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.
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Harry had some serious decisions to make. Fudge had finally promised to give him a fair trial, under Imperious of course. Now, he wasn't sure if he wanted to leave his Adam personality and come back as Harry Potter. It was easy for him to work as Adam. No one was there to fuss over him. No one was trying to protect him. He finally had freedom. But all of this will be taken away if he decided to appear as himself again.
On the other hand, he will have much more privileges as Harry Potter, but he will have to work very secretly. It will no doubt be very difficult. And then there was the matter of taking Adam out of the scene. It could create some complications. Some one could suspect something. But if he didn't return, he would be automatically declared a murderer. People would think that he didn't return because he was afraid that he would be thrown in Azkaban.
Harry weighed his options. He couldn't afford some one suspecting anything. He did want his freedom and there was no way that Harry Potter will be given that.
So, he decided, he will remain at Hogwarts as Adam and observe what happens. If he was declared as a murderer, so what, it wasn't as if they could catch him.
~*~
The meeting of the Order of Phoenix was being held in the most ancient and noble house of Black. The place belonged to Sirius Black, the last of the Black family.
"Any updates on Harry's location?" Dumbledore questioned the people assigned to find the-boy-who-lived.
"No." One of the members spoke up. "We haven't been able to find a clue. Just that he was last seen at Gringotts, the day he murdered his uncle." He reported.
Dumbledore fixed the man fixed a gaze so intense that he flinched.
"I've found it, these last few days, that despite my reassurances; some of the people here still think that Harry is guilty of his uncle's death. I must say that I am very disappointed in your lack of judgment and lack of trust in both me, and Harry." Dumbledore's words were mild, but the fierceness in his eyes showed that the feelings were a little more intense.
No one had the nerve so address the man when he was visibly angry.
The teachers at Hogwarts had found out that Dumbledore was a bit edgy now a days, not at all like his usual merry attitude. He was a lot more serious and the infamous twinkle was absent from his eyes.
Dumbledore glared at the whole table for a few seconds, and then forcibly calmed himself.
"Severus," He gestured for him to speak.
Of all the people present, Severus Snape was the only one who wasn't a little scared or worried at seeing Dumbledore angry.
"Voldemort, it seems, have found a new thing to occupy his time and mind. Instead of intent of destroying the world and taking over the Ministry, he has found himself an heir." He waited for the gasps and wasn't disappointed.
"Heir," Echoed Minerva McGonagall.
"Yes, an heir. He is intent to pass on all the knowledge to his heir, so that some one could take the throne of the Wizarding world from him, as it is now apparent to him that it is impossible to gain immortality."
"Well, who is it?" Asked Remus Lupin.
"Take a guess,"
"Draco Malfoy," Sirius Black said almost immediately.
"No, and that's the most astonishing fact," Snape said, but not before shooting Black a glare. "Draco Malfoy was the most logical choice. He is a pure blood. He is powerful and son of one of Voldemort's most loyal Death Eaters. But instead, he chose another one. One who isn't important. Whose parents hold no importance to Voldemort and who is just barely a pureblood."
"Who?" was echoed through out the room.
"Stop being so mysterious and get on with it already, Snape." Black said with impatience.
"Blaise Zabini," Snape said.
"Blaise Zabini," McGonagall repeated. "You were right, Severus. This isn't the most logical of choices, but oh well, it does make out work easier."
"No, it doesn't." Snape said. "In fact it makes it more difficult, as Voldemort chose the right person. Blaise has been progressing so quickly that it astonished even Voldemort and he has been infinitely happy about it. Given a few years, I'm sure she could replace Voldemort easily."
Silence reigned over the table.
"I shall see what we must do with Blaise Zabini. Are you sure that her loyalties are with the Dark Lord, Severus?" Dumbledore questioned.
"Completely, Headmaster."
"We shall meet again at a different time. For now, return to your respective duties and do try to be a little bit discreet," Dumbledore said, glaring at Mundungus Fletcher, who was almost caught during his mission, thus endangering the Order.
"The meeting is adjourned. Severus, come with me."
Every member except Snape went their own way while he followed Dumbledore.
Entering an empty room, Dumbledore sealed it with magic and turned to Snape.
"Spill it, Severus," Dumbledore said kindly, "I know you have been hiding something from me at the meeting."
Snape frowned, and then smiled a bit. "You know me too well, Albus. And I don't know if it a good thing or a bad thing."
"I am sure it is the former, my boy," Dumbledore smiled fondly. "Now, out with it already,"
"I am not sure of it, Albus. I mean, Zabini was very eager to learn from the Dark Lord. She practically worshiped the Dark Lord. But, I think, at the last meeting of the Death Eaters, I saw hatred in her eyes for Voldemort. She wasn't looking one bit the obedient Death Eater she was a few days ago. I could have imagined it. I wasn't very. coherent at the time." Snape said.
"Cruciatus," It wasn't a question, but Snape nodded anyway.
"That was why I was loath to say it in front of other members."
"I'll see what we can do to save the little bit of goodness she might have left in her. I believe that is all?" He asked and dismissed Snape at positive answer.
'Hmm.curious. Tom wants an heir? Who would've thought.'
~*~
AN: Thanks to all the people who have reviewed me so far. I cannot answer every one individually due to lack of time on my part, so it'll have to do. To those of you who will think that this story is far fetched, it really isn't. If you put thought to it, you'll see that every one wants someone to continue on their work. Voldemort can't gain immortality, so he chooses the next best action. An heir. Except that he couldn't produce one. His new body is effective, but it lacks some. *cough* . functions. *wink* *wink*
Well, that's all I've got to say.
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.
