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Chapter 4
"Oh how are you Harry? My how you've grown. Come, come lunch is waiting."
They all walked into the kitchen and saw a table filled with food and occupied by Fred, George, and Percy.
Suddenly Harry had an idea and pulled Sirius and Lupin aside.
"You guys know that Fred and George idolize the Maurders. Maybe we could have a little fun. Slip your nicknames into the conversation and see what happens." Harry said with twinkling eyes.
Sirius and Lupin both had a wicked glint in their eyes. They both nodded and the trio went back to the table to eat.
Hermione was trying to explain how to use a dishwasher to M. Weasley. Fred and George were sneaking hexed food onto Percy's plate while he was talking to Dumbledore. (Something about higher prefect requirements?) Mrs. Weasley was pilling food onto everyone's plates while fussing over Ginny.
"Come sit down you three."
The attention was turned back to Harry and for the next fifteen minutes, he was interrogated about how his summer went. Finally, after everyone had the story (minus Harry's new powers) Harry finally got to eat.
"Padfoot, can you pass me the potatoes please."
"Sure thing Harry. Hey Moony, pass me the tea."
"Why it's right next to you."
"Yea, but I just wanted you to help me." Sirius said with a grin. "Besides, it's pay back for all the times I was hit by the Whomping Willow helping you."
"Oh no you don't Padfoot. Don't bring that up. Besides Prongs got whacked a whole lot more than you did so don't complain."
Fred and George just kept on eating, oblivious to this conversation. Sirius and Lupin turned to Harry who smiled and shrugged. Ron and Hermione had caught on to their game and were practically rolling on the floor laughing at the twins. Ginny was just looking confused. Sirius's eyes suddenly lit up with an idea and he turned and whispered something in Moony's ear. We he turned away both had the same glint in their eyes as Fred and George did when they were up to something.
"Hey Prongs Jr. You aren't going to continue the Maurders? Our hearts are breaking."
"Your father would be so ashamed."
The word ' Maurders' caught the twin's attention. They look at each other then looked at Harry before turning To Moony and Padfoot.
"You know the Maurders?" they asked in Unison.
"Yes as a matter of fact. Let me introduce Mr. Moony and more importantly me. Padfoot."
The twins' jaws were practically on the floor. Harry couldn't take it, he just burst out laughing. The twins turned with a mock look of betrayal on their face.
"You knew?"
"Of course I knew. My Dad was the one and only Prongs."
"Your dad was Prongs? You lucky b..."
"FRED!"
"Sorry mum."
"You guys are our heroes. All the stuff you did set a standard for all future pranksters. May we have you autographs?"
Padfoot and Moony grinned and signed the pieces of parchment with great flourish. George and Fred looked like they had just beaten Slytherin for the Quidditch cup.
"Padfoot sir?" George asked, "Well if your Padfoot, Lupin's Moony, and Harry's dad is Prongs, who is Wormtail?"
At the mention of that name, Sirius face dropped to an enraged state. The twins backed down when Sirius actually growled. Harry sensed that an outburst was coming and tried to explain before Sirius yelled at them.
"He's the one who betrayed my parents."
"THAT RAT!"
Fred and George immediately looked sorry for bringing the subject up.
"Sorry Harry."
"It's all right, you didn't know."
"Alright." Ron said, "How bout those Chudley Canon's huh?"
At this everyone laughed. "Leave it to Ron to use Quiddtch to break up the tension." Harry thought.
This began a lengthy discussion over who would make it to the World Cup and what the scores would be. Ron loyally stood by the Canons even though at the present time they were in last place.
Mrs. Weasley suddenly appeared with a large, three, layer cake. Harry was shocked. True, he had received birthday cakes before, but he had never had the chance to enjoy them with his friends. They finished singing 'happy birthday' to him and he blew out the candles.
"Whacha wish for?" asked Ron.
"Well If I told you then it won't come true."
In reality, Harry didn't want then to know that he had wished for; an end to his nightmares. He looked to Dumbledore who smiled knowingly. Harry smiled back and turned to take a bite out of his cake.
"Well Harry," Sirius was saying, "I know I already gave you a present, but I can't help but spoil you soooo here you go."
He handed Harry a long slim box and when Harry opened it, he gasped along with the others in the room. Sitting in the box was a magnificent broom. He had never seen one like it.
"It's the new Lightning Bolt 3500. It's specifically designed for seekers. It's not available in stores yet, but the Ministry owed me a favor. I thought it was fitting."
He had barely managed the last sentence when Harry ran up and hugged him."
"Harry.....breath."
"Sorry. Thank you so much, but I couldn't accept this. I mean you already bought me the Firebolt which still works fine."
