Title: Harry Potter and the New Lord of Darkness
Category: General
Sub Category: Romance
Rating: R
Spoilers: SS/PS, CoS, PoA, GoF, and the Order of the Phoenix
DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter 15: When it comes
Harry stood in front of the mirror. He was in a pair of jeans and a white muggle polo shirt that Katie had bought for him. Katie sat on the bed playing with Harry Jr. and Virginia. Harry patted at his hair to make sure it looked right. Katie smiled at him from where she sat. Harry saw how relaxed she looked in the mirror and smiled back. She got up and walked over to him, putting her hands around his waist.
"Do we have to go?" Harry asked looking at her, pleading with her not to make him go.
"Harry, we both said we would go to dinner with them after your ceremony. You told them you forgave them. We can't back out," Katie said in a serious tone.
"You're right," Harry said looking at his shoes.
Katie smiled, lifting up his head and giving him a soft kiss on the lips. Harry Jr. and Virginia let out little giggles making both of them to look up. They smiled and walked over to them. Harry ruffled Harry Jr.'s hair whose hair was much like Harry's when Harry was younger.
"If you are ready to go, we better go," Harry said, although he wasn't so sure he was ready to go.
Harry had indeed told Molly and Arthur Weasley that he had forgiven them and would go to dinner at their house. Now Harry was stuck going. Even if Harry did forgive them, he didn't know if he was ready to face them yet. Katie had of course told them there was no need to apologize for what happened to Percy and Harry really admired her for it.
"Let's go honey," she said smiling at him as he helped her up. "And everything is going to be fine," she said giving him reassuring words.
Harry took a Portkey to Grimmauld Place. They arrived in a large front yard that hadn't been there when Harry was last there. Harry thought it was probably charmed so they could have a place where the children could mess around. They walked across the long yard and to the front door of Grimmauld Place, which was still the same.
"Ring the doorbell, Harry," Katie said as Harry pushed the little button.
Harry had butterflies in his stomach. He didn't know how he would handle being in the same room with Ron and Hermione who were sure to be there. The door opened pretty quickly and it opened to reveal Molly. She smiled at the warmly.
"It is so good to have you," she said politely. "Please come in," she said letting them come in.
They walked into the entrance hall. It had changed greatly since Harry last saw it.
"Thank you for having us," Katie said smiling at her.
"Yeah, thank you very much," Harry said politely even though he felt sick.
"The little ones are so cute," Molly said fussing over Harry Jr. and Virginia who seemed to like her.
"Thank you Molly," Katie said smiling at her two children.
"Yes, they are our pride and joy," Harry said nodding.
"What are their names?" Molly asked looking at Harry but Katie answered.
"This one is Harry Jr.," she said smiling at Harry Jr., who let out a small giggle, "and this is Virginia," she said as Molly quickly paled, but didn't lose her composure.
"I see, Harry Jr. looks so much like you, Harry. Virginia looked more like Katie," she said keeping her smile.
"Thank you," Harry said with a nod.
"Arthur! Come greet our guests," she called out, as there was no answer.
Seconds later the door of the kitchen opened and Arthur walked in. He smiled at all of them and greeted everyone in the same way Molly did. Harry Jr. and Virginia seemed to really like his magical eye so Harry and Katie let him carry them into the kitchen. They all sat around the table and Harry was surprised that Molly and Arthur were the only ones there. Katie seemed sort of surprised too.
"Are we going to be the only ones eating tonight?" Katie asked as Molly just smiled at her.
"Yes, we didn't know if Harry had forgiven everyone. He said he forgave us. He didn't say anything about the rest of the family so we thought better of inviting them," Molly said as Harry seemed to relax as her words sunk in.
"Oh, we thought they would be here," Katie said as Molly only nodded.
"Well, with everything that has happened to both of you we didn't think it was right for us to invite them," Arthur spoke, looking up from Harry Jr. and Virginia who sat in his lap.
