Hey, guys. Here's chapter four: Leaving Grimmauld Place. I hope you enjoy
it.
Disclaimer: I am not J.K. Rowling, therefore I do not own any of the characters, places, and things in the Harry Potter world. I wish I did, but I don't.
Chapter 4: Leaving Grimmauld Place
Ginny walked slowly towards the dinning room. She really didn't feel hungry, and she knew members of the Order were going to be there, because they had just had a meeting. She really didn't feel like facing them all. She quietly entered the kitchen, hoping not to be noticed. She saw Harry and smiled sadly at him, receiving the same smile from him. She took her seat next to him and looked down at her lap.
"Oh, Ginny, Harry," Mrs. Weasley's motherly voice made them both turn. "Professor Dumbledore wants to see you both in the drawing room as soon as possible." She turned back and went to finish cooking dinner.
Harry and Ron exchanged glances, but the former stood and lead Ginny to where Dumbledore was waiting for them. "Hello, Harry, Ginny," he nodded towards the two teenagers standing in front of him. "Please sit."
Ginny sat on the couch as close as possible to Harry without actually sitting on him. She could tell from the moment she walked in that the conversation had to do with the attack only days before. And she was right.
"Ginny, have you been taking the potion that Professor Snape provided you with at the end of term?" Dumbledore asked gently.
"Yes, sir," she answered. "Everyday."
Dumbledore frowned slightly. "And have you been practicing the meditation exercises Madam Pomfrey showed you last year?"
Dammit! That she didn't do. Madam Pomfrey had taught her a few meditations to so because Ginny found that when she had to repress her dark magic, she would get extremely tired and could barely get out of bed. Ginny had no choice but to shake her head, and the old headmaster nodded, but said nothing. Instead he turned to Harry.
"And have you been practicing Occlumency, Harry?"
It was Harry's turn to look guilty. "No," he answered shamefully. Why was it that Dumbledore could always make you feel guilty, when you just forgot to do something? "I haven't had any nightmares for a while, though," he added.
Dumbledore looked seriously at the two young people. "I think it would be best if the two of you were to accompany me back to Hogwarts tomorrow morning," he said softly. "I have decided that the both of you could do with some extra lessons and I would like you to start them immediately."
"What kind of lessons?" Ginny asked, rather worried.
"Mostly what is on the Auror training," Dumbledore replied. "There will be a few more lessons, too, like Occlumency for Harry, and Professor Snape has kindly agreed to teach you a bit about the Dark Arts as a whole, Ginny."
"Wait," Ginny was confused. "You want me to learn the use Darks Arts?"
Dumbledore nodded. "It seems that you will not ever have full control of your powers. Perhaps using them for good might help you more than the potion we are currently giving you."
Ginny looked at Dumbledore wide-eyed. Use Dark magic? This must be some really sick joke. She glanced at Harry to see he had the same expression of disbelief she had. 'Well, everyone is definitely not going to like this,' she thought in a bad mood.
"One more thing," Dumbledore said, almost as an after-thought. "I would prefer it if you said nothing to anyone about these classes, including your friends. It would be much safer this way."
The two Gryffindors nodded, and they were dismissed to go pack. ~*~ "So you're leaving?" Ron asked. He helped Harry carry his trunk down the stairs and into the kitchen. Harry, Ginny, and Lupin were going to take a portkey to Hogwarts, where he would stay with them, teaching them Defense Against the Dark Arts.
"Yea," Harry answered. "But we'll see each other when term starts."
"Why is Ginny going with you?" Ron questioned. "Wait, better yet, why are you two going to Hogwarts at all?"
"Um, Dumbledore wanted to keep us both safe," Harry lied. "You know, what with Death Eaters attacking, and then with Ginny and what happened with Malfoy."
Ron nodded understandingly. He definitely didn't want to take any risks where his only sister's safety was concerned. He loved her too much to risk losing her.
