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Chapter 16 - Power of Gryffindor

Harry followed on behind Snape, not saying a word. He couldn't force the feeling of guilt inside him to go away. How was he going to explain to Dumbledore what happened to Hagrid? What about how Ron has been behaving or how Rosenna has been controlling him? Most of all, Harry was dreading having to tell him about Luna, what would happen if Dumbledore had to tell the ministry? Harry would be sent away from Hogwarts, no question. By the time they had reached Dumbledore's office, Harry was feeling very sick.

Harry stood behind Snape waiting. Snape stated clearly "Sugar Swizzler" and they both entered the doorway. Harry was still working out what he was going to say as they entered Dumbledore's main rooms - and came face to face with the Headmaster, Professor McGonagall, Professor Lupin and Professor Flitwick. Harry stared at the small group and felt ten times worst.

Lupin rushed forward. "Are you alright Harry? Professor Flitwick told me what happened in charms." He put his hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry smiled at him gratefully. It meant a lot to have Lupin there, being supportive.

Harry turned to Professor Flitwick. "I'm so sorry about what happened Professor," he said, staring at the ground. Flitwick put up his hand to silence Harry. "No harm done Mr Potter, I'm stronger than I look you know!" Harry looked at him then and gave him a small smile. Flitwick's face darkened. "I must ask you though, who was controlling you Harry?" Harry gaped at him and stole a quick look at Dumbledore, who was watching him closely. "I don't understand Sir, it was Voldemort who was making me do those things, and you all know that. I told you ."

Snape grabbed Harry's arm and he turned round in shock. "What you told us Potter, was a pack of lies. You think we don't know that the Dark Lord is an only child?" Snape's dark eyes were glinting at Harry as he added, "just like you." Harry stared at him for a moment wondering exactly what Snape meant by that, then opened his mouth to argue further. However, Flitwick said quickly, "you mentioned a sister whilst you were possessed Harry." Harry shut his eyes and felt a lump in his throat. He had forgotten all about that. "And," Snape was saying, "there was that interesting and very attractive woman I saw in your mind. Enough stories Potter, we need answers now."

Harry ignored Snape and walked straight up to Dumbledore. "Please Professor, how is Hagrid, I know all this is my fault, I should have come straight to you but I was scared then it all got worse and ." "Harry," Dumbledore said, forcing the boy to pause for breath. "Hagrid has been taken to the medical wing; he is being cared for by Madam Pomfrey. I cannot allow you to see him, I'm sorry. His injuries are quite severe. It is impossible to say when, and indeed if, he will make a full recovery." Harry turned away from all his teachers and covered his eyes with his hand. He felt like crying but forced himself not too. He wouldn't, not in front of Snape. He felt a hand on his shoulder. "Harry, it is not your fault," Lupin began but stopped when Snape snorted. Lupin turned on Snape. "Why can't you just GET OVER IT? He is Harry, not James and has been through enough without you being constantly on his back. Everyone makes mistakes, you should be well aware of that Snape!" Harry watched as Snape glared threateningly at Lupin. "What do I care if a werewolf has a problem with how I treat the little brat?" Lupin reached into his robes, Snape did the same, there was yelling by McGonagall and then - BANG! They were both thrown across the room. Harry turned to see Dumbledore on his feet, wand raised, and power coming from him in waves. "You will BOTH sit down and we will discuss this nicely and calmly, understood?" Harry realised that as Dumbledore said these words, he looked every bit as dangerous as Voldemort had that night in the graveyard. Snape and Lupin were obviously both thinking more or less the same thing, as they sat down facing each other without another word.