"Yeah Harry said he forgave us, not them," Molly added as Harry felt sort of awkward.
Had he only forgiven them? But why only them? Harry didn't know.
"I think it is for best right now that it is only us, but I do forgive them even though I don't think I am ready to face them yet," Harry said breaking the silence as Molly and Arthur both smiled at him.
"Let's drop the subject of forgiveness, shall we?" Katie asked as everyone agreed.
They spent most of the night just talking about anything and everything. Just life in general. Molly kept bringing up how sorry they were for everything and Harry found that he truly did forgive both them. They talked for a long time, not really knowing out much time had passed. There conversation came to an abrupt end when the kitchen door opened.
Ron and Hermione walked in with Fred and George right behind them. They were laughing about something, but stopped when they saw Harry and Katie sitting there. They were surprised to see Harry's children sleeping in their father's arms. Molly paled a bit.
"Wow look at the time," Molly said looking up at the clock. "You guys should get going," Molly said as Harry and Katie both stood up.
"Yes, maybe we should," Harry said walking over to Arthur, who handed him both Virginia and Harry Jr.
"Where are Bill and Charlie?" Molly asked the group, which was stunned.
"They got called off on some Auror business," Fred said to his Mother.
Molly was angry because Bill and Charlie were supposed to keep Ron and Hermione away long enough for Harry and Katie to leave without them knowing. She furrowed her brow and looked at the clock.
"What do they have to do at this time of night?" Molly asked the group irritably.
"We don't know Molly. They wouldn't tell us," Hermione said, looking at Harry the whole time.
The kitchen door swung open sending George flying as it hit him in the back. Charlie and Bill both ran into the room. They were surprised to see Harry and Katie still there and they didn't acknowledge George either. Molly glared at them.
"Where were you two?" she asked. Bill and Charlie remained silent, just looking at their shoes.
"We have some news everyone," Charlie said looking up, looking directly at Harry. "Tonight there was an attack," he said as everyone looked at him gravely.
Harry swallowed hard as a lump formed in his throat.
"Who was attacked?" Harry asked his eyes not moving off of Charlie who looked back at his shoes.
"I didn't want to be the one to tell you this, but it was Neville and Luna Longbottom," he said as Harry felt like he had just been stabbed in the heart.
He stumbled to Katie, handing her Harry Jr. and Virginia before he walked directly up to Charlie. Harry was shaking violently as tears formed in his eyes. Harry felt like he couldn't breathe.
"Where?" he choked out quietly, looking at Charlie hardly.
Harry's voice made Charlie pale.
"There were at the Roomies Wizarding Food on a date," Charlie said his voice shaking.
"Katie, stay here. I'll be back," Harry said, charging past Charlie and out of the kitchen door.
"Harry, wait," Charlie called after him, but Harry just ignored him. "Harry!" Charlie called out following him out of the kitchen, but Harry was already out the door.
Charlie just walked back into the kitchen.
"Did you stop him?" Arthur said, who was now looking very pale.
"No," Charlie said bowing his head. "He needed to know that they were..." Charlie started, but didn't finish.
"They were what Charlie?" Ron asked his eyes wide.
"They are dead," Charlie said as Katie let out a loud cry.
Harry didn't know what to do. He had run from Grimmauld Place as fast he could. Once he got to the outer breaches of the wards he apparated straight to Merlin Alley where Roomies Wizarding Food was. He apparated into a crazy scene. People were running around and putting out fires. Harry ran directly through the crowd of people to the restaurant where many Aurors seemed to be gathering around.
"It is a sad day for the Wizarding World." Harry heard the Minister's voice.
Harry was directly behind him.
"They were great people," the Minister continued to another Auror as Harry charged past him.
"Where are Neville and Luna?" Harry asked with anger in his voice.
"Harry, what are you doing?" the Minister asked, looking at him seriously.
"WHERE THE HELL ARE NEVILLE AND LUNA?" Harry yelled angrily at the Minister, startling him.