Ginny and Hermione were already in the kitchen, along with the rest of the Weasley family. They were all saying good-bye to Ginny and Lupin, who stood ready with Tonks waiting until the family was done exchanging good-byes.
"Oh, Harry," Mrs. Weasley went and gave Harry a bear hug. "You take good care of yourself while you're at Hogwarts. And don't even think you're staying there for the Christmas break!" She kissed his forehead lightly and released him.
Harry shot Ron a death glare as the redhead snickered behind his mother's back. He shook hands with Mr. Weasley, Bill, Fred, George, and Ron, and was thoroughly embarrassed when Hermione fussed about Ginny and Harry having to be by themselves at Hogwarts and gave him a peck on the cheek and a bear hug to rival Mrs. Weasley's.
"All right, you two," Lupin called to Harry and Ginny. "Are you both ready to go?" The two teens nodded, waiting for his instructions. He pulled out a necklace with a green stone, and motioned for Harry and Ginny to touch the delicate chain. Tonks, who at the last minute decided to go with them, also grabbed on. Lupin counted down the seconds and son they were reaching Hogwarts. ~*~ Harry and Ginny were told to leave their trunks in the vestibule. Professor McGonagall led them all to Professor Dumbledore's office after they ate dinner.
Harry looked around the office. It was exactly the same as it had been in June. Dumbledore sat in chair behind the desk, with Lupin, Tonks, Ginny, Harry, and McGonagall opposite him.
"Well," Dumbledore said cheerfully. "We will begin your lessons tomorrow. First thing tomorrow morning, Remus and Nymphadora will give you the physical training lessons. You need to be in shape.
"After that, you'll have lunch. Then Ginny, you will report to the dungeons with Professor Snape for your lessons, and Harry, you will come here for Occlumency with me." Dumbledore paused so that the couple could take in everything so far. They nodded to show understanding and he continued. "Then you will have Defense Against the Dark Arts, followed by dinner. After that you will have a regular lesson: Mondays Transfiguration, Tuesdays Charms, Wednesday Potions, etc.
"We have exactly two weeks until term begins. I hope that you will have improved greatly during that time," Dumbledore said seriously. He leaned back in his chair and inspected the two youngsters in front of him. They had grown so much in such short time. Ginny had grown her hair extremely long: It now reached her thighs, and it was a deep red, not the bright Weasley hair. Her brown eyes seemed haunted, but they were beautiful all the same. Harry, on the other hand, had actually grown to be taller than Ginny and Hermione, though he was not as tall as his best friend. His green eyes shone with sadness.
Dumbledore looked at the sight of two young children- for that was what they were, even if they didn't believe that- with a pained heart. It was a shame to be putting these children through all the sufferings they had been through, all because of one man, Voldemort. This was the reason he fought him so hard. This was why he needed to be destroyed- so that the world would be a happier place for everybody, and so that no one had to live in fear.
The old headmaster sighed. "You will be staying in your own common room and dormitories in Gryffindor Tower. I suggest you both go and get some rest. You will start early tomorrow morning."
Harry and Ginny nodded, then left the headmaster's office without another word. They made their way to the Gryffindor common room in silence. When they entered it, they let themselves drop into one of the couches.
"He still didn't explain why he wanted me to use Dark magic," Ginny grumbled. Harry nodded and closed his eyes.
"And I'm definitely not looking forward to Occlumency," he groaned.
"That bad?" Ginny asked sympathetically.
"Horrible," he answered. He opened his eyes, gave Ginny a quick kiss, then said. "We should go to bed. It's getting really late." Ginny nodded. They kissed, said goodnight, then went to bed, both dreading the day that was to follow that night.
A/N: So there's the fourth chapter. Sorry it took so long for me to post it, but my computer wasn't letting me get on line. I was so angry with it! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it. Remember to review!
By the way, to all those of you who have given me a review, thank you. It means a lot to me. Let me know what you think of this chapter.
