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"Harry Potter and the On Going Struggle"

By SillyGillie

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Summary- Harry Potter's 6th year full of drama, mysteries, angst, and romance. Harry promises never to forget the people he's lost, the year goes on and more people are dying each day. Harry is trying to master his Occulmency along with NEWT classes, some interesting new classes, quidditch training, a new DADA teacher, DA still in progress, and the threat of the Prophecy grows closer each day. I hope you like it.

A/N- Repost of chapter two.

A/N- Hello All!!! Thanks so much for all the reviews already! As you can probably tell I'm having a little difficulty with the html codes *blush* I don't really understand what I'm doing wrong either, that's the stupid part! Urgh... Anyway I tried the html's again so if they don't work please forgive me. I have the first nine chapters written already therefore they'll come out fast, and for some reason I made them small, but I assure you they will get longer as time goes on. Again thanks for all the reviews already!

Disclaimer- I sadly still do not own Harry Potter no matter how hard I try, this is just for my personal amusemant. I am making no money, zip, zero! I assure you! *smiles innocently*

Dedication- This is for Des1 my first reviewer! *smiles widely and hands Des a cookie*

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"BOY" Vernon called, making Harry jump.

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"Yes Uncle Vernon?" Harry asked coldly.

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"What did Ms. Figg want, why did she want to know where you were?" Petunia asked her neck craning over Vernon's shoulder with her hawk like eyes darting to the new addition in his hands. Harry quickly put the letters behind his back.

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"WELL" Vernon yelled. 'Bit cranky now your son is the town's bully, not that he wasn't before, but you have no excuses now, seeing as you caught him yourselves beating up little 10 year olds. If you ask me, I'd tell you he belonged in St. Brutes.' Harry thought.

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"BOY" Vernon roared

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"Yes" Harry asked, 'they really do sound similarly, Ms. Figg and Uncle Vernon.'

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"You very well heard what you Aunt asked, ANSWER" Vernon bellowed.

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"She wants me to fix her garden for her, on account that she can't get down low anymore, with you know her being OLD." Harry yelled back losing his patience with them, all that he wanted to do was go to his room.

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"Don't speak to your Aunt like that, we raised you, clothed you, fed you, and this is our return, you yelling at your aunt? Why you ungrateful brat." Vernon hissed coming up so close to Harry that he was towering over him.

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"You did a wonderful job, I mean I loved getting leftovers of Dudley's, or anything that was left over in the fridge, oh and these have been swell, how many years have I had them" Harry yelled back indicating to his jeans that had holes in their knees.

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"I LOVE being here, when I'm at SCHOOL I can't wait to come back here with YOU" Harry added with sarcasm dripping from his voice. Harry ran up the stairs and into his room and slammed the door shut.

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"WELL YOU CAN JUST GO TO YOUR ROOM, BOY" Vernon roared up the stairs.

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"For you information, I'm already in it!" Harry yelled back with a glare down the stairs.

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'Now to get out of the bathroom without them noticing' Harry thought to himself. He had been too mad to comprehend where his feet were leading him. He strained his ears to listen, to try and hear the muffled footsteps on the carpet that floored the house.

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'Ok, well they should be going into the TV room' Harry thought to himself as he listened carefully, and sure enough he heard an infomercial turn on.

Harry quickly opened the bathroom door, closed it gently then sprinted to his room, opened the door and closed it softly. As he walked in he was met by a click from Hedwig.

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"Hello Girl" Harry said petting her head affectionately, as she nipped his finger kindly in response.

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Harry kicked off his old trainers and hopped on his bed. He took the first envelope and put the rest on the bedside table. 'From Ron' Harry guessed.

'Brilliant guess' Harry thought as he opened it up and recognized Ron's messy scrawl.

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Hey Mate,

I've just received my OWLS, mum wasn't too thrilled with them, neither was Hermione. I'm sure she'll tell you the same as she's been telling me since we got our OWLS. I'm all right with them, because I tried my hardest. I've received just enough OWLS to take all the NEWT classes I need to become an Analyst. Isn't that brilliant Harry? Dad brought home a little information brochure about being an Analyst. It looks wicked. I get to look at reports that Auror's get from the field, look at spy photographs, listen in on bad guys, and if I'm lucky I'd get to interrogate a few bad guys. I would be working directly with your field, Harry.

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Harry thought for a moment, 'does he even have analysts' skills, he doesn't even notice he has feelings for Hermione, maybe it's just with girls'

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My total score was six OWLS, Mum was horrid that I got one terrible and she threatened to take away my broom!

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"Poor Bloke" Harry added to the letter.

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I managed to keep my broom by reminding Mum that Fred and George got only three OWLS. I got a lot more than them, but I didn't get as much as Hermione so I got into trouble with mum for doing so 'poorly' on my OWLS. This is what my summer will be like are you ready to read some excitement? Well tough, you're going to; I have now become the Weasley house-elf!

