
Christmas morning donned cold and snowy, but the mood in Grimmauld Place
was light and hearty. As Harry awoke the stack of presents on his bed prevented him from moving a lot so he opted to just set up and open them from where he was sitting.
"Hey mate, another good haul this year," informed Ron as he came busting through Harry's bedroom door where he was wearing his normal maroon Weasley sweater. I don't think mum is ever going to get the idea that I don't like maroon, but at least the theme is about Quidditch," said Ron with a mouthful of Bertty Bott's Every Flavor Beans. Thanks for the broom kit Harry, its awesome, beats Hermione's again -she got me a homework organizer."
"No problem Ron," said Harry as he sorted through his presents and found the one with Hermione name on it. She had given him a homework organizer as well, which Harry smiled fondly at before tossing to Ron to stuff in the bottom of his school trunk.
Tonks had given Harry a fantastic book about becoming and Auror and some fake tattoos. Remus had gotten him a book on animal instincts with a card saying that it may come in useful in the future. Hagrid had sent him the hide from the griffin that had attacked him for a rug with a note attached to it as well, stating that every man should keep his first animal kill. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had given him the usual hand-knitted jumper and some mince pies, which he loved, while Fred, George, Ginny, and Ron bought him every type of candy imaginable.
"Wow, mate you got a good haul to, Sarah's present seems nice," snickered Ron.
Harry had tried to hide the present from Ron before he had a chance to notice who it was from, but he had no such luck. "Shut up Ron, it's just a photo with the two of us in it," said Harry.
"Yeah well it's not every day a girl sends you a picture where you are practically drooling on her after she kisses you," said Ron while Harry started throwing the pillows from his bed at him when, with a loud crack, Tonks Apparated right on top of him.
"Wotcher Harry!" Smiled Tonks as she began to lift herself off the bed. Thanks for the present, I've never been to a spa before."
"Don't worry, I got Mrs. Weasley, McGonagall, and Ginny one to so you wouldn't have to go alone," said Harry.
"Bloody Hell Harry, that was a good idea, I looked everywhere for my mum a present," said Ron.
"Hey Ron, I think your sister wanted to thank you for her present you got her. She has been talking about it non-stop since she came out of her room this morning," said Tonks with a smirk on her face.
"Really, I must have done good then huh? Don't tell her though, but I have no idea what it is. I'm not good at buying gifts, so I just asked the lady at the store if she had any suggestions on what I should by her, and she told me she would take care of it. All I had to do was leave some money with her and she said she would be sure her present would get here for her to open on Christmas. She really likes it then?" Asked Ron as he filled with pride.
"Yeah she's been raving about it all morning I tell you, come on I think she wants to tell you herself how much she loves it," said Tonks. "Come on Harry, she wants to thank you too," said Tonks as she helped Harry stand up from his bed.
His recovery had been miraculous after the infection in his leg had been taking care of. Now all that seemed to ail him was being a tad bit weak, but that to was vastly diminishing as Mrs. Weasley made sure that he ate more then everyone else at each and every meal.
As the three of them made their way down the stairs Ginny's voice could be herd coming form the drawing room which was almost completely drowned out by the laughter the was coming from there as well.
"I must have really out done myself," said Ron as he smiled over towards Harry as they made their way into the drawing room.
Upon entering the drawing room Fred and George began giving catcalls while Moody passed a bottle of Brandy over towards Ron. "Ron you have really out done yourself this year," said Fred as he and George came over and started patting him on the back.
"Well the important thing is that she likes it, that's all," said Ron boastfully.
"Oh she loves it baby brother, how did you ever pick such a beautiful gift out for her?" Asked Fred.
"I don't know, I just saw it and it screamed Ginny, so I had to get it for her," said Ron.
"What are you playing at Ron, don't you ever buy me panties ever again do you hear me!" Raved Ginny.
"WHAT!" Said Ron looking horrified.
"Yeah Ron, but I don't think she is in the mood to show you them," said Tonks as she was now on the floor with Harry who was doubled over guffawing.
