4) The heir returns?
They Flooed to Hogwarts- Harry only agreed when he was promised his friends wouldn't be told for a few days so that he could have some space. They walked silently through the castle- Harry realized he had never been in this part before- it wasn't even on the marauders map. Then Harry gasped as he looked in front of him- as he walked forwards the corridor grew. If he stepped back it also decreased. He turned to Albus questioningly.
'As Godric's heir- this is where you belong. We can't go any further- go an have a look round- then come back and find us.' Harry felt his jaw drop and turned back round to his inheritance. Taking a deep breath he walked forward and didn't stop until he reached the door at the very end. He tried to turn the handle but found it wouldn't move. He swore- how was he supposed to get in? A sudden movement on his right made him grab his wand and point it at the source. What he saw made him gasp- then he fainted. He woke up groggily to see a very blurred Moony staring back at him.
'What happened?' He asked his head felt all fuzzy and the details were less than clear. All he remembered was turning round and seeing three people that he hadn't expected too see- but he couldn't remember who it was. Moony chuckled then seeing Harry's glare turned it into a cough.
'Well- I heard you swear and ignoring Dumbledore I ran after you. You were unconscious, and when I looked round to see why you had fainted I almost fainted as well.' Suddenly Harry remembered. He had seen his parents and Sirius. He sat up so fast that Moony jumped back and before he could stop him had jumped from the chair and run from the office. It suddenly occurred he didn't really know where he was but he soon recognized it as the defence office.
He tore through the castle and didn't stop until he had reached what he thought was the right corridor. He surged forward and ran to the point where he was sure he had gotten- outside the door. He turned slowly and what he saw was once again his parents and Sirius. He couldn't help grinning. They were only slightly visible- but he knew that Tom would finish the spell within the hour and return his parents and Sirius to there former selves. He couldn't help but grin at the silent trio as he watched them. They stood waiting for an explanation.
'Hey guys- nice to see you could join us- I didn't expect to see you quite so soon- sorry about fainting. He will have finished the restorative spell soon and you will be quite normal.' He said quietly, the tears filling his eyes as he looked at the people who had always given him the strength to carry on.
'You better hope to god that you have a good explanation for this.' Sirius said his eyes dancing and failing to look angry.
'Padfoot old friend- just relax- lets wait till he's finished and then we can discuss it.' James suggested, and Lily merely nodded- as though if she spoke it would turnout to be a dream.
He was still sat there one hour later when the spell was completely finished. He stood up and hugged each of them in turn, he had never felt happier.
'Perhaps we should go and explain to Moony- he's going to kill me- so is Dumbledore come to think of it!' He added chuckling. Hugging them all again he turned and walked to Dumbledore's office knowing that he was in for the biggest telling off of his life- but he didn't really care. They were all alive again. And Cedric- but he would speak to him later. They walked up the spiral staircase to Albus' office and entered without knocking. The result was instant, the teachers and few order members that were present leaped to their feet and paled visibly all gaping at the dead people they saw before them.
'Before I begin- I would just like to say something- no interruptions until I have finished.' He said looking at them all. They all nodded- still looking at the other three. Moony ventured forward- his eyes filled with tears as he stared as his best friends. Realizing it was them he grabbed them both into a hug and they all returned it. Lily walked towards Minerva.
'Hello Minny.' She said quietly.
'Lily?' Minerva croaked then they too hugged. Harry smiled. Now he would explain. They all sat and faced him watching as he began to pace. The energy radiating from him, emotions flashing across his face as he tried to sort out what he was going to say to them all.
