Chapter Six

Forgotten News

Harry, Ron, and Hermione came into the kitchen to find that dinner was ready. Harry took a chair by Lupin, Ron by "Mad-Eye" Moody, and Hermione by Tonks. After they took their seats dinner was served by Mrs. Weasley using a Levitation Charm. They began to eat after everyone was served. "Harry, I'm sure that you would like to know what has happened since you and your friends little escapade in the Department of Mysteries this past June," Lupin spoke. There was the sound of china shattering and it was only Mrs. Weasley who seemed to have dropped her tea cup.

"Do you think it is wise for him to know Remus?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"He has the right to know Molly, since we are all in very real danger now that Lord Voldemort has been back for a year now." Lupin's mention the name Voldemort caused all the Weasleys to shudder.

"I don't think you should or he might end up like Sirius did."

"Molly, he has a right to know."

"Molly, I agree with Remus, that he has a right to know what has happened," "Mad-Eye" Moody growled.

"But--" Mrs. Weasley started but was cut off by Lupin.

"Are we going to argue over this or are we going to finish our supper?" Lupin inquired.

No one spoke and Mrs. Weasley remained silent as Lupin spoke to Harry, "Now back to our conversation Harry. Would you like to know what Lord Voldemort has been up to lately?" Lupin asked Harry ignoring the Weasleys shuddering at the sound of the Dark Lord's name.

"Yes, I would like to know," Harry replied.

"Well," Lupin began, "since you and your friends of the D.A. halted the Death Eaters' attempts from obtaining the orb from the Department of Mysteries. On top of that, having Lord Voldemort show himself with witnesses other that yourself and Professor Dumbledore. He has not made any movements and he cannot be found. As for Cornelius Fudge, he might be replaced as the new Ministry of Magic."

"Replaced?" Harry asked.

"Yes, mainly not looking at the chance that Lord Voldemort has come back, and has done nothing in preparing for any danger that might come. As for the dementors and giants, they have caused terror in both our world and with the Muggles. There hasn't been any reported deaths or movements caused by the dementors and giants as of yet. We think that he is biding his time for the right moment for his attack."

"That's enough, Remus!" Mrs. Weasley shouted with beads of sweat coming down his face.

"He has the right to know Molly." Lupin said in a calm matter.
"He is not James, Remus!" Mrs. Weasley said in a shaky voice.

"I heard Ron say; or rather shout; that you received nineteen O.W.L.s, Hermione," Tonks spoke trying to change the subject.

"Yes," Hermione said with a blush, "I would have gotten twenty, if we were not distracted from our Astronomy exam."

"Congrats, Hermione, that is one of the highest results I've see since I was at Hogwarts," Lupin said. "How many did you two receive?" he asked Harry and Ron.

"I got ten and Ron has nine," Harry said.

"Good Harry and you too Ron," Lupin said beaming at the three of them. "How did you three do on your Potions, I dare say it was easier without Professor Snape breathing down your necks."

"We all received "Outstanding," Hermione said.

"Very good to the three of you," Tonks said with a smile.

"Yes very good Ron," Mrs. Weasley said with a huge smile on her face.

"Which classes are the three of you be taking this year?" Tonks asked.

The three of them remained silent until Hermione spoke, "We haven't opened our letters from Hogwarts yet."

"That's right," Harry said. "We were more worried over our O.W.L. results."

"That's understandable," Lupin said nodding his head, "you do need to have a minimum grade in order to continue the classes you will need for your future jobs."

The three of them opened their letters from Hogwarts. They contained the usual accepting letter from Hogwarts, their list of supplies, and a third piece of parchment. Harry read his:

"By order of the Ministry of Magic in accordance to the Dark Lord's return"

All students are required to continue to take Defense Against the Dark Arts until further notice. All charms and spells that are used to counter any dark forces and/or creatures will be learned in their Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Harry read the message twice before he spoke to Lupin, "So all students are required to continue to take Defense Against the Dark Arts?"

"Yes Harry, until the Ministry of Magic sees fit until the Dark Lord's reign of terror is over," Lupin said before he took a sip of his tea.

"I agree with this," Hermione said putting down the letter and taking a sip of her tea, "It is necessary for all of us to be prepared for may happen in the future in case something may happen."

"Who will be replacing Cornelius Fudge as the new Minister?" Hermione asked Lupin.

"That remains to be seen, Hermione. The Ministry wants Dumbledore for the job, but, as usual, he refused saying that he cannot leave Hogwarts and that he likes being the Headmaster there. The third piece of parchment that has the notice from the Ministry has a list of all the jobs that you can go into since you met the requirements needs for each one."

"Why don't we finish our supper before it gets cold," Mrs. Weasley said trying to make them stop talking about events containing the Dark Lord. With that, they continued to eat their supper in silence.