_______________________________________________________
Harry had some serious decisions to make. Fudge had finally promised to give him a fair trial, under Imperious of course. Now, he wasn't sure if he wanted to leave his Adam personality and come back as Harry Potter. It was easy for him to work as Adam. No one was there to fuss over him. No one was trying to protect him. He finally had freedom. But all of this will be taken away if he decided to appear as himself again.
On the other hand, he will have much more privileges as Harry Potter, but he will have to work very secretly. It will no doubt be very difficult. And then there was the matter of taking Adam out of the scene. It could create some complications. Some one could suspect something. But if he didn't return, he would be automatically declared a murderer. People would think that he didn't return because he was afraid that he would be thrown in Azkaban.
Harry weighed his options. He couldn't afford some one suspecting anything. He did want his freedom and there was no way that Harry Potter will be given that.
So, he decided, he will remain at Hogwarts as Adam and observe what happens. If he was declared as a murderer, so what, it wasn't as if they could catch him.
~*~
The meeting of the Order of Phoenix was being held in the most ancient and noble house of Black. The place belonged to Sirius Black, the last of the Black family.
"Any updates on Harry's location?" Dumbledore questioned the people assigned to find the-boy-who-lived.
"No." One of the members spoke up. "We haven't been able to find a clue. Just that he was last seen at Gringotts, the day he murdered his uncle." He reported.
Dumbledore fixed the man fixed a gaze so intense that he flinched.
"I've found it, these last few days, that despite my reassurances; some of the people here still think that Harry is guilty of his uncle's death. I must say that I am very disappointed in your lack of judgment and lack of trust in both me, and Harry." Dumbledore's words were mild, but the fierceness in his eyes showed that the feelings were a little more intense.
No one had the nerve so address the man when he was visibly angry.
The teachers at Hogwarts had found out that Dumbledore was a bit edgy now a days, not at all like his usual merry attitude. He was a lot more serious and the infamous twinkle was absent from his eyes.
Dumbledore glared at the whole table for a few seconds, and then forcibly calmed himself.
"Severus," He gestured for him to speak.
Of all the people present, Severus Snape was the only one who wasn't a little scared or worried at seeing Dumbledore angry.
"Voldemort, it seems, have found a new thing to occupy his time and mind. Instead of intent of destroying the world and taking over the Ministry, he has found himself an heir." He waited for the gasps and wasn't disappointed.
"Heir," Echoed Minerva McGonagall.
"Yes, an heir. He is intent to pass on all the knowledge to his heir, so that some one could take the throne of the Wizarding world from him, as it is now apparent to him that it is impossible to gain immortality."
"Well, who is it?" Asked Remus Lupin.
"Take a guess,"
"Draco Malfoy," Sirius Black said almost immediately.
"No, and that's the most astonishing fact," Snape said, but not before shooting Black a glare. "Draco Malfoy was the most logical choice. He is a pure blood. He is powerful and son of one of Voldemort's most loyal Death Eaters. But instead, he chose another one. One who isn't important. Whose parents hold no importance to Voldemort and who is just barely a pureblood."
"Who?" was echoed through out the room.
"Stop being so mysterious and get on with it already, Snape." Black said with impatience.
"Blaise Zabini," Snape said.
"Blaise Zabini," McGonagall repeated. "You were right, Severus. This isn't the most logical of choices, but oh well, it does make out work easier."
"No, it doesn't." Snape said. "In fact it makes it more difficult, as Voldemort chose the right person. Blaise has been progressing so quickly that it astonished even Voldemort and he has been infinitely happy about it. Given a few years, I'm sure she could replace Voldemort easily."
Silence reigned over the table.
"I shall see what we must do with Blaise Zabini. Are you sure that her loyalties are with the Dark Lord, Severus?" Dumbledore questioned.
"Completely, Headmaster."
"We shall meet again at a different time. For now, return to your respective duties and do try to be a little bit discreet," Dumbledore said, glaring at Mundungus Fletcher, who was almost caught during his mission, thus endangering the Order.
"The meeting is adjourned. Severus, come with me."
Every member except Snape went their own way while he followed Dumbledore.
Entering an empty room, Dumbledore sealed it with magic and turned to Snape.
"Spill it, Severus," Dumbledore said kindly, "I know you have been hiding something from me at the meeting."
Snape frowned, and then smiled a bit. "You know me too well, Albus. And I don't know if it a good thing or a bad thing."
"I am sure it is the former, my boy," Dumbledore smiled fondly. "Now, out with it already,"
"I am not sure of it, Albus. I mean, Zabini was very eager to learn from the Dark Lord. She practically worshiped the Dark Lord. But, I think, at the last meeting of the Death Eaters, I saw hatred in her eyes for Voldemort. She wasn't looking one bit the obedient Death Eater she was a few days ago. I could have imagined it. I wasn't very. coherent at the time." Snape said.
"Cruciatus," It wasn't a question, but Snape nodded anyway.
"That was why I was loath to say it in front of other members."
"I'll see what we can do to save the little bit of goodness she might have left in her. I believe that is all?" He asked and dismissed Snape at positive answer.
'Hmm.curious. Tom wants an heir? Who would've thought.'
~*~
AN: Thanks to all the people who have reviewed me so far. I cannot answer every one individually due to lack of time on my part, so it'll have to do. To those of you who will think that this story is far fetched, it really isn't. If you put thought to it, you'll see that every one wants someone to continue on their work. Voldemort can't gain immortality, so he chooses the next best action. An heir. Except that he couldn't produce one. His new body is effective, but it lacks some. *cough* . functions. *wink* *wink*
Well, that's all I've got to say.
