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Chapter 6.. ..Problematic Percy.
Over the next few days Harry set his mind to the task of 'reuniting the Weasley's.' It turned into his pet hobby. He had remembered the promise he had made to himself when he had been hanging in the basement of that odd house last year. He was going to make good on it if it was the last thing he did.
But before he could decide anything he received a letter in the mail. It was from Gringott's, the wizarding bank. The head goblin informed Harry that he was now old enough to have a will, and announced that the Black Residence was now his. That sent him into a whirl of amazement. Harry thought for a long time about what he should put in his will. Finally, after about three days of thinking he made a decision. Half of what was in his bank would go to the Weasley's, with special instructions for Ron to have his Firebolt, should it survive, and for half to go to the Grangers. There were also special instructions for his Invisibility cloak to go to Neville, who Harry had become closer to in the last couple of years. He wrote a letter to each the Weasley's and Hermione, telling them he considered them family etc. it didn't enter his head that he might die and old man in his bed. So far his life had been far too hectic and full of danger for him actually die naturally. In fact, as far as his latest true dream was pointing, he would be dead by the end of the year. Though, of course the dream had been fuzzy, and Harry was not entirely sure that it had just been his subconscious that had played out that little scene in his head. He ignored it, as he was in a good mood because the Dursley's had been leaving him alone and the diet was finally over, Dudley having lost the weight of a baby elephant. Harry was now enjoying bacon and eggs along with the rest of his 'family'.
He also received two letters from the ministry of magic, one telling him that he was now able to have the floo network attached permanently to his fireplace. Harry thought of the electric heater with dismay until he remembered something he had seen in the basement of his house. He went down stairs and after moving some old boards and junk out of the way saw a fireplace. He remembered hearing Vernon once saying that this had been a den once. Then Harry thought hard. It would make life much easier to be connected to the Floo network, but it would also let any old wizard or witch into his house, and after last year he wasn't prepared to loose his memory again.
The other letter informed him that he could now take his broom test. He grinned. That he would pass easily.
As for Percy, well he thought hard about it (been doing a lot of that) and decided what he was going to do the minute he read Ron's next letter, asking him to come over for his birthday party, as Ron had just turned 17 too, his family were going to throw a party for him, and Hermione, as her birthday was a few days after Rons. (AN; I'm just making this up, perhaps I should write to our lady Joanne Rowling and ask?). Harry decided that it would be good for the whole group o Weasley's if their third eldest son turned up.
He did three things the day of Ron's birthday party, one, went and got his broom license, two he went to se Percy.
He had to ask directions for Percy's department.
Percy looked up when he walked into his office, and Harry saw his hand move to his wand, lying on the desk near him.
"ACCIO!" he cried, and Percy's wand flew into his hand.
"Potter, what are you doing here?" asked Percy sternly.
"Collecting you so we can go to your little brother's birthday party." Said Harry settling himself in a seat.
"Oh really?"
"Percy, why are you keeping your family at a distance? You know that Voldemort's back. Ron and Ginny were trapped on the Death Eaters Hole last year, did anyone tell you?"
Percy paled at the name, and then went red and muttered, "I was told."
"By who? Not your mom or dad, surely."
"No."
"See. They do love you Percy, and they miss you. Even Ron who pretends you're a big git because it's too embarrassing to admit he likes you." Harry had a flash of inspiration, "that's why you're keeping away, isn't it? It's too embarrassing to admit you were wrong."
"Will you kindly leave my office? I have work to do."
"Oh stuff your work."
"Kindly leave."
"They love you Percy. I saw Mrs Weasley crying last year because she was scared you were never going to come back and because she was scared both she an Mr Weasley would die before you were reconciled."
Percy was shocked at that. "What do you mean?"
"Well, with Voldemort around.I mean, your dad's already been attacked once, and Ron and Ginny have lived through more evil than you. Bill and Charlie are in the order. It's obvious that the odds are against you all surviving."
