Chapter 6:-Return & Results.
Under normal circumstances Ginny Weasley was the most quiet and reserved of all the Weasley children.But this was not a normal circumstance.First Harry Potter had somehow disappeared while they were flooing to the Headquarters.Then the Headmaster had left with a man no one knew anything of and had not returned for more than an hour.
Ginny was not that concerned about the headmaster as his exploits was famous and she was well aware of his abilities.But Harry was a different issue.She had grown up thinking Harry to be a knight in shining armour.When she finally met her five years ago she could barely speak to her.But then she heard the true story of the boy who lived.
It broke her heart to think that the boy,thanks to their entire world had been leaving with peace and harmony had probably the most horrible childhood one can imagine.She had never met the Dursley's in person.But whatever she had heard from her father and her brothers made her cringe at the thought of Harry's early childhood.
"What must it be like to grow up without knowing anyone who likes you??",she could not even begin to imagine. "The things he has seen would have made any person either insane or very sadistic." But she knew that the Boy-who-lived was neither.He was a boy who though never being cared for,cared for everybody around him.His loyalty towards his friend was uncomparable to others.Who would face an unseen beast to save their friend's sister.Then there was last year.Inspite of having half the wizarding world including a member of her own family against him,he stood by Dumbledore and faced you-know- who again.But this time though he escaped unharmed he lost his Godfather.Hermione had told Ginny all about Sirius Black at the end of last summer.
"He must think that he has no one to live for,but he is wrong."
Ginny's feelings for Harry had changed drastically over the past few years.It had gone from hero worshipping to friendship to great admiration and adoration.She no longer had a crush on him.She truly,madly,deeply loved him.It was not because he was a hero,nor because she felt sorry for him,but simply because Harry Potter was the greatest example of friendship loyalty and bravery she had seen with her own eyes.
"Harry will never fight his battles alone again I will stand by him,till death do us part."
She was lost in these thoughts as she was gazing outside when she heard rumbling like she heard when they left the burrow.Suddenly two men appeared in front of the Headquarters.They were back.
She squealed in delight and ran downstairs as Headmaster Dumbledore and Harry entered the Black house.Both wore very serious expression in your face.
"H-HARRY!Are you alright."came the voice of Nymphadora Tonks.
"Young Harry has gone through a great deal today let him rest.Do not badger him for information.In the meantime let everyone know there is a meeting tonight at eight.",said Dumbledore in a very strict tone.
Harry was grateful to Dumbledore.He really had a lot of things in his mind.So he went straight to his old room.He absentmindedly opened the door and walked in.The sight that awaited him shocked him to the core.
It was Ronald Weasley.It was Hermione Granger.They were his best friends.They were 6th year prefects of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and wizardry.They were kissing each other.
Hermione was the first to notice Harry.The gave a loud yell and ran out the door.
"Harry!You are back?You see..I was.Mione..I mean Hermione was..well..oh damn!!",was all Ron could manage.
"Mister Ron Weasley," started Harry in a sharp tone, "your supposedly best friend gets kidnapped from your house and you take the oppurtunity to snog with your other best friend?"
Ron's face turned the colour of his hair. "Harry,we were very worried about you.I asked Dumbledore to take me with him,but that man insisted that he comes alone.Mione..I mean Hermione,"he gulped "was very upset,and I.."
"And you were comforting her is that it," said Harry with clenched teeth.
"Well yes..but please understand we were worried about you.We are your friends and we really care." Said Ron in a pleading voice. "If you don't like me dating Mione..oh damn..I mean Hermione I will not.Nothing will come between the friendship of the three of us.Please understan..WHAT IS SO FUNNY"
Harry was rolling over the floor with laughter.He could not remember last time he had laughed so hard.The look on Ron's face was priceless.
"You were acting.You are not mad at us??",asked Ron thoroughly confused.
"No my dear friend,I think it is great that you two are finally admitting your feelings towards each other.If anything it makes life a little easier for me as you two wont be fighting anymore.I hope."
Ron's face broke into a wide grin, "well you never have to worry about being the third wheel,actually I am not that sure how far this may go.Make no mistake I really like Mione..I mean Hermione but she..I donno.I was comforting her when you disappeared.And she said something about how I have always been there for her.And next thing we kissed.Do you really think she likes me that way."
