Harry's conditions did not seem to improve over the next few days. He still sat there brooding. Dumbledore thought that it was time to take some steps before things go bad
He decided it would be good to take some action. Just then Remus came in rushing in. "Is Harry still having a problem coming to terms with what happened. If he is, I have got the perfect solution and I tried it myself it works perfectly"
Soon Harry found himself being escorted to 12 Grimmauld Place. He now looked frail, thin, and small.
As he reached the in the hall he felt something wrap itself against his leg. He looked down to find Dobby. Winky was watching him from the distance. They were in charge of feeding him up for the next couple of days. Remus then walked up to him and said "Well Harry, good to see you here. I know this time has been difficult on you. But it has been difficult on us all. Come have some food and then we have some surprise for you."
After Harry had wolfed down an enormous portion of food. He was given lemonade. Little did he realize that it had a mild sleeping potion added to it. This routine went to on for a couple of days. Its results were already showing on Harry. He was putting on a little bit of weight. But Harry caught on soon. At dinner the second day "Sorry but I don't want to take the sleeping potion any more."
With that he was about to rise and leave when Remus said well then it seem to be time to show you your surprise.
He was lead to a room, which had a punching bag in the center. Remus explained that the room had a cushioning charm on it. There was also a magical ward around the room so no magic done in it was detected outside. Before he left, turned to the punching bag and cast a spell at it. Now the Punching bag looked at Bellatrix Lestrange.
Remus joined them in the next room. It had a charm to make the wall between the room that Harry was and he was transparent that way so they could watch Harry.
Dumbledore, Minerva, Moody & Remus were the only people in the room. Remus was shocked at what he saw first. Harry just sat there on the floor looking at Bellatrix, he had thought that Harry would launch himself into attacking it just like he had. After about 5 mins, Harry slowly got up and stood and then like a raging animal ran forward and launched himself into hitting Bellatrix. Remus was smiling like a mad man, while the rest were just smiling and sitting there. Harry kept at it for about half an hour before collapsing in tears. At this both Remus and Minerva wanted to go to him. Dumbledore insisted that they not.
Harry spent that night sleeping on the floor of the room. The next day he did not have to be dragged to breakfast. As soon as he made his appearance on the all the assembled started fawning on Him except Dumbledore who sat there, smiling at him.
Minerva handed him a letter saying "Your Owls"
Harry opened it and he had got quite good results. He had of course failed in History of Magic because he had the vision during that exam. Not his fault.
OWL Results.
Harry opened it and read
History of Magic -- P
Herbology -- E
Astronomy -- A
Divination -- A
Care of Magical Creatures -- O
Potions -- E
Transfigation -- O
Charms -- O
Defense Against Dark Arts -- O
He could not believe that he had done so well.
The letter attached to it read
"Mr. Potter
Hope this letter finds you in good health. During career counseling you mentioned the desire to become an Auror. The subjects required are Defense against Dark Arts, Transfigation, Charms, and Potions. You have achieved Outstanding in 3 of these subjects and Exceeding Expectations in the rest. All the teachers teaching these subjects have said that they well take you into their Newts Preparatory Exam. However all students are required to take a minimum of 7 subjects and A maximum of 8 subjects in their year.
On the other parchment are subjects you have to fill. Some subjects are now broken into 2 subjects and will be treated as separate subject
Regards
Minerva McGonegall
Deputy Headmaster
Hogwarts School of Wizarding"
On the other parchment was.
[ ] Defense against Advanced Dark Arts
[ ] Defense against Dark Arts Dark Creatures
[ ] Advanced Transfigation
[ ] Human Transfigation
[ ] Poison's and Antidotes
[ ] Advanced Potions
[ ] Complicated Charms
[ ] Advanced Divination
[ ] Magical and Medicinal Plants
[ ] Magical Creatures
[ ] Astronomy
Harry was a bit confused. Sensing his confusion Minerva said, "Do you still want to be a Auror?"
"I am not sure. But I will need to learn what is taught to an Auror."
Remus asked, "You don't want to be a Auror?"
"No Remus. It is not that. I have to fight Voldemort and after that if I survive then lets see then what I want to do."
