Chapter 22:

Percy, the Death Eater

The next morning Harry and the other four Gryffindors walked down to breakfast together to meet Luna. Harry looked at them all once they had sat down. "Look, guys, while we're all together, I've got to tell you something. Fudge is being a pain and having someone from his office question everyone that had something to do with the attack on Hogsmeade. They're coming this afternoon, so Dumbledore wants the six of us to be in his office at six o'clock this afternoon for our little question and answer session."

Ron was the first to protest, "Six o'clock. That means that we'll have to cancel Quidditch practice."

Harry nodded, "I know. I'll see if I can't book the pitch for Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours. Maybe we can snatch a little time around Slytherin and Ravenclaw. They usually keep the pitch bottled up all day on Saturdays. If not we might practice Sunday afternoon or just take a week off. We'll have to see later on."

Ron and Ginny groaned, while Neville and Luna just shrugged off the idea. Hermione, however, was a little more inquisitive, "Do you know who its going to be?"

Harry looked at her as if she were crazy, "What are you talking about?"

Hermione persisted, "Do you know which member of Fudge's office is going to be questioning us?"

Comprehension dawned on Harry's face, "I see what you're getting at. No, it won't be Umbridge. Not even Fudge is stupid enough to send that woman back to this castle for anything."

Hermione nodded, "Okay, how about Percy, though?"

Harry shrugged, "Could be. I don't suppose that would be too bad. Percy is a little stiff necked, but it could be worse."

Ron shook his head violently, "No, it couldn't be worse. That prat still hasn't apologized to Mum and Dad for the stuff he said after the Triwizard Tournament."

Harry shrugged again, "As proud as Percy is, you could hardly expect him to. He'll come around eventually, though. You just have to give him time to adjust to the fact that he could actually be wrong about something."

Ron and Ginny both looked sullen, but nodded in understanding.

Harry jumped up, "Well, let's get to class. By the way, I have to disappear for a little while this afternoon. I'll meet all of you in Dumbledore's office at six though." He kissed Ginny good-bye and headed off to class with the other sixth year Gryffindors.

Harry almost burst in anticipation throughout the course of the day. He finally completed his Defense Against the Dark Arts class and found an empty classroom, and opened the window. He transformed into a phoenix, and flew to the edge of the grounds where he landed, and transformed back into human form. Then, he walked just outside the influence of the wards and Apparated directly into Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.

Fred and George almost jumped out of their skin when he appeared right in front of them. "Harry!" George exclaimed.

"What are you doing here?" asked Fred.

Harry grinned, "I had to come to Diagon Alley to get Ginny's birthday present."
George looked Harry over intently, "How did you get here? Did you portkey in?"

"No, silly, I Apparated."

Fred gawked at him, "You can Apparate?"

Harry sighed, "Do you really have to ask that question? You've seen some of my other abilities. Is it really surprising that I can Apparate?"

George shook his head, "No, mate, its just that you make us wonder just what all you can do?"

Harry gave the twins a twisted smile, "As to that, my dear pranksters, you will merely have to wonder."

Fred and George both laughed. George continued, "So, Harry, is there anything that you need from us?"

Harry shook his head, "Not right now. However, since I know that Dumbledore will give me permission to come to Diagon Alley, I might have to stop in and look over everything one day. You never know when I will stumble on the perfect gift for Snape."

The twins laughed at this. Fred smirked, "Yeah, I can think of several things that ole Snape would think were absolutely hilarious." This sent all three of them into fresh rounds of laughter since they all knew that the greasy headed potions master never thought anything was funny.

Harry finally gained control of himself, "Well, I've got to hurry. I need to be back at the castle as soon as possible. I've got to run to Gringotts."

George stopped him before he walked out the door, "Oy, Harry. What are you getting our baby sister for her birthday?"

Fred grinned evilly, "It wouldn't happen to be a ring, would it?"

Harry shook his head, "No, I told your Mum that I wasn't going to propose until next year and I meant it. You'll just have to wait and see. I'll bring it back in here before I go back to Hogwarts."

The twins waved merrily, "We'll hold you to that, mate." they chorused together.

Harry went to Gringotts and rode the roller coaster like trolley down to his vault. He scraped several hundred galleons off the top of the pile into a sack. He rode back up to the main hall and walked down the street to Quality Quidditch Supplies. The clerk bustled up and asked, "May I help you?"