I swear Hermione's making me study extra because how 'poorly' I did on my exams, and Mum she's making me do everything. Did I tell you Fred and George moved out? There doing really well, but that also means that I am the only 'man' in the house as Charlie, Bill, and Dad are out with the Order most of the time; I'm forced to do everything around the house.

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"Welcome to my world" Harry said aloud continuing to read.

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Percy came over our house, no he didn't apologize, the prat acted like nothing ever happened. The twins were furious and told him they would hex him if he didn't leave, so on the way out he tried to kiss mum good-bye and she started crying. The twins moved out before we got back from Hogwarts. They have that place in Diagon Alley and have their flat above it. Their doing really well so they spruced up the house a bit. Mum's thrilled. She can't wait till you come over. How are you doing with you know? I hope the muggles are treating you all right I expect they will be after that 'talk' they had with Moody, if they're not let me or Ms. Figg know.

These are my scores:

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Potions: Exceeds Expectations (can you believe that!? I thought someone was playing a trick on me)

Care of Magical Creatures: Exceeds Expectations (Ok considering we had a sub the beginning of the year)

Transfiguration: Exceeds Expectations (How I managed to pull that off I'll never know)

History of Magic: Poor (what like I was supposed to memorize all those names!?)

Defense Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding (Harry you're brilliant!)

Divination: Terrible (that was expected)

Charms: Exceeds Expectations (I can't believe I got that after turning the dinner plate into a mutant mushroom)

Herbology: Acceptable (yeah well)

Astronomy: Dreadful (McGonagall didn't even have a chance against those bloody gits!)

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I'll see you soon mate on account that Dumbledore said you're allowed to leave.

See you mate,

Ron

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"Brilliant job Ron!" Harry exclaimed scaring Hedwig who flapped her wings in surprise. 'It's a shame that he can't become an Auror I remember in his fourth year when he desperately wanted Barty Crouch Jr to tell him that he should consider becoming an Auror, but that analyst job does sound wicked.'

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"Now for my letter from Hermione" Harry said shuffling through the pile. "Here we are" Harry said as he pulled it out and slit open the seal of an owl and began to read.

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Dear Harry,

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I do hope you have received better scores on your OWL results than Ron. I would be deeply disappointed if you didn't, I also hope you did better, for the fact that you didn't have quidditch practice to distract you at the end of the year, so hopefully you managed to study more than Ron.

I on the other hand am thrilled with my OWL results, I received all outstandings and two exceeds expectations. I told you I mixed up some things on Ancient Runes! Blasted class, the second was Astronomy. I couldn't concentrate correctly with McGonagall and Hagrid.

Harry it's brilliant I've discovered what I want to do, it's a cross between a Historian and an Anthropologist. It's not just a Historian, I find information from the past and wield it so that you can see how a country, or person behaves, therefore giving the knowledge of what to do next. I think it's wonderful, all the books I get to look through, it'll be fascinating! And I get to work with Ron because he wants to be an analyst, he told you that didn't he? I would also get to work with the Auror division; Counter Intelligence, which is you, of course only if you received enough OWLS. Mr. Weasley brought home tons of brochures that's where I found my future career.

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"That sounds like a brilliant career for Hermione to choose. Just what she's fit for, looking through books all day" Harry said rolling his eyes.

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I hope you'll write me back soon during these three weeks. I've gotten only two letters from you, I know Sirius' death was hard on you, but you have not right to take it out on your friends, Harry we're worried about you.

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'Shut it Hermione, you have no idea, you've never had some one close to you die' Harry thought angrily, his eyes darkening.

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I suppose I don't really need to show you my results specifically because as I mentioned earlier only Ancient Runes and Astronomy I got "Exceeds Expectations," everything else I got "Outstanding" so I'm sure you can figure it out on your own. I've been pestering Ron to study all summer so that he will be ahead and maybe won't do so poorly on our next exams I hope you'll heed my advice and start to study also.

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"NEWTS are in our final year honestly!" Harry spoke to the parchment.

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I'm at the Burrow if you can't tell from my letter, but Dumbledore came and put up a bunch of spells to protect the house and said that you can come over! I look forward to seeing you Harry!

Love from,

Hermione

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'So thinks she knows what I've been through? Oh of course she knows everything how stupid of me to forget' Harry snarled to himself. 'She didn't even say thanks, I mean if it wasn't for my class I mean my club she would never have passed the practical of DADA.' Harry thought a bit selfishly to himself.

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"Hmm maybe will try Ginny next. She doesn't seem to be a know-it-all." Harry thought.