"I don't know how to tell you this Harry. They were killed in tonights attack," the Minister choked out, swallowing hard as he said this.
Harry just looked at him like he was crazy. The Minister just looked at him gravely. Tears began to form in Harry's eyes as he just looked at the Minister angrily. Harry thought they would be injured not dead. They couldn't be dead. What about Jeremy? That means he would be an orphan. Harry swallowed hard.
"Where are they? I want to see them," Harry said angrily.
"Listen Harry, you are not in the condition to see them. Not as Minister, but as a friend, I can't let you see..." Andreas said as Harry eyes looked at him intensely making him quiet.
"As a friend you will let me see them!" Harry yelled angrily at the Minister who only looked at him gravely.
"They are still in the restaurant," he said quietly. "Let him through!" he yelled at the Aurors.
Harry walked towards the main entrance of the restaurant. Everybody had stopped to stare at him as he stood in front of the restaurant. His heart was in his throat. Harry could see Neville lying motionless not ten feet away. Luna lay next to him. Harry took one step towards the restaurant when he realized that Luna had been killed by the Killing curse.
He looked at Neville. There was blood all around him. Harry took another step and vomited at the sight. Neville's throat had been slashed. He couldn't control himself. Suddenly a fire grew under Harry, something he hadn't felt since he had fought Voldemort in the last battle. Harry stood up straight and turned around to find Ron standing not to far away looking at him. Ron walked over to him.
"Harry I'm so sor..." Ron began but Harry put his hand up.
"All is forgiven Ron. It doesn't matter any more, but as my friend I need you to do something and do something now. Go to Dumbledore and tell him I am ready. He will understand what I am talking about," Harry said as Ron just looked at him.
"But Harry..." Ron began again.
"Just go," Harry said seriously as Ron only gave him an odd look and nodded.
Ron turned and walked away without another word.
Harry's body suddenly felt odd. Harry blinked for a split second and looked around. Nothing seemed to be moving. Ron stood in mid-step three feet in front of him. The water the Aurors were throwing on the burning building was standing still in midair. Suddenly a shrieking laugh made Harry flinch.
"How great is it to finally see Harry Potter!" a loud voice boomed.
Harry couldn't move.
"Let's get to the point Potter!" a man said as he appeared in front of Harry.
Harry's went wide. The thing that stood in front of him was no man. He wore all black robes with black leather boots. His hands were covered with white gloves and his face was covered with a white mask that covered his whole head. His hard brown eyes looked at Harry strongly.
"Who are you?" Harry screamed at him.
"Who am I? You should know Potter. You are the one that made me who I am," the man screamed as sharp fangs came out of the hole in his mask.
"No, I don't think so!" Harry yelled his anger raising.
Slowly, but surely, Harry was becoming able to move.
"But yes, Potter, you did! I wear this mask because I have no skin! Does that ring a bell, Potter?" the man screamed as Harry's eyes went wide.
"Percy!" he growled dangerously; his body moving a little as he tried to go towards him.
"Aww yes, that little brain actually knows something. Very good, but it isn't Percy any more. No, it is Lord Percival," he said as Harry moved closer to him.
"But how?" Harry said as he inched closer to the man he thought he had killed.
"Oh, that doesn't matter Potter! You are not to die tonight. No, I am going to make you regret the day you were born Potter! Just thought I'd leave you something think about. This is how I snuck up on your buddy Neville. Sad, isn't it?" he said mocking Harry, bringing his face close.
"You will pay Percy!" Harry screamed as he felt his body loosen.
"No, you will pay, Potter, with you and your precious family's blood. Mark my words, Potter! You haven't seen the last of me!" he said as suddenly everything came back into focus.
"Urgh!" Harry screamed jumping at nothing.
The people at the site just gave Harry a weird look as Harry stood up and dusted himself off. Ron gave him a worried look as he looked back and Harry just shrugged. Harry's mind was racing a million miles per minute. Percy was alive? How? Where did those fangs come from? Harry had so many questions.