"Go away Potter. You don't have a family and you don't understand them."
Harry felt the first prickles of anger beginning to stir.
"You're right. I have a sorry excuse for a family, but what I have is a best friend who's miserable because his parents are miserable because you won't be at this party today."
"I can't go back." Grumbled Percy.
"Yes you can. You can go back to being teased by Fred and George, being cooked for by your mother, chatting to your dad about work, helping Ginny with her homework, listening to your two elder brothers stories, and just having Ron's company. Seems to me like you miss it."
Percy slumped defeated.
"I suppose your right." He smiled bittersweet, "I even miss being turned into canary's by Fred and George."
"Never thought you'd se the day, eh?" said Harry, pleased that he seemed to be coming round.
"But I don't have a present."
"Yes you do. You, that'll will make the day happy."
"Alright."
***
They flew to the Burrow. Harry enjoyed being on his broom again, and couldn't help but smile when he remembered the ease with which he had got his broom license. But just to be safe he used a dissoulusionment charm on himself.
They landed outside, up in the orchard. Percy trailed behind Harry down the hill. They were a little late and everyone was sitting around the table waiting patiently. Harry stuck his head around the corner and grinned, then ducked back to Percy, who was looking decidedly undecided.
Harry lifted the charm and said to Percy, "wait here until I call you."
He went around the corner, and Ginny saw him and stood up. "Harry! What took you so long?"
Harry smiled as everyone turned around, "the present I decided to get was decidedly difficult. I had to persuade it out into the sunshine.
Unseen by the others, Percy's foot shot out and kicked Harry's ankle, he winced and continued, "Happy birthday Ron."
He pulled Percy out of hiding and sent him in the right direction with a good shove.
All the Weasley's stared in amazement, and then Mr. Weasley smiled and stood up, holding out his arms.
Harry caught Hermione's eye and gestured, and they left the family alone, and went and sat on the porch.
"That was really sweet Harry; I heard Mr and Mrs Weasley talking about Percy last night. They were so sad."
"Yeah.they're such nice people and they've been so nice to me I wanted to do something back." He paused, then asked, "how are you're parents?"
"Mums in some sort of coma. Dad woke up yesterday.but he doesn't remember who I am. He knows mother, though, he won't leave hers side except to eat and sleep, which he can do beside her anyway."
"I'm sorry."
"Its not you're fault. But the Death Eaters will pay." Her voice was cold as she said this and Harry hurriedly warned, "Don't think about revenge too much Hermione, it will make you bitter."
As she turned to argue he added, "I agree, the death Eaters must be punished. I'll leave you a few when I take down Voldemort."
"That's right. The prophecy. Do you think you'll be able to do it?"
"All I can do is try. Sometimes I think I won' have a droplets chance in hell, but other times. I know I can, and then I think I'm being to confident. Its all very confusing."
"Life's like that," she said mildly, "sometimes I think nobody understands."
Harry nudged her with his elbow, "that's what I felt fifth year. That's why I was so grumpy all the time; I didn't think anyone would understand me."
They were interrupted by a large tawny owl landing in front of Hermione. Harry, recognizing the crest on the letter, winced and prepared himself for an out burst.
Hermione opened the letter, red the first few lines and he watched as her eyes wet wide. She unfolded the rest of letter and Harry saw a shiny badge fall from it. She didn't notice, so he picked it up. Head girl.
"Book list?" he asked, and she nodded, still reading.
"You dropped this, Hermione." He handed her the badge. She stared at it, then at the letter, then at him, dumbfounded. Harry laughed, "Well, it's a good Birthday present, isn't it?"
It began to sink and she began to squeal, "oooooooOOOOOOOOOOO! I can't belive it!"
She was jumping up and down, and Harry laughed and stood, trying to calm her, instead she hugged him. Tightly.
"I can't believe this! I wonder who's head boy?"
Harry reddened, "well, actually."
"Come on you two, lunch is getting cold!" Mrs Weasley called from the other side of the house. Harry's explanation had to wait.