Harry began in a business like voice, "Yes, I need a Nimbus 2100, if you please."

The clerk eyed him warily, "Those cost two-hundred and eighty galleons."

Harry returned his stare, "I am well acquainted with the prices of broomsticks. I have a Firebolt of my own."

The clerk froze, "You own a Firebolt?"

Harry nodded, "Yes, it was a gift from my godfather three years ago."

The clerk peered at Harry closely, "You're Harry Potter."

"Yes, I am. Now, could we please get the broom. I have to return to Hogwarts soon. I don't mean to be rude, but I am in a slight bit of a hurry."

The clerk bobbed his head up and down, "Yes, Mr. Potter, right away. Would you like the broomstick wrapped?"

Harry shook his head, "No, just put it in a box. I'll wrap it myself."

The clerk bounded off to do as Harry asked, while Harry counted out two-hundred and eighty galleons onto the counter. He stacked the money up in piles of five so that it would be easy enough for the clerk to verify the count when he returned. He brought out the Nimbus 2100 in a box and handed it across the counter to Harry. He quickly glanced over the money that Harry had laid out and saw that it was all there. He scooped the money up and deposited it in the till. "A pleasure to do business with you, Mr. Potter."

Harry grinned, "You can call me Harry. Thank you." Harry turned and walked out of the store and headed back down through Diagon Alley to the twins store. They were helping a group of customers when Harry walked in, so he waited until they had finished with the purchases and the customers had left the store.

Fred turned to Harry, "So, is that it, mate?"

Harry nodded, and sat the box on the counter. He pulled the lid off and both of the twins' jaws dropped open. "Do you think that she'll like it?"

George looked goggle-eyed at Harry, "Like it? You better hope that you have something soft to land on behind you when you give it to her."

Fred nodded, "No kidding. She's going to tackle you. Ginny's never had a new broomstick."

"Not to mention that's a Nimbus. The only thing better is the Firebolt." George put in.

Harry grinned, "As long as she likes it, I'm not worried."

Fred looked at Harry appraisingly, "Mate, you do know that Ginny would like anything that you got for her. You didn't have to spend this much money on her. You already spent a load at Christmas."

Harry gave Fred a stern look, "I know, but I wanted to get her a broom. I've got plenty of money, and I might as well enjoy it. Nobody really knows that I am going to have a lot of time to enjoy it. I might get killed by Voldemort tomorrow for all we know."

George grabbed Harry by the shoulder and shook him, "Don't you say things like that. If you died, Ginny would be heartbroken. You can't leave her. If that's not enough reason for you to live, then I don't think I want you as my future brother-in-law."

Harry smiled at George, "That is plenty of reason for me to live. I'm just realistic enough to acknowledge the possibility. Don't worry. If Voldemort kills me, I plan on giving him one hell of a fight before I die."

Fred clapped Harry on the other shoulder, "That's the spirit, Harry. You'll win."

Harry nodded, and put the lid back on the box. "Well, I've got to be getting back to Hogwarts. I'm supposed to be in Dumbledore's office by six, and I need time to get back to the castle and stash this somewhere."

The twins chorused, "Bye, Harry."

Harry returned, "See ya." Then, he Disapparated back to the edge of the Hogwart's grounds. He ran quickly back up to the castle, and went directly to the kitchens. As soon as he entered, Dobby came running up to him. Before Dobby could speak, however, Harry told him, "Dobby, I'm in a bit of hurry. I've got to go and see the Headmaster. I need a place to hide this." He indicated the box.

Dobby nodded his head, "Dobby will hide it in his quarters, Harry Potter, sir."

Harry handed the package to Dobby. "Keep it safe, Dobby. That's Ginny's birthday present."

Dobby nodded enthusiastically, "Harry Potter is a great wizard, sir. Dobby is proud to keep his secrets. Miss Wheazy will be surprised."

Harry grinned, "Thanks, Dobby. By the way, drop all this Harry Potter, sir business. Just call me Harry."

"Yes, Harry Potter, sir." Dobby answered.

Harry snickered, "You're hopeless, Dobby. I've got to go. I'll be by to tell you what I've got in mind for Ginny's birthday, later. I'll need your help to set it up."