'When I was eleven I was bought to Hogwarts, where I thought I was a normal wizard. That was until I met Voldemort for the second time. I didn't know what to do- knew that for some reason it was imperative that I stayed alive. So I did. And he was stopped from regaining his body. Second year- I faced him again. But that year it was different- my friends were in danger, whilst most wouldn't speak to me because they thought I was the one attacking the students I carried on- why? Because of some very loyal friends who never wavered in there belief that I was a good person. And so I met him in the chamber. Ginny- was almost dead- but the sorting hat and Fawkes saved me- I managed to kill the Basilisk then destroyed Tom- again. By now I was realizing that I was different from the others. In my third year I learnt Sirius was trying to kill me. I learnt from the teachers whilst being in the pub illegally thanks to some marauders,' he grinned at them then and saw to his delight his father, Sirius and Moon receiving death glares all round, 'that he was the one to deceive my parents- then I decided something. He was added to my list of people who would be killed. Of course Tom was also on that list. Then I learned something about two wonderful people- both my dads best friends- that he was innocent. The joy was unbelievable. But once again I couldn't end the year happy- he had to go on the run. But at least he was alive- and innocent. My fourth year was one of the worst. Ron hated me- and somebody was trying to kill me. The tri- wizard was believe it or not a good time. Although the nerves weren't. The first two tasks were OK- but I wouldn't have been able to do if it wasn't for Dobby stealing the ingredients from Snape. The third task started OK. Thanks to Ron and Hermione- I was more prepared than I needed to be- at least I thought I was. Me and Cedric helped each other when I almost got eaten by the spider. We agreed to take the cup together- so that Hogwarts still won. It was my fault he died- I should have accepted that he wanted me too win- but once again my pride intervened. So he traveled with me to the graveyard, where he was killed instantly by Pettigrew. I tried to fight him- but I couldn't because of the wands. My parents, Cedric, Bertha Jorkins and an old man helped me. I managed to escape him again. But by now I was worried- he was after me for a reason- and nobody would tell me why. Then I entered my fifth year. I was so happy- Sirius was home, I had spent some of the summer with him and my friends. It was great. But in case you hadn't noticed- I'm never allowed a quiet year. I noticed that Dumbledore wouldn't look at me- that hurt- more than anything. I started becoming Voldemort in my dreams- I attacked Mr. Weasley. But still they wouldn't answer my questions. When I dreamt of Voldemort kidnapping Snuffles I was beside myself. Five friends who had joined the DA group told me they wouldn't let me go alone- even though Hermione told me she thought Tom was playing on me wanting to be hero. So we went. Six teenagers to the ministry. Five people who shouldn't ever have to do what I asked them to do. Sirius died- I went after Belatrix and used an unforgivable curse on her. I wanted to kill her. Then he arrived. I really wanted him to kill me. Prayed that when he possessed me Dumbledore would kill me. But he didn't I returned too school- learnt of the prophecy but found I didn't care. When I went back to #4 I was to say the least depressed. Then I got a letter. From Tom. We wrote to each other every day, and as I did I found I had a reason to live. He was quite angry he didn't know the prophecy but didn't ever ask for it. So I made him a deal. He would release my parents and Cedric and Sirius from the limbo you go to when you fall through the veil- or when you use the Avada Kedavra curse. I in turn would tell him the prophecy. He agreed, but I also asked for one more thing. I asked for the spell I know only he knows that will rid Moony of his little problem. So you see- Tom kept his first part of the bargain- his second will be completed tonight when it is full moon. I know your all very angry with me- so I'm going to leave the office. But just let me tell you all something. You may be pissed off with me- but not half as angry as I am with all of you- you have all lied, deceived and in your own way bought this on yourselves. Just be lucky that there are only two people on my to die list- because otherwise you would all be sorry.' He stood up and before they could even reply he strode from the room. Smiling too himself- he wouldn't tell them the second promise he had made to them yet. A/N WOW! What a speech!
'Oh my god.' Was all Lily said as she buried herself into James arms.
'He's right you know- we all did that to him, he should hate us all.' Sirius said hanging his head. Albus said nothing- he knew that Harry had promised him something else.
'He's not telling us something. He made two promises- and I have a feeling the second was much worse. I do believe he has promised himself to a duel with him next year. But there is something else- and I have the strong feeling it is something to do with weakening himself.' He looked at Moony who nodded and left the room, he was followed by his two best friends and Lily. They needed to talk to their son- he couldn't deny them that privilege. 'Call an order meeting ASAP. This has just bought and solved us some problems.'