Hermione told everyone at the table about the letter and badge she clutched when she sat down. Ron, didn't act surprised, and kept eating. When Hermione asked him if he was alright, he said through a mouthful of potato, "I already knew. Harry told me."
Harry reddened, and everyone at the table stared at him. "How on earth did you know, Harry, and why didn't you tell me!!??" asked Hermione, very surprised.
"umm..well.its kinda a long story." thankfully he was spared the need to explain because Ron and Ginny's owls arrived at that moment, and Ginny spilt hot soup all over her dress when she jumped up screaming that she was a Prefect.
All in all, it was a good day, though perhaps to full of tricks from the joke shop. Harry was turned into a canary twice, Ron once and Hermione managed to stay human all day. Ginny was dancing around wearing her badge, and Percy talked quietly to his dad until everyone was asked to play a game of Quidditch, him included, Harry was Seeker, Ron Keeper, Fred and George beaters (as if they'd be anything else!) and Ginny and Percy were Chasers. It wasn't a match, really, but they had fun.
Then it was time for Harry to go, as the sun was setting. Consoled himself that he would retuning in a weeks time, but it wasn't much consolation. He flew home, and landed just in time to make the Dursley's tea. Uncle Vernon accused hi of going out with his wacko frieds and Harry agreed, adding that he could do what he wanted and use magic now because he was seventeen. That earned him another trip to a locked bedroom, but otherwise he enjoyed the looks on their faces.
An; well this one is a little longer than the others.and notice, I haven't done a cliffie for two chapters how proud am i? Hehehe ^_^. Did you like Harry and Hermione's little heart to heart? Hehe ^_^ x2. review, o I wont keep writng. Thanks to; "Airborne-FireBird"
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And to my friend Katani Petitedra, I think your story idea is good I'll try to work something similar into it, okey doke? ^_^
Chapter 6.. ..Problematic Percy.
Over the next few days Harry set his mind to the task of 'reuniting the Weasley's.' It turned into his pet hobby. He had remembered the promise he had made to himself when he had been hanging in the basement of that odd house last year. He was going to make good on it if it was the last thing he did.
But before he could decide anything he received a letter in the mail. It was from Gringott's, the wizarding bank. The head goblin informed Harry that he was now old enough to have a will, and announced that the Black Residence was now his. That sent him into a whirl of amazement. Harry thought for a long time about what he should put in his will. Finally, after about three days of thinking he made a decision. Half of what was in his bank would go to the Weasley's, with special instructions for Ron to have his Firebolt, should it survive, and for half to go to the Grangers. There were also special instructions for his Invisibility cloak to go to Neville, who Harry had become closer to in the last couple of years. He wrote a letter to each the Weasley's and Hermione, telling them he considered them family etc. it didn't enter his head that he might die and old man in his bed. So far his life had been far too hectic and full of danger for him actually die naturally. In fact, as far as his latest true dream was pointing, he would be dead by the end of the year. Though, of course the dream had been fuzzy, and Harry was not entirely sure that it had just been his subconscious that had played out that little scene in his head. He ignored it, as he was in a good mood because the Dursley's had been leaving him alone and the diet was finally over, Dudley having lost the weight of a baby elephant. Harry was now enjoying bacon and eggs along with the rest of his 'family'.
He also received two letters from the ministry of magic, one telling him that he was now able to have the floo network attached permanently to his fireplace. Harry thought of the electric heater with dismay until he remembered something he had seen in the basement of his house. He went down stairs and after moving some old boards and junk out of the way saw a fireplace. He remembered hearing Vernon once saying that this had been a den once. Then Harry thought hard. It would make life much easier to be connected to the Floo network, but it would also let any old wizard or witch into his house, and after last year he wasn't prepared to loose his memory again.
The other letter informed him that he could now take his broom test. He grinned. That he would pass easily.
