A/N: Hello all, welcome to another installment of my story. I hope you enjoyed the last chapter and you are looking forward to this chapter. The action will be picking up rather soon, and the romance part is now over, throughout the rest of the story you will not notice much about the relationship. I have received many wonderful reviews look below for thanks. As always read and review and please enjoy. J
Chapter Eleven: Flying Lessons
Harry and Hermione spent a relaxing time staring at the stars, their secrets finally out and neither was rejected like they had both feared. They enjoyed the time together but since it was already well past midnight they decided to go back inside. They walked inside to a tremendous applause and a big "About time!!" from Ron.
"Ha, alright guys quiet." Yelled Harry, "We appreciate it but as we all have had an extremely long day I am tired and would like to turn in as I know that tomorrow there will many questions."
"And I agree with that sentiment." Mrs. Weasley said. "All of you off to bed now."
So the trio and family all said goodnight to each other and Harry thanked everybody profusely for the gifts before giving Hermione a goodnight kiss and went to the bedroom he shared with Ron. They talked for a little while, but mostly about Harry's phoenix Hope. She was a magnificent creature that Harry was all to stunned with. He couldn't believe he was an owner of a phoenix especially one so rare. Ron couldn't believe either. But both fell asleep rather quickly, Ron looking forward to finding out things from Harry, Harry not as eager as he hated the spotlight. He felt that being the Heir to King Arthur and Merlin would definitely put him in the spotlight. Harry fell asleep and he had a dream or more like a vision.
"YOU FOOL FUDGE!!!" Voldemort screamed, "You were not to be SEEN and not only were you seen but you and that damn Peter were CAUGHT! By MUGGLES no less. FUDGE get in front of me NOW!"
"My lord I am extremely…"
"CRUCIO!!"
The ex minister of magic was than riving on the ground in imminence pain while Voldemort spoke again.
"I have no conceivable idea how my enemy has evaded me again. I had him here for three days solid and that crazy muggle loving fool was able to find him. HOW?? I want to know. How in the blue hell did that fool find us? SNAPE in front of me now!"
"Yes my lord." Snape replied while bowing down in front of his Lord and Master.
"What does that fool think?"
"He believes me to be loyal to him, he still thinks that I am spying on you and my fellow death eaters so I will need to keep giving him some information to make him happy."
"And what of that damn boy? Any news on him?"
"No my lord, I have not seen him or the professor."
"Very well, I want you to go back to Hogwarts tonight and study Harry, try acting nice to him to throw him off guard and when he least expects it, attack him. Find out his abilities, his magic power, anything that can be useful. Only I can kill him, and only he can kill me. But you would be surprised what you can live through. MWHAAHAHAHAH" There was a sickening evil laughter that rung through England that night.
"NOO!!" Harry screamed as he woke up, this was not good, Snape really was a death eater, and he had to warn Professor Dumbledore. Harry looked at the clock and saw that it was already 8 am which surprised him, he usually didn't sleep this late, but than he remembered that he didn't go to sleep until about 4 am. Harry knew that he would not be getting anymore sleep after that dream, and after looking at Ron and seeing that he was knocked out he decided to get dressed and check out his new broom. He headed downstairs to grab a bit of toast and then jet. However he wasn't the only one not sleeping, Harry saw that Dave Granger was sitting at the table drinking what he presumed to be coffee.
"Harry, well it seems that I am not the only one who can't sleep."
"So it seems Mr. Granger."
"Please Harry I asked you to call me Dave, I was never one to like titles."
"Sorry si.. I mean Dave, it is just going to take time to get used to that's all."
"No worries mate, so what brings you down after only just going to sleep?"
"Voldemort planning again."
"You can see him?"
"Only in my dreams, I am trying Occleumency but my previous teacher didn't really explain it that well. I am hoping that Professor Dumbledore will help me with it. What about you? You're up awfully early."
"Well I never could sleep too late, so my brain and body just automatically wake up at around 7-7:30 a.m. no matter what.
"Bummer."
"Well not really, I am up in time to see certain things that many people never see. Like a sunrise, one of the most beautiful sights that this planet can offer for free."
"Well you have got no argument from me on that one Dave, but me personally I am more of a sunset person. I love the night time, looking up at the stars and the openness of the sky. It just radiates freedom to me."
"I understand that, from what Hermione tells me you have a had a bit of rough childhood."
"Yes sir, but she doesn't know the half of it and I dare say I hope she never does."
"Understood, so what are you planning on doing this morning?"
"Well I am going to go flying on my new broomstick, than eat some breakfast. How about you?"
"Well not much, just sit here and read while enjoying my coffee."
"Hmm I have an idea."
"What?"
"Well since I grew up as a muggle I know how boring it can be sometime, so why don't we borrow an older broom from the shed and I can try and teach you how to fly. Hermione hates to fly so maybe this will spur her on."
"Hey, you would do that for me?"
"Sure no problem, after all I can tell how much magic interests you and there is no better feeling than flying around on a broomstick."
So Harry and Dave headed out to the shed, Harry already had his Lightning Bolt so he picked up a Cleansweep and started to instruct him on how to fly.
