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From Chapter 4:

Slowly as Harry drifted off to sleep, in his last moment of consciousness he sensed a wide range of colors that danced across the spectrum of light. From blue to red to yellow to green to white and to black, the colors faded and shimmered beautifully before his eyes. This surprise did not wake him up, but with smile on his face, Harry fell asleep.

Several days had passed since Harry's first full extensive training day, which meant that Harry had progressed magnificently to his second stages of training. Harry soon mastered the first step of Occlumency as the following days Harry was able to fully perceive the magic that was flowing in and around his body. The colorful hues that came from looking at his invisibility cloak changed drastically to the melancholy monochromatic appearance of the magic of his cursed scar. Other than Occlumency, Harry had finished the basics of both the Animagus training as well as the NEWTS as he focused on potions to catch up with the other subjects. It was the day before Harry's second football match, which would further test his growth as a football player. On the bright side, Harry would have his "date" with Karen after the match as the match took place in the morning. Thus as Harry woke up he committed himself to making sure that he dealt with all of his business today so that he could have fun tomorrow.

As Harry rubbed his eyes to dispel any lingering drowsiness, he put on his shoddy black-rimmed glasses and realized that he should most likely get new frames. Harry quickly dressed and went downstairs to prepare breakfast. Although his relatives were relatively grateful and less harsh towards Harry, Harry realized that it takes a gradual pace for people to eventually change. Harry glanced at the note that his uncle had left after he went to his room last night that detailed his morning chore to organizing and cleaning the garage after trimming the garden. The garage was a new addition for Harry in the Dursley household as he often was not allowed inside to either ruin his uncle's costly new company car or Dudley's precious Mini Cooper. However, knowing the Dursley's obsession to using Harry for manual labor, cleaning the garage became a necessity that was bestowed upon Harry for today. Harry soon finished cooking an immense stack of pancakes along with several feet long of bacon for the whole Dursley family and went to look inside the garage. Harry noticed that there were all sorts of gadgets all over the place and with a smile Harry tried to picture the look of fascination of Mr. Weasley's face if he was ever faced with this sight. The object of organizing any type of room is simply to throw out anything that is unnecessary first unless the family is a packrat, which luckily the Dursley's weren't. Dudley had pretty much caused that as he wouldn't play with any game or toys that had not come out the current year, which left plenty of broken toys and games in the garage. Therefore, Harry first decided to remove all the perfectly good "junk" and then work on organizing whatever other dross there was left.

Harry soon looked back at a few spells that he had learned over the week as good review during the monotonous workings of cleaning and organizing the garage. He remembered the first spell that he learned, the Disillusionment Charm. The incantation, inlusio caecum, was simple enough as he was put under it and found out that it wasn't past NEWT level. However, the next few spells were a bit more difficult as Harry had been striving for spells that he wouldn't learn in the course of his study at Hogwarts. Harry's mind first wandered back to his third year, which he had been reliving since the death of Sirius as well as the focus of not having to deal with Voldemort that year. He remembered the practicality of knowing the restoring spell for Animagi that both Sirius and Professor Lupin had used on Pettigrew. Since Sirius's death, Harry took it upon himself to grant one of Sirius's last wishes, to be free again, which meant that Harry would have to capture Pettigrew. Thus he looked up the restoring spell, which was a charm that would restore an Animagus to his or her natural form. The incantation was redintegro bestiam, which was a variant of the Restoring Charm, Redintegro. Harry learned that various spells were modifications of a base spell like the Oculus Reparo spell that fixed his glasses compared to the general spell Reparo. The bestiam part of the spell just meant a general term for animal, which was pretty advanced as Sirius being in Azkaban for so long had to cast it along with Professor Lupin.