Once Ron had stopped staring at him, he walked towards the Minister who was giving him a worried look. Harry walked directly up to him, ignoring the stares from everyone who had saw him jump at nothing.
"I will bring Jeremy to the Ministry with the adoption papers ready. As his Godfather I will be adopting him and I want to see anyone try to say no," Harry said seriously to the Minister who only stared at him for a second and nodded.
Harry felt an uneasy calm come over him.
"Yes, please bring him to the Ministry," the Minister said as Harry nodded.
"I will bring him first thing in the morning," Harry said as the Minister nodded.
"Of course Harry," he said as Harry shook his hand.
"I'll see you tomorrow then," Harry said as the Minister nodded and Harry apparated away.
Harry apparated on the outside of Grimmauld Places wards and walked right into the front yard. He walked directly to the front door and let himself in. He found Molly waiting for him.
"Is Katie still here?" Harry asked Molly who nodded.
She obviously had been crying, her face was tear-stained and her eyes were red.
"She is right up the stairs in the first room to the right. Are you alright?" she asked worriedly as tears formed in her eyes.
Harry only shrugged at her and walked to the staircase. He looked back for a split second and gave her a grim look before he walked up the stairs. He opened the door slowly careful not to make much sound. He didn't have to be quiet. Katie was laying in the bed, sobbing into her pillow. Harry noticed Virginia and Harry Jr. were sleeping in a bed right next to it. Harry slowly walked over to Katie, feeling tears form in his eyes as he took each step.
Harry put a comforting hand on her back and sat down on the bed next to her. She looked at him with tear-filled eyes. Tears began to roll down Harry's cheeks. Katie put her hand and wiped his tears away as she wiped wrapped her arms around Harry's neck tightly.
"It is just so sad," Katie cried into Harry's ear.
They both just laid there for quite sometimes. The tears didn't stop coming, and they continued to roll down both of their cheeks. Neville and Luna had become their best friends. They were family. They didn't speak at all. They just held each other tightly. Many things were going through Harry's mind, but he decided it was better not to tell Katie now. When finally there no tears left to cry, Katie spoke to him.
"Harry, what about Jeremy? I mean he is going to be an orphan," Katie said sadly.
"We'll adopt him. Plain and simple. It is our duty as his Godparents," Harry said looking at the ceiling as Katie nodded.
A calm silence fell over the room.
"We better get back to the Castle. We have overstayed are welcome here," Harry said standing up.
"They said we could stay as long as we like, but I understand what you mean. We need to get the adoption papers ready and Remus needs to find out if he doesn't know already," Katie said as Harry nodded.
"We will just leave a note telling them what we are doing," Harry said gloomily as they prepared to leave.
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Harry and Katie adopted Jeremy Longbottom. Out of respect to Neville and Luna, they didn't change his last name. It remained Longbottom. Harry also took control of the Order of the Phoenix, much to the surprise of many of the Order members. Neville and Luna's deaths had hit Harry hard, and he was truly having problem getting over it.
He didn't blame himself for their deaths. No. He didn't do that anymore. He blamed the only person he could blame. Percy. The funeral was brutal for both Harry and Katie and they would remember it for a long time to come. It was really hard even thinking about it, but they thought about it every time they looked at Jeremy.
Harry was friends with Hermione and Ron again and he had forgiven the rest of the Weasley family. Harry didn't feel like it mattered anymore. Now Harry was just looking forward to the future. The future where he would have to stop Percy Weasley, or Lord Percival. Harry was ready. More ready than he would ever be. As much as he hated it, he knew it was his duty. His duty to save the world that he had saved before. Harry would make his parents proud.
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I am happy to say I just finished my first story...thanks to everyone that reviewed constantly every chapter and those who only reviewed a little... There will be a sequel so there is no need to worry about that... Thank you and have a good day!
