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Chapter Four

The Non-Weasley Pick Up

The SWAT team that had searched the Dursley's house didn't find anything. They didn't even find Harry or Max's school stuff. Max, who was already allowed to do magic out of school as a special privilege, had thought to pack stuff in the trunks that would cause problems. She had shrunk the trunks so they could fit under the loose floorboard under the bed they shared.
Harry was excited about the fact of apparating legally soon. Not that he had ever apparated illegally. Max had already taken the test therefore she was really helpful to Harry. Max not only had an apparations license, but she had a dual apparations license. That meat that she could apparate with other people in a big group.
The Dursleys had tried to avoid the twins after the Sirius Black incident. Though Harry suspected that it was also because part of the Order showed up. To give the twins chores, Uncle Vernon or Aunt Petunia would just leave a note before they went out for the day.
"They probably don't want Sirius to show up again," Max finally commented.
"That will make it easier to do chores," Harry agreed.
Harry was positively ready for the apparations test. He knew everything according to Max. Max had even told him what it feels like so he didn't lose his concentration when he did his practical exam.
Days passed quickly. Before the twins could believe it, the time had come to go to the Burrow. It was also their 17th birthday. They were finally of age. Legally they couldn't hex the Dursleys, but they didn't know that.
They spent the morning talking until it would be time for breakfast. Harry admitted to messing with the map to Max. Harry was surprised by her reaction but thought about it and decided that she was just spending way to much time around Remus and Sirius.
"You better not tell anyone. Especially, Hermione. If you tell Remus or Sirius what you told the part of the Marauders in the map, they'll kill you. Not many will think highly of it," Max said.
Harry was relieved and frightened. Never had he heard his sister say something like she just did about something like this. It seems she hadn't gotten put into detention for pranks, because she had been thinking of ways she could get caught. That is Remus's job though.
"I know. You have Ron's letter sitting next to you. Check what time they are coming again," Harry said.
"In two hours. Let's go down to breakfast. There has been a change of plan about how to get to the--,"Max started but could not finish. Harry had run out of their room and down the stairs. "Oh well. He'll find out later."
They went down to breakfast to find the Dursleys already sitting down and eating.
"Cut your hair," Uncle Vernon grunted.
"Comb it too," Dudley added.
"Both of you," finished Aunt Petunia.
"Excuse us?" the twins said in unison while reaching for their wands. "Oh, do you not remember what day it is? We're both of age now. It is now not against the law for us to do magic outside school."
"You wouldn't," Dudley panicked.
"Oh, we would Big D," Max countered.
"Mom and Dad put a roof over your head for years. You're not about to lose that roof just to curse, hex, or jinx us," Dudley queried.
"Yeah, right! Since we're of age now, we can live in our own place. We don't have to stay with you anymore. I hope the Death Eaters find you. They will kill you. You're just Muggles. There is nothing you can do to stop them." Harry snorted.
Dudley and Uncle Vernon looked horrified. Max didn't look like she really agreed with Harry. Harry refrained from asking what was wrong.
Harry and Max sat down to breakfast.
"That was a sort of cruel thing to do to them Harry. Mom and Dad would not want us to ill-wish our own family. If they were here to hear you say that, they would be lecturing you even worse than I am now." Max explained.
"They deserve it though sis. Think of all the things they did to us," Harry said.
"Harry, the heir of Gryffindor, finally acts like his godfather," Max said sarcastically with her hands in the air. "Yeah, that makes a great headline Harry."
"Sorry Max. I was just upset about the fact that this all started with Voldemort and his stupid right hand man. Wormtail should have been a Slytherin, not a Gryffindor." Harry resentfully told his slightly older sister. He turned to his Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin. "Sorry, I just got upset and lost my head."
"You best be sorry, -- oof," Dudley started but was interrupted by something. Harry assumed it had been Max kicking him under the table. She probably used an X5 kick to make Dudley yell like that.
Dudley had been fatter than ever this summer. Harry could only guess that Max used a kick they had learned at Manticore because Dudley's fat was so thick that it was hard to hit or kick him and reach a nerve to cause him pain. Max had definitely gone easy on him.
Max had been glaring at the Dursleys which meant that Harry's suspicion had been confirmed.
Harry was snapped out of his reverie by a loud knock at the door. Harry moved to answer the door, but he was pushed back into his seat when Dudley passed.
Max held Dudley back. Harry thought this was weird. He was going to ask why Max wouldn't let anyone answer the door when Max pressed her finger to her lips.
"Why Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, aren't you going to answer the door. You are being quite rude. Not very good hosts are you?" asked a silky voice from outside the front door. "We know you're in there. You to Potters."
"Don't go to the door whatever you do. Take this Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon, and Dudley. I know you don't like magic, but this is the only way to save your lives. Harry you too. You have your trunk in your pocket? Keep your wand at the ready. Just in case," Max whispered.
She pointed her wand at the book she had handed to them. Everyone was touching it. She whispered a spell and Harry felt the familiar tug of a Portkey.
Max had stayed behind. She sent up the alarm of Death Eaters and apparated to the Burrow after the others.