The adults wandered out into the grounds not really knowing where to start. They saw he was sat with his back to them under their favorite tree. Smiling they headed over.
'They are coming over here Harry- they are within speaking distance.' The phoenix who was sat in front of him said. Harry nodded.
'It's rude you know- to creep up on people.' He said still without facing them. He waited and saw them walk in front of him sitting so that they were in a circle. Lightning flew to Harry's shoulder protectively.
'It's OK- you can go now- I'll be OK.' He said looking at the bird who sang back to him.
'But Harry..'
'Lightning. Do as your told- for once please? I'll steal you some eclairs from the kitchen?' He added, the bird took off instantly.
'Harry really- bribery- it's not very nice you know.' His mother said huffily, Harry burst out laughing. (A/N NOOOOO not another Hermione!)
'You should meet Hermione- you'll get on great.' He said, he felt his face drop as he realized his friends were probably extremely angry with him. 'Hang on a sec. Lightning,' he called, watching as the great bird appeared next to him. 'Could you go pick up the guys? They should be here with me. All five of them.' He added as the bird nodded and disappeared into thin air. 'Sorry.' He said facing them again.
'Harry- what else did you promise him?' Moony asked deciding to get straight to the point. He saw Harry's face darken and his eyes became almost black, they looked at him shocked.
'I promised him that I would join him- if he was going to win the fight- I would become his most loyal servant.' He said it quietly and looked down at his hands. He knew it had been stupid- but he wanted to be happy again. He felt arms around him and buried his head into his mother's chest, he felt more arms and realized they were all hugging him- as though to protect him from the world.
A/N; This isn't really how I wanted Harry to be- I mean come on- he's got to have few problems!! So I will warn you- he does encounter a few problems next few chapters. And I was sad writing them! *wipes a tear from cheek* anyway please review.
They Flooed to Hogwarts- Harry only agreed when he was promised his friends wouldn't be told for a few days so that he could have some space. They walked silently through the castle- Harry realized he had never been in this part before- it wasn't even on the marauders map. Then Harry gasped as he looked in front of him- as he walked forwards the corridor grew. If he stepped back it also decreased. He turned to Albus questioningly.
'As Godric's heir- this is where you belong. We can't go any further- go an have a look round- then come back and find us.' Harry felt his jaw drop and turned back round to his inheritance. Taking a deep breath he walked forward and didn't stop until he reached the door at the very end. He tried to turn the handle but found it wouldn't move. He swore- how was he supposed to get in? A sudden movement on his right made him grab his wand and point it at the source. What he saw made him gasp- then he fainted. He woke up groggily to see a very blurred Moony staring back at him.
'What happened?' He asked his head felt all fuzzy and the details were less than clear. All he remembered was turning round and seeing three people that he hadn't expected too see- but he couldn't remember who it was. Moony chuckled then seeing Harry's glare turned it into a cough.
'Well- I heard you swear and ignoring Dumbledore I ran after you. You were unconscious, and when I looked round to see why you had fainted I almost fainted as well.' Suddenly Harry remembered. He had seen his parents and Sirius. He sat up so fast that Moony jumped back and before he could stop him had jumped from the chair and run from the office. It suddenly occurred he didn't really know where he was but he soon recognized it as the defence office.
He tore through the castle and didn't stop until he had reached what he thought was the right corridor. He surged forward and ran to the point where he was sure he had gotten- outside the door. He turned slowly and what he saw was once again his parents and Sirius. He couldn't help grinning. They were only slightly visible- but he knew that Tom would finish the spell within the hour and return his parents and Sirius to there former selves. He couldn't help but grin at the silent trio as he watched them. They stood waiting for an explanation.