Category: General
Sub Category: Romance
Rating: R
Spoilers: SS/PS, CoS, PoA, GoF, and the Order of the Phoenix
DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Chapter 15: When it comes
Harry stood in front of the mirror. He was in a pair of jeans and a white muggle polo shirt that Katie had bought for him. Katie sat on the bed playing with Harry Jr. and Virginia. Harry patted at his hair to make sure it looked right. Katie smiled at him from where she sat. Harry saw how relaxed she looked in the mirror and smiled back. She got up and walked over to him, putting her hands around his waist.
"Do we have to go?" Harry asked looking at her, pleading with her not to make him go.
"Harry, we both said we would go to dinner with them after your ceremony. You told them you forgave them. We can't back out," Katie said in a serious tone.
"You're right," Harry said looking at his shoes.
Katie smiled, lifting up his head and giving him a soft kiss on the lips. Harry Jr. and Virginia let out little giggles making both of them to look up. They smiled and walked over to them. Harry ruffled Harry Jr.'s hair whose hair was much like Harry's when Harry was younger.
"If you are ready to go, we better go," Harry said, although he wasn't so sure he was ready to go.
Harry had indeed told Molly and Arthur Weasley that he had forgiven them and would go to dinner at their house. Now Harry was stuck going. Even if Harry did forgive them, he didn't know if he was ready to face them yet. Katie had of course told them there was no need to apologize for what happened to Percy and Harry really admired her for it.
"Let's go honey," she said smiling at him as he helped her up. "And everything is going to be fine," she said giving him reassuring words.
Harry took a Portkey to Grimmauld Place. They arrived in a large front yard that hadn't been there when Harry was last there. Harry thought it was probably charmed so they could have a place where the children could mess around. They walked across the long yard and to the front door of Grimmauld Place, which was still the same.
"Ring the doorbell, Harry," Katie said as Harry pushed the little button.
Harry had butterflies in his stomach. He didn't know how he would handle being in the same room with Ron and Hermione who were sure to be there. The door opened pretty quickly and it opened to reveal Molly. She smiled at the warmly.
"It is so good to have you," she said politely. "Please come in," she said letting them come in.
They walked into the entrance hall. It had changed greatly since Harry last saw it.
"Thank you for having us," Katie said smiling at her.
"Yeah, thank you very much," Harry said politely even though he felt sick.
"The little ones are so cute," Molly said fussing over Harry Jr. and Virginia who seemed to like her.
"Thank you Molly," Katie said smiling at her two children.
"Yes, they are our pride and joy," Harry said nodding.
"What are their names?" Molly asked looking at Harry but Katie answered.
"This one is Harry Jr.," she said smiling at Harry Jr., who let out a small giggle, "and this is Virginia," she said as Molly quickly paled, but didn't lose her composure.
"I see, Harry Jr. looks so much like you, Harry. Virginia looked more like Katie," she said keeping her smile.
"Thank you," Harry said with a nod.
"Arthur! Come greet our guests," she called out, as there was no answer.
Seconds later the door of the kitchen opened and Arthur walked in. He smiled at all of them and greeted everyone in the same way Molly did. Harry Jr. and Virginia seemed to really like his magical eye so Harry and Katie let him carry them into the kitchen. They all sat around the table and Harry was surprised that Molly and Arthur were the only ones there. Katie seemed sort of surprised too.
"Are we going to be the only ones eating tonight?" Katie asked as Molly just smiled at her.
"Yes, we didn't know if Harry had forgiven everyone. He said he forgave us. He didn't say anything about the rest of the family so we thought better of inviting them," Molly said as Harry seemed to relax as her words sunk in.
"Oh, we thought they would be here," Katie said as Molly only nodded.
"Well, with everything that has happened to both of you we didn't think it was right for us to invite them," Arthur spoke, looking up from Harry Jr. and Virginia who sat in his lap.