"I'll be ready, Harry Potter, sir." Dobby stated with a large smile on his face. "Dobby is always glad to help Harry Potter."

Harry shook his head ruefully as he left the kitchen and ran for the corridor leading to Dumbledore's office. When he got there he found Ron, Ginny, Neville, Luna, Hermione, and Percy awaiting him and the Headmaster. Harry immediately sensed something wrong about Percy. While he was attempting to figure out what it was, he asked, "Why haven't you gone up yet?"

Ginny answered, "We don't know the password, and besides Dumbledore isn't up there. Percy told us that Dumbledore had to go speak to Professor McGonagall and that he would meet us in a minute."

While Ginny was talking, Harry realized what he was sensing from Percy. It was the Dark Mark. The fact that it was so unexpected was the only reason that it took him so long to recognize it. Harry quickly drew his wand and grabbed Ginny, pulling her behind him since she was standing between the two of them. Harry asked Percy pointedly, "So, Percy, was your ambition worth this much? Is it that important to you?"

Ron looked at Harry as if he was crazy, "Harry, what are you talking about? I know he's a prat for not apologizing to Mum and Dad, but that isn't really any of your business. That's between them."

Harry ignored Ron as though he had not spoken, "Well, Percy, you didn't answer my question. Was your ambition worth it?"

Percy finally spoke, "Worth what, Potter?" He drew his own wand out and pointed it at Harry.

Harry countered, "Worth knowing that you are going to die serving your master."

Ginny screamed, "Percy, what are you doing?"

Percy grinned, "What should have been done long ago."

Harry quickly constructed a shield around Percy and himself. This kept stray curses from hitting any of the others. They began to duel. Percy caught Harry with the Cutting Curse along his left arm, but Harry countered with a Banishing Charm that slammed Percy against the wall of the shield. The other students were screaming at them to stop. Dumbledore saw that there was some kind of commotion going on at the end of the hallway and was running towards them quickly. He was, however, too late to save Percy. Percy landed from the Banishing Charm, and shouted, "Avada Kedavra." Harry anticipated the move and conjured a mirror in front of the curse. The jet of green light bounced off of the mirror and back to its caster. It hit Percy right in the chest, and Percy fell lifeless to the ground.

Harry dropped the shield only to have Ron tackle him, and begin punching him in the face. Harry twisted underneath him and threw him off. Then, he stunned Ron. Ginny was crying over Percy's body while Hemione, Neville, and Luna looked on in horror. They all thought that Harry had lost his mind. Dumbledore looked at Harry wearily, thinking back to the conversation that the two of them had had the night before. It was almost too much to bear. Dumbledore really thought that Harry was under control. "Harry, why did you do this?" Dumbledore asked quietly.

Harry answered in the same tone of voice, "You're looking at Voldemort's spy from Fudge's office."

Dumbledore snapped his gaze down to Percy's dead body and then back to Harry, "What?"

Harry said, "Ginny, pull up his left sleeve." Ginny merely continued to cry. Hermione enervated Ron and the two of them fled down the corridor. Harry walked over to Ginny and Percy. Ginny pulled away from him and drew her own wand.

"You stay away from me. You killed my brother." Ginny turned back to cry over Percy's body as Harry stepped back.

Harry turned to look at Neville and Luna. "Take her back to Gryffindor tower. Stay with her. I'll be up with her parents after we have contacted them." Neville and Luna finally managed to coax Ginny away from Percy and took her down the corridor. Once they were out of sight, Harry leaned over Percy's body and pulled up his sleeve. Black as midnight was the Dark Mark.

Dumbledore stared at the Mark in horror. "I don't believe it. Who would have ever thought that Percy would turn?"

Harry shook his head sadly, "I didn't want to believe it either, but when I saw him I knew. I could sense it. We need to contact Arthur and Molly."

Dumbledore nodded mutely, as the two of them walked up the stairs into Dumbledore's office. Harry waved his wand behind him to erect a shield around Percy's body so that no one could disturb it until the Weasley's arrived.

Once they entered Dumbledore's office, they both took armchairs by the fire. Dumbledore looked over at Harry and said, "We need to do something about your arm."