"Are you crazy?!" Ron said or rather yelled. "Imagine the look on Malfoy's face when you fly out on that broomstick."
"Yeah Harry. Please accept it."
"Alright Sirius, on one condition. You have to come to the match against Slytherin."
Sirius grinned, "Deal. Wouldn't miss the look on Snape's face for anything."
"All right. Let's go try it out."
At this Dumbledore stood up.
"I am sorry Harry but I must say no to that. I have something to discuss with everyone before I return to Hogwarts."
Harry was disappointed but smiled and nodded anyway. It must be important is it involved everyone after all.
"They moved out to the den and sat down.
"With the return of Voldermort (*flinch*) certain procedures must be taken. Sirius and Remus will be returning to Hogwarts as the new Dark Arts professors. Sirius will assist Remus and will teach it when Remus is indisposed. Next, starting tomorrow, all of you will begin defense training. Even though the Ministry does not believe in the return of Voldermort, they have given me a special permit to train you six. Do you understand?"
"Yes." They all chorused. They all treated this message with great importance. Even the twins were serious.
"Well then, off to bed. We have a big day tomorrow so see that you get a lot of rest." Dumbledore said looking directly at Harry.
Harry and Ron turned up the stairs to a door labeled 'Ronald's Room.' Ron went in first and Harry followed. However, Ron had stopped so Harry had crashed into his back.
"Ron you git! Move!"
Ron moved forward avoiding the middle of the room. When Harry saw why, he just had to laugh. Sitting there like they owned the place were all Harry's animals, with the exception Cinder and Reagent.
"Ron, I see you've meet my animals. That's Target, Tumble, and Glider." He said, pointing to each animal. " I got them over break."
He turned to Target. Ron already knew that Harry was a Parselmouth so it wouldn't be suspicious if he heard Harry talking to him.
"Where'sssss Cccinder and Reagent?"
"Their both hunting masssster."
"Good. The rest of you can too. Tell the others to keep themselves hidden. No one can know about my powers yet okay?"
"Yesssss masssster."
With a 'pop' the animals left. Startling Ron.
"They went hunting." Harry explained.
"Where did you get them?"
"It's a long story. I can't tell it to you now. I have to wait till we get to Hogwarts okay?"
"Fine Harry. Good-night."
"Goodnight."
Harry settled down and fell asleep hoping his wish would come true.
However, it was not meant to be...
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Chapter 4
"Oh how are you Harry? My how you've grown. Come, come lunch is waiting."
They all walked into the kitchen and saw a table filled with food and occupied by Fred, George, and Percy.
Suddenly Harry had an idea and pulled Sirius and Lupin aside.
"You guys know that Fred and George idolize the Maurders. Maybe we could have a little fun. Slip your nicknames into the conversation and see what happens." Harry said with twinkling eyes.
Sirius and Lupin both had a wicked glint in their eyes. They both nodded and the trio went back to the table to eat.
Hermione was trying to explain how to use a dishwasher to M. Weasley. Fred and George were sneaking hexed food onto Percy's plate while he was talking to Dumbledore. (Something about higher prefect requirements?) Mrs. Weasley was pilling food onto everyone's plates while fussing over Ginny.
"Come sit down you three."
The attention was turned back to Harry and for the next fifteen minutes, he was interrogated about how his summer went. Finally, after everyone had the story (minus Harry's new powers) Harry finally got to eat.
"Padfoot, can you pass me the potatoes please."
"Sure thing Harry. Hey Moony, pass me the tea."
"Why it's right next to you."
"Yea, but I just wanted you to help me." Sirius said with a grin. "Besides, it's pay back for all the times I was hit by the Whomping Willow helping you."
"Oh no you don't Padfoot. Don't bring that up. Besides Prongs got whacked a whole lot more than you did so don't complain."
Fred and George just kept on eating, oblivious to this conversation. Sirius and Lupin turned to Harry who smiled and shrugged. Ron and Hermione had caught on to their game and were practically rolling on the floor laughing at the twins. Ginny was just looking confused. Sirius's eyes suddenly lit up with an idea and he turned and whispered something in Moony's ear. We he turned away both had the same glint in their eyes as Fred and George did when they were up to something.
"Hey Prongs Jr. You aren't going to continue the Maurders? Our hearts are breaking."
"Your father would be so ashamed."
The word ' Maurders' caught the twin's attention. They look at each other then looked at Harry before turning To Moony and Padfoot.
"You know the Maurders?" they asked in Unison.
"Yes as a matter of fact. Let me introduce Mr. Moony and more importantly me. Padfoot."
The twins' jaws were practically on the floor. Harry couldn't take it, he just burst out laughing. The twins turned with a mock look of betrayal on their face.