"Yeah Harry said he forgave us, not them," Molly added as Harry felt sort of awkward.
Had he only forgiven them? But why only them? Harry didn't know.
"I think it is for best right now that it is only us, but I do forgive them even though I don't think I am ready to face them yet," Harry said breaking the silence as Molly and Arthur both smiled at him.
"Let's drop the subject of forgiveness, shall we?" Katie asked as everyone agreed.
They spent most of the night just talking about anything and everything. Just life in general. Molly kept bringing up how sorry they were for everything and Harry found that he truly did forgive both them. They talked for a long time, not really knowing out much time had passed. There conversation came to an abrupt end when the kitchen door opened.
Ron and Hermione walked in with Fred and George right behind them. They were laughing about something, but stopped when they saw Harry and Katie sitting there. They were surprised to see Harry's children sleeping in their father's arms. Molly paled a bit.
"Wow look at the time," Molly said looking up at the clock. "You guys should get going," Molly said as Harry and Katie both stood up.
"Yes, maybe we should," Harry said walking over to Arthur, who handed him both Virginia and Harry Jr.
"Where are Bill and Charlie?" Molly asked the group, which was stunned.
"They got called off on some Auror business," Fred said to his Mother.
Molly was angry because Bill and Charlie were supposed to keep Ron and Hermione away long enough for Harry and Katie to leave without them knowing. She furrowed her brow and looked at the clock.
"What do they have to do at this time of night?" Molly asked the group irritably.
"We don't know Molly. They wouldn't tell us," Hermione said, looking at Harry the whole time.
The kitchen door swung open sending George flying as it hit him in the back. Charlie and Bill both ran into the room. They were surprised to see Harry and Katie still there and they didn't acknowledge George either. Molly glared at them.
"Where were you two?" she asked. Bill and Charlie remained silent, just looking at their shoes.
"We have some news everyone," Charlie said looking up, looking directly at Harry. "Tonight there was an attack," he said as everyone looked at him gravely.
Harry swallowed hard as a lump formed in his throat.
"Who was attacked?" Harry asked his eyes not moving off of Charlie who looked back at his shoes.
"I didn't want to be the one to tell you this, but it was Neville and Luna Longbottom," he said as Harry felt like he had just been stabbed in the heart.
He stumbled to Katie, handing her Harry Jr. and Virginia before he walked directly up to Charlie. Harry was shaking violently as tears formed in his eyes. Harry felt like he couldn't breathe.
"Where?" he choked out quietly, looking at Charlie hardly.
Harry's voice made Charlie pale.
"There were at the Roomies Wizarding Food on a date," Charlie said his voice shaking.
"Katie, stay here. I'll be back," Harry said, charging past Charlie and out of the kitchen door.
"Harry, wait," Charlie called after him, but Harry just ignored him. "Harry!" Charlie called out following him out of the kitchen, but Harry was already out the door.
Charlie just walked back into the kitchen.
"Did you stop him?" Arthur said, who was now looking very pale.
"No," Charlie said bowing his head. "He needed to know that they were..." Charlie started, but didn't finish.
"They were what Charlie?" Ron asked his eyes wide.
"They are dead," Charlie said as Katie let out a loud cry.
Harry didn't know what to do. He had run from Grimmauld Place as fast he could. Once he got to the outer breaches of the wards he apparated straight to Merlin Alley where Roomies Wizarding Food was. He apparated into a crazy scene. People were running around and putting out fires. Harry ran directly through the crowd of people to the restaurant where many Aurors seemed to be gathering around.
"It is a sad day for the Wizarding World." Harry heard the Minister's voice.
Harry was directly behind him.
"They were great people," the Minister continued to another Auror as Harry charged past him.
"Where are Neville and Luna?" Harry asked with anger in his voice.
"Harry, what are you doing?" the Minister asked, looking at him seriously.
"WHERE THE HELL ARE NEVILLE AND LUNA?" Harry yelled angrily at the Minister, startling him.
