Harry POtter & The Veela That Wouldn't Go Away

By: Darkmoore

"You may not think it's so wonderful when you have to help me make lesson plans so I can teach them properly." Harry said with a smile.

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Chapter Four - Conversations with Death

A few hours later, Harry, Bill and Remus were walking up the hill to the Potter Family Cemetery, located near where his parents' house had been at Godric's Hollow. As they neared the gravesite, Harry actually became a little scared. 'I am finally going to meet them,' he thought. Even though it was just their graves, it was still a big moment in his life.

Bill stayed back by the gate, while Harry and Remus entered the Cemetery. They soon found the section they were looking for, about half way toward the back of the walled enclosure. Above the door of the small stone mausoleum was the word, "POTTER." On the door it read 'James Godric Potter 31 October 1981' and 'Lily Evans Potter 31 October 1981'.

"Here they are Harry; this is where they've been waiting for you to find them."

Harry took a deep breath. He opened the door and entered the small building alone, leaving Remus behind to guard the entrance of his parent's crypt.

"Mum? Dad?" he said, as he looked around. Immediately torches came to life and began giving off enough light that he could see the grand stone sarcophagus that held his parents' remains. He tentatively walked over to it and touched the stone, feeling as if he was touching his parents for the very first time.

"I don't know where to begin; I've so much to say to you," Harry said, hoping to any god who was listening that somehow, his parents could hear him. "I'm so sorry that you died. I would much rather have you here with me, but wherever you are, I hope Sirius is with you now. You see, it's my fault he died also. He died because I was too stupid to know anything other than my need to keep him safe, and because of that I led him right to his death."

"I'm sorry that I wasn't able to be a better son for you. You see, I used an unforgivable curse on Bellatrix LeStrange, the woman who killed Sirius. She had just murdered him, and I was so filled with anger and pain, full ofhate for her, and I used it for revenge. What's worse, I meant to use that curse. I may never forgive myself for that, so I'm not going to ask it of you. There was a trial last year because of what I did, and I thought I would end up in Azkaban, but somehow I didn't. Don't ask me how I managed to get out of it, I still don't understand." Then Harry gave a very hollow laugh.

"I had a girlfriend in my fifth year named Cho Chang, but we've broken up since then. I had a girlfriend last year, a very nice girl named Susan Bones. I really liked her, but I never had a spark with her. She wasn't too thrilled about the trial either, and I don't blame her, really. We're still friends, but nothing more. So, I'm a bit unattached at the moment. From what I understand, I'm not doing too much better at dating than you did, Dad."

"Now, this is something you'll really like. I made the house Quidditch team in my first year. I've been the seeker for the Gryffindor team in almost every game since I started school, with the exception of fourth year, when we had no Quidditch, and fifth year, when I was banned from the team by this toad woman who was the Hogwarts High Inquisitor on orders from Minister Fudge. There's not much love lost between Fudge and I."

"I got my letter yesterday. I just made Head Boy at school, and McGonagall has asked me to teach this year also. I'll be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts to the first and second years, because the new teacher can't for some reason. I have yet to know why, but I bet it'll be a doozy of an explanation. I'm also studying to become an Auror. I could be a professional Quidditch player. I have been approached by several scouts already, but I don't know if that's where my heart is."

"I don't know what else I can tell you about me, other than you'd not be too impressed with my marks. They're kind of lacking sometimes. I always do well in Defense, and I actually have been enjoying Magical Law with Professor Nayland. Oh yeah, I've become an animagus. Did it at the end of last year, hurt like the cruciatus to do it for the first few times, but now it's okay. I can turn into a large black panther, and I'll be registering with the ministry after I graduate. I'm very proud of that accomplishment, but I was hoping to be a different animal. I really wanted to be a stag, but you know as well as I do that the animal picks you, not the other way around."

"I have to go now; I'm sorry I couldn't stay long. I promise to visit you again, and I promise I will never forget you." With tears beginning to fall down his face, Harry turned to leave.

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"Alright there, Harry?" Remus asked.

"Yeah" he answered quietly, and began to look around at the other mausoleums. "So, who are these other people?"

"You don't know?" Remus asked, and Harry could have sworn he saw a flash of anger cross the werewolf's eyes.

"No. I have no clue who any of them are."

"Someday I am going to have a very long talk with your Headmaster." Remus growled under his breath. "Over here are your grandparents. They're the ones who took Sirius in after he ran away from home." Remus began. He went on to tell Harry about the grandparents he knew nothing about.

After a few minutes of storytelling, Harry and Remus met back up with Bill. The threesome proceeded into Godric's Hollow to see the house Harry had inherited from his parents. When they found the house, it was a complete wreck. Parts of it were still standing, while other parts were completely demolished by fire and magic.