Both Remus and Minerva were about to start when Dumbledore said suddenly "Excellent! That is the right approach. Don't plan you life to hastily. Build it slowly."
From the look that Harry received he knew that either of them did not know of the Prophecy. Harry resolved that he needed to talk to Dumbledore before the day was done.
Dumbledore then suggested, "You must continue in DADA both the subject. It will only help you. Both the Tranfigation are also very useful. Potion is also very useful. Charms can be a real lifesaver at the right time. Those make up 7 subjects. So you have all that is required. I however also suggest that you also take Magical Creature. It cannot harm you."
Minerva and Remus were nodding hard at this.
So Harry followed their advice.
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Ron's and Hermione's Results
Ron had got 9 owls and passed in all his subject including History and potions, even in divination thought he had got only Acceptable in these 3. The rest were good grades. His options were different though Snape had not offered him potions
[ ] Defense against Advanced Dark Arts
[ ] Defense against Dark Arts Dark Creatures
[ ] Advanced Transfigation
[ ] Human Transfigation
[ ] Advanced Charms
[ ] Advanced Divination
[ ] Modern History
[ ] Magical and Medicinal Plants
[ ] Magical Creatures
[ ] Astronomy
He selected the first 5 and the last 3 leaving Divination and History.
Hermione on the other had had received Outstanding in all her subjects, so 10 owls. (Arithmancy, Ancient Runes with the others did not take but she did not have Divination) She was most unhappy about the fact that she could take only 8 subjects. And so many subjects had been broken down to. She would need to send deputy Headmistress an owl about this.
[ ] Defense against Advanced Dark Arts
[ ] Defense against Dark Arts Dark Creatures
[ ] Advanced Transfigation
[ ] Human Transfigation
[ ] Poison's and Antidotes
[ ] Advanced Potions
[ ] Advanced Charms
[ ] Advanced Arithmancy
[ ] Advanced Ancient Runes
[ ] Modern History
[ ] Magical and Medicinal Plants
[ ] Magical Creatures
[ ] Astronomy
She took the first 8 subjects and modern History. She then wrote a letter to Minerva begging her to allow her at least accept 9 subjects
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After breakfast Dumbledore said that he would be leaving.
Before he could continue Harry said, "I need to speak to you."
Dumbledore said "Well I will be living here for most of the time and conducting most of my affairs for Hogwarts from here. We can speak today evening"
Harry nodded. He then looked up and said, "I want to go to Diagon Alley."
"No Problem. Remus and Minerva will accompany you there." Dumbledore said.
"Also if you are going to the ministry then can you please ask the Minister if I can be allowed to do magic outside of school?" Harry pleaded with the old man.
Dumbledore nodded.
Once Harry arrived at Diagon Alley, he saw that it was not as crowded because it was not yet the start of school. Harry first went to Gringotts and removed 300 Galleons. Remus and Minerva were shocked when Harry made such a large removal. He then converted 100 Galleons into Pounds and the exchange counter. First Harry went to Flourish and Blotts and came out with the books "Potions for Dummies, Tranfigation: A Guide, Defense against dark arts - Desperate Measures, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6, Wand Care, Wandless magic! - Do you have it in you."
Then he went towards Apothecary. He brought large quantities of all the ingredients.
He then made his way towards Knockturn Alley. Remus then decided that the kid had done enough shopping for a day and moved forward and placed his hand on Harry's shoulder and said, "You don't want to go there. It is not safe." Harry turned to face Remus. Harry turned and said, "I need a couple of books to understand the Dark Arts. What they are and how to fight them. Please."
Remus nodded but added. "You go to Florean Fortescue and wait there. I will get you the books."
So as Minerva and Harry ate a couple of Sundae's Remus can up later with a couple of really old looking, large books
This satisfied Harry a lot. Harry then dragged Remus to Madam Maxims Robes shop and refused to bulge until he had a set of robes. One for every day of the week. Harry had also picked up a couple of dress robes for himself. Later Harry dragged them into Muggle London to pick up some clothes for himself. He was tired of using Dudley's Hand me downs.
As soon as they came to Order's HQ. Harry took out the booklet on wand care and settled himself on one of the innumerable sofas and started reading. He had Dobby take most of the stuff up to his room except for the potion material. That went to one of the basement rooms that Harry had spied while he was here last time.