"I don't know how to tell you this Harry. They were killed in tonights attack," the Minister choked out, swallowing hard as he said this.
Harry just looked at him like he was crazy. The Minister just looked at him gravely. Tears began to form in Harry's eyes as he just looked at the Minister angrily. Harry thought they would be injured not dead. They couldn't be dead. What about Jeremy? That means he would be an orphan. Harry swallowed hard.
"Where are they? I want to see them," Harry said angrily.
"Listen Harry, you are not in the condition to see them. Not as Minister, but as a friend, I can't let you see..." Andreas said as Harry eyes looked at him intensely making him quiet.
"As a friend you will let me see them!" Harry yelled angrily at the Minister who only looked at him gravely.
"They are still in the restaurant," he said quietly. "Let him through!" he yelled at the Aurors.
Harry walked towards the main entrance of the restaurant. Everybody had stopped to stare at him as he stood in front of the restaurant. His heart was in his throat. Harry could see Neville lying motionless not ten feet away. Luna lay next to him. Harry took one step towards the restaurant when he realized that Luna had been killed by the Killing curse.
He looked at Neville. There was blood all around him. Harry took another step and vomited at the sight. Neville's throat had been slashed. He couldn't control himself. Suddenly a fire grew under Harry, something he hadn't felt since he had fought Voldemort in the last battle. Harry stood up straight and turned around to find Ron standing not to far away looking at him. Ron walked over to him.
"Harry I'm so sor..." Ron began but Harry put his hand up.
"All is forgiven Ron. It doesn't matter any more, but as my friend I need you to do something and do something now. Go to Dumbledore and tell him I am ready. He will understand what I am talking about," Harry said as Ron just looked at him.
"But Harry..." Ron began again.
"Just go," Harry said seriously as Ron only gave him an odd look and nodded.
Ron turned and walked away without another word.
Harry's body suddenly felt odd. Harry blinked for a split second and looked around. Nothing seemed to be moving. Ron stood in mid-step three feet in front of him. The water the Aurors were throwing on the burning building was standing still in midair. Suddenly a shrieking laugh made Harry flinch.
"How great is it to finally see Harry Potter!" a loud voice boomed.
Harry couldn't move.
"Let's get to the point Potter!" a man said as he appeared in front of Harry.
Harry's went wide. The thing that stood in front of him was no man. He wore all black robes with black leather boots. His hands were covered with white gloves and his face was covered with a white mask that covered his whole head. His hard brown eyes looked at Harry strongly.
"Who are you?" Harry screamed at him.
"Who am I? You should know Potter. You are the one that made me who I am," the man screamed as sharp fangs came out of the hole in his mask.
"No, I don't think so!" Harry yelled his anger raising.
Slowly, but surely, Harry was becoming able to move.
"But yes, Potter, you did! I wear this mask because I have no skin! Does that ring a bell, Potter?" the man screamed as Harry's eyes went wide.
"Percy!" he growled dangerously; his body moving a little as he tried to go towards him.
"Aww yes, that little brain actually knows something. Very good, but it isn't Percy any more. No, it is Lord Percival," he said as Harry moved closer to him.
"But how?" Harry said as he inched closer to the man he thought he had killed.
"Oh, that doesn't matter Potter! You are not to die tonight. No, I am going to make you regret the day you were born Potter! Just thought I'd leave you something think about. This is how I snuck up on your buddy Neville. Sad, isn't it?" he said mocking Harry, bringing his face close.
"You will pay Percy!" Harry screamed as he felt his body loosen.
"No, you will pay, Potter, with you and your precious family's blood. Mark my words, Potter! You haven't seen the last of me!" he said as suddenly everything came back into focus.
"Urgh!" Harry screamed jumping at nothing.
The people at the site just gave Harry a weird look as Harry stood up and dusted himself off. Ron gave him a worried look as he looked back and Harry just shrugged. Harry's mind was racing a million miles per minute. Percy was alive? How? Where did those fangs come from? Harry had so many questions.