Love, Amalia
Disclaimer: I am not J.K. Rowling, therefore I do not own any of the characters, places, and things in the Harry Potter world. I wish I did, but I don't.
Chapter 4: Leaving Grimmauld Place
Ginny walked slowly towards the dinning room. She really didn't feel hungry, and she knew members of the Order were going to be there, because they had just had a meeting. She really didn't feel like facing them all. She quietly entered the kitchen, hoping not to be noticed. She saw Harry and smiled sadly at him, receiving the same smile from him. She took her seat next to him and looked down at her lap.
"Oh, Ginny, Harry," Mrs. Weasley's motherly voice made them both turn. "Professor Dumbledore wants to see you both in the drawing room as soon as possible." She turned back and went to finish cooking dinner.
Harry and Ron exchanged glances, but the former stood and lead Ginny to where Dumbledore was waiting for them. "Hello, Harry, Ginny," he nodded towards the two teenagers standing in front of him. "Please sit."
Ginny sat on the couch as close as possible to Harry without actually sitting on him. She could tell from the moment she walked in that the conversation had to do with the attack only days before. And she was right.
"Ginny, have you been taking the potion that Professor Snape provided you with at the end of term?" Dumbledore asked gently.
"Yes, sir," she answered. "Everyday."
Dumbledore frowned slightly. "And have you been practicing the meditation exercises Madam Pomfrey showed you last year?"
Dammit! That she didn't do. Madam Pomfrey had taught her a few meditations to so because Ginny found that when she had to repress her dark magic, she would get extremely tired and could barely get out of bed. Ginny had no choice but to shake her head, and the old headmaster nodded, but said nothing. Instead he turned to Harry.
"And have you been practicing Occlumency, Harry?"
It was Harry's turn to look guilty. "No," he answered shamefully. Why was it that Dumbledore could always make you feel guilty, when you just forgot to do something? "I haven't had any nightmares for a while, though," he added.
Dumbledore looked seriously at the two young people. "I think it would be best if the two of you were to accompany me back to Hogwarts tomorrow morning," he said softly. "I have decided that the both of you could do with some extra lessons and I would like you to start them immediately."
"What kind of lessons?" Ginny asked, rather worried.
"Mostly what is on the Auror training," Dumbledore replied. "There will be a few more lessons, too, like Occlumency for Harry, and Professor Snape has kindly agreed to teach you a bit about the Dark Arts as a whole, Ginny."
"Wait," Ginny was confused. "You want me to learn the use Darks Arts?"
Dumbledore nodded. "It seems that you will not ever have full control of your powers. Perhaps using them for good might help you more than the potion we are currently giving you."
Ginny looked at Dumbledore wide-eyed. Use Dark magic? This must be some really sick joke. She glanced at Harry to see he had the same expression of disbelief she had. 'Well, everyone is definitely not going to like this,' she thought in a bad mood.
"One more thing," Dumbledore said, almost as an after-thought. "I would prefer it if you said nothing to anyone about these classes, including your friends. It would be much safer this way."
The two Gryffindors nodded, and they were dismissed to go pack. ~*~ "So you're leaving?" Ron asked. He helped Harry carry his trunk down the stairs and into the kitchen. Harry, Ginny, and Lupin were going to take a portkey to Hogwarts, where he would stay with them, teaching them Defense Against the Dark Arts.
"Yea," Harry answered. "But we'll see each other when term starts."
"Why is Ginny going with you?" Ron questioned. "Wait, better yet, why are you two going to Hogwarts at all?"
"Um, Dumbledore wanted to keep us both safe," Harry lied. "You know, what with Death Eaters attacking, and then with Ginny and what happened with Malfoy."
Ron nodded understandingly. He definitely didn't want to take any risks where his only sister's safety was concerned. He loved her too much to risk losing her.