Harry began reviewing his fourth year as he moved on to label certain items in the garage because the Triwizard Tournament proved to be a good way to gain advanced spell experience. Harry was intrigued by a certain experience with Snape when he sealed his door with a wand that most likely kept his doors locked even if Alohomora was cast on it. Harry found out that the spell Occludo was extremely similar to the word Occlumency; it required a large amount of power to open the door similar to the degree of difficulty to master Occlumency. Harry soon found an extremely useful dueling spell, which Harry also experienced during his fourth year. The extremely complex mist that reverses the direction up and down would certainly confuse the opponent as well as allowing spells to freely pass through the mist and enhance its effects. Thus this spell would allow Harry to cast a simple stunning curse that would be amplified due to the mist. The mist was a certain kind of conjuring with the incantation gravitatis caliginis that could be shot through the air for approximately 1.5 meters. Harry learned that his concentration on Charms and Transfiguration was helping as several of the spells that he chose were advanced sections such as conjuring and enchantments.

The last few spells had a variety of uses, but they mainly focused on speed and intent. Conjuring magical ropes or magical chains all depended on a Wizard's advancement in Transfiguration. Certain aspects of Transfiguration involve using magic with or without a wand as the Animagus transformation is done without the wand as well as certain ropes conjured. The uniqueness of this spell can be seen because each spell fits to the caster's intent. The subtle incantation intenti funis that either needs to be spoken or mentally casted along with certain activation signals. This signal can be a snap or loud noise that usually accompanies it. The messenger spell is a simple spell that is like basic conjuring, which Harry decided that he would try first when he turned 16. The spell is simply mitto animo, which appears like a silvery or ghostly bird in whatever shape the caster is most similar to. Another simple spell that Harry looked up was the blasting curse, which is similar to the banishing curse, relego, as well as the reduction curse, reducto. However, this blasting curse is much more powerful as it combines both curses with the single incantation, robigo. This cannot be blocked by a magical shield making it an extremely popular spell to use in duels. A physical shield may be able to block it as the conjured or animated object must be large enough to stop the force from the spell. Harry continued to review these seven spells as he made a visual picture of the list of spells that he would add onto in the future:

Disillusionment Charm: Inlusio Caecum

Restoring Animagi Charm: Redintegro Bestiam

Sealing spell: Occludo

Conjured Mist: Gravitatis Caliginis

Conjured Ropes: Intenti Funis

Messenger Spell: Mitto Animo

Blasting Curse: Robigo

Harry finally noticed that the garage was finally organized and cleaned. The minor job of trimming and weeding the garden would take little or no time at all as the garden would have been in perfect shape since the competition. Soon enough, Harry finished his chores just in time for a break as lunch approached. Aunt Petunia actually cooked lunch for the day as Harry was working hard on his chores, thus allowing Harry to have a lengthy lunch break. As Harry was munching on his scones, he noticed that Dudley was shooting furtive glances at him, which was apparently unusual. Dudley would barely look at Harry in the first place as he viewed Harry as not worthy to be even noticed. However, Dudley's gaze was neither one that resembled a glare or one that was filled with disgust, but it was of nervous apprehension. Harry wondered if Dudley was now truly afraid of what "freak magic" Harry was always studying all the time in his room or was Dudley about to begin "Harry hunting season" by following Harry around. Once, Harry even caught Dudley gazing mutely at him and when confronted, Dudley was actually the first to leave the lunch table. In response to Dudley's weird behavior, Harry decided that he should probably start looking at The Marauder's Guide to Mischief before setting out for football training as hopefully that would allow Dudley some time to get far away from Harry. Also, if Dudley tried to trouble Harry, Harry would be able to use some of his father's tricks hopefully to handle any such inconvenience as Snape often got his due. Harry washed the dishes and soon went upstairs to create the new legacy of the Marauders as Harry thought that the trio of Hermione, Ron, and himself would be the best thing that happened to Hogwarts.

Harry soon found the book that Professor Lupin had sent him, yet it looked like a threadbare journal with blank pages. From experience, Harry realized that certain appearances can be deceiving like the perfectly new diary of Tom Marvolo Riddle. Harry found a note that the professor had attached with the message: The Pledge to become a Marauder is an oath that you must SWEAR. Harry soon spoke "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good," which prompted a gradual glowing of the book, which popped into a volume of three books. Harry was astounded by the intelligence of his father as well as the rest of the Marauders because disguising three books as one would be a difficult enchantment. Harry soon started wondering about what caused him to become so much like Hermione with books. They were certainly interesting but a teenager's life isn't supposed to be filled with just studying as the famous saying goes "all work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy." Thus Harry was determined to make up for all the studying that he was doing by pulling all sorts of pranks on the teachers and students. Knowledge is power and the power to pull pranks runs in his surrogate family, the Weasley's as well as his true family as seen in the Marauders. Thus Harry carefully took out The Journal of the Marauder's Journeys,The Marauder's Joke and Prank Book, and finally the shortest pamphlet, So you want to be an Honorary Marauder. Harry quickly flipped through the pamphlet and read the guidelines that titled the front page.

