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Chapter Thirteen: Back Into The World

Looking around a blurry world a groggy Harry reached for his glasses to notice

that it was only five o'clock. A bit reluctantly he rolled off of the bed and walked down

to the kitchen. Letting Dobby serve his breakfast Harry sat quietly enjoying his last day at

Twelve Grimwald Place. Taking in the a last look Harry moved through the house until

he reached his room. Packing what ever he hadn't put in to the proper place in his trunk.

Taking out a book on Runes he began to read in the library which had became his like a

sanctuary to him. Knowing he wouldn't be leaving until Ten Harry relaxed for a while

and waited for Remus. Harry wasn't waiting long as Remus came in the library to let him

know it was time to go.

"Aight Harry we got to get going." Said Remus checking in on Harry. Walking

down to the front door he waited for Harry. Wand ready to use a lightening charm on it

he was mildly surprised to see Harry hoisting his Trunk on his shoulder with little

difficulty.

Walking down to meet Remus Harry asked "How are we getting to the station?".

Wondering weather they had a car or were taking the Knight Bus.

"Arthur was able to get the ministry to give us a few cars and they should be here

soon so we have to get moving." Replied Harry. With that they stepped out of

headquarters standing near the road Harry almost fell back when a ministry car appeared

with a crack. Loading the trunk in the back Harry enjoyed the trip while Harry wished it

was longer knew they had to get to Platform Nine and Three Quarters. The drive was

uneventful as neither Harry nor Remus spoke very much, they just quietly drank pumpkin

juice.

"I guess were here." Said Harry when he felt the car stop. Looking out he saw the

busy train station. "Time to go." Spoke Harry as he exited the car. Having sent Hedwig

ahead to Hogwarts Harry only had to carry his trunk. Hoisting His trunk onto his shoulder

Harry and Remus set off into the crowded station.

Remus couldn't help but chuckle at Harry's discomfort from all the flirtatious

glances he was receiving from all the muggle teenagers and what truly clenched it was

the looks of some of the older women as well "Harry it seems that the ladies seem quite

taken with you." Commented Remus which caused him to get punch from Harry's free

arm and a glare which would make Snape Squeamish., but only caused Remus's smile to

grow bigger.

"I think you should shut up now." Said Harry with a red tinge on his face.

Standing in front of the space between platforms Nine and Ten Harry asked "Are you

going to see me off?".

Wishing he was able to Remus replied "Not this time Harry I have a few things to

take care of in London." Pulling Harry into a quick huh he said "I'm going to miss you

kid. Just remember to write this old man every once in a while."

"I will Remus. I was wondering weather I will be go to headquarters for the

holidays?" asked Harry hoping to spend more time with Remus.

Remus was hoping the same thing, but wasn't sure weather Dumbledore would

allow that "I don't know Harry, but I will see weather that is possible." Replied Remus.

"I guess I have to go now." Said Harry looking at the time "Well I'll be seeing you." With that Harry walked through the barrier. Looking around the busy terminal

Harry began to work his way through the crowd. Harry was going slightly red from the

looks and the whispers that accompanied him as he through the crowd. Looking for

anyone familiar he worked his way through to the last car which he often occupied.

Sitting down Harry looked out the window looking for familiar faces when he was

brought out of his musings by a knocking on the compartment door looking he saw the

brown hair of his friend Hermione.

"How's it going Harry?" asked an anxious Hermione. Looking around she didn't

see any of his things so she asked "Where's your trunk?"

Smiling at her deduction Harry reached into the pocket of his jacket pulled out a

miniature trunk. "How have you been Hermione I haven't heard from you in a while?"

"I know Harry I am sorry about leaving before telling you, but I figured you were

tired of my crying." Hermione said somewhat sadly. "I've been pretty good Ginny and I

spent most of the time going around muggle England enjoying the sights."

Harry was happy Hermione got out to have fun with Ginny "So is she muggle

crazy like her father?" getting a slight laugh out of her.

"Well she's crazy about one muggle invention." Seeing the perplexed look on

Harry's face "She loves Pizza and Movies." Happy to see Harry with a true smile she

contently sat across from him and joined in the search for other people they knew.

Looking out he saw the forms of two people holding hands "Hermione is the

Neville and Luna?" seeing that she didn't see what he was talking about he pointed.

When she found what he was talking about he got a very un-Hermioneish giggle out of

her.

"I guess Luna found someone who understood her." Said Hermione who was very

happy for them both. Waving out the window for them to join them she noted Neville

blush fiercely, but Luna just smiled wildly walking hand in hand with her new boyfriend.

Harry doubted even Neville understood Luna, but wasn't going to contradict

Hermione about it. Wanting to ask before the compartment filled up "Hermione you are

ok right." Knowing she knew to what he was referring.

"I have nightmares sometimes, but I will be fine eventually." Hermione was

happy that Harry cared and knew she wasn't completely fine yet.

Harry knew she wouldn't ask for help he made sure she knew that he was there

"Hermione you ever need to talk or just have someone around I will always be there..You

know that right?"

"I know you'll be there Harry and thanks." Said Hermione feeling relieved to

have a friend like Harry. "Oh here's Neville" she said drying her eyes quickly trying to

clear her eyes.

Noticing her discomfort Harry covered quickly "Where's Luna I saw you two

getting on the train?"

"Oh, she's a Prefect this year with Ginny." Said Neville who seemed to have

grown since last year and seemed much more confident. "I can't wait for this year to

start. I've was able to get to do a advanced Herbology class and with my new wand I

should do really well in transfiguration." He said with more pride than Hermione or

Harry ever heard from him.