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Dear Harry,

I know that if I were you I wouldn't expect to get a letter from me, Ginny Weasley, Ron's little sister. However, due to last year's events such as the DA (which leads me to my first question, are you continuing DA? I really think you should) I figured that you could possibly offer a training course by mail (I admit sounds funny to myself as well). Yes that would be quite awkward because you wouldn't be able to see how I've progressed, but a simple spell and definition of what it does and what situation it would be used in would be very helpful. I'm sure that if you put your mind to it you could think of something better, you were an excellent teacher.

Considering Hogwarts rules we're not allowed to do magic over the summer anyway. I can practice the wand movements and it would help me study for my OWLS, yes I know thinking about OWLS already. I believe I've been in the presence of Hermione to long. If you helped me, it would be greatly appreciated, I know I won't let you down, I hope you did well on your OWLS! Hermione was quite happy with her results (as I'm sure she let you know) and has been bothering Ron about it for ages, quite annoying if you ask me they should just kiss already and get it over with.

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"My thoughts exactly" Harry replied grinning to the letter.

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But I suppose they enjoy the little 'lovers spats' they do go at it for ages! Harry, I also wanted to let you know that I'm sorry for you loss, Sirius was a great friend to me, he always spoke very highly of you. I know that I will not be able to understand how you feel but please if you need to, feel free to write me if at anytime it's bothering you and you have the need to tell someone! I do hope I'll receive a follow up letter and remember I'll always be there for you if you need to contact someone! I know you have Hermione and Ron to contact but if you didn't want to speak to them for some reason feel free to contact me! Oh Dumbledore said that you can come to the Burrow this summer, isn't that great? Write back soon.

Your friend,

Ginny Weasley

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'That was nice of her sending an owl,' Harry thought to himself 'She's very smart and a quick learner too, I actually enjoyed teaching her last year, she's a brilliant fighter.' Harry grinned at the thought of her in Umbridge's office, cursing Malfoy with the bat-bogey curse though he didn't actually see it, he heard it full detail from Ron who was attempting to make him feel better, now if only he hadn't listened to that damn elf he would be alive still.

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"Ugh I can be such a prat sometimes," Harry said out loud sadly as he rubbed his temples with force willing his memories to escape his head. 'I wonder if I should continue DA? Sirius did say it was a good idea, but maybe only because of Umbridge' Harry thought, "Merlin I hate that woman" Harry muttered under his breath. 'Maybe I'll hold a meeting to see if they want to continue. "I suppose I'll open Dumbledore's now," Harry said almost grudgingly.

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Dear Mr. Potter;

I'm sure you will be most pleased with your exam results. You did exceptionally well. Very good work, I expect you to keep it up if you want to become an Auror. If you have any questions, or any complaints with your teachers, need help with any work, come straight to me. I always keep my word you will become an Auror and make both your parents and your godfather very proud. You know that's what your parents did before they died, and Sirius was one as well. I'll see you at the start of term.

Your book list will depend on your OWL results so it was sent with your results. I don't know how you pulled it off Potter, but I am very proud of you.

Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

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"Oh well that was unexpected" Harry croaked out after awhile of staring at letter shaking in his hands. He didn't know that his parents and godfather were Aurors. 'I will make them proud, all of them; I'll show Voldemort he won't win as long as a Potter is still alive.' Harry looked pensive for awhile before saying out loud, "She said I should be proud of my results I guess I couldn't have done that poorly than," Harry smiled gratefully. 'She said I did "exceptionally"well that could only mean good things, 'Harry thought to himself grinning.

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Dear Mr. Potter;

The following sheets of paper are the results of your OWLS and the classes you will be recommenced to take in your 6th year. Also it will include a list of assignments that you will be required to complete for your new classes in the new school year.

Sincerely,

Professor Tofty

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Harry grinned, Professor Tofty was the proctor for his charms OWL he seemed very impressed with Harry. Harry continued to read on,

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Transfiguration: Exceeds Expectations (Harry let out a whoop, McGonagall told the class for her NEWT classes she wouldn't accept any lower)

Defense Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding (Harry grinned stupidly)

Charms: Outstanding

History of Magic: Poor

Potions: Outstanding ("Yes!" Harry yelled and punched the air with his fist)

Astronomy: Acceptable

Herbology: Exceeds Expectations

Care of Magical Creatures: Exceeds Expectations

Divination: Dreadful ( Harry frowned "Divination is a bunch of rubbish")

Classes you are advised to continue in:

1. Transfiguration

2. Defense Against the Dark Art

3. Charms

4. Potions

5. Herbology

6.Care Of Magical Creatures

7. Occlumency ("You've got to be joking me" Harry exclaimed outraged he'd be damned if he had to take lessons with Snape again, not after the whole pensive incident.)

Secondary Classes:

1. History of Magic

2. Astronomy

3. Divination

We hope you are satisfied with your results, we look forward to your new school year. Your assignments for the summer are from only the classes in the Advised column.

Sincerely,

Professor Tofty

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