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Chapter - July 5th through July 19th - Days Three through Seventeen
Two Weeks Filled in
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Last Chapter:
Harry looked at the paper and after reading the headline, he couldn't help but smile. Finally that moron who called himself minister was gone.
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The past two weeks had been fairly uneventful for Harry. The days started to fall in line and become a routine of sorts. Harry would get up, have breakfast with Snape, then either work on homework or help Snape with some potions. Sometimes he would go outside and walk around the backyard. Snape and Harry had reached an unspoken truce, however, it was amazing the truce was still going on. Especially after that one incident.
*Flashback*
July 10th - 2:02 P.M. - Day Eight
Harry had noticed that Snape would occasionally just disappear at times. He happened to be walking past the Dinning Room when he noticed Snape standing by a panel of wood. He then watched Snape disappear into the wall. Harry went over to where Snape disappeared and placed an ear over the area. He could hear footsteps getting softer and softer. He was wondering how to follow Snape when the wall suddenly just opened in front of him.
Harry threw all logical caution to the wind and went down the staircase. He guessed that he was underground and when he reached the bottom of the stairs, he started to look around to see where Snape went. He found him in a small room on the right. The room seemed to be full of potion ingredients. Harry decided that the best action was to go back before Snape realized he was there. However, he accidentally bumped into the wall with a loud 'thump'. Snape quickly turned around with his wand out. When he realized who it was, he was furious.
"What in the bloody hell are you doing here!" he bellowed.
"I, um, I...," Harry stuttered.
"I told you not to go into the basement and you disobeyed my orders!" he shouted, "How in Merlin's name did you get down here anyway?"
"I saw you disappear in the Dinning Room and so I followed you." said Harry.
"Why in the world did you feel the need to follow me? You are such a Gryffindor! Foolish and stupid! Did you ever think that it would be dangerous for you to follow me! It's that behavior that got that stupid mutt of your godfather killed! You never mind your own business. You are careless of people's belongings and private property. You don't know how to keep your nose out of someone else's business. You were spoiled all your life just like your father!" exploded Snape.
Harry could not stand Snape's words.
"Well! If you and some other people would tell me things instead of hiding them for my safety, then maybe I wouldn't have followed you and I am not stupid. I am probably a hell of a lot smarter than you. Sirius was not stupid and he was not a mutt! He was a noble and brave man! You don't even deserve to have known him or to have even been in his presence! I might be a Gryffindor, but I'm proud of it. It's a lot better than being a Slytherin who is a slimy, prejudice, greasy git! You might call me spoiled, but I doubt someone who is spoiled would be locked in a cupboard under the stairs! I doubt that someone who is spoiled would be forced to work in all conditions of the weather and just be fed a piece of bread and a bit of soup. I doubt someone who is spoiled would be yelled at and treated like trash. My childhood was not a nice one. I doubt I have ever been spoiled because I have never had a loving family! I would have done better if I had lived in an orphanage!" Harry then turned on his heel, about to leave, when he suddenly said,
"For your information, you are my father! Or did you forget?"
With those words, Harry raced up the stairs as Snape bellowed.
"Go to your room and stay there!"
*End Flashback*
Harry was glad that they had settled their differences soon afterward. After all, it would have been horrible to live in the manor and try to ignore the other person living there. Although, it was Snape who had decided to talk first.
*Flashback*
Same day
Harry sat on his bed and looked out the window. It wasn't fair the way Snape assumed that his childhood had been easy. Harry was starting to imagine different ways to torture Snape when he heard a knock on his door. He went and opened it and saw Snape standing outside.
"May I come in?" asked Snape.
"Sure," said Harry standing aside, "it's your house."
Snape paused before saying,
"I apologize for several of my comments. They were inappropriate. I should not have lost my temper. You had no way of knowing what you would find by following me."
All Harry did was nod in response.
"I need to go somewhere right now, so don't leave the property."
"Okay," was all that Harry said.
Snape had turned and was about to leave when he stopped and asked.
"Did your relatives really do those things to you?"
"I don't lie about those things." replied Harry.
Snape didn't respond and instead simply walked away.
*End Flashback*
After that incident, neither one of them mentioned the rooms in the basement. Instead, they both pretended it never happened.