"Ron I think she is crazy about you.You just be nice to her.Remember you may be my best friend but she is like my sister.I will most definitely take her side."
"Yessss Ssirrrr",said Ron with a salute.
"Now tell me where did you go?Who is that man?No one in the order knows of him?Was he a death eater.How did Dumbledore get you back?Was Volde..you know who there?"
"Wait,wait,you will kill me with all your questions and voldemorts going to be very upset at you"Ron flinched at the name. "As far as your questions are concerned,I am sorry my friend but I cannot tell you anything except that I was in no immediate danger,and this did not for once involve Voldemort,well not directly at least."
"Just what do you mean by you can not tell us.We are your friends and we have been worried sick about you.",came the voice of Hermione Granger as she came into the room.
"Aha!I thought you were hiding by the door.Spying to see how badly I exploded on Ron right?"
Hermione turned beet red.
"But as I said to Ron,whatever happened today,sorry I can not tell you now.Headmaster's orders."
"That is correct."Came the voice of Albus Dumbledore as he entered the room. "Ms Granger,Mr Weasley,please I request you to have faith in your friend.In times of war as this information can not be passed to even our greatest friends.It is just not safe."
Hermione was about to say something but Dumbledore raised his hand and said, "I do not question either of your loyalties.But the Dark side knows methods to extract information without peoples consent.Would either one of you like us to take that risk."
"No sir",they said in unision.
"I knew you would understand.I assure you,Harry will confide to you in due time but now let him rest.Molly Weasley request you to go downstairs and help her prepare for tonights meeting."
As they left Harry sat down on the bed.His mind racing with a lot of thoughts.The fact that he stumbled across just hours ago still seeming to take time in settling into his mind.
"I know how you feel Harry?Trust even this old man feels the same way."Dumbledore chuckled. "I wish I could help you out but it seems that this is one thing that I know very little of.From whatever Mr.Enemar told us.You do seem to be the chosen one.But even if it so I do not know what it means.This could be of some importance to us in the upcoming war.But right now Harry I advice you to keep this information to yourself.If there is any question you would like I would definitely answer it."
"Sir what if the object you told us about in the Department of Mysteries is the Green Flame Torch?And also who is that othet person Enemar talked about?The one who stopped her studies in ancient magic due to its limitations.You said you knew her."
"Well your guess about the Torch is as good as mine there are things in the department of mysteries that very little is known of.You have already encountered a few of them.But whatever I gathered from our conversation with Enemar the secrets of the Torch is not that well know even he is not fully knowledged about it."
"About your second question.When Enemar was explaining about ancient magic today the thought two people swam across my mind.First was you,because of your great aptitude in it,and the second was another of my students,someone whom you knew as well."
"Who was it?",Harry asked impatient with curiosity.
"Your mother Lily Evans Potter."
"My mom!",exclaimed Harry, "But how..what?"
"Yes Harry.Lily was extremely talented in this type of abstract magic.So much so that she thought of harnessing it and using it.But she too found its limitations too daunting and left it.This type of magic takes too much out of you so she had to stop trying to use it."
"But whenever I have used accidental magic I never felt anything."
"That is the reason Harry you are different.The little incidents of accidental magic that kids out of school does merely tires them.But the feats you have accomplished are phenomenal.You are the only one I know who has been able to apparate without a wand."
"Apparate..I can not apparate."
"You can not but you did remember the time you ended up in the roof of your old school.How do you suppose you did that?
"Oh.So professor what do you think we should do now?"
"I think we should simply wait for Mr.Enemar to return.Voldemort's actions in Asia might have given us a very powerful ally.In the mean time I am assigning you three training classes during your summer vacation."
He expected Harry to protest at this.But Harry nodded rather excitedly.
"Thank you sir I wanted to ask you for exactly that.Don't look so surprised sir.After last year I think time has come for me to prepare for the inevitable."
"A student like you is a pleasure to have Harry.Tomorrow you are going to start auror level duelling classes.You will be taught by our new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher and some Aurors.I personally will be teaching you Occulomency as well as Legilimency.And lastly you are going to undergo muggle physical training my Remus Lupin.I however must insist that you keep the information about your first two training from your friends."