"Ron, Dean is not going to be very happy with you," said Harry as tears streamed down his face.
"BUT, BUT!" Stuttered Ron, as his face was now the color of his sweater. "Mum it's not what you think," said Ron.
"Are you sure," she said before she as well began laughing.
"Don't worry Ron the lady sent a letter a few minutes ago, and explained every thing. She was teaching you a lesson about not putting any thought into what you picked out for others," said Remus. "Sandy has been like that as far back as I can remember."
"THANK GOD!" Said Ron as everyone settled down to eat a hearty Christmas breakfast.
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Everyone's cheerful mood had not died down throughout the whole day, and now they were all chatting and drinking hot chocolate in the drawing room. Dumbledore had arrived before the Christmas dinner started and brought with him some English Crackers that he said he found very fascinating. As everyone settled into a two sided discussion on who would win the World Cup this year in Quidditch an owl swooped into the drawing room and dropped a letter in Harry's lap and exited back out the way he came in without waiting for a reply letter.
"That's odd," said Harry as he held the letter out hesitantly while trying to decide if he should open it or not.
"Harry set the letter down on the table, I want to take some precautionary measures before opening it," said Dumbledore.
Harry obediently sat the letter down on the table, but as soon as he removed his hand the letter sprang to life and Voldemort's voice filled the room.
"Harry Potter, the ever nagging thorn in my side. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the fillings I received from you while you endured the pain that my little friend inflicted on you. It was even better then the feelings I got from you when your Uncle beat you mercifully over the summer. Oh, I bet you didn't tell them all about that yet have you. Well you can thank your Headmaster for that gift. You see he has spent countless hours hiding your home from me, but he has never thought about protecting you while you are outside your home. Well while your Uncle was picking you up from the train station last year I had a faithful servant of mine place your Uncle under the Imperious Curse, which is why you were beat so badly. Shocked yet Potter? Well just remember that your day is coming and I plan to enjoy it as much as I enjoyed killing your parents.
The letter upon finishing its last sentence burst into flames as Harry watched dumfounded by what had just happened. "Bloody Hell Harry you didn't tell us your Uncle beat you," said Ron.
"Doesn't matter," said Harry.
"Of course it matters sweetheart," said Mrs. Weasley as she swept him into a motherly hug.
"It's not as bad as you think," said Harry.
"I am terribly sorry my dear boy, the thought never occurred to me that they would go through your relatives to get to you. I am so sorry Harry," said Dumbledore with his head hung low.
"Not your fault," said Harry.
"Why didn't you tell someone Harry. You can always write to me if you need help, I'm your head of house, and we are designated to help our students on and off school grounds," said McGonagall.
"I-lest just put it behind us can we? No permanent damage was done, and I'm still standing here," said Harry.
"Hum, Hum, well at least he didn't send you a pair of pink panties Harry," said Ginny, which brought some mild laughter.
"Thanks Gin," said Harry as she gave him an affectionate hug.
"That bastard always has a way of interfering in everything," said Ron. Molly was still so shocked over the news that she didn't even bat an eye towards Ron's improper language.
"Yeah, seems to be the case," said Remus.
"Well at least we all decided that the Chudley Cannons are going to win the cup," said Ron.
"What, oh no they won't, I told you that Puddlemere is going to win," said Tonks as she was picking up Ron's idea, and getting the attention off of Harry.
"Your nutters Tonks, Puddlemere is awful," said Harry.
"I'll have you know that they are second in their division this year," protested Tonks.
"The year Puddlemere beats my Chudley Cannons is the year is the year I'll eat Ginnys panties," said Ron.
"RON!" Said Ginny, as Harry was again face down in the carpet with a bout of laughter that was followed closely by everyone else in the room, as Ron tried desperately to explain to her that it hadn't come out right.
