Chapter Three

Grawp's New Family

After Harry's talk with Dumbledore he went up to the Gryffindor dormitory and unpacked his things. The last thing to come of his trunk was Harry's most sacred possession his Firebolt. Glancing at his speedy broomstick Harry thought of Sirius, he didn't want to think about this dead godfather so he jumped on the broomstick and did something he had never done before, he flew out of the castle and did a tour of the spectacular grounds. As he neared the edge of the forest Harry saw Hagrid coming out of his small house. Harry grew happy and descended to meet his friend.

"Hya 'arry how you bin copin'" asked Hagrid, knowing Hagrid was not talking about Sirius Harry lied to him and told him he was fine, he also mentioned his flight form Privet Drive. "Blimey 'arry lucky Dumbledore knew about it then eh?' Harry did not reply, how lucky indeed was Snape to be trusted?

"So you wan' to visit Grawp with me? I got 'im a wife," Hagrid ask. Harry thinking he had nothing better to do followed Hagrid into the dark forest, but suddenly the thought of Centaurs sprang suddenly to his mind. "Hagrid what about the Centaurs?" "Oh, don't worry 'bout them 'arry, they been kicked out the forest because they attacked Umbridge Hermione and you." "Well at least the forest is safe now, what about Firenze?' "He's still Divination teacher ain' he? Trelawney and him, but he's gonna teach in the forest now." Said Hagrid. "Oh" Harry had nothing more to say and neither did Hagrid apparently so they walked towards Grawp's home in the trees.

"HAGGER!" yelled the giant pointing towards another giant who had apparently just begun labour. "Oh. Blimey, I'm comin' Grawp. 'arry you might wan' to leave, giants in labour ain't too safe." Not answering because Hagrid had already rushed towards the screaming giant, Harry jumped on his broomstick and flew back towards his castle.

As Harry entered the Entrance Hall, he decided to go visit Dobby. After tickling the pear in the painting however, Harry noticed that all the House-elves were sleeping. Surprised Harry closed the door and marched up to the Gryffindor Tower. "Mimbulus mimbletonia" he muttered and entered what felt like his home.

Some hours later, Harry closed the book Dumbledore had given him with relief, the diagrams were dreadfully frightful and trudged down to dinner wondering who would be there.

"Harry," screamed Ron "Dad's been made Minister of Magic!" Shocked Harry replied "What?" "Yeh I know. Fudge resigned because of the Azkaban thing and Dad was made minister." "How come?" Harry replied not sure whether to believe his ears as far as Harry knew Mr. Weasley had never been promoted. "Dumbledore was given the choice." "That's amazing Ron!"

Harry looked sideways were Dumbledore was looking gravely at Hermione who had tears streaking down her face.