Snape was still spying for Dumbledore. Harry learned this when Snape grabbed his arm one day at lunch. Snape did say anything, he just went upstairs and returned in a black deatheater robe. Harry didn't really need explanation, he had figured out earlier on that Snape was still working for Voldemort on behalf of Dumbledore. Harry was very tempted to ask Snape about the meetings, but he decided that it was best to keep quiet.
Harry had found a book on Occlumancy in the library and was working on trying to block his mind. This consisted of deep meditation before he went to sleep. So far, this had worked quite nicely because Harry no longer had any dreams of any sort.
There still wasn't a Minister of Magic yet, but elections were to be held in a few days. So far the candidates were Arthur Weasley and Arnold Peasegood. Amelia Bones was nominated, however she declined the offer, stating that she was happy working in the position she was in and didn't want the responsibilities that came with the position of minister. Although she was temporarily holding the position until a new minister was elected.
Like he promised, Albus Dumbledore had visited at the end of the first week.
*Flashback*
Harry sat in the sitting room reading his book on Occlumancy when there was a knock on the door. Snape had left earlier because of Voldemort's summons, and Twinkle was out buying groceries at Diagon Alley. Dingle was way too old to get the door, so Harry had to open it. When Harry opened the door, he was greeted by Albus Dumbledore.
"Headmaster!" Harry said in surprise.
"Hello Harry." said Dumbledore pleasantly, "Is Severus home?"
"No sir." said Harry, "He was summoned."
"Ah," said Dumbledore. "Would you mind if I waited for him until he returns?"
"I suppose it's okay for you to stay." said Harry moving aside to let Dumbledore in.
They both went into the sitting room and sat down. There was an uncomfortable silence for a while before Dumbledore said,
"How is everything here, Harry?"
"Things are fine Headmaster. Not much has happened so far." replied Harry.
Dumbledore nodded and said, "That's nice."
Suddenly Dumbledore started to go through the pockets of his robes.
"I have something here for you," he said, "I'm not sure where I put it. Ah! Here it is."
Dumbledore pulled out a piece of parchment and handed it to Harry. Harry looked at it and saw that it was a letter:
~
By Order of
The Ministry of Magic
The Lifetime Quiddich Ban over Harry James Potter is hereby lifted. The party being addressed is now allowed to play Quiddich whenever proper such as:
In an area free of muggles.
On school Quiddich teams.
On national Quiddich teams.
On behalf of the ministry, we ask that the party in question forgive the Ministry's ridiculous ban.
Signed:
Amelia Susan Bones
Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement and Temporary Minister of Magic
~
"What!" said Harry, "You mean I can play Quiddich again?"
"Yes, you are allowed to." said Dumbledore smiling, "I also thought that you might like to have something returned to you."
Dumbledore then took something out from his robes and taped it with his wand. Harry's beloved Firebolt appeared in Dumbledore's hand.
"My Firebolt." gasped Harry.
"I believe this rightly belongs to you." said Dumbledore holding the broomstick out to Harry.
Harry took it and looked up at Dumbledore.
"You mean I can really have it back?"
"It is yours." said Dumbledore, "I hope you will take good care of it."
"I will." said Harry.
"Did Severus tell you about the wards on this manor?" asked Dumbledore.
"Wards?" asked Harry.
"I suppose he didn't tell you then." said Dumbledore, "Well, there are wards around the property. The main ones don't allow people to Apparate inside the gates and don't allow portkeys in or out. However, the wards also block all magic detection from the Ministry of Magic."
"What do you mean?" asked Harry slowly catching on.
"Well, if someone was underage and did magic, the Ministry would have no way of knowing." said Dumbledore innocently.
"So I can do magic here, even though I'm underage?" asked Harry.
"I have no idea what you are talking about." said Dumbledore, "Now, have you read any good books lately?"
Harry smiled at Dumbledore's antics and started to talk to Dumbledore about his book on Occlumancy and how he hadn't had any dreams.
Snape had returned a little while later and Dumbledore left to speak with him and soon after left.
*End Flashback*
Harry's appearance was also beginning to change. He had gotten a few inches taller so far and his hair was no longer sticking out in all directions. There also seemed to be a problem that neither Harry nor Snape expected.
*Flashback*
July 16th - 10:35 A.M. - Day Fourteen
Harry had started to get horrible headaches for the past couple of days. He was reading a book when one of these headaches came up. He put the book down and rubbed the bridge of his nose. Snape happened to be walking by and saw him do this.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"Nothing, I've just go this bad headache." replied Harry.