TO BE INITIATED AS AN HONORARY MARAUDER

You must be given this book from an original Marauder as the friends of one Marauder are the friends of the other.

You must break at least one school record of notorious achievements such as the most detentions in one year, the most points lost at one time or the course of a year, or the personal favorite Marauder record of pranking a certain slimy git with the initials S.S. a total of 238 times in one school year.

You must wreak havoc on either the male and/or female population by being so amazingly gorgeous (like me, Prongs, no, like ME! THE STRIKINGLY STUNNING PADFOOT! Idiots! This is supposed to look professional! Be quiet Wormtail, do you think that the mischief makers of the future care if we put our own commentary in here? Ah! Moony, always the sensible one! Alright, mates, back to the topic!). Actually, being good-looking never hurts Padfoot smirks, Moony hits Padfoot on the back of the head,but being a Marauder is about having fun and lightening up life as it is way too serious. No, I'M the only one who is Sirius!. ALL the Marauders hit Padfoot. Honestly, the goal of the Marauders is to make sure that people have as much fun while they can and as the Marauders are the only ones who can do that, the safety and the happiness of the school falls to you.

At the end of the year, you must accomplish all of these goals hereto described and take this oath in the presence of a Marauder: I solemnly swear that I will be up to no good, I will live life like the Masters of Mischief before me, and I will keep Hogwarts as lively fun and safe as my predecessors, the Marauders.

Wow, I bet my mum could have been an Honorary Marauder in her seventh year as she got together with dad. It makes me wonder at how my dad and mum got together in the first place and this is the first real thing that might explain what happened so long ago at Hogwarts. I mean I was disappointed in what I saw in Snape's pensieve, but that might have all been a trap in the first place. I really have no basis to judge my dad at all and hopefully as Professor Lupin just found this and gave it to me, I can find some things in the journal. If it's like a diary of all of the Marauder's adventures, then it must include how my dad acted as well as how he changed just for my mum. I can't WAIT to see the look on that prejudiced git's face when he gets pranked by an old trick by the Marauders. Even better! I'm going to break the record of 238 pranks and try for 250! I can even start at the next Order meeting as I can do magic. OH! Snape better watch out because even though I won't hold a grudge against him like he has held for me for the past five years, he does need to be taught a lesson in congeniality! This reminds me, I need to start off my birthday with a bang and I know just how! Woah, it's time for training now!

Harry quickly changed into his training clothes and rushed out the door of his room and the house. If he had been noticing the other occupants of his house or if he glanced behind him while he jogged, Harry would notice that a not so inconspicuous person averaging over 300 pounds was huffing and puffing to try to keep up. Harry arrived at the pitch just as team Surrey United was finishing its laps around the field, which Harry would make up after the training was over. There was no sight of the pudgy stalker as he most likely would have had a heart attack if he tried to match Harry's pace but Harry still didn't notice as he greeted his teammates.

"Heya, Harry! Where have you been?" greeted Ben as he was the first one done with his laps.

"Oh, I was just having some fun with some of my pop's old stuff," said Harry wistfully thinking of all the hilarious things that he would do to Snape.

"Ya know, Harry, we realize that your parents are a touchy subject and all and we really sympathize with you, but what about the other stuff in your life?" questioned Ben as he motioned the whole team over to where they were standing.

"Yeah, like what about that cool boarding school that you go to anyways?" interjected Ian.

"Well, it's nothing special, it's just a last request that my parent's gave my guardians as they also went to this boarding school," said Harry nervously, hoping that they would buy the logic in Harry's statement.

"So when are you going to leave Harry?" asked Keith and Karen at the same time, most likely a premonition thing as they were such close siblings.