He was able to read the small book very fast. He launced himself into some wand care. He also borrowed Remus and Minerva's wands and checked up on them. After he was done, he handed back the other 2 their respective wants. Both tried theirs and said that there was some improvement and they did to some wand care. He will notice the difference when he used his own.
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At the ministry of Magic
"It is almost Dinner time. We have covered all the important topic. These will be taken care off." The Minister said
"Excellent" Dumbledore said, "There is one more small topic. Harry has asked me to requested that he be allowed to do magic outside of school"
"This is preposterous. Next he will want to run Hogwarts or even the Ministry"
"Mr. Fudge. Don't be so hasty in saying things. You will do well to remember a few things. He is the Boy who lived. Also He has faced Voldemort more time than anyone and is still alive. I have a feeling that he is going to play a role in the defeat of the dark lord. He is also shown that he has the maturity to do magic outside of school. He also has been done quite a lot of damage by you and your so called agenda against him and me."
"If you say he is Mature enough then I will allow him to do magic. I will send the permission slip by owl post."
"Well then that will be all. I will take leave."
The minister then thought So Potter is going to do something big in the war. Maybe he will grant the boy the permission after all.
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For dinner that day, Harry received an owl with the permission the he can do magic outside school. It also contained a special note telling him not to tell others that he had been granted this permission.
Dumbledore and Harry went over to Harry's Bedroom and sat.
Harry started it of by saying, "How many people know the prophecy?"
"All the members of the order"
"The complete prophecy?"
"You. Neville's Parents, and Your Parents & Me."
"Why don't the other members know?"
"Harry you must understand this. There is only so much that a person must know. They know that they have to fight Voldemort that is all they need to know. You need to know the prophecy so you do."
"So there are many things that I still don't know," Harry said crestfallen
"Dear Child. You know more than most. You are also the most important in this battle. So I will not keep you out of the loop. You can attend the meeting."
This Harry liked. For once he would know everything.
Dumbledore said "Well it is time for you first Occlumency from me. I will teach you a different method. When I try, you will find a kind of string attached that pulls out on the memories. You must block out the string from reaching inside your head. You must build a block or a wall against this. But like always you must first free you mind of all thoughts."
Harry complied by was not able to free his thoughts completely. After another couple of tries which resulted in failure. Harry said, "This is getting nowhere. I wish I had a pensive. Then I could sit down and get a few thought cleared."
Dumbledore smiled with eyes that showed understanding and said, "I will check if one is available. But it costs a lot. But I dare say that you do have enough money. And the only used a minuscule of it today. Now come down with me. There is a meeting of the Order."
Soon Harry found himself sitting in the corner of the room. All the order members were here; many of them were his teachers.
All the members came into the room and took their places. All looked at Harry and gave Albus a look but never dared to say a thing.
Albus stood and said, "I here by declare this meeting of the Order of Phoenix convened."
At this Molly Weasley stood up and said "Harry Dear, You should go up to your room."
Dumbledore however said, "He has been granted permission to attended the meetings. I will not hear any comments about him being underage. He has been granted access. I will decide soon enough if he is to be inducted as well."
That shocked all the members. Dumbledore turned to Snape and said "Severus, What news?"
Snape stood up and addressed the whole crowd and said, "You know who, is not pleased that he has again lost to Potter & you. He now wants to find the person who has given the Prophecy. The Dementors have also collected somewhere. I don't know where. He is also not happy that 5 of his Deatheaters were caught. He had punished Bellatrix for it. Most of us also got some of it though."
This pleased Harry immensely. At least Bellatrix was feeling something but she had more coming.
"He is also trying again to contact the Giants and the other creature of the night. He has also got a few Hellhounds. He is also trying to hatch a Basilisk. He is also going to start recruiting soon. He I believe has pushed the panic button."
Dumbledore then turned to face Arthur Weasley "Arthur firstly congratulations on being named 'Deputy Minister of Magic', Now what news from the Ministry."
