Chapter 3 : Godric's Hollow

The next morning Harry was woken up by Mrs.Weasley. " Hurry and get dressed dear, we're going to your new house today." She said. After everyone had gotten dressed and had breakfast, Mrs. Weasley gathered them all by the fireplace. "We're going by floo. Dumbledore said to say 'Potter Manor, 2nd Floor , Living room'." Mrs. Weasley said. Everyone went in before Harry. Mrs. Weasley said she wanted Harry to be surprised. When everyone else had finally gone through, Harry stepped into the grate. He felt himself spinning trough the air and as he stepped out he said, "I don't think I'll ever get used to that. Holy Crap!!!!" Harry opened his eyes and saw his new house. It was beautiful. It was built like Hogwarts. It was so big. There were about 15 house elves waiting to be ordered to work by Harry. All of the Order and the Weasley's were already there. Dumbledore was also there. " Harry there are enough rooms in your manor for the entire Order and the Weasley's to sleep here and hold all meetings. If you wish us to be here, of course." He said. Harry who had been staring open-mouthed at his new house said, " Of course, anything." They spent the entire afternoon getting settled in and examining the house. The house elves called everyone into the kitchen for dinner when Dumbledore called Harry into a room off the side of the main entryway.

Harry followed Dumbledore into the room and Dumbledore said, "Do you like your house Harry?" Harry nodded. "Good, This is the entry to your secret chamber. I do not know what is in here other than Sirius' trunk. The password is here on this paper. You will live here on holidays and you may invite anyone you wish. The reason we are alloeing you to move in so soon is because we feel you are no longer safe at Privit Drive. Your relatives have been moved to a secure location in London. We feel you will be more safe here. This house is protected by more magic than even I understand. Enough of this, back to your house. There are many secret passages in this manor. I had Remus write instructions to making a map similar to the 'Mauraders Map'. I do believe you will have time in the future to explore the rest of your manor, but I think they would like us in the kitchen for dinner." Harry took the password from Dumbledore and followed him out into the kitchen. When it was finally time for everyone to go to bed, Harry went into his master bedroom. There was a bed in there bigger than a king size bed. The room was decorated in a way that reminded him of Gryffindor tower. This made him feel at home. In Harry's personal bathroom, he had a bath just like the one in the prefects bathroom in Hogwarts. Most of the Order had opted not to stay at Harry's.( Only 4 stayed) There was more than enough room though. Each of the Weasley children and Hermione had their own rooms. Bill, Charlie, Fred and George had also come. Harry and Ron had gone through and counted all of the bedrooms. There were 23 rooms with a large bed, (though none as large as Harry's) a wardrobe, a fireplace, and it's own bathroom. Hermione had discovered a very large library with every book Hermione had ever read, heard of, and even ones she had never heard of. There were 4 living rooms, and 3 office type rooms to do work in. Then there was the room for the Order. Inside, there was one very large table, a fireplace, and Ron counted 115 Chairs. Now that Harry thought about it, there was a fireplace in every room. Harry was getting ready to take a bath when Ginny ran into his room and said, " Harry, you have got to see this! This is going to be your favorite room by far! Come on!" She led him down a hallway at full speed. Harry soon lost track of where they were, when Ginny stopped at a beautiful oak door. " Close your eyes Harry!" She said. Harry closed his eyes and let Ginny lead him into the room. "OK Harry, open your eyes."