Harry Potter and the Quest of Life

Summary: Harry had always longed to leave the Dursleys. His desire is fulfilled, but in a way he never planned. Harry's sixth year will be full of adventures. New powers, a different identity and lots of fun with the Slytherins. How will Harry save his neck during the hide-and-seek game with the Order and Voldemort? Ron and Hermione are the new members of the Order. *grins* Find out the detail by reading the story.

Dumbledore was shocked, pleasantly. Fudge had finally acknowledged the return of Lord Voldemort. He had formally apologized to Dumbledore and reinstated him to all his previous titles. He also expressed his disbelief in Harry Potter's status as a murderer and promised giving him a proper trial. It was a joyous occasion.

But what blew Dumbledore's head off with happiness was that he was finally given the Headmaster's job back. Today he was returning to Hogwarts, his home. Things were finally turning towards good.

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Voldemort was absolutely furious. His followers were gathered in front of him, quivering in fear.

"Luciusss." He hissed. His serpentine fingers staring fixedly at the said man.

"M-master." Lucius Malfoy stuttered.

"How did this happen, Lucius? You were told to tell the idiotic Minister of the importance of power. You were told to create mistrust and hatred between him and Dumbledore. How did this happen, then? Did you not do your work properly?" His spidery fingers were itching to torture the weak man standing before him.

"Mercy, master. I do not know how this happened. I did as you told me to, my lord. Fudge absolutely hated Dumbledore and Potter. I do not know how it changed suddenly. Perhaps they put him under Imperious, master." Lucius Malfoy expressed what was troubling him.

"No," Voldemort laughed a dry laugh. "It is above Dumbledore to do such a cruel thing."

"But, perhaps." He looked lost in thought. "Check him for any curses just in case." He ordered.

"You can all leave now."

All the Death Eaters filed out of the stony hall.

"You are learning, Harry Potter." Voldemort muttered in the silent hall.

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Harry Potter smirked upon reading the newspaper. This had worked better than he had imagined. Pity, Dumbledore never did this before. Harry and the whole wizarding world would never have to suffer if it was done before. But it was never healthy to dwell on past.

'You have a devious mind, you know that?' He heard the voice inside his head.

'Yes, I know that very well.' Harry smirked.

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Dumbledore entered his office after a long walk from the Entrance Hall, answering the congratulation of his colleagues. He saw Severus Snape sitting in the guest chair instead of the Headmaster's chair. He smiled softly at his old student's loyalty.

"Severus," He greeted.

He saw Snape abruptly move around and blurt.

"It was Potter, Headmaster. I have no doubt it was Potter."

"Relax, Severus. Relax." Dumbledore said amusedly.

"Headmaster, this.change in Fudge isn't ordinary. I think Potter's hand is behind it." He finally blurted out.

"What do you mean, Severus?"

"You know perfectly what I mean." He growled out.

"I think Potter has Fudge under Imperious."

"Now, now Severus. I thought you would know that the security around Minister is impenetrable. At least a mere boy can not reach Fudge." Dumbledore said.

"I don't know how he did it. But he is responsible for this. Mark my words, Headmaster. And what is worse, I can't even blame him for it." Severus strode out of Headmaster's office to retain his status as a Potion's master.

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