"Now I am not as good as Madame Hooch on teaching but I will give it a try. First step up to the broom and shout with a commanding voice "UP" "
"UP" Dave shouted and quite surprising to him and Harry it jumped right into his hand.
"Well that was easier than I thought." Dave commented.
"No kidding, okay now I want you to mount your broom and on the count of three push up from the ground gently and hover."
Dave did what he was instructed and Harry started to count.
"One…. Two…..Three!"
Dave pushed up off the ground and was hovering about 7 feet off the ground.
"This is so cool!" He exclaimed.
"I know, flying is my biggest rush in the world. I love flying above just about everything else."
Harry than got on his broom and zoomed up to Dave who now had a slack jawed look on his face.
"What?" Harry asked.
"How did, did you, you didn't even say up?"
"Oh yeah I forgot, once you have flown a broomstick all you have to do from than on is mount it and fly. Now all we are doing is hovering right now. In order to actually fly you need to grip your broomstick firmly and twist your hands clockwise to accelerate and counter clockwise to de-accelerate. The newer brooms like my Firebolt and Lightning bolt will move to your thoughts as well. They also go incredibly fast, yours is slower because it is your first time, and if your good and you want to try I will let you try the Firebolt. But in the mean time lets get up to about 35 mph and see how you do."
"Okay here we goooooo. Ahhhh! Whoa, that was cool!"
"Careful now, if you get hurt or killed Mione will never fly.'
"Ha ha, okay kid lets try it again."
So Dave and Harry started again, Dave was a natural which was funny considering his age. They flew around for about an hour or so. Dave had caught on quick and was soon weaving up down left and right, having the time of his life. He than landed and Harry followed.
"What's up Dave?'
"I want to see your broom go; I know that you are holding back, I want to see it in full action."
"Alright, I am not sure how fast it goes but let's find out the fun way."
Harry jumped back on his broom stick and belted forward at an incredible speed. He was going so fast that Dave could hardly keep his eyes on him. They he skyrocketed upwards and at around 700 to 800 feet he stopped for only a second before going head first into a dive. Dave was just staring at Harry free falling basically when he felt a tap on his shoulder.
"What are you doing dad?" Hermione asked.
Dave couldn't say anything but point at Harry. Hermione suddenly screamed when she saw what he was doing but she was frozen in her spot. Harry saw nothing but the ground and he heard nothing but the wind. He was going faster than gravity could pull him. He kept descending soon he was only 100 feet in the air, than only 50, moving faster than a speeding bullet the adrenaline pumping through him like it was in his blood. Only making him go faster and faster, now only 25 feet than 15 he was nothing more than a blur in the sky moving at over 400 miles per hour. What he didn't notice was that everyone in the Weasley house had heard Hermione scream and came out to see what was up and they all stared at the moving blur that was Harry. He was now only 10 feet than 5 feet, only 2 feet than at the last 9 or 10 inches that he had left he pulled out of his dive and let his feet brush the grassy field that was almost his final resting place with a huge smile on his face he slowed down and stopped.
"So Dave what do you think?"
There was no answer and Harry jumped off his broom and turned to Dave.
"Dave what is, oh I am in trouble."
Harry then noticed the death grip Hermione had on her fathers arm and the group of now stunned faces.
"What?" He asked nonchalant
Ron was the first to speak.
"That was utterly amazing mate; you could easily play for any national Quidditch team. You are so much better than Krum, that was the sickest move I have ever seen."
"If you do that one more time Harry James Potter you will not live to see another Quidditch match again." Hermione screeched at him.
"Come on pumpkin he knows what he is doing; besides I asked him to give me a good show. Which I might add you did very well." Dave reassured her.
With that said he jumped on his broom and flew up about ten feet. Harry joined him (mainly to get away from the death glare he was receiving from Hermione).
"Alright you two funs over get down here for breakfast." Mrs. Weasley shouted up to them.
"Alright" They both said.
So they landed and Harry went over to Hermione.
"Sorry Mione but I am a seeker and this is what I love to do."
"I know Harry but it is still scary, but what is my father doing flying?"
"Oh yeah, I asked him if he would like to learn and he is did. He is quite good you know, and I was hoping that if you see him doing it so easily and carefree that maybe I can get you to learn."
"Maybe, but only if you promise me that you will be careful."
"Deal."
Ron came up and slapped Harry on the back.
"Man Malfoy will be nothing after a show like that."
So the trio headed back to the burrow for some much needed breakfast. They were about halfway through their meal when Harry heard the sound of someone apperating outside. He was hoping it was Dumbledore, there was a lot that had to be explained today and he was hoping for some help from Dumbledore. He went outside and everybody inside heard a "Stupify!" Than Harry ran back inside and shouted "DEATH EATERS!!!!"
A/N: Whew I cant wait to read all of your reviews though I know that most of you are going to be pretty upset with me with this wonderful cliffie. Anyway here are the thanks for those that reviewed last chapter and any answers or comments. He He who likes the cliff hanger? I do.
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