"Do you want a potion to help it?" asked Snape.
"I've already tried one and it didn't work." said Harry.
Snape looked at Harry for a little while before he thought of something.
"Take your glasses off and see how well you can make things out."
"Why?" asked Harry.
"Just do so and tell me how well you can see." said Snape.
Harry shrugged and took his glasses off. He looked around and his eyes widened.
"I can see the snake on that vase!" he said pointing to a ceramic vase on the fireplace.
"You normally can't?" asked Snape.
"No!" said Harry, "I normally have horrible vision and can't make out anything except blurry shapes. However, I can actually tell that there is a snake on that vase. The snake is a little blurry, but I can see it."
"Well, that is the cause of your headache." said Snape, "Your glasses are too strong now."
"Do you think that I might never have to wear glasses again after this spell completely wears off?" asked Harry.
"Most likely." said Snape, "Now hand me your glasses and I'll see if I can adjust them."
Harry handed Snape his glasses and Snape tapped them with his wand. He then handed them back to Harry.
"How are they now?" he asked.
Harry put them on and said, "Better, but I think they are still a little strong."
Snape then tapped them with his wand again and Harry said,
"Perfect! Thank you."
Snape just nodded and left.
*End Flashback*
Those two weeks were fairly calm and normal. Harry and Snape kept their truce and Harry continued to learn more things. However, the next week would be a week of change and the end of the old Ministry of Magic.
~End Chapter 9~
A/N: Yay! The end of Chapter 9. It took a while to write because I've been sick. I hope you like it and on to the reviews:
To Melwasul and Nphipps: There is no current lord, but I did say that the Lady is Draco Malfoy's Grandmother who went missing.
To GoddessMoonLady: I'm glad that you love my little story! Thanks for your review!
To Clare, the Blind: Some best friend you are! You don't like my story *cries*. Don't worry, I'll get you back in Chemistry. (Just kidding.)
To starangel2106, HermioneGreen, Anarane Anwamane, HecateDeMort, Lady Lightning, Aredhel Tasartir, and Miss Teinge: Thanks for your reviews of support!
|~Lilyanphino~|
Chapter - July 5th through July 19th - Days Three through Seventeen
Two Weeks Filled in
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Last Chapter:
Harry looked at the paper and after reading the headline, he couldn't help but smile. Finally that moron who called himself minister was gone.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The past two weeks had been fairly uneventful for Harry. The days started to fall in line and become a routine of sorts. Harry would get up, have breakfast with Snape, then either work on homework or help Snape with some potions. Sometimes he would go outside and walk around the backyard. Snape and Harry had reached an unspoken truce, however, it was amazing the truce was still going on. Especially after that one incident.
*Flashback*
July 10th - 2:02 P.M. - Day Eight
Harry had noticed that Snape would occasionally just disappear at times. He happened to be walking past the Dinning Room when he noticed Snape standing by a panel of wood. He then watched Snape disappear into the wall. Harry went over to where Snape disappeared and placed an ear over the area. He could hear footsteps getting softer and softer. He was wondering how to follow Snape when the wall suddenly just opened in front of him.
Harry threw all logical caution to the wind and went down the staircase. He guessed that he was underground and when he reached the bottom of the stairs, he started to look around to see where Snape went. He found him in a small room on the right. The room seemed to be full of potion ingredients. Harry decided that the best action was to go back before Snape realized he was there. However, he accidentally bumped into the wall with a loud 'thump'. Snape quickly turned around with his wand out. When he realized who it was, he was furious.
"What in the bloody hell are you doing here!" he bellowed.
"I, um, I...," Harry stuttered.
"I told you not to go into the basement and you disobeyed my orders!" he shouted, "How in Merlin's name did you get down here anyway?"
"I saw you disappear in the Dinning Room and so I followed you." said Harry.
"Why in the world did you feel the need to follow me? You are such a Gryffindor! Foolish and stupid! Did you ever think that it would be dangerous for you to follow me! It's that behavior that got that stupid mutt of your godfather killed! You never mind your own business. You are careless of people's belongings and private property. You don't know how to keep your nose out of someone else's business. You were spoiled all your life just like your father!" exploded Snape.
Harry could not stand Snape's words.