Arthur said, "The publication of the wards and defenses guide is underway and will come out in a few days. The Minister is going to give up the search for Sirius Black." At this all the assembled people except Dumbledore, Minerva and Remus turned to Harry and then turned back the hear Arthur speak
"The search has been called of. The Minister is planning to guard all the important magical sites. He is pulling all the major magical items and is having them put under lock and key. He does seem to be a bit reluctant about sharing power with me."
"Anything else?" Dumbledore asked
Flech stood up and said "Deatheaters are really transferring a lot of money. A lot of transactions are taking place. A lot of money is also being removed from Gringotts. Knocktern Alley has been busy. Macnair seem to be there quite often. Sometimes he is buying otherwise selling."
Dumbledore nodded at this.
A couple of days later. The Daily Prophet carried a photo of Harry Potter and an article stating that
"Harry Potter: Hero of The Wizarding World.
The ministry yesterday set straight many records regarding the Boy who lived. It is now confirmed that he is a Parseltongue .He does not have any hallucination from the scar. He himself witnessed the rise of the Dark Lord again after the end of the Tri Wizard Tournament. Harry battled He who must not be named and came back with the body of Cedric Diggory. The first victim after the New Rise of the Dark Lord. He had to date battled with him more that 4 times (These details were not available) and survived all times to tell his tale. The Ministry has issued an official apology to Mr.Potter in this regard.
The Ministry also commented that Harry Potter wants to be Auror after he comes of age. The Ministry said that He is a beacon of light in this time of Darkness. He and Dumbledore are symbols of Trust and Power of Good. When he joins the Auror's Force. We will have the advantage." Is this the same Cornelius Fudge that had launced the Dumbledore and Harry Bashing Campaigns. Is it time that we need to a New Better Minister of Magic. Maybe Harry or Dumbledore will make a better candidate for the post.
The quick appraisal of Arthur Weasley to Deputy Minister of Magic is a few things that the Ministry may be heading in the right track. This was done with the full support of Dumbledore and Mr. Weasley's Youngest Son is the best friend of Harry Potter. Maybe the new ministry is taking the steps in the Right Direction. We are working on towards getting a proper interview with Mr. Potter.
Chandra Patil"
Harry burst out laughing after reading this. When I meet the editor of the prophet I must asking him about how he used me as his standup comedien all the time. They owed me an apology too.
He decided it would be good to take some action. Just then Remus came in rushing in. "Is Harry still having a problem coming to terms with what happened. If he is, I have got the perfect solution and I tried it myself it works perfectly"
Soon Harry found himself being escorted to 12 Grimmauld Place. He now looked frail, thin, and small.
As he reached the in the hall he felt something wrap itself against his leg. He looked down to find Dobby. Winky was watching him from the distance. They were in charge of feeding him up for the next couple of days. Remus then walked up to him and said "Well Harry, good to see you here. I know this time has been difficult on you. But it has been difficult on us all. Come have some food and then we have some surprise for you."
After Harry had wolfed down an enormous portion of food. He was given lemonade. Little did he realize that it had a mild sleeping potion added to it. This routine went to on for a couple of days. Its results were already showing on Harry. He was putting on a little bit of weight. But Harry caught on soon. At dinner the second day "Sorry but I don't want to take the sleeping potion any more."
With that he was about to rise and leave when Remus said well then it seem to be time to show you your surprise.
He was lead to a room, which had a punching bag in the center. Remus explained that the room had a cushioning charm on it. There was also a magical ward around the room so no magic done in it was detected outside. Before he left, turned to the punching bag and cast a spell at it. Now the Punching bag looked at Bellatrix Lestrange.
Remus joined them in the next room. It had a charm to make the wall between the room that Harry was and he was transparent that way so they could watch Harry.
Dumbledore, Minerva, Moody & Remus were the only people in the room. Remus was shocked at what he saw first. Harry just sat there on the floor looking at Bellatrix, he had thought that Harry would launch himself into attacking it just like he had. After about 5 mins, Harry slowly got up and stood and then like a raging animal ran forward and launched himself into hitting Bellatrix. Remus was smiling like a mad man, while the rest were just smiling and sitting there. Harry kept at it for about half an hour before collapsing in tears. At this both Remus and Minerva wanted to go to him. Dumbledore insisted that they not.