Once Ron had stopped staring at him, he walked towards the Minister who was giving him a worried look. Harry walked directly up to him, ignoring the stares from everyone who had saw him jump at nothing.
"I will bring Jeremy to the Ministry with the adoption papers ready. As his Godfather I will be adopting him and I want to see anyone try to say no," Harry said seriously to the Minister who only stared at him for a second and nodded.
Harry felt an uneasy calm come over him.
"Yes, please bring him to the Ministry," the Minister said as Harry nodded.
"I will bring him first thing in the morning," Harry said as the Minister nodded.
"Of course Harry," he said as Harry shook his hand.
"I'll see you tomorrow then," Harry said as the Minister nodded and Harry apparated away.
Harry apparated on the outside of Grimmauld Places wards and walked right into the front yard. He walked directly to the front door and let himself in. He found Molly waiting for him.
"Is Katie still here?" Harry asked Molly who nodded.
She obviously had been crying, her face was tear-stained and her eyes were red.
"She is right up the stairs in the first room to the right. Are you alright?" she asked worriedly as tears formed in her eyes.
Harry only shrugged at her and walked to the staircase. He looked back for a split second and gave her a grim look before he walked up the stairs. He opened the door slowly careful not to make much sound. He didn't have to be quiet. Katie was laying in the bed, sobbing into her pillow. Harry noticed Virginia and Harry Jr. were sleeping in a bed right next to it. Harry slowly walked over to Katie, feeling tears form in his eyes as he took each step.
Harry put a comforting hand on her back and sat down on the bed next to her. She looked at him with tear-filled eyes. Tears began to roll down Harry's cheeks. Katie put her hand and wiped his tears away as she wiped wrapped her arms around Harry's neck tightly.
"It is just so sad," Katie cried into Harry's ear.
They both just laid there for quite sometimes. The tears didn't stop coming, and they continued to roll down both of their cheeks. Neville and Luna had become their best friends. They were family. They didn't speak at all. They just held each other tightly. Many things were going through Harry's mind, but he decided it was better not to tell Katie now. When finally there no tears left to cry, Katie spoke to him.
"Harry, what about Jeremy? I mean he is going to be an orphan," Katie said sadly.
"We'll adopt him. Plain and simple. It is our duty as his Godparents," Harry said looking at the ceiling as Katie nodded.
A calm silence fell over the room.
"We better get back to the Castle. We have overstayed are welcome here," Harry said standing up.
"They said we could stay as long as we like, but I understand what you mean. We need to get the adoption papers ready and Remus needs to find out if he doesn't know already," Katie said as Harry nodded.
"We will just leave a note telling them what we are doing," Harry said gloomily as they prepared to leave.
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Harry and Katie adopted Jeremy Longbottom. Out of respect to Neville and Luna, they didn't change his last name. It remained Longbottom. Harry also took control of the Order of the Phoenix, much to the surprise of many of the Order members. Neville and Luna's deaths had hit Harry hard, and he was truly having problem getting over it.
He didn't blame himself for their deaths. No. He didn't do that anymore. He blamed the only person he could blame. Percy. The funeral was brutal for both Harry and Katie and they would remember it for a long time to come. It was really hard even thinking about it, but they thought about it every time they looked at Jeremy.
Harry was friends with Hermione and Ron again and he had forgiven the rest of the Weasley family. Harry didn't feel like it mattered anymore. Now Harry was just looking forward to the future. The future where he would have to stop Percy Weasley, or Lord Percival. Harry was ready. More ready than he would ever be. As much as he hated it, he knew it was his duty. His duty to save the world that he had saved before. Harry would make his parents proud.
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I am happy to say I just finished my first story...thanks to everyone that reviewed constantly every chapter and those who only reviewed a little... There will be a sequel so there is no need to worry about that... Thank you and have a good day!