"There's no way this can be made livable again." Harry said in disgust. "Well, I guess I'll have to think of somewhere else to live."

"I thought you might move into Grimmauld Place." Remus suggested.

Harry sighed. "I guess I could. I'm sure everyone in the Order would rather have me there, since it would make guard duty easier for them."

"That too, but I was thinking more because as the new head of the Black Family, you get to pick any house belonging to them to live in."

Bill laughed. "Too bad you can't get the Malfoys out of their precious manor."

Harry laughed as well, and then began to rummage through the house for anything of any value to keep as a memento of his parents. The kitchen was mostly still intact, though overrun with Doxies. In there, Harry found an old battered owl cage and a couple of framed photographs.

"Did my parents have an owl?"

"Yes," Remus answered. "I believe it was called Grady. They didn't have it very long before they were attacked."

"Grady?" Harry said with a chuckle. Just then an aged barn owl flew down from a nearby tree and perched itself on the old cage. All three men stood silently, shocked.

"Harry, I think that's your parent's owl." Remus said, amazed.

The owl hooted in agreement. He seemed to look at Harry as if he were James, and flew over to him to perch on his shoulder. "Hello Grady, my name is Harry. I think you may have known my mum and dad."

"Remus? I'm no expert, but how long to owls live?" Bill asked as Harry stroked the bird's feathers.

"Ordinary owls live anywhere from five to eight years, but magical one can live up to thirty and sometimes longer. How long have your parents had Errol?"

"Ever since I can remember." Bill replied

"I think we should take Grady here back with us, and have him checked out at the Magical Menagerie to make sure he's in good health. The poor thing has been neglected for all these years." Remus said, still flabbergasted at the sight of the old owl.

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The three went back to the Burrow with an arm full of things Harry wanted to save, the battered cage and an owl named Grady.

When Hedwig saw the arrival of the other owl, she was not pleased. In fact, she was beginning to become irritated very quickly and clicked her beak in Harry's direction disapprovingly.

"Hello Hedwig, I missed you." Harry said trying to soothe things over before they became bad. "This is Grady, my parents' owl. We found him at the old house waiting for them after all these years. He wouldn't leave them or their house even in death, just like you would do for me."

Hedwig relented at his words and nipped his finger affectionately. She then scooted over to give Grady room to have a drink of water. Seeing this, Harry smiled and sat down to have a bit of lunch.

"Harry," Mrs. Weasley said, "This came for you right after you left with Remus and Bill." and she handed him his new Hogwarts letter, with his book list in it.

"Brilliant, I need to go to Diagon Alley anyway."

Mrs. Weasley turned back around to face him and bellowed, "You will do no such thing young man, your safety is too important! You can give me that list, and I'll get everything for you."

"I'd prefer to go myself, and I am of age, Mrs. Weasley. Besides, I wanted to pick up a few things that are not on my list."

"Like what?" she bellowed back, clearly thinking she was going to have her way in this.

"Well, I need to go to the bank again and make sure that my instructions about the Black Family Trust are being taken seriously. I also have a few items to return to my family vault, and I need to get some money out of my personal vault. I wanted to buy a few new books for myself at Flourish and Botts, but I'm not sure which ones. I need to look for something to help me teach better. Then I need to go to the Magical Menagerie to have Grady checked out, and I need to go to Madame Malkins and have new school clothes made. I would also like to see the twins' store, since they've been open for over a year and I have yet to see it." Harry said, and continued on listing a few other things he wanted to do.

"Wotcher Harry, that's one hell of a list you've got there." Tonks said, as she walked into the kitchen.

Spotting Tonks, Harry said, "Oh yeah, that reminds me, I also have to move into Grimmauld Place soon."

"Harry dear, you're more than welcome to stay with us …" Mrs. Weasley began, but she was cut off by Remus.

"Molly, it's better for Harry and the Order if he stays at headquarters."

"Besides, he owns it now." Tonks added with a wink.

"I don't own it, I'm just the administrator." Harry corrected. Then he frowned at the group and said, "Why don't you argue this out yourselves? I have to write a letter to Professor McGonagall so Hedwig can deliver it for me today."

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After Hedwig was on her way to deliver Harry's letter to McGonagall, the group left the Burrow. Soon Harry, Ron, Ginny, Mrs. Weasley, Remus, Bill and Tonks found themselves in the busy street of Diagon Alley.

"What's first on the agenda Harry?" Tonks asked.

"Well, I was hoping we would find Hermione somewhere along the way, but I guess Gringott's is the first step on the journey." Harry replied.

Suddenly Hermione burst into the area crying, "Ron, Harry, Ginny." with her parents in tow.