"Well! If you and some other people would tell me things instead of hiding them for my safety, then maybe I wouldn't have followed you and I am not stupid. I am probably a hell of a lot smarter than you. Sirius was not stupid and he was not a mutt! He was a noble and brave man! You don't even deserve to have known him or to have even been in his presence! I might be a Gryffindor, but I'm proud of it. It's a lot better than being a Slytherin who is a slimy, prejudice, greasy git! You might call me spoiled, but I doubt someone who is spoiled would be locked in a cupboard under the stairs! I doubt that someone who is spoiled would be forced to work in all conditions of the weather and just be fed a piece of bread and a bit of soup. I doubt someone who is spoiled would be yelled at and treated like trash. My childhood was not a nice one. I doubt I have ever been spoiled because I have never had a loving family! I would have done better if I had lived in an orphanage!" Harry then turned on his heel, about to leave, when he suddenly said,
"For your information, you are my father! Or did you forget?"
With those words, Harry raced up the stairs as Snape bellowed.
"Go to your room and stay there!"
*End Flashback*
Harry was glad that they had settled their differences soon afterward. After all, it would have been horrible to live in the manor and try to ignore the other person living there. Although, it was Snape who had decided to talk first.
*Flashback*
Same day
Harry sat on his bed and looked out the window. It wasn't fair the way Snape assumed that his childhood had been easy. Harry was starting to imagine different ways to torture Snape when he heard a knock on his door. He went and opened it and saw Snape standing outside.
"May I come in?" asked Snape.
"Sure," said Harry standing aside, "it's your house."
Snape paused before saying,
"I apologize for several of my comments. They were inappropriate. I should not have lost my temper. You had no way of knowing what you would find by following me."
All Harry did was nod in response.
"I need to go somewhere right now, so don't leave the property."
"Okay," was all that Harry said.
Snape had turned and was about to leave when he stopped and asked.
"Did your relatives really do those things to you?"
"I don't lie about those things." replied Harry.
Snape didn't respond and instead simply walked away.
*End Flashback*
After that incident, neither one of them mentioned the rooms in the basement. Instead, they both pretended it never happened.
Snape was still spying for Dumbledore. Harry learned this when Snape grabbed his arm one day at lunch. Snape did say anything, he just went upstairs and returned in a black deatheater robe. Harry didn't really need explanation, he had figured out earlier on that Snape was still working for Voldemort on behalf of Dumbledore. Harry was very tempted to ask Snape about the meetings, but he decided that it was best to keep quiet.
Harry had found a book on Occlumancy in the library and was working on trying to block his mind. This consisted of deep meditation before he went to sleep. So far, this had worked quite nicely because Harry no longer had any dreams of any sort.
There still wasn't a Minister of Magic yet, but elections were to be held in a few days. So far the candidates were Arthur Weasley and Arnold Peasegood. Amelia Bones was nominated, however she declined the offer, stating that she was happy working in the position she was in and didn't want the responsibilities that came with the position of minister. Although she was temporarily holding the position until a new minister was elected.
Like he promised, Albus Dumbledore had visited at the end of the first week.
*Flashback*
Harry sat in the sitting room reading his book on Occlumancy when there was a knock on the door. Snape had left earlier because of Voldemort's summons, and Twinkle was out buying groceries at Diagon Alley. Dingle was way too old to get the door, so Harry had to open it. When Harry opened the door, he was greeted by Albus Dumbledore.
"Headmaster!" Harry said in surprise.
"Hello Harry." said Dumbledore pleasantly, "Is Severus home?"
"No sir." said Harry, "He was summoned."
"Ah," said Dumbledore. "Would you mind if I waited for him until he returns?"
"I suppose it's okay for you to stay." said Harry moving aside to let Dumbledore in.
They both went into the sitting room and sat down. There was an uncomfortable silence for a while before Dumbledore said,
"How is everything here, Harry?"
"Things are fine Headmaster. Not much has happened so far." replied Harry.
Dumbledore nodded and said, "That's nice."
Suddenly Dumbledore started to go through the pockets of his robes.
"I have something here for you," he said, "I'm not sure where I put it. Ah! Here it is."
Dumbledore pulled out a piece of parchment and handed it to Harry. Harry looked at it and saw that it was a letter:
~
By Order of
The Ministry of Magic
The Lifetime Quiddich Ban over Harry James Potter is hereby lifted. The party being addressed is now allowed to play Quiddich whenever proper such as:
In an area free of muggles.