Harry glanced down at his left arm and saw the blood oozing through his robes. Harry sighed, "I didn't even notice that he had hit me. I'll fix it." Harry tapped his wand to the wounds and it sealed with a pop. Harry continued, "I'll make sure and let Madam Pomfrey check it for infection after while.

Dumbledore turned from Harry and threw some Floo Powder into the fireplace, and said, "Molly Weasley."

Molly appeared in the fire, "What is it, Albus? Hello, Harry."

Harry asked quietly, "Molly, is Arthur home?"

She shook her head, "No, he's at the Ministry. Why?"

Dumbledore sighed heavily, "You need to contact him, and the two of you need to come to Hogwarts as soon as possible."

Molly looked worried, "What's wrong?"

Harry looked down at his feet, "There has been a development. We need to talk to you in person."

"Tell me now. Are my children okay?" screamed Molly.

Harry raised his eyes to meet Molly's, "Not all of them."

Molly was almost frantic, "Which one? Ron or Ginny?"

Dumbledore answered, "Percy."

Molly went into a wail of tears, "How bad is he hurt?"

Dumbledore shook his head, "Molly, you need to come here. We'll contact Arthur for you."

Molly nodded, and disappeared from the fire for a moment, and then she came out of the fireplace and into the office. Dumbledore threw Floo powder into the fire again. "Arthur Weasley." he called out.

Arthur's head appeared in the fireplace. "Hello, Albus. Hello, Harry. Molly, what's wrong?" Arthur's face changed into an expression of concern.

Dumbledore answered him, "Arthur, something has happened to Percy, I would like you to come here to hear this in person."

Arthur nodded, "Let me check out, and I'll be there." A few moments later Arthur came through the fireplace. He hugged his wife and looked over her shoulder at Dumbledore, "What happened?"

Dumbledore sighed, "I don't know how to break this to you easily. Percy is dead."

Molly burst into another wail of tears, and Arthur gulped visibly. "What happened?"

Harry spoke up, "I dueled with him, and he was hit by the Avada Kedavra Curse."

Arthur's eyes widened as Molly continued to wail hysterically, "You killed him?"

Harry shook his head, "Not exactly. He cast the Avada Kedavra Curse at me. I just reflected it back at him. I'm sorry, Arthur. I hate that it had to be this way."

Arthur looked back and forth between Dumbledore and Harry. Both of them refused to meet his eyes. "What are you not telling me? There's more to this. Harry, why were you dueling with Percy?"

Harry cleared his throat, "Percy had taken the Dark Mark."

Arthur and Molly both fell to the ground as Molly fainted and Arthur's legs gave way beneath him. "Are you sure?"

Dumbledore and Harry both nodded without meeting Arthur's eyes. Harry said, "He was the spy inside Fudge's office that we have been trying to find."

"Where is he?"

Dumbledore answered, "Downstairs. Harry encased him in a shield, so that no one could disturb the body until you arrived."

Arthur roused Molly, and began to lead her down the stairs into the corridor below. Dumbledore and Harry followed without sound. Harry removed the shield as the two parents kneeled down over the body of their son. Molly cried softly as she hugged his body. Arthur seemed to be beyond tears. "Do the other children know?"

Harry paled as he answered, "They were standing here when it happened."

Arthur turned to look at him, "You mean they watched?"

Harry nodded mutely. Dumbledore interrupted, "Arthur, you and Molly need to go to Ginny and Ron. They will need the two of you, now."

Harry walked over and placed his hand on Arthur's shoulder. "I will take them up to Gryffindor Tower. That's where Neville and Luna took Ginny. I don't know where Ron went. I'll have to use the Marauder's Map to find him."

Dumbledore nodded, "I'll go and contact Bill and Charlie, after I have St. Mungo's Medi-wizards come to take the body."

Harry led Arthur and Molly towards Gryffindor tower, while Dumbledore headed back up the stairs into his office.

Once the three people reached Gryffindor tower, Harry paused before giving the password to the Fat Lady. Arthur looked at Harry, "What's the matter, Harry?"

Harry motioned towards the common room. "Ron, has already attacked me once over this. If he's in there, its not likely to be pretty."

Molly pulled Harry into a hug, "Don't be silly. You're part of this family. Come in."

