A/N Could I say how sorry I am that it took so long for this chapter to get
out. I haven't had the internet at all since the 18th of december. I really
am sorry. I cant believe the cool reviews I got from chapter 12 though. I
was beginning to think that the story sucked, but now I kind of like it as
well. I've written up to chapter 21 now so I should be able to get them out
regularly, but it depends when I'm at college and I have A- level exams
this month so I will be revising a lot. But luckily my parents agree I need
a break from revising so have agreed to me keeping on writing!
Nothing is my own as I didn't get given it for Christmas!! But thanks to JK for writing the Harry Potter books and sharing them with us!!
13) Old Friends Return- New Friends Gained.
'I cant believe school starts tomorrow.' Ron groaned as they all lounged under the tree next to the lake. 'I don't want the holidays to end.'
'Me neither, but at least my parents are back here- there not leaving. Guys.' Harry began and instantly they all sat up. 'I think we should prank the marauder's tomorrow evening at the feast.' His eyes sparkled more than they had done all year. Fred and George cracked identical evil grins and nodded. Much to Harry's delight- so did Hermione.
'I still haven't gotten over the prank they pulled last week. I cannot believe they did that to me.' Harry snickered at the memory. They had sent her a letter from the school- used a seal and everything. It had said that because her results were not as good as they expected they felt she shouldn't carry on with magic.
She had burst into tears and run from the hall. Harry had read the letter and instantly sent three very nasty curses up to the people he knew had sent it. They soon apologized when they found the curses couldn't be removed except by Harry and he had refused to remove them for the rest of the day. His father and godparents in skirts and high heels was not pretty- let alone make up and strappy top- complete with fake boobs. He still had the pictures to prove it too!!
'What do you think we should do?' Neville asked excitedly. Luna grinned evilly and leant in. They all listened to her plan and even Fred and George were impressed. They hadn't known Luna was such a prankster. They talked for the rest of the morning- perfecting the plan.
'Well I reckon now would be a good time to tell you.' Fred said looking at his twin who nodded. 'We're coming back to Hogwarts to finish our schooling- we'll be back in your year. We weren't going to but mum persuaded us. We're only talking DADA, Transfiguration and Charms- oh and dueling and the DA the other times we'll still be working on jokes and stuff.'
'The shops doing well so we can relax a bit now. And we guessed mum was right- the NEWT's are important to us. Not to mention that we can use the first years to test on.' George said cheekily looking at Hermione who just shrugged.
'That's brilliant!' Ginny said giving them both a hug. 'Come on- lets go and find Dobby- then we can go and get some lunch.' They all stood up and started heading back into the castle.
Harry lead the way to the kitchens and as soon as he was in Dobby threw himself at him. Harry couldn't help but smile- his happy little friend always cheered him up.
'Hey Dobby- we need your help.' Harry said smiling as Dobby's eyes brimmed with tears.
'Dobby would do anything to help you Master Harry.' Harry smiled and then leant down whispering what he planned to do. Dobby's eyes grew wide as he listened and then he too smiled.
'What do you think Dobby?' Harry asked quietly.
'They has already been down here and asked me to do something to your food sirs- but I was not going to. I will happily do as you ask me Harry. That is fine.' Harry grinned even more.
'Um Dobby- where's Winky?' Hermione asked quietly. Dobby looked at the ground and Harry distinctly heard a small sob.
'Winky has left Miss.' Hermione looked shocked and instantly knelt onto the floor. To everybody's surprise she gave Dobby a hug. He seemed to brighten at this considerably. 'She is gone to work for a private family. Dobby has been asked to go and work for them as well. He has accepted.' Harry couldn't believe it- his little friend was leaving.
'But I though that you liked it here? Liked being free?' Harry asked quietly.
'I do Master Harry- that is why I has accepted. You see- my new family has said they will pay us both and that we can both have time off. So I has accepted- especially as you is going to be my new master.' Harry nodded and then realized what he had said.
'What?' he asked sharply. Dobby smiled and the tears filled his eyes again.
'Mrs. Lily asked me if I would like to have you as my master, she knew Winky you see sir- and she knew that Winky wanted one master again. So Winky is to look after your family, and I is to look after you. Which means you can have parties whenever you want now master Harry!' Dobby squeaked. Harry's face split into a grin.
'So why is Winky not here looking after my parents?' he asked.