'Hey guys- nice to see you could join us- I didn't expect to see you quite so soon- sorry about fainting. He will have finished the restorative spell soon and you will be quite normal.' He said quietly, the tears filling his eyes as he looked at the people who had always given him the strength to carry on.
'You better hope to god that you have a good explanation for this.' Sirius said his eyes dancing and failing to look angry.
'Padfoot old friend- just relax- lets wait till he's finished and then we can discuss it.' James suggested, and Lily merely nodded- as though if she spoke it would turnout to be a dream.
He was still sat there one hour later when the spell was completely finished. He stood up and hugged each of them in turn, he had never felt happier.
'Perhaps we should go and explain to Moony- he's going to kill me- so is Dumbledore come to think of it!' He added chuckling. Hugging them all again he turned and walked to Dumbledore's office knowing that he was in for the biggest telling off of his life- but he didn't really care. They were all alive again. And Cedric- but he would speak to him later. They walked up the spiral staircase to Albus' office and entered without knocking. The result was instant, the teachers and few order members that were present leaped to their feet and paled visibly all gaping at the dead people they saw before them.
'Before I begin- I would just like to say something- no interruptions until I have finished.' He said looking at them all. They all nodded- still looking at the other three. Moony ventured forward- his eyes filled with tears as he stared as his best friends. Realizing it was them he grabbed them both into a hug and they all returned it. Lily walked towards Minerva.
'Hello Minny.' She said quietly.
'Lily?' Minerva croaked then they too hugged. Harry smiled. Now he would explain. They all sat and faced him watching as he began to pace. The energy radiating from him, emotions flashing across his face as he tried to sort out what he was going to say to them all.
'When I was eleven I was bought to Hogwarts, where I thought I was a normal wizard. That was until I met Voldemort for the second time. I didn't know what to do- knew that for some reason it was imperative that I stayed alive. So I did. And he was stopped from regaining his body. Second year- I faced him again. But that year it was different- my friends were in danger, whilst most wouldn't speak to me because they thought I was the one attacking the students I carried on- why? Because of some very loyal friends who never wavered in there belief that I was a good person. And so I met him in the chamber. Ginny- was almost dead- but the sorting hat and Fawkes saved me- I managed to kill the Basilisk then destroyed Tom- again. By now I was realizing that I was different from the others. In my third year I learnt Sirius was trying to kill me. I learnt from the teachers whilst being in the pub illegally thanks to some marauders,' he grinned at them then and saw to his delight his father, Sirius and Moon receiving death glares all round, 'that he was the one to deceive my parents- then I decided something. He was added to my list of people who would be killed. Of course Tom was also on that list. Then I learned something about two wonderful people- both my dads best friends- that he was innocent. The joy was unbelievable. But once again I couldn't end the year happy- he had to go on the run. But at least he was alive- and innocent. My fourth year was one of the worst. Ron hated me- and somebody was trying to kill me. The tri- wizard was believe it or not a good time. Although the nerves weren't. The first two tasks were OK- but I wouldn't have been able to do if it wasn't for Dobby stealing the ingredients from Snape. The third task started OK. Thanks to Ron and Hermione- I was more prepared than I needed to be- at least I thought I was. Me and Cedric helped each other when I almost got eaten by the spider. We agreed to take the cup together- so that Hogwarts still won. It was my fault he died- I should have accepted that he wanted me too win- but once again my pride intervened. So he traveled with me to the graveyard, where he was killed instantly by Pettigrew. I tried to fight him- but I couldn't because of the wands. My parents, Cedric, Bertha Jorkins and an old man helped me. I managed to escape him again. But by now I was worried- he was after me for a reason- and nobody would tell me why. Then I entered my fifth year. I was so happy- Sirius was home, I had spent some of the summer with him and my friends. It was great. But in case you hadn't noticed- I'm never allowed a quiet year. I noticed that Dumbledore wouldn't look at me- that hurt- more than anything. I started becoming Voldemort in my dreams- I attacked