Then suddenly Remus Lupin entered the door.
"Headmaster.If Harry is not busy can he please come downstairs his OWL results just arrived."
"Yes,I thought it was due today.Harry please go downstairs.I would return to Hogwarts as I have meeting with the minister of magic today.I will of course be here for the meeting tonight.See you then."
With that Dumbledore apparated out of Grimmauld Place.
"OWL RESULTS.Now? Will this day never end?",Harry shouted.
"Come on Harry lets go I am sure you have done excellently", said Remus.
Downstairs the atmosphere was quiet as Ron and Hermione sat there with there letter waiting for Harry to join them.
"On three then,"Ron suggested.
They each opened their results.
"Dear Mr.Potter,",his letter read,
"Enclosed here is your 5th year OWL results.
Astronomy-Average Defence Against The Dark Arts-Outstanding ** Divinition-Poor Care of Magical Creatures-Outstanding Charms-Outstanding Transfiguration-Outstanding Herbology-Exceeds Expectation Potions-Outstanding History of Magic-Average
A total 8 out of 9 possible owls please note that one extra owl was credited due to the Highest marks scored in History of Hogwarts in Defence against the Dark arts.
"WOW!",exclaimed Harry. "Are these my results?"
"No Harry those are actually mine that I took when I was at Hogwarts",joked Remus earning him a glare from Harry. "Of course those are your results.You did fabulously your parents and Sirius would be proud."
"How did you two do?",Harry asked Ron and Hermione.
"Well I got 8 owls as well but I was takng more subjects than you so your overall percentage was better",said Hermione sounding slightly disappointed.
"Well I got 7 owls.I failed in History of Magic and Divinition.I cant believe I passed potions." Said Ron sounding very very surprised.
"Seven Owls.That's as many as Bill and Percy got.Ron I am so proud of you,"exclaimed Molly Weasley engulfing the youngest Weasley male in tight hug.
"Geroff Mum!People are watching."
"You mean Hermione is watching.You don't want yo get Mollycoddled by mum in front of her right bro" ,joked Bill Weasley.
"Did we hear correctly."
"Your youngest brother."
"Our last hope"
"Ickle Ronniekins managed to get 7 Owls."
"Oh I am so ashamed."
"Right brother where did we go wrong."
"I don't know first a prefect now seven Owls."
"What Next?"
"I guess he is becoming another.."
"PERCY"
The last word was said in unision by the Weasley who had just entered the Headquarter bearing mischievious grins.
"Oi.Fred,George.Leave our brother alone.He has enough in his hands.Studying,being prefect."
"Making out with Hermione.", Harry added.
"WHAT?",said everybody in the room in unision.
"Well earlier today I walked in on them,isn't that right Ron?"
At this Hermione ran upstairs at jet speed.
Ron who had again managed to turn his face the colour of his hair said nothing.
As the elder Weasley brother launched an all out teasing attack on their youngest brother,Harry noticed the Ginny sitting idly in a corner cuch with a mixed expression on her face.
"Whats the matter Ginny?",Harry asked.
"They are all laughing and joking now.But just some time ago this place was like a cemetry.We were so worried about you.Now they all seem to have forgotten what happenned.",replied Ginny.
"Ginny,I told you I was in no harm.This did not involve Voldemort.Even if it did,Ginny in these times we have to keep our spirits up.If we stop living our lives because of that inhuman monster we let him win."
"But how can you be so mature.You faced him,you know what he is capable of.The order might be brave but did you know that none of the order who had faced Voldemort ever survived.Tonks,Moony,Moody,Dad,they never faced him.They have only heard of his atrocities and viciousness.But they never faced him.There are only three people to survive his clutches."
"Three?",asked Harry.
"Yes Harry three.There are only three people he has tried to kill himself but has failed.You,Professor Dumbledore and .",Ginny trailed of.
But Harry understood and completed for her, "You."
"He was our age at that time.Yet so full of malice and hatret,and so unbelievably powerful.I tried to fight him but he took control of me.He nearly killed me and you."Ginny was sobbing very hard now.