'Tis her choice- she wanted to go to Godrics Hollow and tidy the place again, so that when you all go there for Christmas it is nice and tidy.' He explained.
'Wow!' Ron said everybody else looked amused. And Harry couldn't help but feel even happier. He smiled and bid goodbye to his friend. They left the kitchen and walked into the great hall.
'I'm starving.' Ron said as he collapsed onto a chair. Hermione groaned- it was well known that he was always hungry.
Lunch was always enjoyable- today being extra fun because they were all excited about tomorrow's event as they had begun to call it.
'Excuse me.' Albus said suddenly standing up. The few people in the hall all fell silent. 'Now is probably a good time to tell you- the Weasley twins are returning to school.' He paused here and Harry chuckled as he saw the horrified looks on some of the teachers faces. 'Also- I would like to congratulate Luna on becoming a Gryffindor.' As he said this the 8 friends all erupted into cheers.
Harry felt so happy he didn't anything could ever change it. He sat watching his friends all discussing the upcoming school year but decided to listen rather than join in.
A sudden movement up near the roof caught his eye and he gasped as he saw what was coming towards him. He jumped up and ran to where his phoenix was falling from, he only just caught him in time.
'Lighting?' he said gently laying the bird on the floor. He was oblivious to the others who had formed a circle round him. 'Lightning?' this time he was more persistent.
'Hello Harry.' came the gentle song back. Harry could feel the tears threatening to fall and watched as they fell onto his beautiful phoenix.
'What happened?' but he already knew. He had been attacked by death eaters.
'I fought them Harry- as bravely as I could. They didn't get the letter though. Are you proud of me?' he asked, and Harry realized he was fading.
'More proud than you'll ever understand. Your wonderful- the best phoenix ever.' He stopped suddenly as another phoenix song filled the hall and felt Fawkes land gently on his shoulder. 'Can you help him Fawkes?' he asked
'I'm not sure master of the phoenix- but I can try.' Harry nodded and moved back slightly to allow him room. He watched as the healing tears began to fall onto his gorgeous bird and prayed- prayed that his loyal friend would be OK. He watched as Fawkes continued to cry his healing tears- wishing with all of his might that he would be OK.
'Harry?' he looked at his phoenix standing on very wobbly feet and burst out laughing.
'Don't ever do that to me again OK?' he asked rubbing him affectionately. 'Shall I read this letter then that you tried so hard to deliver?' Lightning nodded and Harry reached for it. As he did so his scar seared with pain- worse than he had ever felt. He screamed and grabbed his forehead. Lightning didn't move- he had seen Harry in this much pain before and knew the best thing to do was to leave him. He snapped at Lily as she tried to go near him and she got the message instantly.
'It's OK Harry- just relax.' Lightning sang, his song having the calming effect he needed. Harry opened his watering eyes and realized the pain was over just as fast as it had come.
'Sheesh.' He croaked. 'Sorry I screamed- it caught me by surprise- it hasn't hurt for such a long time that's all.' he added as he saw the worried faces. He decided he would just let them relax and opened the letter.
Hi Harry- Lightning tells me you've been ill. I hope the information I gave your dad helped. I'm sorry that I couldn't be of anymore use. I cant believe that you've got me feeling love- and I actually felt sorry when I tortured a muggle. Bloody brilliant- plan to take over the world and suddenly get a conscience. I wanted to talk to you about next summer. We really need to tie down some firmer plans. For example when and where. What do you reckon to the day after your birthday? Then you'll be of age. And you can decide the place. I need to warn you though. Some of my followers aren't getting the hint- you should be on your guard. And your friends as well. I made a vow and I'll stick to it. If I think something's going to happen I'll contact you in the normal way to tell you. Anyway, hope your OWL results were OK- not that they could ever be as good as mine- I got 13 O's and 6 E's- I think I even beat Dumbledore. See ya later. 'Tom
'Well that explains the attack on you.' He said looking at his bird lovingly. 'Oh well I need to reply- where do you reckon we should duel?' he said quietly as though to himself. His father grabbed the letter and read it.
'How do you know this is from him?' he asked after he had finished. Harry smiled.
'Because nobody knows you went to see him, nobody knows he signs his letters Tom, nobody knows my phoenix is called lightning and he would have told me if it wasn't.' Harry added pointing to his bird now dozing on Harry's shoulder. His father nodded, though reluctantly.