Dumbledore smiled and said "Well now, that's much better, I do hate raised voices. Lets continue." Harry gaped; the change in Dumbledore was extraordinary. Dumbledore then turned to Harry and spoke softly to him. "How long has Rosenna Ravenclaw been entering your head Harry?" Harry was not surprised by this question. Dumbledore was always bound to put two and two together eventually. Harry thought back. "September 1st, Professor, just before I caught the train here." Dumbledore nodded. "And she has been getting more powerful over the months, controlling you at different intervals?" Harry hesitated, he didn't want to tell Dumbledore everything yet, he just wasn't ready. "Yes, the worst was in the Charms class with Professor Flitwick. I think she attacked him because he is Head of Ravenclaw." Dumbledore nodded and moved his hand, gesturing for Harry to continue. "There was Michael Corner too, though I don't remember what I - she - did to him. And of course in the Forest with Hagrid last night." Dumbledore cleared his throat and asked, "what were you doing in the Forest in the first place Harry?" Harry made up his mind in an instant and told Dumbledore, "I - I can't remember Professor." Dumbledore stared directly into Harry's eyes. Harry swallowed hard. Finally, Dumbledore stood up. "Very well Harry. Do you have any idea why Rosenna can enter your mind at certain times?" Harry thought about this for a moment. "I think it's when I'm especially emotional. If I keep my head clear and my feelings hidden, she cant get in." Snape cut in at this - "That is why I have been trying to explain to you the importance of your lessons with Professor Dumbledore and myself Potter. They must be taken seriously by you!" Harry rounded on Snape. "I KNOW THAT! I am trying! You don't know how strong she is, how strong they both are. It hurts so much when I have to fight. You don't understand, I'm the one who has to do this, not you!" Snape was staring in Harry, anger on his face. Harry sat down, breathing quickly. Professor McGonagall, who had been listening intently to this so far, spoke up. "Professor Snape, I believe that Potter is working hard to fight these creatures. He deserves credit, not abuse." Harry felt a rush of gratitude for his teacher and he smiled at her. She smiled back.

Dumbledore then said, "I think it best if I speak to Harry alone now. If you wouldn't mind leaving please my friends, you will all of course be filled in on everything in due course." They all stood up. Snape hissed something to McGonagall, who stopped in her tracks. He pushed towards the door but stopped when McGonagall spoke loudly and clearly to him, allowing everyone to hear. "You may as well just admit it Professor Snape. You have always been jealous that Mr Potter was put in my house and not yours!" She then stormed past Snape and swept out, with a very quick wink to Harry who let out a little laugh. Snape glared at him, furious. Then, without another word and very red in the face, he marched out after the Transfiguration teacher. Lupin gave Harry a quick nod, then followed both of them, laughing softly to himself. Flitwick smiled at Harry and wandered out, humming.

Dumbledore stood up and walked towards Harry. Harry instantly felt nervous and tried to make himself look carefree, but of course, he failed miserably. "Harry," Dumbledore asked him, "I must know, is there anything else to tell me?" Harry swallowed and didn't look Dumbledore in the eye. "No Professor, I've told you everything I can." Dumbledore nodded "Do you have any idea how Rosenna managed to get into your head in the first place?" Harry instantly touched his arm but then quickly shook his head. "No idea Sir, maybe she and Voldemort did some sort of spell?" Dumbledore's sparkling blue eyes bored into Harry's for a moment. A moment passed and Harry looked away first. "Perhaps Harry, I will have to start studying mind control." Harry nodded in agreement, although he was sure Dumbledore could see straight through him. "Alright Harry, let's move in then, there is something I have to tell you and it is very important. Perhaps you should sit down?"

Harry felt very uneasy as he sat opposite the Head master. "Harry, have you wondered why you were Chosen by Voldemort instead of Neville, especially as you are not a pure blood and he is?" Harry shook his head but kept his eyes on the floor. "I must tell you this Harry and I don't want you to get worried or distressed. It is simply the reason for your extraordinary powers, powers that are hidden now but will be unleashed. Harry, you are the heir of Godric Gryffindor."

Harry stood up and stared at Dumbledore in amazement. He gasped and shook his head in denial. "That's not possible," he said. It wasn't a question, it was a statement. He knew in his heart that Dumbledore was mistaken. However, the Headmaster just smiled at him calmly.