As for Percy, well he thought hard about it (been doing a lot of that) and decided what he was going to do the minute he read Ron's next letter, asking him to come over for his birthday party, as Ron had just turned 17 too, his family were going to throw a party for him, and Hermione, as her birthday was a few days after Rons. (AN; I'm just making this up, perhaps I should write to our lady Joanne Rowling and ask?). Harry decided that it would be good for the whole group o Weasley's if their third eldest son turned up.
He did three things the day of Ron's birthday party, one, went and got his broom license, two he went to se Percy.
He had to ask directions for Percy's department.
Percy looked up when he walked into his office, and Harry saw his hand move to his wand, lying on the desk near him.
"ACCIO!" he cried, and Percy's wand flew into his hand.
"Potter, what are you doing here?" asked Percy sternly.
"Collecting you so we can go to your little brother's birthday party." Said Harry settling himself in a seat.
"Oh really?"
"Percy, why are you keeping your family at a distance? You know that Voldemort's back. Ron and Ginny were trapped on the Death Eaters Hole last year, did anyone tell you?"
Percy paled at the name, and then went red and muttered, "I was told."
"By who? Not your mom or dad, surely."
"No."
"See. They do love you Percy, and they miss you. Even Ron who pretends you're a big git because it's too embarrassing to admit he likes you." Harry had a flash of inspiration, "that's why you're keeping away, isn't it? It's too embarrassing to admit you were wrong."
"Will you kindly leave my office? I have work to do."
"Oh stuff your work."
"Kindly leave."
"They love you Percy. I saw Mrs Weasley crying last year because she was scared you were never going to come back and because she was scared both she an Mr Weasley would die before you were reconciled."
Percy was shocked at that. "What do you mean?"
"Well, with Voldemort around.I mean, your dad's already been attacked once, and Ron and Ginny have lived through more evil than you. Bill and Charlie are in the order. It's obvious that the odds are against you all surviving."
"Go away Potter. You don't have a family and you don't understand them."
Harry felt the first prickles of anger beginning to stir.
"You're right. I have a sorry excuse for a family, but what I have is a best friend who's miserable because his parents are miserable because you won't be at this party today."
"I can't go back." Grumbled Percy.
"Yes you can. You can go back to being teased by Fred and George, being cooked for by your mother, chatting to your dad about work, helping Ginny with her homework, listening to your two elder brothers stories, and just having Ron's company. Seems to me like you miss it."
Percy slumped defeated.
"I suppose your right." He smiled bittersweet, "I even miss being turned into canary's by Fred and George."
"Never thought you'd se the day, eh?" said Harry, pleased that he seemed to be coming round.
"But I don't have a present."
"Yes you do. You, that'll will make the day happy."
"Alright."
***
They flew to the Burrow. Harry enjoyed being on his broom again, and couldn't help but smile when he remembered the ease with which he had got his broom license. But just to be safe he used a dissoulusionment charm on himself.
They landed outside, up in the orchard. Percy trailed behind Harry down the hill. They were a little late and everyone was sitting around the table waiting patiently. Harry stuck his head around the corner and grinned, then ducked back to Percy, who was looking decidedly undecided.
Harry lifted the charm and said to Percy, "wait here until I call you."
He went around the corner, and Ginny saw him and stood up. "Harry! What took you so long?"
Harry smiled as everyone turned around, "the present I decided to get was decidedly difficult. I had to persuade it out into the sunshine.
Unseen by the others, Percy's foot shot out and kicked Harry's ankle, he winced and continued, "Happy birthday Ron."
He pulled Percy out of hiding and sent him in the right direction with a good shove.
All the Weasley's stared in amazement, and then Mr. Weasley smiled and stood up, holding out his arms.
Harry caught Hermione's eye and gestured, and they left the family alone, and went and sat on the porch.
"That was really sweet Harry; I heard Mr and Mrs Weasley talking about Percy last night. They were so sad."
"Yeah.they're such nice people and they've been so nice to me I wanted to do something back." He paused, then asked, "how are you're parents?"
