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Chapter 11- Return to Hogwarts

HARRY POTTER SAVES THE DAY, RESCUES THE LIVES OF OVER A HUNDRED PEOPLE
By Richard Barrett

Yesterday at approximately four fifteen in the afternoon, four dozen dementors attacked Diagon Alley. Unfortunately for them, Harry Potter a.k.a the Boy who lived, was there to save the day for the wizarding community. Casting a patronus spell, Harry Potter was able to drive off all the dementors before any harm could be done to the innocent civilians at Diagon Alley. His patronus, shaped like a stag, drove off a group of dementors that had surrounded over a hundred civilians. When this reporter reached the scene of the crime, many bystanders commented on Harry Potter.

"He's so brave and gorgeous!" said Miss Jennifer Gordon, twenty years old.

"Harry Potter is the definition of courage. Open a dictionary, look up the word fearless and you will see a picture of Harry Potter," said Mr. Alonzo Thurman, fifty-nine years old.

"Harry was calm in the face of danger," said Mr. Thomas Spellman, thirty-two years old.

"Oh my gosh Harry is the type of person you want as a boyfriend. He's calm in the face of danger, gorgeous and brave," said Miss Melissa Holdman, nineteen years old.

"That was the first time I ever saw a patronus. I was surprised but even more surprised when I saw a teenage boy had cast it," said Mr. Reggie Burrell, sixty-three years old.

"Harry Potter is my role model," said Mr. Brian Dellarus, nine years old.

"Harry is so handsome and so sexy," said Miss Christine Burke, thirty-two years old.

When the Minister of Magic Arthur Weasley heard about this, he immediately held a press conference and announced that it wasn't too often that teenage boys saved over a hundred lives and told a delighted audience that Harry Potter would receive an Order of Merlin, first class on a future date. Minister Weasley told the audience that this was the largest amount of lives one man had saved in the history of the wizarding world. Minister Weasley then spoke about bravery and unselfishness, two traits which were Harry's strong points according to Minister Weasley.

According to Robert Sanders, a historian who studies the origin of spells, the patronus charm is a difficult spell that most adult wizards cannot master. A teenager like Harry Potter who has mastered the patronus charm three years ago must be a powerful wizard according to Mr. Sanders. For a patronus charm to properly work, the user must first think of a happy thought. Once the user has that thought they then say the incantation "Expecto Patronum," and if all works well a corporeal patronus will appear from the user's wand.

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Minister Weasley's statement...page 5

Harry, Hermione, Ron, Lupin, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley were sitting in the living room at Grimmauld Place reading the article about Harry the next morning.

"Wow Harry you saved over a hundred people!" Hermione squealed, hugging him tightly and kissing him.

"Yeah but did you know three people were kissed?" Harry asked.

"Harry you can't think about that," Lupin said.

"One of them was a boy. A boy who was only five or six years old," Harry said gloomily.

"We are at war Harry. Not everyone will live. There will be casualties as there are in all wars Harry," Ginny said.

Harry looked gloomy and thoughtful before speaking. "I know people will die but what kind of cruel asshole would attack children?" Harry asked causing Mrs. Weasley's jaw to drop, surprised that Harry had just said.

"Harry we're fighting you-know-who, a cruel and heartless villain," Ron said.

Harry thought about what Ginny, Ron and Lupin had said. Basically they were telling him not to worry about the family that was kissed as more people will die. It made sense to Harry but it didn't make him feel any better. Harry then spoke again. "So I will receive the Order of Merlin, first class," Harry asked.

"Yes Harry," Lupin said.

"What will the relatives of the family who were kissed receive?" Harry asked.

"Harry don't think about that," Hermione told him.

"I just can't stop thinking about the what-ifs," Harry said. "What if I did this differently? What if this happened? Its something that I think about all the time," Harry said as Hermione moved closer to him.

"Well Harry, you did receive a pensive from Dumbledore as a birthday present," Lupin said as Harry nodded. "You can put in thoughts of your battles and analyze them," Lupin suggested.

Harry hadn't considered that idea before but now it seemed like a good idea to him. Harry then went to get the pensive and find a quiet place where he could think.