Harry nodded as he followed Arthur and Molly into the common room. All the students in the room were silent except for the crying that could be heard from the corner. There sat Ginny with Neville and Luna patting her on either shoulder, and murmuring supportively. Harry's heart almost broke from the pain that he had caused his beloved Ginny.

Ginny looked up to see her parents. She jumped up and ran toward them, "Mum, Dad!" Then, she saw Harry standing beside Molly. She stopped and her face grew cold. "You." she hissed. As quick as lightning she drew her wand and screamed, "Crucio!"

Harry could have easily blocked the curse, but he allowed it to hit him and he fell to the ground screaming in agony. Neville was the first to recover from his shock enough to draw his own wand and cry out, "Expelliarmus." Ginny's wand went flying from her hand and she crumpled to the ground in tears.

Molly ran to Ginny as Arthur knelt beside Harry. Harry lay panting on the floor as if he had just finished running a marathon. "Are you alright, Harry?"

Harry nodded, "I'm okay. She's stronger than I thought. I'm going to go to the Hospital Wing and get some rest. If you can't find Ron, there is a piece of blank parchment in the drawer beside my bed. Tap it with your wand and say, 'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.' It will turn into a map of Hogwarts. You will be able to find him with it. When you're done, tap it with your wand again and say, 'Mischief managed.' It will go blank."

Arthur nodded as Harry got up and walked unsteadily to the portrait hole. Suddenly he felt each one of his arms become supported. He looked to his right and saw Neville, while Luna was on his left. Neville smiled, "Come on, Harry. We'll get you to Madam Pomfrey. I don't know if you're in any condition to deal with Ron if you run into him."

Harry nodded and leaned on his two friends as they led him from the tower.

Molly sat on the floor and hugged Ginny while the other Gryffindors filed out of the room to give them some privacy. Arthur waited until they were alone and then asked, "Ginny, why did you do that?" Ginny merely continued to cry. Arthur persisted, "You do realize that you just cast the Cruciatus Curse on Harry, don't you?" Ginny nodded while she continued to cry on Molly's shoulder. "Why?"

Ginny burst out savagely, "The bastard killed my brother."

Molly asked quietly, "Would you have rather had Percy kill Harry?"

Ginny nodded her head yes and began to cry again. Arthur hugged his daughter and wife. A few minutes later, Ron and Hermione came into the common room. Ron ran over to his parents and gave each of them a hug. He said, "Don't worry. I'm going to get him. I'm going to kill Harry for this."

Before Arthur could even begin to speak, Molly Weasley stood up in a fury and slapped Ron across the face hard enough to knock him to the floor, "Ronald Weasley, if I ever hear a statement like that come from your mouth, again, you better be prepared to pack your bags. You won't stay in my home with ideas like that."

Ron protested, "He killed Percy!"

Arthur sighed, "Yes, but Percy had taken the Dark Mark. Harry was right to challenge him. I wish that it hadn't had to happen, but it is over and there is nothing that we can do about it."

Ron stalked away from his mother and father. He walked through the portrait hole without another word. Ginny continued to cry and Hermione cried as she watched the family collapse under their grief. Bill and Charlie showed up some time later, and sat in the common room with the rest of their family. Ron did not return to the tower at all that night. Dumbledore showed up sometime during the early hours of the morning to discuss the memorial service for Percy. The Minister had been informed of the circumstances of Percy's death, however the general public would be told that he was killed by Death Eaters.

After Dumbledore had spoken with the Weasleys, he turned to the unfortunate task of speaking to Harry. He arrived in the hospital to find Harry sitting up in bed. Harry smiled wanly at Dumbledore, "I wondered when you would finally get down here. How are they holding up?"

Dumbledore replied wearily as he drew himself up a chair and sat down, "As well as can be expected. The twins refused to even come to the castle. They said that Percy deserved what he got. They told me to tell you that they didn't blame you at all. Bill and Charlie were shocked, but agreed that you had no choice. I believe that you spoke to Molly and Arthur. As to Ginny and Ron…" Dumbledore hesitated.

Harry finished, "They want nothing more to do with me. I wouldn't be surprised if Ron issued a death threat."

Dumbledore cleared his throat, "I believe that he did. Molly slapped him for it, however. As to Miss Weasley.."

Harry held up his hand to interrupt Dumbledore, "I think that the Cruciatus Curse told me enough about how she felt."