"Ginny.Look at me.We beat him remember.And I swear I will not let anything happen to you.I will die before I let anything happen to you."
"OH NO YOU WONT."suddenly she got up and yelled.
"LISTEN TO ME HARRY POTTER YOU WILL NOT DIE FOR US.YOU HAVE LIVED YOUR LIFE TRYING TO RECTIFY PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD HAVING TO SOLVE OTHERS TROUBLES GETTING NOTHING BUT PAIN AND MISERY IN RETURN.IT IS TIME Mr. THAT WE DIE FOR YOU.BECAUSE OF YOU WE HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO GROW UP IN A PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE WITHOUT CONSTANT FEAR.NOW IS OUR TURN.YOU WILL NOT FIGHT ALONE.WE,WELL IF NO ONE ELSE I WILL FIGHT BY YOU AND WILL TAKE EVERY BLOW THAT COMES YOUR WAY AND BE VERY HAPPY AND PROUD TO DO SO."
With that Ginny ran upstairs tears running down her face.
The whole room had turned to them to see the commotion.
"She is right you know."Ron was the first to speak.
"What do you mean she is right,did you hear what she said?",shouted Harry angrily.
"Yes mate everyone in this room did.We know that Voldemort's primary target is you but that will not stop him from going after us as well.Whether you like it or not we are as involved in this as you are.Then again there is a question of a friend who has thrown himself in the line of fire for saving me,my friend and my family.A friend who has taught me everything I know about friendship.And I am abso-bloody- lutely not going to let some mad nutter do any harm to him.Like Ginny said Harry we owe a lot to you.We will not let you die alone.Voldemort will walk over my corpse before he can lay a finger on you.And that's the bloody truth."
"RONALD WEASLEY",came the angry voice of Molly Weasley from back of the room.
"I have not taught my children to use such language or think such thoughts,and one more thing"she bellowed in a booming voice.
"You have made me the proudest mother in the world."she said tears welling up her ears.
"Listen everybody",said Harry. "You seriously don't inderstand.This is not correct."
"Why not Harry?Why will you not let us fight with you?",asked Hermione.
"Because you will die and I will survive to rue it.Don't you see that's what always happens.You,Ron,Ginny all were injured in the department of mysteries.Sirius died,"Harry said in a choking voice, "But I survived.And I will do so till he kills everyone I love and care for.The only chance that you have is for me to take him on alone.That's how its going to be you know.No matter how much you try.Its going to be me against that monster one on one in the end."
"But Harry it does not need to be that way.",said Ron.
"BUT IT IS THAT WAY AND NEITHER YOU NOR ANYONE IN THIS ROOM CAN DO A DAMN THING ABOUT IT.THERE ARE THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW AND I CAN NOT TELL YOU.BUT THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP YOU ALIVE IS TO KEEP YOU OUT OF THIS." With that Harry stormed upstairs.
"Let him go Ron."said Lupin. "The wound of Sirius's death has not healed yet.It will take time.Let him be alone for a while."
"But what did he mean by things he can not tell us.Do you think he is hiding somethink from us.",Hermione enquired.
"Actually he is not hiding Mrs.Granger.He has been asked not to tell you.But after todays altercation I think its best that you all know this to make your choices."
Dumbledore had just entered the room.
Harry was running to his room.When he heard someone call his name.
He saw Ginny standing in front of her room.
"Can you come in for a second,I want to talk to you."
"Ginny,now is really not the time please."Harry said.
"Harry James Potter,I do not enjoy yelling at you.But when I ask you to come to my room and say that I have something to talk to you,as a gentleman the you should have the decency to oblige.",said Ginny her voice trembling.
"Okay okay Ginny.Don't start cryning again."said Harry as he entered her room. "What do you want to tell me."
"I love you.",said Ginny in a soft voice.
End of Chapter 6
A/N Many many thanks to my reviewers.Please tell me where I could improve upon this story.I have the basic plotline sketched but I need your suggestions.I know there is not much action in this chapter but you can not have a fic with only action.I will not be concentrating on romance too much but whatever little I do it is because it is an integral part of this story. Coming up next is Harry's reaction. Order meeting. Fred and George receive shocking news. Harry's Birthday. Sirius's Will. Voldemorts Appearance in the story.