"I'll probably be leaving around my birthday, the 31st, why?" answered Harry.

"YOUR BIRTHDAY?! You never told us about your birthday being so close! That means we have to PARTY!" yelled both Terrence and Alec as they both slapped Harry on the back in praise.

Soon the talk ranged from Harry's upcoming birthday to birthday gifts and parties for the whole team as well as the occasional comment from Harry that quelled any suspicious looks about Harry's personal life. Karen gave Harry quite a few weird looks but Harry figured that she was probably thinking about their date tomorrow and how weird it might be. Harry always was honest with his friends on his football team because they were his first real friends in both worlds who could have fun while being with him. Having Ron and Hermione as friends as well as Ginny, Luna, and Neville was brilliant, but there was something amazing about being on a football team of the same age that kept Harry coming back to play and to mature as a person if not socially. Harry often found that the discussions would range from football to something totally different like the American Election, which luckily was not discussed a whole lot. Harry was the same as everyone else, knowledged in certain fields such as gardening or topics related to chores while Terrence and Ben were the typical guys focused on motors and girls, Alec was the aspiring writer, Keith and Ian hoped to be lawyers when they grew up, and the girls Olivia and Karen were to be doctors. The special bond that was found in each of them focused around first their football skills but then their unique humane quality. Harry was often shy and naïve, but he made it up with courage and honesty. Alec was often the leader, which meant that he had good qualities, but often times he would have drawbacks of being bossy and overconfident. The girls would often be like any normal teenage girls focused on the superficial things, but they were intelligent too as Karen was always the perceptive one while Olivia was the technical one always trying to find a solution to the team's problems. Terrence and Ben were jokesters in their crazy antics, which also mirrored Ian and Keith, but those two pairs of friends moved in opposite directions otherwise. They would get into fights that would often end up hurting one of the guys even though it was playful banter. However, each person's weakness was complemented by another person's strength, which created the special bond between them. Soon practice was over as the drills ranging from time trials of wind sprints to coordinating passes and controlling the ball wound down as each person tired from the training. Karen quickly came over to talk to Harry about tomorrow's game as well as their "date."

"Hey Karen, don't you need to be leaving with Keith?" questioned Harry.

"Oh, well I wanted to talk to you about tomorrow because it will be a busy day I'm sure," answered Karen hinting towards the date, hoping that Harry would catch on.

Harry finally did catch on and soon asked, "So, where and when do you want to meet tomorrow after the morning game?"

Karen seemed to have thought out everything as she answered, "Be here at the field at 1:30 and be dressed in comfortable clothes. It's nothing formal, just a casual date. We'll probably stay for dinner too, so you might want to tell your folks about that."

Harry seemed relieved and happy at the idea that it would be a long date as Harry was wondering what it would be like to be with someone he was sort of close with. Harry certainly liked Karen as a friend and she was certainly easy on the eyes, so Harry wondered how far it would be likely to go. Off in la-la land, Harry stood contemplating while Karen snuck behind him and suddenly jumped on his back yelling for a ride. Startled, Harry began to run, which inadvertently gave Karen the ride that she was looking for, but as Harry finally noticed that Karen was sitting on his back, he didn't see the bush that was in front of him. Thus, Harry tripped and landed with Karen sprawled on top of him. They both started to burst out laughing as a rabbit, woken up by the noise of the two playful friends, nibbled on Harry's hair before darting off in hopes of better food and quiet solitude.

However, as both Harry and Karen were still laid out on the ground, a large shadow passed over them blocking the sun that was about to set in a few hours. Harry was startled to see the hulking image of Dudley Dursley staring at Harry with a horde of emotions, jealousy, fascination, even a hint of humor could be found in his eyes.

"Dudley, what are you doing here?" questioned Harry as he was filled with conflicting emotions. Being with Karen was something that was all too enjoyable while the company of Dudley was quite the opposite.

"I came to find out what freakish stuff you were doing," answered Dudley with an air of nervousness that destroyed any hope of trying to sound menacing.