Harry spent that night sleeping on the floor of the room. The next day he did not have to be dragged to breakfast. As soon as he made his appearance on the all the assembled started fawning on Him except Dumbledore who sat there, smiling at him.
Minerva handed him a letter saying "Your Owls"
Harry opened it and he had got quite good results. He had of course failed in History of Magic because he had the vision during that exam. Not his fault.
OWL Results.
Harry opened it and read
History of Magic -- P
Herbology -- E
Astronomy -- A
Divination -- A
Care of Magical Creatures -- O
Potions -- E
Transfigation -- O
Charms -- O
Defense Against Dark Arts -- O
He could not believe that he had done so well.
The letter attached to it read
"Mr. Potter
Hope this letter finds you in good health. During career counseling you mentioned the desire to become an Auror. The subjects required are Defense against Dark Arts, Transfigation, Charms, and Potions. You have achieved Outstanding in 3 of these subjects and Exceeding Expectations in the rest. All the teachers teaching these subjects have said that they well take you into their Newts Preparatory Exam. However all students are required to take a minimum of 7 subjects and A maximum of 8 subjects in their year.
On the other parchment are subjects you have to fill. Some subjects are now broken into 2 subjects and will be treated as separate subject
Regards
Minerva McGonegall
Deputy Headmaster
Hogwarts School of Wizarding"
On the other parchment was.
[ ] Defense against Advanced Dark Arts
[ ] Defense against Dark Arts Dark Creatures
[ ] Advanced Transfigation
[ ] Human Transfigation
[ ] Poison's and Antidotes
[ ] Advanced Potions
[ ] Complicated Charms
[ ] Advanced Divination
[ ] Magical and Medicinal Plants
[ ] Magical Creatures
[ ] Astronomy
Harry was a bit confused. Sensing his confusion Minerva said, "Do you still want to be a Auror?"
"I am not sure. But I will need to learn what is taught to an Auror."
Remus asked, "You don't want to be a Auror?"
"No Remus. It is not that. I have to fight Voldemort and after that if I survive then lets see then what I want to do."
Both Remus and Minerva were about to start when Dumbledore said suddenly "Excellent! That is the right approach. Don't plan you life to hastily. Build it slowly."
From the look that Harry received he knew that either of them did not know of the Prophecy. Harry resolved that he needed to talk to Dumbledore before the day was done.
Dumbledore then suggested, "You must continue in DADA both the subject. It will only help you. Both the Tranfigation are also very useful. Potion is also very useful. Charms can be a real lifesaver at the right time. Those make up 7 subjects. So you have all that is required. I however also suggest that you also take Magical Creature. It cannot harm you."
Minerva and Remus were nodding hard at this.
So Harry followed their advice.
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Ron's and Hermione's Results
Ron had got 9 owls and passed in all his subject including History and potions, even in divination thought he had got only Acceptable in these 3. The rest were good grades. His options were different though Snape had not offered him potions
[ ] Defense against Advanced Dark Arts
[ ] Defense against Dark Arts Dark Creatures
[ ] Advanced Transfigation
[ ] Human Transfigation
[ ] Advanced Charms
[ ] Advanced Divination
[ ] Modern History
[ ] Magical and Medicinal Plants
[ ] Magical Creatures
[ ] Astronomy
He selected the first 5 and the last 3 leaving Divination and History.
Hermione on the other had had received Outstanding in all her subjects, so 10 owls. (Arithmancy, Ancient Runes with the others did not take but she did not have Divination) She was most unhappy about the fact that she could take only 8 subjects. And so many subjects had been broken down to. She would need to send deputy Headmistress an owl about this.
[ ] Defense against Advanced Dark Arts
[ ] Defense against Dark Arts Dark Creatures
[ ] Advanced Transfigation
[ ] Human Transfigation
[ ] Poison's and Antidotes
[ ] Advanced Potions
[ ] Advanced Charms
[ ] Advanced Arithmancy
[ ] Advanced Ancient Runes
[ ] Modern History
[ ] Magical and Medicinal Plants
[ ] Magical Creatures
[ ] Astronomy
She took the first 8 subjects and modern History. She then wrote a letter to Minerva begging her to allow her at least accept 9 subjects
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After breakfast Dumbledore said that he would be leaving.