"Hermione!" all three said together.

"I was hoping I'd run into you today. Guess what I got in my Hogwarts letter this year?" Hermione beamed with pride.

"Head Girl badge?" Harry and Ron asked together, while the adults around them laughed.

"How'd you know?" she asked, deflated.

"Who else but you would get it?" Ginny asked, and rolled her eyes as Hermione blushed.

"Well I guess you're right. I wonder who got Head Boy? I hope it's not Malfoy! I just couldn't stand it if it was."

"It's not, dear," Mrs. Weasley said, "Harry got his badge this morning. He's the new Head Boy."

"Congratulations." Mr. and Mrs. Granger said, as Hermione flung herself at Harry. She gave him a great big hug and a kiss, making Ron scowl at his best friend.

"Thanks." Harry replied sheepishly.

"Well we're off to the bank," Ron said. "Where are you off to?"

"Well, we've already been there, but now we're off to Flourish and Botts to …" Hermione began.

"… to buy some books." Everyone else finished for her, before breaking out into laughter.

"Well, we shouldn't be too long in the bank," Bill said, "so we'll meet you in the bookstore in a little while."

"Alright then." Hermione said. She turned to leave, but Harry stopped her.

"Hermione do me a little favor, can you hold on to Grady here? I don't think a cart ride would do him much good. I want to take him to the Magical Menagerie and have him looked over."

"Sure Harry, but what happened to Hedwig?"

"She's off delivering a letter for me, which I'll tell you all about later. Grady is my parent's owl, and we only just found him. He has been living at my parents' destroyed house all these years."

"Really?" Hermione asked in awe.

To Be Continued ...

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Author's Notes: Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed.

Also, I would like to thank the lovely Mindfunk, for her Beta skills in last chapter. I forgot to mention that last time, my bad! Also I wanted to thank her for being my Beta on this chapter!

athenakitty wrote Harry gets Mrs Weasley? The Malfoys aren't going to get an active key? Will Harry brin gHagrid with him one day? Draco's going to be a royal pest this year? Will Harry have something to repel Draco? Will Draco find out that he can't ge what he wants?

Answer - yes, yes, possibly, yes, wouldn't you like to know and didn't you read the Honeychurch story?

Mikee wrote For some reason ff.net wouldn't let me log in, so this will be 'unsigned.' Loved the chapter. I really liked Harry surprising everyone at his surprise party. Well done. I also liked Harry getting to teach the first and second years the Defense class. Looking forward to more, please.

Answer - I came thru signed, sometimes, it just likes to mess with people. :) Just wait more is a comming. :)

Nemati wrote Oh, I had a hoot reading this. I´m still laughing now. I really like the way you mix the humour with some darker parts, like the Dumbledore issues. The teaching bit is great too and everything else. okay, I´ll stop now. I can´t wait until Draco reaches his maturity, lol. Update soon. Although I don´t think that´ll be a problem with you.

Answer - Wait it gets so better! tee hee

athenakitty wrote (again) Has Harry forgiven Dumbledore for his attempt at hiding his parent's money? When will the decision take place? Do you have an e-mail address that I can send you and e-mail?

Answer - hotbearcub69@yahoo.com is my email address and as for Dumbledore, you'll have to find out as you read. :)

TuxedoMac wrote Now this chapter was wonderful so much its hard to top or if you do it just makes the story more wonderful. I loved the whole suprise thing that happened at the start with harry and them and then the ending with him teaching and that. I hope that when he gose to see his folkes grave things go well.

Answer - Now you've jinxed me the next chapter will be crap. :D Hey thanks for saying I was one of your fav writers on POwer Time yahoo group. I saw that and it felt nice.

RossWrock wrote Very interesting. I can't wait to read the new fics, and hope you plan to continue working on them both as you've done so far. I'm not a big fan of slash, and I'm dreading the scene I know you're going to write about Harry and Seamus in the showers, but if I must read it, than I must. Is it too much to ask for you to make that a separate, one-shot story? That way I could skip it and preserve the idealoogy of my frail little mind? Anyways, never mind my pleas. You write what you want, and I'll just have to deal. Keep up the great work.

Answer - Oh my GOD!!!! One of my fav writers just reviewed me, I think I just wet myself!!! I am such a fag somedays. As for the infamous shower scene, don't worry as you may have realized by now, most of my sex scenes are pretty vague as I think it should be in the imagination of the reader.

SailorBaby16 wrote Not a bad story. Malfoy was so pissed. I like it. But didn't Dumblore tell him about his parents grave. I can't believe he did that. Update soon.

Answer - Dumbledore didn't do it to hurt Harry, he just didn't understand the need Harry might have to visit tehm