On school Quiddich teams.
On national Quiddich teams.
On behalf of the ministry, we ask that the party in question forgive the Ministry's ridiculous ban.
Signed:
Amelia Susan Bones
Head of Department of Magical Law Enforcement and Temporary Minister of Magic
~
"What!" said Harry, "You mean I can play Quiddich again?"
"Yes, you are allowed to." said Dumbledore smiling, "I also thought that you might like to have something returned to you."
Dumbledore then took something out from his robes and taped it with his wand. Harry's beloved Firebolt appeared in Dumbledore's hand.
"My Firebolt." gasped Harry.
"I believe this rightly belongs to you." said Dumbledore holding the broomstick out to Harry.
Harry took it and looked up at Dumbledore.
"You mean I can really have it back?"
"It is yours." said Dumbledore, "I hope you will take good care of it."
"I will." said Harry.
"Did Severus tell you about the wards on this manor?" asked Dumbledore.
"Wards?" asked Harry.
"I suppose he didn't tell you then." said Dumbledore, "Well, there are wards around the property. The main ones don't allow people to Apparate inside the gates and don't allow portkeys in or out. However, the wards also block all magic detection from the Ministry of Magic."
"What do you mean?" asked Harry slowly catching on.
"Well, if someone was underage and did magic, the Ministry would have no way of knowing." said Dumbledore innocently.
"So I can do magic here, even though I'm underage?" asked Harry.
"I have no idea what you are talking about." said Dumbledore, "Now, have you read any good books lately?"
Harry smiled at Dumbledore's antics and started to talk to Dumbledore about his book on Occlumancy and how he hadn't had any dreams.
Snape had returned a little while later and Dumbledore left to speak with him and soon after left.
*End Flashback*
Harry's appearance was also beginning to change. He had gotten a few inches taller so far and his hair was no longer sticking out in all directions. There also seemed to be a problem that neither Harry nor Snape expected.
*Flashback*
July 16th - 10:35 A.M. - Day Fourteen
Harry had started to get horrible headaches for the past couple of days. He was reading a book when one of these headaches came up. He put the book down and rubbed the bridge of his nose. Snape happened to be walking by and saw him do this.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"Nothing, I've just go this bad headache." replied Harry.
"Do you want a potion to help it?" asked Snape.
"I've already tried one and it didn't work." said Harry.
Snape looked at Harry for a little while before he thought of something.
"Take your glasses off and see how well you can make things out."
"Why?" asked Harry.
"Just do so and tell me how well you can see." said Snape.
Harry shrugged and took his glasses off. He looked around and his eyes widened.
"I can see the snake on that vase!" he said pointing to a ceramic vase on the fireplace.
"You normally can't?" asked Snape.
"No!" said Harry, "I normally have horrible vision and can't make out anything except blurry shapes. However, I can actually tell that there is a snake on that vase. The snake is a little blurry, but I can see it."
"Well, that is the cause of your headache." said Snape, "Your glasses are too strong now."
"Do you think that I might never have to wear glasses again after this spell completely wears off?" asked Harry.
"Most likely." said Snape, "Now hand me your glasses and I'll see if I can adjust them."
Harry handed Snape his glasses and Snape tapped them with his wand. He then handed them back to Harry.
"How are they now?" he asked.
Harry put them on and said, "Better, but I think they are still a little strong."
Snape then tapped them with his wand again and Harry said,
"Perfect! Thank you."
Snape just nodded and left.
*End Flashback*
Those two weeks were fairly calm and normal. Harry and Snape kept their truce and Harry continued to learn more things. However, the next week would be a week of change and the end of the old Ministry of Magic.
~End Chapter 9~
A/N: Yay! The end of Chapter 9. It took a while to write because I've been sick. I hope you like it and on to the reviews:
To Melwasul and Nphipps: There is no current lord, but I did say that the Lady is Draco Malfoy's Grandmother who went missing.
To GoddessMoonLady: I'm glad that you love my little story! Thanks for your review!
To Clare, the Blind: Some best friend you are! You don't like my story *cries*. Don't worry, I'll get you back in Chemistry. (Just kidding.)
To starangel2106, HermioneGreen, Anarane Anwamane, HecateDeMort, Lady Lightning, Aredhel Tasartir, and Miss Teinge: Thanks for your reviews of support!
|~Lilyanphino~|