Before he could continue Harry said, "I need to speak to you."
Dumbledore said "Well I will be living here for most of the time and conducting most of my affairs for Hogwarts from here. We can speak today evening"
Harry nodded. He then looked up and said, "I want to go to Diagon Alley."
"No Problem. Remus and Minerva will accompany you there." Dumbledore said.
"Also if you are going to the ministry then can you please ask the Minister if I can be allowed to do magic outside of school?" Harry pleaded with the old man.
Dumbledore nodded.
Once Harry arrived at Diagon Alley, he saw that it was not as crowded because it was not yet the start of school. Harry first went to Gringotts and removed 300 Galleons. Remus and Minerva were shocked when Harry made such a large removal. He then converted 100 Galleons into Pounds and the exchange counter. First Harry went to Flourish and Blotts and came out with the books "Potions for Dummies, Tranfigation: A Guide, Defense against dark arts - Desperate Measures, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6, Wand Care, Wandless magic! - Do you have it in you."
Then he went towards Apothecary. He brought large quantities of all the ingredients.
He then made his way towards Knockturn Alley. Remus then decided that the kid had done enough shopping for a day and moved forward and placed his hand on Harry's shoulder and said, "You don't want to go there. It is not safe." Harry turned to face Remus. Harry turned and said, "I need a couple of books to understand the Dark Arts. What they are and how to fight them. Please."
Remus nodded but added. "You go to Florean Fortescue and wait there. I will get you the books."
So as Minerva and Harry ate a couple of Sundae's Remus can up later with a couple of really old looking, large books
This satisfied Harry a lot. Harry then dragged Remus to Madam Maxims Robes shop and refused to bulge until he had a set of robes. One for every day of the week. Harry had also picked up a couple of dress robes for himself. Later Harry dragged them into Muggle London to pick up some clothes for himself. He was tired of using Dudley's Hand me downs.
As soon as they came to Order's HQ. Harry took out the booklet on wand care and settled himself on one of the innumerable sofas and started reading. He had Dobby take most of the stuff up to his room except for the potion material. That went to one of the basement rooms that Harry had spied while he was here last time.
He was able to read the small book very fast. He launced himself into some wand care. He also borrowed Remus and Minerva's wands and checked up on them. After he was done, he handed back the other 2 their respective wants. Both tried theirs and said that there was some improvement and they did to some wand care. He will notice the difference when he used his own.
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At the ministry of Magic
"It is almost Dinner time. We have covered all the important topic. These will be taken care off." The Minister said
"Excellent" Dumbledore said, "There is one more small topic. Harry has asked me to requested that he be allowed to do magic outside of school"
"This is preposterous. Next he will want to run Hogwarts or even the Ministry"
"Mr. Fudge. Don't be so hasty in saying things. You will do well to remember a few things. He is the Boy who lived. Also He has faced Voldemort more time than anyone and is still alive. I have a feeling that he is going to play a role in the defeat of the dark lord. He is also shown that he has the maturity to do magic outside of school. He also has been done quite a lot of damage by you and your so called agenda against him and me."
"If you say he is Mature enough then I will allow him to do magic. I will send the permission slip by owl post."
"Well then that will be all. I will take leave."
The minister then thought So Potter is going to do something big in the war. Maybe he will grant the boy the permission after all.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For dinner that day, Harry received an owl with the permission the he can do magic outside school. It also contained a special note telling him not to tell others that he had been granted this permission.
Dumbledore and Harry went over to Harry's Bedroom and sat.
Harry started it of by saying, "How many people know the prophecy?"
"All the members of the order"
"The complete prophecy?"
"You. Neville's Parents, and Your Parents & Me."
"Why don't the other members know?"
"Harry you must understand this. There is only so much that a person must know. They know that they have to fight Voldemort that is all they need to know. You need to know the prophecy so you do."
"So there are many things that I still don't know," Harry said crestfallen
"Dear Child. You know more than most. You are also the most important in this battle. So I will not keep you out of the loop. You can attend the meeting."
This Harry liked. For once he would know everything.
Dumbledore said "Well it is time for you first Occlumency from me. I will teach you a different method. When I try, you will find a kind of string attached that pulls out on the memories. You must block out the string from reaching inside your head. You must build a block or a wall against this. But like always you must first free you mind of all thoughts."