Even though the mood was not as light hearted as it had started out as Harry lay there panting beside Tonks and Remus on the floor while Mrs. Weasley looked on in amusement at her two youngest siblings arguing. Harry knew then that no matter what happened in the future between him and Voldemort, he would never let anything happen to these people. He loved them with all of his heart and he would gladly die for them along with Hermione, Sarah, and all the members of his secrete order. ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` `
The last day of their school break had finally arrived and Harry, Ginny, and Ron where all receiving their farewells from everyone as they were leaving back with McGonagall and Moody.
"Good-bye, Harry, take care," said Mrs. Weasley, hugging him.
"Write and tell us if you think of any inventions to tell us," said Fred and George.
"See you Harry," said Mr. Weasley genially, shaking his hand.
"Goodbye," said Harry while being smothered in a bear hug by Tonks as Remus patted him on the back.
"I guess I'll see you guys soon," said Harry to Tonks and Remus as he turned to leave.
"Hey, Harry I forgot all about telling you," said Lupin just as Mrs. Weasley was shutting the door.
"What's that Remus?" Asked Harry.
"Dumbledore worked it out where you will be coming here for your summer break with us. He said something about not taking any more chances," said Remus as he saw Harry's face brighten ten folds.
"Great, I'll see you guys then," said Harry as he left feeling unexplainable bubbly inside.
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There you go another chapter down, and I would say about seven more to go. I hope you all like it, and as you all commented I thought it was time for a happy ending as well. To answer a few of your concerns, I didn't put in that Harry could have had Muggle anesthesia because in the fifth book the wizard world acted like they just started using stitches so I figured they hadn't advanced that far.
The claw that broke off in Harry's thigh wasn't supposed to be more than an inch long. I guessed they just missed it when Harry was losing blood so bad that they just closed him up to get him to stop bleeding or something.
Lastly, has anyone seen Underworld? I have and it is awesome, best movie I have seen in a while. If you like it tell me what you thought was great about it because I plan to watch it again sometime, and I'll try to catch your favorite parts of the movie. Well util next Saturday again, stay safe and have fun reading. Again though please pray for my grandmother it turns out that she has lungs and cervical cancer, so it is not a good situation.
Christmas morning donned cold and snowy, but the mood in Grimmauld Place
was light and hearty. As Harry awoke the stack of presents on his bed prevented him from moving a lot so he opted to just set up and open them from where he was sitting.
"Hey mate, another good haul this year," informed Ron as he came busting through Harry's bedroom door where he was wearing his normal maroon Weasley sweater. I don't think mum is ever going to get the idea that I don't like maroon, but at least the theme is about Quidditch," said Ron with a mouthful of Bertty Bott's Every Flavor Beans. Thanks for the broom kit Harry, its awesome, beats Hermione's again -she got me a homework organizer."
"No problem Ron," said Harry as he sorted through his presents and found the one with Hermione name on it. She had given him a homework organizer as well, which Harry smiled fondly at before tossing to Ron to stuff in the bottom of his school trunk.
Tonks had given Harry a fantastic book about becoming and Auror and some fake tattoos. Remus had gotten him a book on animal instincts with a card saying that it may come in useful in the future. Hagrid had sent him the hide from the griffin that had attacked him for a rug with a note attached to it as well, stating that every man should keep his first animal kill. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had given him the usual hand-knitted jumper and some mince pies, which he loved, while Fred, George, Ginny, and Ron bought him every type of candy imaginable.
"Wow, mate you got a good haul to, Sarah's present seems nice," snickered Ron.
Harry had tried to hide the present from Ron before he had a chance to notice who it was from, but he had no such luck. "Shut up Ron, it's just a photo with the two of us in it," said Harry.
"Yeah well it's not every day a girl sends you a picture where you are practically drooling on her after she kisses you," said Ron while Harry started throwing the pillows from his bed at him when, with a loud crack, Tonks Apparated right on top of him.
"Wotcher Harry!" Smiled Tonks as she began to lift herself off the bed. Thanks for the present, I've never been to a spa before."
"Don't worry, I got Mrs. Weasley, McGonagall, and Ginny one to so you wouldn't have to go alone," said Harry.
