A.N: Didja see. I got a review. First one ever, and even better it wasn't a flame. (Bounces off the walls, drives everyone crazy, and then sets up a shrine to the almighty reviewers.) So, as you can see, I'm completely overwhelmed and dedicating this chapter to my very first reviewer Sailor J-chan/2xH 4ever/Psycho.
'Thoughts'
Chap. 3 The Dilemma
The room was cluttered, with strange objects strewn about, and the walls were covered in paintings. If you looked at the paintings closely, you would have noticed that the people depicted were moving and some were even muttering. On a perch in the corner sat a beautiful bird, with what could only be described as a perplexed look upon its face. Its feathers flickered and flashed as it shifted; making it look like it was made from pure fire. It sang a melodious trill to an old man sitting in the chair, which was located behind an ornate desk in the middle of the room. The man, who was chuckling to himself, looked towards the bird, then back at a paper in his hand.
"Well Harry has finally been overwhelmed by his emotions," Softly murmured the man, shaking his head. "Listen to this,
"Professor Dumbledore;
Something strange has happened. You asked me to inform you of visions. I thought I should write you this letter even though it was just a strange dream. Last night I had what started out as a wonderful dream. I was in a beautiful meadow dotted with flowers, and in the distance I saw only a tree that resembled the Whomping Willow. I did not see any thing other than the tree, so I went towards it. On the other side was a gentle slope which ended at a lake. To the side of the lake was a large picnic, and my parents were in the center of it. Past the people there was a castle that looked like Hogwarts.
Now I know it seems like a normal dream, but once I got to where my parents were sitting, something strange started happening. I said hi, but it was as if no one could see or hear me. Then it got even weirder. Out of the corner of my eye I thought I saw Snape grabbing Mione in a very lewd and inappropriate manner, Ron embracing Malfoy, And I could even see Fred and George snogging each other. I tried to ask what was happening, but everything just went blurry.
That's when I woke up. My heart was racing, I felt very sick to my stomach, and I was breathing very fast. I know that this sounds like a really stupid dream caused by stress, but I had to write because I got a really bad feeling. It's almost like something is about to happen. Has there been any word from Professor Snape? I know this sounds completely stupid, but I think Voldemort's planning something.
Harry Potter"
"What do you think Fawkes? I believe that Harry truly needs a chance to be a child, before it becomes too much for him to handle. At the same time we must not neglect his training, or else he will not be ready for Voldemort. I fear that I am unable to find a solution to this dilemma."
As Dumbledore lapsed into thought, Fawkes flew from his perch to the desktop. There he began studying the letter. Moving slowly around it, he seemed to be examining the words, almost as if he was trying to look for a hidden meaning. All of a sudden he began trilling, and turned to look Dumbledore in the eyes. His feathers began to get brighter, and then he seemed to burst into flames before breaking eye contact, and returning to his perch.
Dumbledore sighed and took a deep breath. The twinkle that was usually in his eyes had vanished, and his face showed his worry. Anyone who looked upon him at that moment would have thought he was nothing but a frail old man. Then, almost as if the frailty had been a mirage, he stood and looked at his phoenix.
"You are right. I will call a meeting of the order immediately. I cannot solve this dilemma myself. Perhaps the others can find a way for Harry to be trained while allowing him to relax."
With that he turned and began to call the members of the Order of the Phoenix.