Okay, here it is! The long awaited fourth chapter! ooooooh see how it shines! This chapter is all about Harry, Harry and lemme see, oh yes, Harry!

This chappie will be a bit short though, since i'm low on ideas for Harry at the moment. I might add more after I post this chappie though :D

shoutout to kt: thanks for the review! messoooo happy you like it so much!!

Gawd, i'm going to have fun with this. I barely know where to begin! Oh that reminds me, i'm thinking about changing the name of the story to something else, something shorter but to the point. I have no clue what to rename it though, so if you have suggestions i'm all ears!

The Dragon, The Rose and the Phoenix

Chapter 4: Harry

Harry Potter stared up at the ceiling from his bed. Not only was he stuck at the Dursley's for probably the entire summer, he was really, really bored. The Dursley's were all terrified of him now, ever since last year's confrontation with the order. Instead of bossing him around, forcing him to do chores, they now treated him with cold indifference; they acted like he didn't even exist.

Harry didn't think he could stand staying here much longer. He didn't even have Dudley to torment. Dudley took to hanging out with his friends during the day, and staying out long hours during the night. Harry sent out letters to Ron, Hermione, Remus, Sirius, and Dumbledore begging each of them for some refuge from the hellhole he was stuck at. So far, no answer from anybody.

He groaned, and sat up onto his bed. He ran a hand through his messy black hair, a habit he unconciously picked up from his father and fixed his round glasses.

A sudden knocking at his window made him jump. He looked over, and saw his white snow owl tapping at his window. He grinned, and jumped up. Hedwig flew in through the open window, and dropped Harry's letters onto his bed before perching upon her cage.

Harry rushed to the letters, and grabbed the first one. It was a letter from Ron and Hermione.

Harry, it said

(Ron) Got your letter mate, hope you're holding up. I talked to mum about you staying at the Burrow, but she said there were other plans? Don't have a clue what she's talking about. She wouldn't say anything else, though.

Have you gotten a reply back from Snuffles about you shacking up at his lot? Apparently Lupin is staying there with him. Hermione is also here with me at the Burrow. She wants to write now. See you soon mate, I hope.

(Hermione) Hello Harry! Hope you're well. Is your scar hurting you at all? I should hope not. Have you started your summer studies yet? I've already finished, I do hope I took enough notes. Mrs. Weasley said that we might go stay with Snuffles and Remus soon. I do hope you will be able to join us! Honestly, they refuse to say anything about what will go on this summer. If you need anything at all, owl us, and we'll send you whatever you need.

See you soon (we hope)

Love Ron and Hermione

Harry snorted when he read over hermione's part of the letter. She was still the same Hermione Granger as always. It was barely a week since summer vacation had begun, and already she was ahead. Harry raised an eyebrow when he reread Rons part. Other plans? What was that supposed to mean? Well, he thought to himself, at least i'm not the only one oblivious to whats going on.

Harry threw the letter onto his desk. He cupped his hands onto the back of his head, and walked out of his small room. He walked into the kitchen, and got himself a glass of water. A loud crack made him jump, and drop the glass. The glass hit the ground and shattered, covering the floor with water, and glass shards. Luckily for Harry, he was wearing shoes.

Harry pulled out his wand, and ran into the living room. He stopped short when he saw...

"Remus? What are you doing here?" he cried, his voice laced with confusion.

Remus looked up at Harry and grinned. He still wore shabby clothing, and his eyes were sunken and baggy, but he looked happier.

He walked up to Harry and smiled at him, giving him a hug. "My apologies for startling you, Harry. Dumbledore recieved your letter, as did I and Sirius, and wanted me to check up on you."

Harry stared, "thats it? Just...check up on me?" he groaned, covering his eyes with his hands, "There has to be more than that!"

Remus was loving this. He suspect Harry knew something was up, but he decided to drag it out as long as possible, something very unlike him. He slowly walked around Harry, rubbing his chin. "Well, you see Harry, we've suspected that you aren't too happy with your current situation here."

Harry snorted, "So, well, we were considereing another alternative. Of course, you probably dont want to do this, so we might as well forget about it."

Harry growled impatiently, clenching his hands into claws in front of him, "For Merlin's sake, Remus, will you just tell me if i can leave this place or not?"

Remus laughed, "How would you like to come live with Sirius and me at Grimmauld Place?"

Harry blinked, and dropped his arms. He was expecting this, but somehow it seemed to surreal. I'm leaving the Dursleys, and going to live with Snuffles and Remus echoed in his mind. Finally, a large grin broke out on his face, and he yelled, "Yes!" He jumped up and started cheering like a little kid. "i"m leaving the Dursleys forever! wahoo!"

Remus tried to calm Harry down, but to no avail. Ten minutes later, though, Harry calmed down enough to realize he still had to pack. "I still need to pack! I'll be down in a minute."

While Harry ran up the stairs, Remus wrote a short note to the Dursleys.

In his room, Harry opened his trunk and began throwing in his clothes, schoolbooks, papers...He felt estatic; no dementor could dampen his mood. Grabbing Hedwig, he dragged his trunk downstairs into the living room where Remus was. "When are we going?" Asked Harry.

Remus pulled out a watch, and handed it to Harry, "Soon, very soon. This is a portkey to Grimmauld Place. We ought to leave now. Shall we go?" Harry nodded, and they flew off to Harry's new home.

Harry and Remus landed in front of Grimmauld Place. Harry tripped over his trunk, and landed on the ground, whereas Remus touched the ground gracefully, not a hair out of place. He looked over at Harry, and sighed. Pushing himself up from the ground, Harry felt his cheeks burn with embarrasment.

Walking inside, Harry heard a voice screech, "Harry!" and was immediately engulfed into a hug. Harry hugged back, saying, "Nice to see you too, Mione."

Hermione pulled away, and grinned, "Its wonderful to see you. How are you doing? Is your scar hurting you at all? Oh, Harry, I'm so glad you're here!"

Harry laughed, and was about to speak when another voice interupted, "Come on Mione, there are other people who would like to see their best friend."

Harry looked over Hermione's shoulder and grinned, "Hey Ron." Ron and Harry gave each other a very "manly" one armed hug. "Its great seeing you, mate." said Ron.

Harry nodded, "Who else is here?" Ron scratched his head, "Apparently Snape and Dumbledore are in another room talking about something. Nobody knows what, though. Not even the extended ears work."

Harry shrugged, "Well, doesn't matter, i guess. The important thing is, i'm home!" Harry puffed out his chest, and strutted around the castle, Ron and Hermione at his sides.

End of Chapter 4

Well. Here it is. I guess. I didn't really know what to write, so I just rambled on and on. It probably makes no sense to any of you. Grr. Sorry bout that. hits head with mouse

I guess you could call this chapter an introduction to when Harry arrives at Grimmauld Place? Anyways, i'll be working on the next chapter soon. Methinks the next chappie shall be about Dumbledore and Snape's conversation? I dunno yet! I'm working on it though!

Keeping it not-so-real,

Virgin Sacrifice