"Who are YOU to say that what we do is anything resembling freakish? Don't you have any manners towards your family? It's no wonder that I see Harry all happy go lucky while playing football except when it's time to go he puts on this mask as if he doesn't want to go home!" interrupted Karen between the staring contest that was occurring between Dudley and Harry.

Dudley was at first terrified at the sight of a five foot four stunning girl verbally attacking him. However, this was gone in an instant and was replaced with relief as if Dudley realized that it was now or never the time to say what was on his mind.

"I'm sorry for the way I behaved towards both of you," stuttered Dudley as he set off towards home.

Harry stood in disbelief as Dudley actually apologized. He apologized. Now the eight world wonder was made as Harry was struck by the sheer impossibility of what happened. Just a week ago, Dudley made it clear to Harry that he wouldn't buy in to the resigned acceptance of Harry actually for the first time "living" in Number Four. Harry now had the chance to live like a normal teenager even with Dudley ignoring him completely, yet now that Dudley apologized, it made Harry wonder if that was what was bothering him during lunchtime. Harry began to think of all the things that had changed in his first two weeks of summer and marveled at the sheer simplicity of it all. Harry at first thought that the only reason his relatives were tolerant of him was the threat of Mad-Eye-Moody as well as the fact that Harry helped them win it big with the garden competition. Harry figured it was the normal quid pro quo as Harry helped his relatives with something and in return they were tolerant. Harry also figured that because his relatives finally realized that Harry was worth such value of working hard, they started to ease up on him. However, Dudley's change of heart, no matter how small, like a simple apology now made Harry think that maybe the lack of yelling around the house was the first step to something that would happen. Harry honestly believed in the goodness of mankind because he had lived such a horrible life and was extremely appreciative of the world around him. It was one of the main things that kept him going along, fighting, and striving for those around him. Karen waved goodbye along with the team as Harry was thinking about what just happened. The make-up laps were forgotten as Harry trudged his way home thinking about the sheer absurdity of Dudley's apology.

Harry came home to find the house currently empty, but as there was no note saying that they weren't going to be home for dinner, Harry knew he had to cook dinner. First Harry went to clean himself of any residual sweat or grime from his workout, but more importantly, Harry tried to clear his mind of any harsh thoughts or judgments that he had been quick to make. After thoroughly cleaning his body and thoughts, he appeared downstairs to cook dinner. In no time, Harry cooked a spectacular meal that combined cool wine sauces with the spiciness of a seafood feast. This was typical for hot summer days as even cocktail shrimp would be an admirable respite from the tensions of the day. Harry certainly needed to cool things over in his mind as the events were extremely hectic so far and there was still more of the day to go. Harry sat down to eat as it seemed the rest of the household just entered the door. There was at first an awkward silence at the table between Harry and Dudley, but it blew over as Uncle Vernon began to give an account of his day at Grunnings. Harry finished his dinner and slowly walked up the stairs hoping to forget about what happened earlier this afternoon. Harry dismissed it as something as simple as the effect of a pretty woman such as Karen who could command such a temper with a quick mind. Thus Dudley most likely was reacting to the scolding that Karen gave him as so Harry believed.

Harry opened his bedroom door and found that he had received several owls, which reminded him that he needed to fill out certain replies from last week. The owls this week were not as lengthy or numerous as the previous week's, but Harry was glad for the interruption anyways as thinking about Dudley being nice is too hard of a task. Harry looked around and soon fed and watered Hedwig as most likely the energetic Pigwidgeon that was flying around would be tired soon and would need a rest. Harry picked up Ron's owl first and quickly read the letter.

Hey Mate!

Did you hear about the revoke on the ban of underage sorcery? I could have been doing spells all summer, but Dad and Mum kept it secret from me! I was arguing with Ginny one day about Dean, I mean come on she's too young to date! I had my wand in my hand and I was yelling something along the lines that I would incendio any letters that came this way. As I said incendio, flames burst from my wand and lit Ginny's hair on fire. Mate, if you think you've seen a fiery red head, believe me it is so much worse for it to be literal. I'm in the attic hiding right now writing your letter because I don't think Ginny's forgiven me or will forgive me anytime soon. It's been a whole day already and I was wondering if you might send some food over or else owl mum and tell her that it wasn't my fault. Anyways, it's real fun as I hope that Bill and Charlie can teach me some cool spells over the summer. Have you been thinking about starting up the DA again? By the way, I still have to tell you something important so try to get out of those horrid muggle's house as fast as you can! Best luck over summer!