Under normal circumstances Ginny Weasley was the most quiet and reserved of all the Weasley children.But this was not a normal circumstance.First Harry Potter had somehow disappeared while they were flooing to the Headquarters.Then the Headmaster had left with a man no one knew anything of and had not returned for more than an hour.
Ginny was not that concerned about the headmaster as his exploits was famous and she was well aware of his abilities.But Harry was a different issue.She had grown up thinking Harry to be a knight in shining armour.When she finally met her five years ago she could barely speak to her.But then she heard the true story of the boy who lived.
It broke her heart to think that the boy,thanks to their entire world had been leaving with peace and harmony had probably the most horrible childhood one can imagine.She had never met the Dursley's in person.But whatever she had heard from her father and her brothers made her cringe at the thought of Harry's early childhood.
"What must it be like to grow up without knowing anyone who likes you??",she could not even begin to imagine. "The things he has seen would have made any person either insane or very sadistic." But she knew that the Boy-who-lived was neither.He was a boy who though never being cared for,cared for everybody around him.His loyalty towards his friend was uncomparable to others.Who would face an unseen beast to save their friend's sister.Then there was last year.Inspite of having half the wizarding world including a member of her own family against him,he stood by Dumbledore and faced you-know- who again.But this time though he escaped unharmed he lost his Godfather.Hermione had told Ginny all about Sirius Black at the end of last summer.
"He must think that he has no one to live for,but he is wrong."
Ginny's feelings for Harry had changed drastically over the past few years.It had gone from hero worshipping to friendship to great admiration and adoration.She no longer had a crush on him.She truly,madly,deeply loved him.It was not because he was a hero,nor because she felt sorry for him,but simply because Harry Potter was the greatest example of friendship loyalty and bravery she had seen with her own eyes.
"Harry will never fight his battles alone again I will stand by him,till death do us part."
She was lost in these thoughts as she was gazing outside when she heard rumbling like she heard when they left the burrow.Suddenly two men appeared in front of the Headquarters.They were back.
She squealed in delight and ran downstairs as Headmaster Dumbledore and Harry entered the Black house.Both wore very serious expression in your face.
"H-HARRY!Are you alright."came the voice of Nymphadora Tonks.
"Young Harry has gone through a great deal today let him rest.Do not badger him for information.In the meantime let everyone know there is a meeting tonight at eight.",said Dumbledore in a very strict tone.
Harry was grateful to Dumbledore.He really had a lot of things in his mind.So he went straight to his old room.He absentmindedly opened the door and walked in.The sight that awaited him shocked him to the core.
It was Ronald Weasley.It was Hermione Granger.They were his best friends.They were 6th year prefects of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and wizardry.They were kissing each other.
Hermione was the first to notice Harry.The gave a loud yell and ran out the door.
"Harry!You are back?You see..I was.Mione..I mean Hermione was..well..oh damn!!",was all Ron could manage.
"Mister Ron Weasley," started Harry in a sharp tone, "your supposedly best friend gets kidnapped from your house and you take the oppurtunity to snog with your other best friend?"
Ron's face turned the colour of his hair. "Harry,we were very worried about you.I asked Dumbledore to take me with him,but that man insisted that he comes alone.Mione..I mean Hermione,"he gulped "was very upset,and I.."
"And you were comforting her is that it," said Harry with clenched teeth.
"Well yes..but please understand we were worried about you.We are your friends and we really care." Said Ron in a pleading voice. "If you don't like me dating Mione..oh damn..I mean Hermione I will not.Nothing will come between the friendship of the three of us.Please understan..WHAT IS SO FUNNY"
Harry was rolling over the floor with laughter.He could not remember last time he had laughed so hard.The look on Ron's face was priceless.
"You were acting.You are not mad at us??",asked Ron thoroughly confused.
"No my dear friend,I think it is great that you two are finally admitting your feelings towards each other.If anything it makes life a little easier for me as you two wont be fighting anymore.I hope."
Ron's face broke into a wide grin, "well you never have to worry about being the third wheel,actually I am not that sure how far this may go.Make no mistake I really like Mione..I mean Hermione but she..I donno.I was comforting her when you disappeared.And she said something about how I have always been there for her.And next thing we kissed.Do you really think she likes me that way."
