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Harry Potter and the Order of Merlin
Chapter 2. It's Time
Hermione, Ginny, Ron, Harry and Hagrid spent an hour reminiscing. Laughter and smiles were mixed with sadness and tears over what they had been through over their time at Hogwarts. After almost an hour there was a knock at the door. Hagrid went to open it.
"Come in, Professor. Want a spot of tea?" asked Hagrid.
Smiling, Professor McGonagall shook her head. "The Headmaster would like a word with Harry. Somehow he knew he was here."
Harry gave Hagrid a hug and nodded to the others before following Professor McGonagall out of the hut. The early morning sun had burned off most of the mist and Harry could see activity here and there across the grounds. Along the way to Professor Dumbledore's office, he saw friends heading toward the Great Hall for breakfast.
Once again, Harry stead in front of the stone gargoyle that marked the entrance to the Headmaster's office. How many times he had been here before he could not remember. Certainly more than most students, perhaps he even held the record. Professor McGonagall turned to him with a tear in her eye.
"Mr. Potter, it has been my honor to teach you. I don't know if I will ever get a chance to speak to you privately again, so I must say a few things to you. First, Harry, please know that your father and mother would certainly be proud of you. Your strength of character and dedication to your friends was very much like your fathers' while your compassion and bravery remind me of your mother. They were remarkable people very much like yourself. And remember this, Harry. You are the one that chooses your fate. But those of us around you choose to be known as your friends," said the Professor. As she turned away she said "The password is 'Skiving Snackboxes'."
Harry said the password and stepped into the antechamber and onto the revolving staircase as it ascended into Professor Dumbledore's office.
As Ginny watched Harry leave with Professor McGonagall, she wished that he would come over to tell her goodbye personally. Ron noticed the look on her face. So did Hermione.
"You know, Ginny, Harry really does like you, " remarked Hermione. "Remember, a lot has happened this year to him. Head Boy, Quidditch Co- Captain and DA teacher.that's a lot for anyone. Harry also finally was able to beat Voldemort."
Ginny sighed. "I know, and I understand. But during the end of last year when we decided to wait to find out what was going to happen with the Death eaters and all, I didn't stop loving him. It's just hard to wait. And now, the end of the year is here and he and I still have not resolved anything."
"Gin, Harry loves you, and you know Mum and Dad are happy that you are waiting," said Ron. "But remember, Harry is taking you to the Celebration Ball tonight, and he is coming home to the Burrow for the summer. You have time."
Harry paused at the top of the stairs. Fawkes was on his perch asleep. Professor Dumbledore was sitting at his desk reading the Daily Prophet. He looked up and smiled at Harry and motioned for him to sit down.
"Harry, it's time," said the Headmaster.
"Time, sir?" asked Harry nervously.
"Yes, Harry. It's time to tell you about your." A knock at the door interrupted Professor Dumbledore. "Come in!"
A/N: Thanks to all the reviewers. I hope you are enjoying reading this as much as I am enjoying writing it!
Harry Potter and the Order of Merlin
Chapter 2. It's Time
Hermione, Ginny, Ron, Harry and Hagrid spent an hour reminiscing. Laughter and smiles were mixed with sadness and tears over what they had been through over their time at Hogwarts. After almost an hour there was a knock at the door. Hagrid went to open it.
"Come in, Professor. Want a spot of tea?" asked Hagrid.
Smiling, Professor McGonagall shook her head. "The Headmaster would like a word with Harry. Somehow he knew he was here."
Harry gave Hagrid a hug and nodded to the others before following Professor McGonagall out of the hut. The early morning sun had burned off most of the mist and Harry could see activity here and there across the grounds. Along the way to Professor Dumbledore's office, he saw friends heading toward the Great Hall for breakfast.
Once again, Harry stead in front of the stone gargoyle that marked the entrance to the Headmaster's office. How many times he had been here before he could not remember. Certainly more than most students, perhaps he even held the record. Professor McGonagall turned to him with a tear in her eye.
"Mr. Potter, it has been my honor to teach you. I don't know if I will ever get a chance to speak to you privately again, so I must say a few things to you. First, Harry, please know that your father and mother would certainly be proud of you. Your strength of character and dedication to your friends was very much like your fathers' while your compassion and bravery remind me of your mother. They were remarkable people very much like yourself. And remember this, Harry. You are the one that chooses your fate. But those of us around you choose to be known as your friends," said the Professor. As she turned away she said "The password is 'Skiving Snackboxes'."
Harry said the password and stepped into the antechamber and onto the revolving staircase as it ascended into Professor Dumbledore's office.
As Ginny watched Harry leave with Professor McGonagall, she wished that he would come over to tell her goodbye personally. Ron noticed the look on her face. So did Hermione.
"You know, Ginny, Harry really does like you, " remarked Hermione. "Remember, a lot has happened this year to him. Head Boy, Quidditch Co- Captain and DA teacher.that's a lot for anyone. Harry also finally was able to beat Voldemort."
Ginny sighed. "I know, and I understand. But during the end of last year when we decided to wait to find out what was going to happen with the Death eaters and all, I didn't stop loving him. It's just hard to wait. And now, the end of the year is here and he and I still have not resolved anything."
"Gin, Harry loves you, and you know Mum and Dad are happy that you are waiting," said Ron. "But remember, Harry is taking you to the Celebration Ball tonight, and he is coming home to the Burrow for the summer. You have time."
Harry paused at the top of the stairs. Fawkes was on his perch asleep. Professor Dumbledore was sitting at his desk reading the Daily Prophet. He looked up and smiled at Harry and motioned for him to sit down.
"Harry, it's time," said the Headmaster.
"Time, sir?" asked Harry nervously.
"Yes, Harry. It's time to tell you about your." A knock at the door interrupted Professor Dumbledore. "Come in!"
A/N: Thanks to all the reviewers. I hope you are enjoying reading this as much as I am enjoying writing it!