"Bloody Hell Harry, that was a good idea, I looked everywhere for my mum a present," said Ron.
"Hey Ron, I think your sister wanted to thank you for her present you got her. She has been talking about it non-stop since she came out of her room this morning," said Tonks with a smirk on her face.
"Really, I must have done good then huh? Don't tell her though, but I have no idea what it is. I'm not good at buying gifts, so I just asked the lady at the store if she had any suggestions on what I should by her, and she told me she would take care of it. All I had to do was leave some money with her and she said she would be sure her present would get here for her to open on Christmas. She really likes it then?" Asked Ron as he filled with pride.
"Yeah she's been raving about it all morning I tell you, come on I think she wants to tell you herself how much she loves it," said Tonks. "Come on Harry, she wants to thank you too," said Tonks as she helped Harry stand up from his bed.
His recovery had been miraculous after the infection in his leg had been taking care of. Now all that seemed to ail him was being a tad bit weak, but that to was vastly diminishing as Mrs. Weasley made sure that he ate more then everyone else at each and every meal.
As the three of them made their way down the stairs Ginny's voice could be herd coming form the drawing room which was almost completely drowned out by the laughter the was coming from there as well.
"I must have really out done myself," said Ron as he smiled over towards Harry as they made their way into the drawing room.
Upon entering the drawing room Fred and George began giving catcalls while Moody passed a bottle of Brandy over towards Ron. "Ron you have really out done yourself this year," said Fred as he and George came over and started patting him on the back.
"Well the important thing is that she likes it, that's all," said Ron boastfully.
"Oh she loves it baby brother, how did you ever pick such a beautiful gift out for her?" Asked Fred.
"I don't know, I just saw it and it screamed Ginny, so I had to get it for her," said Ron.
"What are you playing at Ron, don't you ever buy me panties ever again do you hear me!" Raved Ginny.
"WHAT!" Said Ron looking horrified.
"Yeah Ron, but I don't think she is in the mood to show you them," said Tonks as she was now on the floor with Harry who was doubled over guffawing.
"Ron, Dean is not going to be very happy with you," said Harry as tears streamed down his face.
"BUT, BUT!" Stuttered Ron, as his face was now the color of his sweater. "Mum it's not what you think," said Ron.
"Are you sure," she said before she as well began laughing.
"Don't worry Ron the lady sent a letter a few minutes ago, and explained every thing. She was teaching you a lesson about not putting any thought into what you picked out for others," said Remus. "Sandy has been like that as far back as I can remember."
"THANK GOD!" Said Ron as everyone settled down to eat a hearty Christmas breakfast.
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Everyone's cheerful mood had not died down throughout the whole day, and now they were all chatting and drinking hot chocolate in the drawing room. Dumbledore had arrived before the Christmas dinner started and brought with him some English Crackers that he said he found very fascinating. As everyone settled into a two sided discussion on who would win the World Cup this year in Quidditch an owl swooped into the drawing room and dropped a letter in Harry's lap and exited back out the way he came in without waiting for a reply letter.
"That's odd," said Harry as he held the letter out hesitantly while trying to decide if he should open it or not.
"Harry set the letter down on the table, I want to take some precautionary measures before opening it," said Dumbledore.
Harry obediently sat the letter down on the table, but as soon as he removed his hand the letter sprang to life and Voldemort's voice filled the room.
"Harry Potter, the ever nagging thorn in my side. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the fillings I received from you while you endured the pain that my little friend inflicted on you. It was even better then the feelings I got from you when your Uncle beat you mercifully over the summer. Oh, I bet you didn't tell them all about that yet have you. Well you can thank your Headmaster for that gift. You see he has spent countless hours hiding your home from me, but he has never thought about protecting you while you are outside your home. Well while your Uncle was picking you up from the train station last year I had a faithful servant of mine place your Uncle under the Imperious Curse, which is why you were beat so badly. Shocked yet Potter? Well just remember that your day is coming and I plan to enjoy it as much as I enjoyed killing your parents.