"Ron I think she is crazy about you.You just be nice to her.Remember you may be my best friend but she is like my sister.I will most definitely take her side."
"Yessss Ssirrrr",said Ron with a salute.
"Now tell me where did you go?Who is that man?No one in the order knows of him?Was he a death eater.How did Dumbledore get you back?Was Volde..you know who there?"
"Wait,wait,you will kill me with all your questions and voldemorts going to be very upset at you"Ron flinched at the name. "As far as your questions are concerned,I am sorry my friend but I cannot tell you anything except that I was in no immediate danger,and this did not for once involve Voldemort,well not directly at least."
"Just what do you mean by you can not tell us.We are your friends and we have been worried sick about you.",came the voice of Hermione Granger as she came into the room.
"Aha!I thought you were hiding by the door.Spying to see how badly I exploded on Ron right?"
Hermione turned beet red.
"But as I said to Ron,whatever happened today,sorry I can not tell you now.Headmaster's orders."
"That is correct."Came the voice of Albus Dumbledore as he entered the room. "Ms Granger,Mr Weasley,please I request you to have faith in your friend.In times of war as this information can not be passed to even our greatest friends.It is just not safe."
Hermione was about to say something but Dumbledore raised his hand and said, "I do not question either of your loyalties.But the Dark side knows methods to extract information without peoples consent.Would either one of you like us to take that risk."
"No sir",they said in unision.
"I knew you would understand.I assure you,Harry will confide to you in due time but now let him rest.Molly Weasley request you to go downstairs and help her prepare for tonights meeting."
As they left Harry sat down on the bed.His mind racing with a lot of thoughts.The fact that he stumbled across just hours ago still seeming to take time in settling into his mind.
"I know how you feel Harry?Trust even this old man feels the same way."Dumbledore chuckled. "I wish I could help you out but it seems that this is one thing that I know very little of.From whatever Mr.Enemar told us.You do seem to be the chosen one.But even if it so I do not know what it means.This could be of some importance to us in the upcoming war.But right now Harry I advice you to keep this information to yourself.If there is any question you would like I would definitely answer it."
"Sir what if the object you told us about in the Department of Mysteries is the Green Flame Torch?And also who is that othet person Enemar talked about?The one who stopped her studies in ancient magic due to its limitations.You said you knew her."
"Well your guess about the Torch is as good as mine there are things in the department of mysteries that very little is known of.You have already encountered a few of them.But whatever I gathered from our conversation with Enemar the secrets of the Torch is not that well know even he is not fully knowledged about it."
"About your second question.When Enemar was explaining about ancient magic today the thought two people swam across my mind.First was you,because of your great aptitude in it,and the second was another of my students,someone whom you knew as well."
"Who was it?",Harry asked impatient with curiosity.
"Your mother Lily Evans Potter."
"My mom!",exclaimed Harry, "But how..what?"
"Yes Harry.Lily was extremely talented in this type of abstract magic.So much so that she thought of harnessing it and using it.But she too found its limitations too daunting and left it.This type of magic takes too much out of you so she had to stop trying to use it."
"But whenever I have used accidental magic I never felt anything."
"That is the reason Harry you are different.The little incidents of accidental magic that kids out of school does merely tires them.But the feats you have accomplished are phenomenal.You are the only one I know who has been able to apparate without a wand."
"Apparate..I can not apparate."
"You can not but you did remember the time you ended up in the roof of your old school.How do you suppose you did that?
"Oh.So professor what do you think we should do now?"
"I think we should simply wait for Mr.Enemar to return.Voldemort's actions in Asia might have given us a very powerful ally.In the mean time I am assigning you three training classes during your summer vacation."
He expected Harry to protest at this.But Harry nodded rather excitedly.
"Thank you sir I wanted to ask you for exactly that.Don't look so surprised sir.After last year I think time has come for me to prepare for the inevitable."
"A student like you is a pleasure to have Harry.Tomorrow you are going to start auror level duelling classes.You will be taught by our new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher and some Aurors.I personally will be teaching you Occulomency as well as Legilimency.And lastly you are going to undergo muggle physical training my Remus Lupin.I however must insist that you keep the information about your first two training from your friends."