Ginny and Hermione were already in the kitchen, along with the rest of the Weasley family. They were all saying good-bye to Ginny and Lupin, who stood ready with Tonks waiting until the family was done exchanging good-byes.
"Oh, Harry," Mrs. Weasley went and gave Harry a bear hug. "You take good care of yourself while you're at Hogwarts. And don't even think you're staying there for the Christmas break!" She kissed his forehead lightly and released him.
Harry shot Ron a death glare as the redhead snickered behind his mother's back. He shook hands with Mr. Weasley, Bill, Fred, George, and Ron, and was thoroughly embarrassed when Hermione fussed about Ginny and Harry having to be by themselves at Hogwarts and gave him a peck on the cheek and a bear hug to rival Mrs. Weasley's.
"All right, you two," Lupin called to Harry and Ginny. "Are you both ready to go?" The two teens nodded, waiting for his instructions. He pulled out a necklace with a green stone, and motioned for Harry and Ginny to touch the delicate chain. Tonks, who at the last minute decided to go with them, also grabbed on. Lupin counted down the seconds and son they were reaching Hogwarts. ~*~ Harry and Ginny were told to leave their trunks in the vestibule. Professor McGonagall led them all to Professor Dumbledore's office after they ate dinner.
Harry looked around the office. It was exactly the same as it had been in June. Dumbledore sat in chair behind the desk, with Lupin, Tonks, Ginny, Harry, and McGonagall opposite him.
"Well," Dumbledore said cheerfully. "We will begin your lessons tomorrow. First thing tomorrow morning, Remus and Nymphadora will give you the physical training lessons. You need to be in shape.
"After that, you'll have lunch. Then Ginny, you will report to the dungeons with Professor Snape for your lessons, and Harry, you will come here for Occlumency with me." Dumbledore paused so that the couple could take in everything so far. They nodded to show understanding and he continued. "Then you will have Defense Against the Dark Arts, followed by dinner. After that you will have a regular lesson: Mondays Transfiguration, Tuesdays Charms, Wednesday Potions, etc.
"We have exactly two weeks until term begins. I hope that you will have improved greatly during that time," Dumbledore said seriously. He leaned back in his chair and inspected the two youngsters in front of him. They had grown so much in such short time. Ginny had grown her hair extremely long: It now reached her thighs, and it was a deep red, not the bright Weasley hair. Her brown eyes seemed haunted, but they were beautiful all the same. Harry, on the other hand, had actually grown to be taller than Ginny and Hermione, though he was not as tall as his best friend. His green eyes shone with sadness.
Dumbledore looked at the sight of two young children- for that was what they were, even if they didn't believe that- with a pained heart. It was a shame to be putting these children through all the sufferings they had been through, all because of one man, Voldemort. This was the reason he fought him so hard. This was why he needed to be destroyed- so that the world would be a happier place for everybody, and so that no one had to live in fear.
The old headmaster sighed. "You will be staying in your own common room and dormitories in Gryffindor Tower. I suggest you both go and get some rest. You will start early tomorrow morning."
Harry and Ginny nodded, then left the headmaster's office without another word. They made their way to the Gryffindor common room in silence. When they entered it, they let themselves drop into one of the couches.
"He still didn't explain why he wanted me to use Dark magic," Ginny grumbled. Harry nodded and closed his eyes.
"And I'm definitely not looking forward to Occlumency," he groaned.
"That bad?" Ginny asked sympathetically.
"Horrible," he answered. He opened his eyes, gave Ginny a quick kiss, then said. "We should go to bed. It's getting really late." Ginny nodded. They kissed, said goodnight, then went to bed, both dreading the day that was to follow that night.
A/N: So there's the fourth chapter. Sorry it took so long for me to post it, but my computer wasn't letting me get on line. I was so angry with it! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it. Remember to review!
By the way, to all those of you who have given me a review, thank you. It means a lot to me. Let me know what you think of this chapter.
Love, Amalia