"Mums in some sort of coma. Dad woke up yesterday.but he doesn't remember who I am. He knows mother, though, he won't leave hers side except to eat and sleep, which he can do beside her anyway."
"I'm sorry."
"Its not you're fault. But the Death Eaters will pay." Her voice was cold as she said this and Harry hurriedly warned, "Don't think about revenge too much Hermione, it will make you bitter."
As she turned to argue he added, "I agree, the death Eaters must be punished. I'll leave you a few when I take down Voldemort."
"That's right. The prophecy. Do you think you'll be able to do it?"
"All I can do is try. Sometimes I think I won' have a droplets chance in hell, but other times. I know I can, and then I think I'm being to confident. Its all very confusing."
"Life's like that," she said mildly, "sometimes I think nobody understands."
Harry nudged her with his elbow, "that's what I felt fifth year. That's why I was so grumpy all the time; I didn't think anyone would understand me."
They were interrupted by a large tawny owl landing in front of Hermione. Harry, recognizing the crest on the letter, winced and prepared himself for an out burst.
Hermione opened the letter, red the first few lines and he watched as her eyes wet wide. She unfolded the rest of letter and Harry saw a shiny badge fall from it. She didn't notice, so he picked it up. Head girl.
"Book list?" he asked, and she nodded, still reading.
"You dropped this, Hermione." He handed her the badge. She stared at it, then at the letter, then at him, dumbfounded. Harry laughed, "Well, it's a good Birthday present, isn't it?"
It began to sink and she began to squeal, "oooooooOOOOOOOOOOO! I can't belive it!"
She was jumping up and down, and Harry laughed and stood, trying to calm her, instead she hugged him. Tightly.
"I can't believe this! I wonder who's head boy?"
Harry reddened, "well, actually."
"Come on you two, lunch is getting cold!" Mrs Weasley called from the other side of the house. Harry's explanation had to wait.
Hermione told everyone at the table about the letter and badge she clutched when she sat down. Ron, didn't act surprised, and kept eating. When Hermione asked him if he was alright, he said through a mouthful of potato, "I already knew. Harry told me."
Harry reddened, and everyone at the table stared at him. "How on earth did you know, Harry, and why didn't you tell me!!??" asked Hermione, very surprised.
"umm..well.its kinda a long story." thankfully he was spared the need to explain because Ron and Ginny's owls arrived at that moment, and Ginny spilt hot soup all over her dress when she jumped up screaming that she was a Prefect.
All in all, it was a good day, though perhaps to full of tricks from the joke shop. Harry was turned into a canary twice, Ron once and Hermione managed to stay human all day. Ginny was dancing around wearing her badge, and Percy talked quietly to his dad until everyone was asked to play a game of Quidditch, him included, Harry was Seeker, Ron Keeper, Fred and George beaters (as if they'd be anything else!) and Ginny and Percy were Chasers. It wasn't a match, really, but they had fun.
Then it was time for Harry to go, as the sun was setting. Consoled himself that he would retuning in a weeks time, but it wasn't much consolation. He flew home, and landed just in time to make the Dursley's tea. Uncle Vernon accused hi of going out with his wacko frieds and Harry agreed, adding that he could do what he wanted and use magic now because he was seventeen. That earned him another trip to a locked bedroom, but otherwise he enjoyed the looks on their faces.
An; well this one is a little longer than the others.and notice, I haven't done a cliffie for two chapters how proud am i? Hehehe ^_^. Did you like Harry and Hermione's little heart to heart? Hehe ^_^ x2. review, o I wont keep writng. Thanks to; "Airborne-FireBird"
"HarryPotterFan32889"
"ears91"
"X-MenFanRogue13"
"dada-wild"
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"Dreamforever"
"PaigeGirl-nee"
"Fantasy101"
"Keyblademaster44"
"HarryGryffinGirl"
"angelofdragons"
for putting me on their fav authours list. Luv u all.