The letter upon finishing its last sentence burst into flames as Harry watched dumfounded by what had just happened. "Bloody Hell Harry you didn't tell us your Uncle beat you," said Ron.
"Doesn't matter," said Harry.
"Of course it matters sweetheart," said Mrs. Weasley as she swept him into a motherly hug.
"It's not as bad as you think," said Harry.
"I am terribly sorry my dear boy, the thought never occurred to me that they would go through your relatives to get to you. I am so sorry Harry," said Dumbledore with his head hung low.
"Not your fault," said Harry.
"Why didn't you tell someone Harry. You can always write to me if you need help, I'm your head of house, and we are designated to help our students on and off school grounds," said McGonagall.
"I-lest just put it behind us can we? No permanent damage was done, and I'm still standing here," said Harry.
"Hum, Hum, well at least he didn't send you a pair of pink panties Harry," said Ginny, which brought some mild laughter.
"Thanks Gin," said Harry as she gave him an affectionate hug.
"That bastard always has a way of interfering in everything," said Ron. Molly was still so shocked over the news that she didn't even bat an eye towards Ron's improper language.
"Yeah, seems to be the case," said Remus.
"Well at least we all decided that the Chudley Cannons are going to win the cup," said Ron.
"What, oh no they won't, I told you that Puddlemere is going to win," said Tonks as she was picking up Ron's idea, and getting the attention off of Harry.
"Your nutters Tonks, Puddlemere is awful," said Harry.
"I'll have you know that they are second in their division this year," protested Tonks.
"The year Puddlemere beats my Chudley Cannons is the year is the year I'll eat Ginnys panties," said Ron.
"RON!" Said Ginny, as Harry was again face down in the carpet with a bout of laughter that was followed closely by everyone else in the room, as Ron tried desperately to explain to her that it hadn't come out right.
Even though the mood was not as light hearted as it had started out as Harry lay there panting beside Tonks and Remus on the floor while Mrs. Weasley looked on in amusement at her two youngest siblings arguing. Harry knew then that no matter what happened in the future between him and Voldemort, he would never let anything happen to these people. He loved them with all of his heart and he would gladly die for them along with Hermione, Sarah, and all the members of his secrete order. ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` `
The last day of their school break had finally arrived and Harry, Ginny, and Ron where all receiving their farewells from everyone as they were leaving back with McGonagall and Moody.
"Good-bye, Harry, take care," said Mrs. Weasley, hugging him.
"Write and tell us if you think of any inventions to tell us," said Fred and George.
"See you Harry," said Mr. Weasley genially, shaking his hand.
"Goodbye," said Harry while being smothered in a bear hug by Tonks as Remus patted him on the back.
"I guess I'll see you guys soon," said Harry to Tonks and Remus as he turned to leave.
"Hey, Harry I forgot all about telling you," said Lupin just as Mrs. Weasley was shutting the door.
"What's that Remus?" Asked Harry.
"Dumbledore worked it out where you will be coming here for your summer break with us. He said something about not taking any more chances," said Remus as he saw Harry's face brighten ten folds.
"Great, I'll see you guys then," said Harry as he left feeling unexplainable bubbly inside.
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There you go another chapter down, and I would say about seven more to go. I hope you all like it, and as you all commented I thought it was time for a happy ending as well. To answer a few of your concerns, I didn't put in that Harry could have had Muggle anesthesia because in the fifth book the wizard world acted like they just started using stitches so I figured they hadn't advanced that far.
The claw that broke off in Harry's thigh wasn't supposed to be more than an inch long. I guessed they just missed it when Harry was losing blood so bad that they just closed him up to get him to stop bleeding or something.
Lastly, has anyone seen Underworld? I have and it is awesome, best movie I have seen in a while. If you like it tell me what you thought was great about it because I plan to watch it again sometime, and I'll try to catch your favorite parts of the movie. Well util next Saturday again, stay safe and have fun reading. Again though please pray for my grandmother it turns out that she has lungs and cervical cancer, so it is not a good situation.