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Chapter 2: Freedom

The next 6 days could have been said to be normal in Privet Drive. Except for the fact that you would see Harry Potter in his room thinking of ways to escape the Order, Voldemort and the Ministry. As well as practicing magic without being detected by the Improper Use of Magic Office.

You would see him working-out non-stop in order to be physically fit for his escape. You would also see him conditioning his mind by doing some Occlumency exercises by himself. After finishing one of his work out sessions for the day, Harry stood up straight, panting and sweating heavily, walked over to his cabinet and took out some of the best decent looking hand me down clothes he had and took a cold shower.

After taking a shower, Harry went down to the kitchen and took a couple of toasts and a glass of milk and went back up to his room. While he was eating, his mind was still thinking about his plans and whether or not it had some flaws. After eating the last piece of toast, Harry stood up and said to himself, "It's time."

Harry pulled out his trunk from under his bed and put all his books and the other stuff he needed, except for the clothes, which he would definitely change once he escapes. Harry took his money bag which was charmed to fit as much galleons as you want and tied it to his belt and took out a pouch which contained shrinking dust which was given to him by Fred and George.

After sprinkling some on his trunk and broom. Harry then released Hedwig and shrunk her cage as well.

"Sorry Hedwig, I don't have enough space to carry you with me, you'll just have to follow me okay," said Harry, to Hedwig as he put his shrunken trunk, broom and cage in his pocket.

Hedwig nipped his fingers and hooted affectionately as if giving him her approval and flew out of the window. Harry then went over to his desk and picked up his wand and pocketed it. Harry then sat in front of his desk and wrote in a piece of parchment a short letter for the Order and his best friends.

To the Order and my friends,

By the time you read these letter I will be gone. I am not running away from my destiny but rather facing it alone so that no one else will get hurt or die because of me. I do not wish for you to follow and if you do, you will not find me. I am sorry that it has to be this way, but I do not want more people to suffer or die on my behalf. I will return when I am good and ready to face Voldemort. But until that time comes, you shall not see me but I will definitely see you.

Harry

P.S. Ron and Hermione, I am very happy for you both and don't think that these has something to do with you so take care and don't worry about me too much. I only have one thing to say to the both of you. "It's about bloody time!!"

After writing the letter, Harry placed it on top of his pillow and waited for sunset. When sunset came at last, Harry put on his black wizarding robes and hid under his invisibility cloak, opened his window and climbed down the pipe. He then walked down the street, made sure nobody was around and took off his invisibility cloak before sticking out his wand.

Upon sticking his wand out, the Knight Bus appeared and out came Stan the conductor, smiling at Harry.

"Welcome to...Oh hi there Neville," said Stan, with a knowing look and a wide grin.

"Hi Stan," said Harry, smiling back at Stan.

"Oy Ern, look who decided to use the bus again," said Stan.

"Hi Neville," said Ern, while waving his hand and grinning as well.

"Hi Ern," said Harry, waving back at Ern and returning the smile.

"You sure have grown a lot," said Stan.

"Thanks," said Harry, as he shrugged and entered the bus.

"Where to?" asked Stan.

"The Leaky Cauldron please," said Harry.

"Sure thing, oh and the price is still the same so lay down and enjoy the ride," said Stan, smiling as Harry handed him the payment.

And with that, the Knight Bus zoomed off.

A/N: I am baaack, thanks to all my reviewers, sorry that this is a bit short but hopefully I will be able to update soon, I am actually writing Chapter 10 already but I have a few questions that I would like some of you to answer for me please. What do you think is much better to use, a spell or an enchanted item to stop the Ministry from detecting Harry using magic? What position in Hogwarts do you want me to place Harry in? It could be anything from a student to a teacher it's up to you. Could anyone of you please help me name a street were Harry will live? Lastly, what is your opinion of Sirius returning from the veil? This are just questions I would like to know please, it doesn't necessarily mean that they will all happen. Thanks again for reveiwing I never thought I would get reveiws since my english is a bit poor.

lmill: Thanks for the review, you really pointed out something interesting although I must tell you that I won't make Dumbledore's image bad, just a bit misguided in his beliefs. I hope you really liked my fic, and hopefuly I will be able to update soon again.

burn: Thanks for reviewing. Sorry about the paragraphing in my first chapter, when I type it in my computer it was ok, I really still am starting out and hopefully this second chapter is much better. About the Harry/Cho ship don't worry about it, it will definitely stick to that ship until the very end. Like you I am also a fan of that ship and think that it is the best ship out there, I have read I think all the best Harry/Cho fics out there and still can't get enough of it I just hope that more aspiring authors would write more of them. Lol as for the flames, I don't care I am always open to other peoples opinion as long as they are honest and please try not to use Vulgar words. Besides stick and stones may break my bones but words can't hurt me ;).

heedless One: Thanks for reviewing, I visited your page at fanfiction, I am looking forward to read your upcoming fics.

bishop: Thanks for reviewing, hope that you stick around for more hopefully I'll be able to updat on a regular basis as long as I don't get a writer's block.

tomy: lol Finish what? finish the story? lol I can't figure out what that one word you wrote meant.

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