Then suddenly Remus Lupin entered the door.
"Headmaster.If Harry is not busy can he please come downstairs his OWL results just arrived."
"Yes,I thought it was due today.Harry please go downstairs.I would return to Hogwarts as I have meeting with the minister of magic today.I will of course be here for the meeting tonight.See you then."
With that Dumbledore apparated out of Grimmauld Place.
"OWL RESULTS.Now? Will this day never end?",Harry shouted.
"Come on Harry lets go I am sure you have done excellently", said Remus.
Downstairs the atmosphere was quiet as Ron and Hermione sat there with there letter waiting for Harry to join them.
"On three then,"Ron suggested.
They each opened their results.
"Dear Mr.Potter,",his letter read,
"Enclosed here is your 5th year OWL results.
Astronomy-Average Defence Against The Dark Arts-Outstanding ** Divinition-Poor Care of Magical Creatures-Outstanding Charms-Outstanding Transfiguration-Outstanding Herbology-Exceeds Expectation Potions-Outstanding History of Magic-Average
A total 8 out of 9 possible owls please note that one extra owl was credited due to the Highest marks scored in History of Hogwarts in Defence against the Dark arts.
"WOW!",exclaimed Harry. "Are these my results?"
"No Harry those are actually mine that I took when I was at Hogwarts",joked Remus earning him a glare from Harry. "Of course those are your results.You did fabulously your parents and Sirius would be proud."
"How did you two do?",Harry asked Ron and Hermione.
"Well I got 8 owls as well but I was takng more subjects than you so your overall percentage was better",said Hermione sounding slightly disappointed.
"Well I got 7 owls.I failed in History of Magic and Divinition.I cant believe I passed potions." Said Ron sounding very very surprised.
"Seven Owls.That's as many as Bill and Percy got.Ron I am so proud of you,"exclaimed Molly Weasley engulfing the youngest Weasley male in tight hug.
"Geroff Mum!People are watching."
"You mean Hermione is watching.You don't want yo get Mollycoddled by mum in front of her right bro" ,joked Bill Weasley.
"Did we hear correctly."
"Your youngest brother."
"Our last hope"
"Ickle Ronniekins managed to get 7 Owls."
"Oh I am so ashamed."
"Right brother where did we go wrong."
"I don't know first a prefect now seven Owls."
"What Next?"
"I guess he is becoming another.."
"PERCY"
The last word was said in unision by the Weasley who had just entered the Headquarter bearing mischievious grins.
"Oi.Fred,George.Leave our brother alone.He has enough in his hands.Studying,being prefect."
"Making out with Hermione.", Harry added.
"WHAT?",said everybody in the room in unision.
"Well earlier today I walked in on them,isn't that right Ron?"
At this Hermione ran upstairs at jet speed.
Ron who had again managed to turn his face the colour of his hair said nothing.
As the elder Weasley brother launched an all out teasing attack on their youngest brother,Harry noticed the Ginny sitting idly in a corner cuch with a mixed expression on her face.
"Whats the matter Ginny?",Harry asked.
"They are all laughing and joking now.But just some time ago this place was like a cemetry.We were so worried about you.Now they all seem to have forgotten what happenned.",replied Ginny.
"Ginny,I told you I was in no harm.This did not involve Voldemort.Even if it did,Ginny in these times we have to keep our spirits up.If we stop living our lives because of that inhuman monster we let him win."
"But how can you be so mature.You faced him,you know what he is capable of.The order might be brave but did you know that none of the order who had faced Voldemort ever survived.Tonks,Moony,Moody,Dad,they never faced him.They have only heard of his atrocities and viciousness.But they never faced him.There are only three people to survive his clutches."
"Three?",asked Harry.
"Yes Harry three.There are only three people he has tried to kill himself but has failed.You,Professor Dumbledore and .",Ginny trailed of.
But Harry understood and completed for her, "You."
"He was our age at that time.Yet so full of malice and hatret,and so unbelievably powerful.I tried to fight him but he took control of me.He nearly killed me and you."Ginny was sobbing very hard now.
"Ginny.Look at me.We beat him remember.And I swear I will not let anything happen to you.I will die before I let anything happen to you."