Mr. Weasley. But still they wouldn't answer my questions. When I dreamt of Voldemort kidnapping Snuffles I was beside myself. Five friends who had joined the DA group told me they wouldn't let me go alone- even though Hermione told me she thought Tom was playing on me wanting to be hero. So we went. Six teenagers to the ministry. Five people who shouldn't ever have to do what I asked them to do. Sirius died- I went after Belatrix and used an unforgivable curse on her. I wanted to kill her. Then he arrived. I really wanted him to kill me. Prayed that when he possessed me Dumbledore would kill me. But he didn't I returned too school- learnt of the prophecy but found I didn't care. When I went back to #4 I was to say the least depressed. Then I got a letter. From Tom. We wrote to each other every day, and as I did I found I had a reason to live. He was quite angry he didn't know the prophecy but didn't ever ask for it. So I made him a deal. He would release my parents and Cedric and Sirius from the limbo you go to when you fall through the veil- or when you use the Avada Kedavra curse. I in turn would tell him the prophecy. He agreed, but I also asked for one more thing. I asked for the spell I know only he knows that will rid Moony of his little problem. So you see- Tom kept his first part of the bargain- his second will be completed tonight when it is full moon. I know your all very angry with me- so I'm going to leave the office. But just let me tell you all something. You may be pissed off with me- but not half as angry as I am with all of you- you have all lied, deceived and in your own way bought this on yourselves. Just be lucky that there are only two people on my to die list- because otherwise you would all be sorry.' He stood up and before they could even reply he strode from the room. Smiling too himself- he wouldn't tell them the second promise he had made to them yet. A/N WOW! What a speech!
'Oh my god.' Was all Lily said as she buried herself into James arms.
'He's right you know- we all did that to him, he should hate us all.' Sirius said hanging his head. Albus said nothing- he knew that Harry had promised him something else.
'He's not telling us something. He made two promises- and I have a feeling the second was much worse. I do believe he has promised himself to a duel with him next year. But there is something else- and I have the strong feeling it is something to do with weakening himself.' He looked at Moony who nodded and left the room, he was followed by his two best friends and Lily. They needed to talk to their son- he couldn't deny them that privilege. 'Call an order meeting ASAP. This has just bought and solved us some problems.'
The adults wandered out into the grounds not really knowing where to start. They saw he was sat with his back to them under their favorite tree. Smiling they headed over.
'They are coming over here Harry- they are within speaking distance.' The phoenix who was sat in front of him said. Harry nodded.
'It's rude you know- to creep up on people.' He said still without facing them. He waited and saw them walk in front of him sitting so that they were in a circle. Lightning flew to Harry's shoulder protectively.
'It's OK- you can go now- I'll be OK.' He said looking at the bird who sang back to him.
'But Harry..'
'Lightning. Do as your told- for once please? I'll steal you some eclairs from the kitchen?' He added, the bird took off instantly.
'Harry really- bribery- it's not very nice you know.' His mother said huffily, Harry burst out laughing. (A/N NOOOOO not another Hermione!)
'You should meet Hermione- you'll get on great.' He said, he felt his face drop as he realized his friends were probably extremely angry with him. 'Hang on a sec. Lightning,' he called, watching as the great bird appeared next to him. 'Could you go pick up the guys? They should be here with me. All five of them.' He added as the bird nodded and disappeared into thin air. 'Sorry.' He said facing them again.
'Harry- what else did you promise him?' Moony asked deciding to get straight to the point. He saw Harry's face darken and his eyes became almost black, they looked at him shocked.
'I promised him that I would join him- if he was going to win the fight- I would become his most loyal servant.' He said it quietly and looked down at his hands. He knew it had been stupid- but he wanted to be happy again. He felt arms around him and buried his head into his mother's chest, he felt more arms and realized they were all hugging him- as though to protect him from the world.
A/N; This isn't really how I wanted Harry to be- I mean come on- he's got to have few problems!! So I will warn you- he does encounter a few problems next few chapters. And I was sad writing them! *wipes a tear from cheek* anyway please review.