"You knew?"
"Of course I knew. My Dad was the one and only Prongs."
"Your dad was Prongs? You lucky b..."
"FRED!"
"Sorry mum."
"You guys are our heroes. All the stuff you did set a standard for all future pranksters. May we have you autographs?"
Padfoot and Moony grinned and signed the pieces of parchment with great flourish. George and Fred looked like they had just beaten Slytherin for the Quidditch cup.
"Padfoot sir?" George asked, "Well if your Padfoot, Lupin's Moony, and Harry's dad is Prongs, who is Wormtail?"
At the mention of that name, Sirius face dropped to an enraged state. The twins backed down when Sirius actually growled. Harry sensed that an outburst was coming and tried to explain before Sirius yelled at them.
"He's the one who betrayed my parents."
"THAT RAT!"
Fred and George immediately looked sorry for bringing the subject up.
"Sorry Harry."
"It's all right, you didn't know."
"Alright." Ron said, "How bout those Chudley Canon's huh?"
At this everyone laughed. "Leave it to Ron to use Quiddtch to break up the tension." Harry thought.
This began a lengthy discussion over who would make it to the World Cup and what the scores would be. Ron loyally stood by the Canons even though at the present time they were in last place.
Mrs. Weasley suddenly appeared with a large, three, layer cake. Harry was shocked. True, he had received birthday cakes before, but he had never had the chance to enjoy them with his friends. They finished singing 'happy birthday' to him and he blew out the candles.
"Whacha wish for?" asked Ron.
"Well If I told you then it won't come true."
In reality, Harry didn't want then to know that he had wished for; an end to his nightmares. He looked to Dumbledore who smiled knowingly. Harry smiled back and turned to take a bite out of his cake.
"Well Harry," Sirius was saying, "I know I already gave you a present, but I can't help but spoil you soooo here you go."
He handed Harry a long slim box and when Harry opened it, he gasped along with the others in the room. Sitting in the box was a magnificent broom. He had never seen one like it.
"It's the new Lightning Bolt 3500. It's specifically designed for seekers. It's not available in stores yet, but the Ministry owed me a favor. I thought it was fitting."
He had barely managed the last sentence when Harry ran up and hugged him."
"Harry.....breath."
"Sorry. Thank you so much, but I couldn't accept this. I mean you already bought me the Firebolt which still works fine."
"Are you crazy?!" Ron said or rather yelled. "Imagine the look on Malfoy's face when you fly out on that broomstick."
"Yeah Harry. Please accept it."
"Alright Sirius, on one condition. You have to come to the match against Slytherin."
Sirius grinned, "Deal. Wouldn't miss the look on Snape's face for anything."
"All right. Let's go try it out."
At this Dumbledore stood up.
"I am sorry Harry but I must say no to that. I have something to discuss with everyone before I return to Hogwarts."
Harry was disappointed but smiled and nodded anyway. It must be important is it involved everyone after all.
"They moved out to the den and sat down.
"With the return of Voldermort (*flinch*) certain procedures must be taken. Sirius and Remus will be returning to Hogwarts as the new Dark Arts professors. Sirius will assist Remus and will teach it when Remus is indisposed. Next, starting tomorrow, all of you will begin defense training. Even though the Ministry does not believe in the return of Voldermort, they have given me a special permit to train you six. Do you understand?"
"Yes." They all chorused. They all treated this message with great importance. Even the twins were serious.
"Well then, off to bed. We have a big day tomorrow so see that you get a lot of rest." Dumbledore said looking directly at Harry.
Harry and Ron turned up the stairs to a door labeled 'Ronald's Room.' Ron went in first and Harry followed. However, Ron had stopped so Harry had crashed into his back.
"Ron you git! Move!"
Ron moved forward avoiding the middle of the room. When Harry saw why, he just had to laugh. Sitting there like they owned the place were all Harry's animals, with the exception Cinder and Reagent.
"Ron, I see you've meet my animals. That's Target, Tumble, and Glider." He said, pointing to each animal. " I got them over break."
He turned to Target. Ron already knew that Harry was a Parselmouth so it wouldn't be suspicious if he heard Harry talking to him.
"Where'sssss Cccinder and Reagent?"
"Their both hunting masssster."
"Good. The rest of you can too. Tell the others to keep themselves hidden. No one can know about my powers yet okay?"
"Yesssss masssster."
With a 'pop' the animals left. Startling Ron.
"They went hunting." Harry explained.
"Where did you get them?"
"It's a long story. I can't tell it to you now. I have to wait till we get to Hogwarts okay?"
"Fine Harry. Good-night."
"Goodnight."
Harry settled down and fell asleep hoping his wish would come true.
However, it was not meant to be...