'Come on- lets finish dinner.' Sirius said walking back to the table. They cast one more look at him and everybody followed. Harry however with a meaningful look at his friends left the hall.
Thank you again to my readers, happy new year, and please read and review. It really does help!
Phoenix Friend xx.
Nothing is my own as I didn't get given it for Christmas!! But thanks to JK for writing the Harry Potter books and sharing them with us!!
13) Old Friends Return- New Friends Gained.
'I cant believe school starts tomorrow.' Ron groaned as they all lounged under the tree next to the lake. 'I don't want the holidays to end.'
'Me neither, but at least my parents are back here- there not leaving. Guys.' Harry began and instantly they all sat up. 'I think we should prank the marauder's tomorrow evening at the feast.' His eyes sparkled more than they had done all year. Fred and George cracked identical evil grins and nodded. Much to Harry's delight- so did Hermione.
'I still haven't gotten over the prank they pulled last week. I cannot believe they did that to me.' Harry snickered at the memory. They had sent her a letter from the school- used a seal and everything. It had said that because her results were not as good as they expected they felt she shouldn't carry on with magic.
She had burst into tears and run from the hall. Harry had read the letter and instantly sent three very nasty curses up to the people he knew had sent it. They soon apologized when they found the curses couldn't be removed except by Harry and he had refused to remove them for the rest of the day. His father and godparents in skirts and high heels was not pretty- let alone make up and strappy top- complete with fake boobs. He still had the pictures to prove it too!!
'What do you think we should do?' Neville asked excitedly. Luna grinned evilly and leant in. They all listened to her plan and even Fred and George were impressed. They hadn't known Luna was such a prankster. They talked for the rest of the morning- perfecting the plan.
'Well I reckon now would be a good time to tell you.' Fred said looking at his twin who nodded. 'We're coming back to Hogwarts to finish our schooling- we'll be back in your year. We weren't going to but mum persuaded us. We're only talking DADA, Transfiguration and Charms- oh and dueling and the DA the other times we'll still be working on jokes and stuff.'
'The shops doing well so we can relax a bit now. And we guessed mum was right- the NEWT's are important to us. Not to mention that we can use the first years to test on.' George said cheekily looking at Hermione who just shrugged.
'That's brilliant!' Ginny said giving them both a hug. 'Come on- lets go and find Dobby- then we can go and get some lunch.' They all stood up and started heading back into the castle.
Harry lead the way to the kitchens and as soon as he was in Dobby threw himself at him. Harry couldn't help but smile- his happy little friend always cheered him up.
'Hey Dobby- we need your help.' Harry said smiling as Dobby's eyes brimmed with tears.
'Dobby would do anything to help you Master Harry.' Harry smiled and then leant down whispering what he planned to do. Dobby's eyes grew wide as he listened and then he too smiled.
'What do you think Dobby?' Harry asked quietly.
'They has already been down here and asked me to do something to your food sirs- but I was not going to. I will happily do as you ask me Harry. That is fine.' Harry grinned even more.
'Um Dobby- where's Winky?' Hermione asked quietly. Dobby looked at the ground and Harry distinctly heard a small sob.
'Winky has left Miss.' Hermione looked shocked and instantly knelt onto the floor. To everybody's surprise she gave Dobby a hug. He seemed to brighten at this considerably. 'She is gone to work for a private family. Dobby has been asked to go and work for them as well. He has accepted.' Harry couldn't believe it- his little friend was leaving.
'But I though that you liked it here? Liked being free?' Harry asked quietly.
'I do Master Harry- that is why I has accepted. You see- my new family has said they will pay us both and that we can both have time off. So I has accepted- especially as you is going to be my new master.' Harry nodded and then realized what he had said.
'What?' he asked sharply. Dobby smiled and the tears filled his eyes again.
'Mrs. Lily asked me if I would like to have you as my master, she knew Winky you see sir- and she knew that Winky wanted one master again. So Winky is to look after your family, and I is to look after you. Which means you can have parties whenever you want now master Harry!' Dobby squeaked. Harry's face split into a grin.
'So why is Winky not here looking after my parents?' he asked.
'Tis her choice- she wanted to go to Godrics Hollow and tidy the place again, so that when you all go there for Christmas it is nice and tidy.' He explained.
'Wow!' Ron said everybody else looked amused. And Harry couldn't help but feel even happier. He smiled and bid goodbye to his friend. They left the kitchen and walked into the great hall.