Ron!

Harry chuckled at the nature of Ron's letter as it seemed that the Burrow was in fine shape although the atmosphere could be said to have been a little hot.

Harry pulled out the next letter, which was a short update from Dumbledore on the current status of the Ministry. As it was extremely boring legal documents, Harry had a feeling that Dumbledore was hiding something. Not everything pertains to the Ministry as the Order of the Phoenix worked fine without the Ministry's help. There are missions that everyone is working on as well as Snape's "role" as a spy if he even is one. There's not even a Daily Prophet issue that most likely would at least be interesting and entertaining if not informative. I guess if something really made the news, then Hermione or Ron would have told me. But if Ron's dad and mum would hide the fact that the ban on underage sorcery was lifted than there must be a lot of secrecy going along in the Ministry or else at least in the Order. Dumbledore was also not above hiding things in the past, so Harry moved on to the next letter. It was a Ministry owl that came from the Department of Mysteries again. It said that the previous documents that made up the Inquiry needed to be revised and sent out again as there was a key development in one of the potions labs that could identify a wizard by the residual effects of the magic. Harry briefly considered the possibility of tracing Sirius's magic through the veil, but Harry soon quashed any attempt to reminisce as he did not want to be saddened any more through this hectic day. Thus Harry was planning on actually writing the Inquiry at this point in time, but it was useless now until they could send the new copies. The letter mentioned that they would appear sometime in the night or at the latest tomorrow morning, which impressed Harry at the quickness of the Department of Mysteries. Harry thought that it would be wise to at least look over the previous inquiry questions as some of these would likely still be the same.

Report of an Inquiry into Ministry Procedures and Events in the Department of Mysteries

Chairman: His Honour Judge Amelia Bones

To be presented to Wizengamot by the Head of the Department of Mysteries Oscar Mcknight, August 1st.

Case I: Department of Mysteries

1. In the space provided, give a detailed account of all happenings that occurred on the day of the Department of Mysteries event.

2. List any and/or all information that could have been important to the prevention of such acts that occurred at the Department of Mysteries.

3. Give a strict list of those who were seen to be in the company of the Death Eaters and You-Know-Who.

Case II: Infiltration of Ministry/Ministry Procedures

1. In the space given below, describe the methods that were used to allow one inside the Ministry's security. Note: All evidence given only serves as a reference and cannot be counted against you in the court of law.

2. List any inadequacies that have plagued the Ministry this year that led up to the improper handling of the situation with You-Know-Who.

3. If you contain any other information vital to the security of the Ministry, please list or contact me with other information.

To be delivered to the office of the Head of Magical Law Enforcement Amelia Bones

Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant! Fudge will be out of here in no time and that toad Umbridge will hopefully get kicked out too. I'll be reporting every single abuse such as the blood quill, inquisition squad, and all the Ministry bans. Oh! Malfoy's father was caught. I enjoy watching the look on Draco's face when Fudge isn't there to be bought off so that his father won't ever be able to leave Azkaban. I mean these people all deserve everything that this Inquiry hopes to discover. So many people have died and it's because the Ministry did not believe me or anything else that happened. There are several other pages to the Inquiry, but these questions are the ones that pertain most to what I know. Hopefully the Department of Mysteries as a separate branch can rectify the situation in the ministry at this point in time.

As Harry finished reading this inquiry, he decided that he should reply to at least Dumbledore's short and most likely untrue letter as well as Ron's hilarious letter.

Dear Order of the Phoenix,

I received the letter through Headmaster Dumbledore fine and I am grateful at the attempt to give me all the information. I realize that the Order must have secrets that don't pertain to me, but most likely I am being left out of the loop again. I also understand that most likely I will not be able to do anything until the blood protections are fully strengthened by my stay here. However, if things continue as is, then a certain wizard with a scar will most likely be extremely difficult to deal with. On a lighter note, the Dursley's have been treating me far better than usual as your warning did take into the right effect. I will most likely write in three days or in a week, so keep in touch. Next time, please send more information if at all possible.