"OH NO YOU WONT."suddenly she got up and yelled.
"LISTEN TO ME HARRY POTTER YOU WILL NOT DIE FOR US.YOU HAVE LIVED YOUR LIFE TRYING TO RECTIFY PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD HAVING TO SOLVE OTHERS TROUBLES GETTING NOTHING BUT PAIN AND MISERY IN RETURN.IT IS TIME Mr. THAT WE DIE FOR YOU.BECAUSE OF YOU WE HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO GROW UP IN A PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE WITHOUT CONSTANT FEAR.NOW IS OUR TURN.YOU WILL NOT FIGHT ALONE.WE,WELL IF NO ONE ELSE I WILL FIGHT BY YOU AND WILL TAKE EVERY BLOW THAT COMES YOUR WAY AND BE VERY HAPPY AND PROUD TO DO SO."
With that Ginny ran upstairs tears running down her face.
The whole room had turned to them to see the commotion.
"She is right you know."Ron was the first to speak.
"What do you mean she is right,did you hear what she said?",shouted Harry angrily.
"Yes mate everyone in this room did.We know that Voldemort's primary target is you but that will not stop him from going after us as well.Whether you like it or not we are as involved in this as you are.Then again there is a question of a friend who has thrown himself in the line of fire for saving me,my friend and my family.A friend who has taught me everything I know about friendship.And I am abso-bloody- lutely not going to let some mad nutter do any harm to him.Like Ginny said Harry we owe a lot to you.We will not let you die alone.Voldemort will walk over my corpse before he can lay a finger on you.And that's the bloody truth."
"RONALD WEASLEY",came the angry voice of Molly Weasley from back of the room.
"I have not taught my children to use such language or think such thoughts,and one more thing"she bellowed in a booming voice.
"You have made me the proudest mother in the world."she said tears welling up her ears.
"Listen everybody",said Harry. "You seriously don't inderstand.This is not correct."
"Why not Harry?Why will you not let us fight with you?",asked Hermione.
"Because you will die and I will survive to rue it.Don't you see that's what always happens.You,Ron,Ginny all were injured in the department of mysteries.Sirius died,"Harry said in a choking voice, "But I survived.And I will do so till he kills everyone I love and care for.The only chance that you have is for me to take him on alone.That's how its going to be you know.No matter how much you try.Its going to be me against that monster one on one in the end."
"But Harry it does not need to be that way.",said Ron.
"BUT IT IS THAT WAY AND NEITHER YOU NOR ANYONE IN THIS ROOM CAN DO A DAMN THING ABOUT IT.THERE ARE THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW AND I CAN NOT TELL YOU.BUT THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP YOU ALIVE IS TO KEEP YOU OUT OF THIS." With that Harry stormed upstairs.
"Let him go Ron."said Lupin. "The wound of Sirius's death has not healed yet.It will take time.Let him be alone for a while."
"But what did he mean by things he can not tell us.Do you think he is hiding somethink from us.",Hermione enquired.
"Actually he is not hiding Mrs.Granger.He has been asked not to tell you.But after todays altercation I think its best that you all know this to make your choices."
Dumbledore had just entered the room.
Harry was running to his room.When he heard someone call his name.
He saw Ginny standing in front of her room.
"Can you come in for a second,I want to talk to you."
"Ginny,now is really not the time please."Harry said.
"Harry James Potter,I do not enjoy yelling at you.But when I ask you to come to my room and say that I have something to talk to you,as a gentleman the you should have the decency to oblige.",said Ginny her voice trembling.
"Okay okay Ginny.Don't start cryning again."said Harry as he entered her room. "What do you want to tell me."
"I love you.",said Ginny in a soft voice.
End of Chapter 6
A/N Many many thanks to my reviewers.Please tell me where I could improve upon this story.I have the basic plotline sketched but I need your suggestions.I know there is not much action in this chapter but you can not have a fic with only action.I will not be concentrating on romance too much but whatever little I do it is because it is an integral part of this story. Coming up next is Harry's reaction. Order meeting. Fred and George receive shocking news. Harry's Birthday. Sirius's Will. Voldemorts Appearance in the story.