Dumbledore nodded, but asked, "Why didn't you block the curse?"

Harry shrugged, "I guess I thought it would be better to let her get some of the aggression that she was feeling out. I let her have an outlet to put all the negative things that she was feeling into."

"Where do you funnel all the negative feelings that you experience, Harry?" Dumbledore asked.

Harry replied evenly, "I bottle them up until I have some Death Eaters to take them out on."

"What happens when you run out of Death Eaters to take out your aggression on?"

Harry shrugged, "I don't know, but maybe I can have a normal life. I doubt it though. I'll figure out some kind of training to help me focus. I don't intend to become as bitter about things as Snape. Now, I believe that I have business to attend to. Where are Fred and George?"

Dumbledore looked bewildered, "At the Burrow, right now."

"Where are the rest of the Weasleys?"

"In Gryffindor tower."

"When is the service for Percy going to be?"

"In the morning."

Harry nodded, "Keep the rest of the Weasleys at Hogwarts for the time being. I'll be back later."

Dumbledore stopped Harry as he got out of bed, "Where are you going?"

"To knock some sense into those two. They will be at the service for the rest of the family if nothing else." answered Harry stonily.

"Are you going to be at the service?"

Harry replied with a sigh, "Considering the fact that Ginny cursed me and Ron has threatened my life, I don't think that it would be the best of ideas for me to be there. I'll remain in the hospital wing until Thursday. I'll sneak up to Gryffindor tower and get some clothes and my books during the service. Madam Pomfrey is used to me being in here. She won't mind me staying for awhile."

Dumbledore nodded, "Hurry, then. I think that Arthur and Molly are going to go home with Bill and Charlie at some point in the morning to change at the very least."

"Don't worry. It won't take me long to slap those two around." Harry transformed into a phoenix and spread his wings to fly out of the castle. Once he reached the edge of the grounds, he landed and Apparated to the Burrow. Harry stalked in to discover Fred and George sitting at the table with a bottle of Ogden's Old Firewhiskey sitting between them. It was immediately obvious that both of them were drunk. Harry pointed his wand at each of them in turn and said, "Sobreficus."

Both of them sobered immediately. Fred complained, "What did you do that for, mate?"

George inserted, "Yeah, we were enjoying being drunk."

Harry looked at both of them sternly, "You had better be glad that the only thing that I did was sober you up. Why aren't the two of you at Hogwarts with the rest of your family?"

Fred and George both looked sullen, "We didn't want to have anything else to do with that prat. He brought this on himself. We won't go to his funeral."

Harry slammed a fist down onto the table, "The hell with how you feel about Percy or what he did. The rest of your family needs you. If you care about the rest of them at all, then you will be at that funeral service in the morning. I will leave the two of you to think about it. If you get drunk again, I will make you wish that you had a hangover."

Harry swept from the room as the twins gazed at his back in wonder and alarm.

The next morning during the memorial service, Harry walked up to Gryffindor tower and brought his things down to the hospital wing. Later that evening Ginny finally showed up in the doorway. She stood there and waited for Harry to notice her presence. Harry noticed her but did not look up from the book he was reading. She finally decided to risk speaking, "Harry?"

"Yes?" Harry replied without lifting his gaze from the book.

Ginny gulped, "Can we talk?" Harry didn't respond, but he did look up from the book and set it aside on the table. Ginny walked over and sat down in the chair beside the bed. "I.. I.."

Harry interrupted, "Spit it out." There was a hint of coldness in his voice.

Ginny laid her head down on the bed beside him and began to cry. Harry put his hand on the top of her head and stroked her hair soothingly. Ginny finally stopped crying and threw herself onto Harry, "I'm so sorry. I don't know why I blamed you. Mum and Dad told me about the Dark Mark. I love you so much, Harry. I don't want to lose you over this."

Harry wrapped his arms around Ginny protectively, "I once told your brother that you would have to beat me with a stick to get rid of me. While that curse hurt pretty bad, I haven't seen any sticks, so I guess that you are still stuck with me."

Ginny sobbed into Harry's chest until she fell asleep. Harry levitated her onto one of the other beds and tucked the covers around her. He kissed her lightly on the lips and whispered, "Sweet dreams, my love." Harry got back into his own bed and curled back up with the book that he had been reading prior to Ginny's entrance.

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