"Harry, you are the Heir. That is why you were Chosen by Voldemort. All the signs are there. You are brave, strong, quick-witted and most of all, always put others before yourself. And there are other reasons, other "Signs" that made me know, without any doubt, that you are the Heir of Gryffindor and you ARE destined to destroy Voldemort Harry, and very soon, you will." Harry just stood there with a stupid look on his face. Dumbledore seemed so sure and had always been right before. Maybe he was right, even though Harry still felt that he wasn't.

Harry sat down again, feeling slightly calmer. He asked quietly, "what will it mean?" Dumbledore looked at him gravely. "It means you are in more danger than ever. For now, it's not just Voldemort who is after you but Rosenna Ravenclaw as well and vengeance drives her. You are the Heir of her sisters loved one. Gryffindor assisted Rowena in the banishment of Rosenna, a hell even now she still suffers. Even though she can make contact with us, she is not among us and will not be until she comes into contact with the blood of either the Heirs of Ravenclaw or Gryffindor." Harry tried to take all this in but it was difficult, he still hadn't got over Dumbledore's first bombshell of last year, now he had to cope with all this too? "What about the Heir of Ravenclaw? We should find them, warn them ." Dumbledore shook his head.

"The Heir of Ravenclaw has not yet come to Hogwarts, Harry and will not for many years to come. The same for Hufflepuff. The signs always stated that TWO heirs would arrive at more or less the same time and would go to war, one on the side of good, one on the side of evil. It was also foreseen that a truly terrible evil power would come at this time and would awaken something so shocking, our world would change forever. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell if this power is good or not. I guess we will have to wait and see. That evil that was foretold, we know recognise as Rosenna Ravenclaw, of course. They will be after you Harry, we must protect you at all costs." Dumbledore gave Harry a small smile and added - "as always."

Harry was trying to take all this in. He still had one more question. "Why has Voldemort got so involved? Why does he care about Rosenna Ravenclaw?" Dumbledore sighed. "Salazaar Slytherin and Rosenna Ravenclaw were lovers Harry, they planned to take over the whole world together. Why Slytherin betrayed Rosenna in the end, we don't know and probably never will. Besides, as Voldemort is the heir of Slytherin, there may be a strong bond between Tom Riddle and Rosenna. It is probably best not to worry about the reasons why they are together Harry, it is much more important to face the fact that they are, and learn how is best to fight them." Harry nodded. His head was so full of new information, he didn't know what to do.

Dumbledore was still talking, telling Harry more about Gryffindor and the power he said Harry must have but Harry was finding it hard to concentrate. He couldn't get his head around everything. What was he going to say to everyone? What did all this mean? He was lost in his own thoughts when he looked up - and gasped. Dumbledore stopped talking.

"Harry, what is it? Is it Rosenna?" Dumbledore got up quickly and marched straight over to Harry. "Harry, tell me, please." Harry didn't answer but continued to stare. Luna Lovegood had appeared behind Dumbledore and was smiling at Harry. She nodded to him and said. "Trust your feelings Harry. Time is short. Warn him." Harry sobbed, tears welling up in his eyes. Dumbledore seemed to be oblivious to the presence in his room and touched Harry's arm. Harry pulled away. "Harry, you must tell me, what is doing this?" Harry looked at his Headmaster. "Can't you see her?" Dumbledore quickly scanned the room then turned back to Harry, confused. "Who, Rosenna?" Harry shook his head. "I'm sorry," he said, looking straight at Luna. She shook her head. "Things are not as they seem. Her power increases. Warn him." With that, she disappeared. Harry gaped at where Luna had stood, her lifeless staring eyes popping into his head. He sank to the floor. "My friend, please talk to me." Dumbledore's eyes were watery. Harry looked up at him, gasped, "I can't, I ." then got up and ran, without looking back and ignoring Dumbledore as the Head shouted out after him.

A lot of talking in that chapter. What did you think? Were you expecting that? What do you think will happen next? Please let me know what you think of the direction I'm taking this - and yes, I really do know where I am going! I'll be updating very soon, I promise. The next chapter will be action packed, I swear! Whatever you want to say, nice or nasty, please review!!!!!