'I'm starving.' Ron said as he collapsed onto a chair. Hermione groaned- it was well known that he was always hungry.
Lunch was always enjoyable- today being extra fun because they were all excited about tomorrow's event as they had begun to call it.
'Excuse me.' Albus said suddenly standing up. The few people in the hall all fell silent. 'Now is probably a good time to tell you- the Weasley twins are returning to school.' He paused here and Harry chuckled as he saw the horrified looks on some of the teachers faces. 'Also- I would like to congratulate Luna on becoming a Gryffindor.' As he said this the 8 friends all erupted into cheers.
Harry felt so happy he didn't anything could ever change it. He sat watching his friends all discussing the upcoming school year but decided to listen rather than join in.
A sudden movement up near the roof caught his eye and he gasped as he saw what was coming towards him. He jumped up and ran to where his phoenix was falling from, he only just caught him in time.
'Lighting?' he said gently laying the bird on the floor. He was oblivious to the others who had formed a circle round him. 'Lightning?' this time he was more persistent.
'Hello Harry.' came the gentle song back. Harry could feel the tears threatening to fall and watched as they fell onto his beautiful phoenix.
'What happened?' but he already knew. He had been attacked by death eaters.
'I fought them Harry- as bravely as I could. They didn't get the letter though. Are you proud of me?' he asked, and Harry realized he was fading.
'More proud than you'll ever understand. Your wonderful- the best phoenix ever.' He stopped suddenly as another phoenix song filled the hall and felt Fawkes land gently on his shoulder. 'Can you help him Fawkes?' he asked
'I'm not sure master of the phoenix- but I can try.' Harry nodded and moved back slightly to allow him room. He watched as the healing tears began to fall onto his gorgeous bird and prayed- prayed that his loyal friend would be OK. He watched as Fawkes continued to cry his healing tears- wishing with all of his might that he would be OK.
'Harry?' he looked at his phoenix standing on very wobbly feet and burst out laughing.
'Don't ever do that to me again OK?' he asked rubbing him affectionately. 'Shall I read this letter then that you tried so hard to deliver?' Lightning nodded and Harry reached for it. As he did so his scar seared with pain- worse than he had ever felt. He screamed and grabbed his forehead. Lightning didn't move- he had seen Harry in this much pain before and knew the best thing to do was to leave him. He snapped at Lily as she tried to go near him and she got the message instantly.
'It's OK Harry- just relax.' Lightning sang, his song having the calming effect he needed. Harry opened his watering eyes and realized the pain was over just as fast as it had come.
'Sheesh.' He croaked. 'Sorry I screamed- it caught me by surprise- it hasn't hurt for such a long time that's all.' he added as he saw the worried faces. He decided he would just let them relax and opened the letter.
Hi Harry- Lightning tells me you've been ill. I hope the information I gave your dad helped. I'm sorry that I couldn't be of anymore use. I cant believe that you've got me feeling love- and I actually felt sorry when I tortured a muggle. Bloody brilliant- plan to take over the world and suddenly get a conscience. I wanted to talk to you about next summer. We really need to tie down some firmer plans. For example when and where. What do you reckon to the day after your birthday? Then you'll be of age. And you can decide the place. I need to warn you though. Some of my followers aren't getting the hint- you should be on your guard. And your friends as well. I made a vow and I'll stick to it. If I think something's going to happen I'll contact you in the normal way to tell you. Anyway, hope your OWL results were OK- not that they could ever be as good as mine- I got 13 O's and 6 E's- I think I even beat Dumbledore. See ya later. 'Tom
'Well that explains the attack on you.' He said looking at his bird lovingly. 'Oh well I need to reply- where do you reckon we should duel?' he said quietly as though to himself. His father grabbed the letter and read it.
'How do you know this is from him?' he asked after he had finished. Harry smiled.
'Because nobody knows you went to see him, nobody knows he signs his letters Tom, nobody knows my phoenix is called lightning and he would have told me if it wasn't.' Harry added pointing to his bird now dozing on Harry's shoulder. His father nodded, though reluctantly.
'Come on- lets finish dinner.' Sirius said walking back to the table. They cast one more look at him and everybody followed. Harry however with a meaningful look at his friends left the hall.
Thank you again to my readers, happy new year, and please read and review. It really does help!
Phoenix Friend xx.