Harry complied by was not able to free his thoughts completely. After another couple of tries which resulted in failure. Harry said, "This is getting nowhere. I wish I had a pensive. Then I could sit down and get a few thought cleared."
Dumbledore smiled with eyes that showed understanding and said, "I will check if one is available. But it costs a lot. But I dare say that you do have enough money. And the only used a minuscule of it today. Now come down with me. There is a meeting of the Order."
Soon Harry found himself sitting in the corner of the room. All the order members were here; many of them were his teachers.
All the members came into the room and took their places. All looked at Harry and gave Albus a look but never dared to say a thing.
Albus stood and said, "I here by declare this meeting of the Order of Phoenix convened."
At this Molly Weasley stood up and said "Harry Dear, You should go up to your room."
Dumbledore however said, "He has been granted permission to attended the meetings. I will not hear any comments about him being underage. He has been granted access. I will decide soon enough if he is to be inducted as well."
That shocked all the members. Dumbledore turned to Snape and said "Severus, What news?"
Snape stood up and addressed the whole crowd and said, "You know who, is not pleased that he has again lost to Potter & you. He now wants to find the person who has given the Prophecy. The Dementors have also collected somewhere. I don't know where. He is also not happy that 5 of his Deatheaters were caught. He had punished Bellatrix for it. Most of us also got some of it though."
This pleased Harry immensely. At least Bellatrix was feeling something but she had more coming.
"He is also trying again to contact the Giants and the other creature of the night. He has also got a few Hellhounds. He is also trying to hatch a Basilisk. He is also going to start recruiting soon. He I believe has pushed the panic button."
Dumbledore then turned to face Arthur Weasley "Arthur firstly congratulations on being named 'Deputy Minister of Magic', Now what news from the Ministry."
Arthur said, "The publication of the wards and defenses guide is underway and will come out in a few days. The Minister is going to give up the search for Sirius Black." At this all the assembled people except Dumbledore, Minerva and Remus turned to Harry and then turned back the hear Arthur speak
"The search has been called of. The Minister is planning to guard all the important magical sites. He is pulling all the major magical items and is having them put under lock and key. He does seem to be a bit reluctant about sharing power with me."
"Anything else?" Dumbledore asked
Flech stood up and said "Deatheaters are really transferring a lot of money. A lot of transactions are taking place. A lot of money is also being removed from Gringotts. Knocktern Alley has been busy. Macnair seem to be there quite often. Sometimes he is buying otherwise selling."
Dumbledore nodded at this.
A couple of days later. The Daily Prophet carried a photo of Harry Potter and an article stating that
"Harry Potter: Hero of The Wizarding World.
The ministry yesterday set straight many records regarding the Boy who lived. It is now confirmed that he is a Parseltongue .He does not have any hallucination from the scar. He himself witnessed the rise of the Dark Lord again after the end of the Tri Wizard Tournament. Harry battled He who must not be named and came back with the body of Cedric Diggory. The first victim after the New Rise of the Dark Lord. He had to date battled with him more that 4 times (These details were not available) and survived all times to tell his tale. The Ministry has issued an official apology to Mr.Potter in this regard.
The Ministry also commented that Harry Potter wants to be Auror after he comes of age. The Ministry said that He is a beacon of light in this time of Darkness. He and Dumbledore are symbols of Trust and Power of Good. When he joins the Auror's Force. We will have the advantage." Is this the same Cornelius Fudge that had launced the Dumbledore and Harry Bashing Campaigns. Is it time that we need to a New Better Minister of Magic. Maybe Harry or Dumbledore will make a better candidate for the post.
The quick appraisal of Arthur Weasley to Deputy Minister of Magic is a few things that the Ministry may be heading in the right track. This was done with the full support of Dumbledore and Mr. Weasley's Youngest Son is the best friend of Harry Potter. Maybe the new ministry is taking the steps in the Right Direction. We are working on towards getting a proper interview with Mr. Potter.
Chandra Patil"
Harry burst out laughing after reading this. When I meet the editor of the prophet I must asking him about how he used me as his standup comedien all the time. They owed me an apology too.