Happy for Neville's new found self-respect Harry began to watch the station

empty out and everyone get on the train. The train began to move and Harry watched the

scenery change into rolling hills before being tapped on the shoulder. Looking he saw an

exasperated Hermione. "What?" asked Harry

"You didn't hear a word we all just said did you?" Hermione asked pointedly.

Watching Harry sheepishly shake his head. "We asked who do you think will be the new

Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher will be?"

Looking he saw the compartment filled with Ginny and Luna he responded "I

don't know I haven't heard anything, but I know it isn't Snape, but that's all I know." He

wondered who it would be and all he hoped was that it wasn't another person like

Umbridge. The trip remained uneventful until Draco Malfoy decided to drop by.

"Why isn't Longbottom, Loony, Weaslette, Mudblood, and Scarface. I heard that

you were hiding all summer from the Dark Lord." Drawled Malfoy "Where Weasley isn't

he usually tagging along?"

Harry who was getting very annoyed decided to make Malfoy leave. "Do you

really think I would be hiding from Voldemort?" everyone flinched "I don't think you

should be so cocky Malfoy because you chose the wrong side of the battle and I wouldn't

piss me off because I'm really not going to put up with your attitude." Said Harry with

his anger getting the best of him "Now leave or I will be forced to hurt you." Lifting a

visibly frightened Draco up off of the ground.

As Harry dropped Draco He through open the door he left with out his usual

threat. Looking around Harry noticed everyone had slight apprehension in there eyes.

"What?" asked Harry confused at the look he was receiving. Neville was the first to

speak

"Geeze Harry remind me to never get on your bad side." Neville said trying to

joke, but Harry could hear the fear in his voice.

Harry felt kind of bad for letting his anger get the best of him he meekly

apologized and sat back down. As the time past the sky grew dark and the rain began to

fall. As the rain splattered against the window the lightning seemed to increase. Feeling

something wasn't right Harry decided it was best to get ready he pulled his trunk out of

his pocket and bulled out his robes and his wand and holsters. Throwing his Robes on he

strapped his wands to his forearms looking as if he was ready for battle to the rest of the

occupants Hermione was the only one to comment.

"Why do you have your wands out.in fact why do you have two of them?"

asked Hermione who no matter what seemed to be trying to figure everything out.

Harry replied the best he could without alarming anyone "Something just doesn't

feel right." Wondering what was making him feel uneasy his question was answered. The

lightning outside seemed to be hitting the same place on the horizon. The occupants

looked out the window to the disturbance. The air around them seemed to pulse with

magic then the oddest things began to happen the light and flickered the cause off the

disturbance became clear. The being which has haunted him and the order seems to have

finally allowed itself to be seen by the world. There by the tracks amongst the swirling of

lightning and magic was cloaked yet still exuded power and seemed to be staring directly

at Harry as the ball of energy released and He was gone leaving a crackle of discharged

energy. Feeling that whatever danger there was passed Harry allowed himself to relax.

Sitting down he was then faced with a barrage of question of confused friends.

"Who was that Harry?" asked Ginny who noticed Harry recognized the figure.

She watched Harry as he seemed to debate how to respond she asked again quietly

"Harry?"

Harry didn't know how to respond so decided to tell as much as he knew. The

revelation caused everyone in the compartment to blanch at the recount of the meeting he

had with the being including in his dreams, but chose to leave out the messages he was

given by the being. After the recount of events the quartet in the compartment began

speaking quietly for the rest of the trip. The train slowly stopped and they began to go to

collect there things to depart the train. Making sure they had everything they worked

there way to the Thestral drawn carriages they stopped quickly they said a brief hello and

asked about the condition of Grawp Hagrid full-giant half-brother learning he was quite

civilized now and very happy with a new lady friend. Sitting in the carriages they made

there way to the Castle that Harry had and always considered home. Going into the main

hall the group minus Luna made there way to the tables and Awaited for Dumbledore's

opening Speech.

"I hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready to begin another year of

schooling and adventure. Before we enjoy our beginning of school feast I have a few

announcements." He cleared his throat with a twinkle in his eye "The Forbidden Forest as

always is Forbidden." His eyes along with a lot of others were boring directly at Harry

who shifted rather uncomfortably. "Also no magic is to be done in the halls. Finally the

list of objects can be found posted on Mr. Filch's office. Now onto the good news." A

murmur went through the students. "This year we are having an event to bring unity

between us and our sister school. While Durmstrung chose to abstain from it, Beauxbus

was most delighted to accept us so we will be sponsoring two dances through the year

one here at our humble school." There was as excited murmur from all the girls, but a

groan in unison from all the males. "and another dance will be sponsored from

Beauxbus..the dates will be released later this year. Now lets eat." Harry who was happy

he decided to take dancing lessons hate quietly listening to the conversations around him.

Looking at Ron he caught his eye gave a little nod and they went back to there meals.

The meal ended and they headed back to there common rooms to get some sleep Harry

walked slowly he took a few secret passages before coming to the common room before

he realized that he didin't know the password. Deciding to wait for someone he sat on the

stoop near the portrait when a voice startled him.

"What are you doing out here?" asked the voice of Ginny Weasley who looked

concerned.

Smiling Harry responded "Just waiting for someone to let me in. I wasn't in a

hurry." Looking at her he wondered what she was doing up "Why are you still up?"

"Oh I was talking with my friends and wanted to enjoy the first day back and

since tomorrow was Sunday we didn't have to worry about classes." Said Ginny as she

sat down next to him. "Come on Harry were going to have a busy day tomorrow we

should go up were going to have a busy day." With that they stood up Ginny said the

password (Major Draconia)

They stood near the respective dormitories Harry said goodnight "Night Gin, I'll

see you in the morning." They headed off to bed Harry wondered what the next year

would bring.