Harry P.

As it was still quite early in the night as dinner was unbelievably short and tense, Harry plopped down on his bed hoping to begin on the intermediate levels of Animagi, Occlumency, and NEWT training. Harry was proud that he could start focusing on the mental aspect of Animagi training as well as the fact that he could now notice subtle signs of magic around the room by hardly trying. Harry remembered that tommorrow's football game would be bright and early, which meant that Harry most likely needed a good night's rest so that Surrey United could win its second game of the season. Thus Harry turned to the Mental Focus of Animagi and looked at the first task.

Make a list of all the values that you treasure in life while ranking them from most important on the top to least important on the bottom. Note: Certain examples of values can be freedom, love, etc.

Harry realized that this would take a long time to finish even if he had plenty of time left in the night. He still had to go through NEWTS as well as Occlumency before he went to sleep. Harry was still undaunted with the task and felt that he should at least give a few ideals. As love was what kept him alive, Harry placed Love at the top followed by Duty, which reminded Harry of the certain fates that kept people in line. Certain qualities started flashing through his mind as he remembered those of the four houses, which prompted him to put Honor followed by Bravery. A last quick thought came into his mind of what he valued in both the Wizarding and Muggle world and promptly put down friendship. Thus Harry provisionally completed the first task without too much trouble and moved onto the NEWTS. Finding that the NEWTS would obviously take a long time, Harry glanced through the objectives and found out that most likely it would take the rest of summer just to finish the Intermediate portion. Thus Harry would be mostly prepared for his 6th year and would be able to work through the Advanced section during the year while often playing pranks so that he would have some fun. Drifting back to the topic of pranks, this made Harry try to formulate his revenge plan against Snape. Thinking about Snape, no matter how horrid it may seem, made Harry think about Occlumency, which was his next objective to learn. A vital part in the prank that Harry would pull incorporated a vital Occlumency trick that he had passed while flipping through the book. The next objective after learning to read the internal magic that was in your body was to test the magic to see if it was a potential residual link. A link could be something simple as a piece of jewelry that was enchanted or more importantly for Harry, a curse scar that he had been given when he was over a year old.

Harry started concentrating on seeing his magic as he lay down on the bed to relax. In a calm state, Harry observed that his senses would sharpen as he became used to the ambient noises of his house. Through this, Harry could relax and focus on everything around him while getting more focused each second on detecting the magic. As he first glimpsed the wide range of colors on his first night practicing, it meant that Harry was a quick learner. He found his scar link easily as it throbbed if bothered too much, but was surprised that a minor link also was formed on his arm when Wormtail had drawn blood in the Third Task. Since Wormtail was bounded by a Wizarding Debt owed to Harry, the harmful act against Harry created a certain link in the residual scar. Harry had never noticed it earlier, but through his exercise he found out. Certain chapters later in the book would explain what type of link each one would do, but that was for later. Harry soon felt that his day was a complete success as he accomplished something of everything. Harry using his meditative state in Occlumency quickly drifted to sleep as he certainly needed to be well rested for everything, everything that occurred the next day.

Authors Notes:

captuniv: Thanks for reviewing! As you can see with this chapter, there are various scheduled things that if you look back to Chapter 3 will most likely always occur. I liked the feedback on the DoM inquiry as it was something that needed to be brought to my attention. Also, Harry might also become a real man sometime soon! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! ).

Confusion Queen: Another great review! The next chapter will be another football game so there's always a chance to see new people! The actual training done in football varies from team to team. I was a bit worried about whether to describe it as it is very technical and detailed from experience. Nonetheless the game will be exciting! Oh and Snape! Hehe! Wait and see! ).

xuanniekins: I appreciate your review and I'm sure I'll be able to thank Tim also. I've yet to work out a bio that truly describes me so for now I'll be going by my penname. It turns out that doesn't allow percent signs and the other errors are the fault of me being my own editor. Other than that, I wasn't aiming for Iambic Pentameter as I haven't written any sonnets or other poetry in that form. Anyways thanks for the review! I'll keep in mind everything you said! Hope you enjoy the next chapters!