The Ten Plagues of Malfoy
Chapter 11 The Death of the First Born
A/N I am almost sorry for what I do in this chapter. We see Harry's decision, but only after a small incident and some realisation on Harry's part. Yeah it's like the end of a very long era at Hogwarts, we join them now at breakfast.
P.S. slasherbabe, how did you guess??? I'm sure I didn't tell anyone about him and the whole death thing.
Also Tarli-rah, you seem to be the first person to notice where I got the idea from, thank you.
"Death, when it approaches ought not to take one by surprise."
Harry was pondering what he should do about Draco, while Hermione and Ron fought over the last glass of juice. From the other side of the room Draco watched Harry carefully trying to read what he was thinking from his features.
At the top table Professor McGonagall stood up, and with what sounded like a frog in her throat she started to speak. "Students, last night an important era ended at Hogwarts. Our very own Headmaster – Professor Albus Dumbledore was taken from us. He died peacefully in his sleep, in his favourite place. Right here at Hogwarts. You are all exempt from classes today, and I would like a word with Miss Granger, Miss Parkinson, Mr Weasley, Mr Potter and Mr Malfoy please in my study.
The trio exchanged glances as they walked to the door joining Draco and Pansy and then the five began to walk up to McGonagall's office. Not one of them spoke the whole walk there; they all took a seat facing the Transfiguration teacher.
"Now, I have called you all here because that is the way Albus wanted it. The instructions on his will state that you five are to be present, along with Severus Snape, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, as well as James and Lily Potter. As far as I know it has not been changed since the five of you were born. I have sent owls to Remus and Sirius but I am not sure whether either will be able to attend. Good morning Remus." McGonagall said as Remus stepped out of the fireplace closely followed by a ghostly Sirius.
"Siri, I've missed you so much. Where have you been?" A speeding force had hit Sirius and had run right through him.
"Well now that we are all here that can be here we can get started." Minerva had said as the door shut and was locked by Snape. It was then that two ghostly figures shimmered in the centre of the room, and gradually appeared.
"Albus said that if we hurried we would be just in time for you to start Professor."
"Evans? And Potter?" Snape hissed
"You'll find that that is Potter and Potter, Snivellus."
"Dad, Mum? The last time I saw you, it was when Voldemort rose again, with my bloody blood."
"Harold." Lily scolded.
"My name is Harold?" Harry asked weakly while Draco grinned.
"Yes, now be quiet and sit down." Harry did as he was told, still trying to get over the shock of his parents suddenly appearing.
"Now that we are all present, as eerie as it is we can start. I'll just cast a silencing spell on the room." She muttered something and then opened the envelope carefully.
The final Will and Testament of Albus Dumbledore.
Minerva,
I trust that it is you that is reading my will out as instructed on the envelope. I have always insisted that everything should go to plan and that will continue even in my death. I do hope that I managed to find Lily and James before you started reading as this is important for them to hear as well.
In muggle wills they leave their physical possessions to people, I will do that but there are also some other things that I have to explain.
James and Lily, I know that you were determined to change the secret keeper to Peter; I knew then that it would be your downfall. James as usual you were headstrong and convinced that what you were doing was right (James snorted), a quality that Harry has inherited. I felt that I should not tell you in case you thought me an interfering old fool, but it did seem to be the right time to die.
It was not only your love Lily that saved Harry. I, myself put a curse upon him at birth to protect him from Tom. It is a handy little curse which will ensure that he is the final winner of the battle. ('And why didn't he tell us before?' Lily muttered)
Sirius, had I known when I change the secret from you to Peter what would happen I would have refused Point Blanc but we all learn from our mistakes, even me ('Doubtful' Sirius mouthed to James) . I am sure that the experiences have helped to make you the fine man you are now, even if some illegal magic was used.
Remus, you really were a fine teacher and it's a pity that the parents found out about your little problem. If you look in my office in a box labelled W.W. you will find a total cure. It will completely rid you of any wolfish behaviour; I have been working on it for a few years now. ('Daft old coot')
Severus, Tom has always known that you were a spy for the light and he fed you a pack of lies every time you were present at a meeting. He will be willing to remove the mark ('Like hell') if you tell him; I can still get to him from death it seems.
As Head Girl Pansy, it is your duty to help keep the school running, and try to liaise as closely as possible with the new Headmaster or mistress. (Whoopdedoo!)
Ron and Hermione it seems that it is blatantly obvious to everyone but you, Ron there is a box in the top drawer of my desk. The note inside should explain. ('I'm screwed.' 'Ronald, language.' 'What did I say?')
Draco, you may be wondering why you are here, mainly for Mr Potter's emotional support (He has emotions that he is willing to show, wow. Draco thought.) but I think that a picture in my office, on the shelf above my pensive should explain a little about your father.
Finally Harry, you too will have to liaise with the new Head but I would just like to let you in on a little secret. The sword of Gryffindor will kill Voldemort if you get it straight through his heart. Also you have been a great pupil here and I am sure you have caused even more mayhem than your father if that is possible. It truly is an end of an era, I have died and you are leaving, I am sure however that you will return someday. The school has that kind of feeling, it can call anyone back, at any time whether they are expecting it or not. (I already know that, I keep coming back each year don't I?)
"It seems that he wrote it last night." Minerva said weakly.
"It all makes sense now." Harry whispered.
"I'm glad someone understands." Sirius commented.
"Harry, will you explain?" Lily asked gently.
"Yesterday in our meeting he said that you should never be surprised by death, and you should always know when you are going to die. He knew that he was going to die, which means that he knew I would change my mind until I found out, and then I would be even surer that it's what I wanted. It's like everything has been perfectly timed to coincide, as if there is a being above us that controls everything that happens."
"What was that?" Ron asked.
"Dumbledore knew that he was going to die but he didn't tell anyone."
"How nice of him." James added.
About an hour after James and Lily had returned to the land of the dead and everyone had gone their separate ways Harry found that his legs had walked him to the portrait outside Draco's room. He whispered the password and entered, to find Draco on the floor fighting a roll of spellotape.
"Harry, I was just trying to wrap today's present." He yanked the tape from his arm, taking a few hairs with it and then discarded it on the floor.
"Don't bother I've made my decision."
"Are you totally sure, because you can't go back on it?"
"I'm sure."
"Really really?"
"Really." Harry insisted.
"So what's my present? You did say that I would get one when you decided didn't you?" Draco asked cautiously.
"Yes."
"So what's my present?"
A/N And I think I left a cliffie, ha ha ha!!!! I know what Draco says/does in reply and you don't ha!!!
Phrase was pretty obvious this chapter. Chapter title – 1st person born dies – Dumbly-dorr is the oldest. I saw the film again, it is just getting better every time I watch it. Ahhh!!! Big sigh, so drool worthy.
Happy reading. Maybe I should leave this as a final chapter no that would just be evil.
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