Meanwhile, Voldemort had received news that Harry Potter had fought off the dementors he sent to Diagon Alley. 'Damn you Potter. A meddling fool always there to fuck up my plan' Voldemort thought. 'Hmm will Potter be willing to join me?' Voldemort thought as he took out some parchment, ink and a quill then started to write a letter.

Dear Harry Potter,

First I must congratulate you for always being there when I have a plan. You proved this yet again when you were able to stop the dementor attack in Diagon Alley. The point is, I think that we should join forces Potter. With both of us united, we can take over the world. If you do join me I shall grant you the following favors: You do not have to get the Dark Mark like all of my Death Eaters
I will spare the lives of anyone you want and kill anyone who you dislike
You will be promoted to my second in command and I shall put some Death Eaters and dementors under your leadership

I hope that you thoroughly consider my offer. If you do refuse then all that is important to you will die off slowly and you will be there to see them die. I am not a man who takes threats lightly Potter. I shall grant you some time to think and make your decision Potter.

Lord Voldemort

Voldemort finished the letter and looked at it. He would send the letter after Hogwarts had started as the fool Dumbledore had probably hidden Potter someplace private.

At Grimmauld Place, Hermione was starting to get worried about Harry. Harry had disappeared after the conversation and ran off to some place where she thought he was looking at past battles. With a sigh, Hermione made two sandwiches for Harry before going to look for him. First she checked all the bedrooms and didn't see Harry. Hermione then went around each room on the first and second floors but didn't find Harry. Hermione then went up to the attic and saw Harry sitting in a corner. Hermione then went to where Harry was sitting and sat next to him with her arms around his shoulders. Harry then put the sandwiches in front of him.

"Herm, what are you doing here?" Harry asked.

"I came to check on you silly," Hermione said kissing Harry. "So what are you looking at?" Hermione asked as Harry started to eat.

"My parents," Harry whispered.

"I thought you were looking at your battles" Hermione said.

"I did that already so I'm looking at my parents now. I have no memories of them and I want to see them," Harry said.

Hermione nodded in understanding and then stayed with Harry until dinner. Harry and Hermione spent the rest of the time looking at images of Harry's parents.

Soon the day came when Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione had to go back to Hogwarts. After eating a quick breakfast, Moody and Tonks arrived to take them to King's Cross. They would be traveling in Ministry cars since Mr. Weasley was now the Minister of Magic. They arrived at King's Cross fifteen minutes before eleven o clock and traveled through the barrier between platform nine and ten to get to platform nine and three quarters. Before they left however, Moody and Tonks spoke with them.

"Enjoy the year!" Tonks said brightly, hugging all of them.

"Remember, there are enemies everywhere. Be careful all of you. CONSTANT VIGILANCE!" Moody told all of them before shaking hands with each of them.

Harry, Hermione, Ron and Ginny then went aboard the Hogwarts Express. Ginny had became a prefect and would join Hermione and Ron for the prefect's meeting. Harry then went to the compartment that had the least amount of people- the compartment Luna Lovegood was in. Harry entered and Luna looked up.

"How are you Harry?" Luna asked.

"I'm fine Luna," Harry said.

"That's good," Luna said before telling him about her summer. Luna had apparently gone to Sweden to look for the crumple-horned snorkback with her father but they didn't see any as the snorkbacks were out of season. Luna had also spent the rest of her summer reading and preparing for her OWL's which she would take at the end of the year.

Harry began to tell Luna about his summer when Lavender Brown came into the compartment.

"Hi Harry, can you tell me where Ron is?" Lavender asked Harry.

"Ron's in the prefect meeting right now but I can tell him that you came when he gets here," Harry said.

"Oh okay thanks Harry," Lavender said and was about to leave when Harry stopped her.

"Lavender, I need your advice on something," Harry said.

"Sure Harry what's up?" Lavender asked, taking a seat next to Harry.

Harry then took out the necklace he purchased in Diagon Alley on the day of the dementor attack. "I purchased this as a birthday gift for Hermione," Harry told Lavender. "The thing is I'm not sure if she would like it. So I want to ask you how would you like the gift if Ron gave it to you?" Harry asked.

"Oh Harry," Lavender gasped. "This is a beautiful necklace and I'm sure Hermione will like it a lot," Lavender said.

"Really? I thought she might not like it," Harry said.

Lavender then moved closer to Harry and kissed his cheek. "Hermione will like any present you give her Harry," Lavender said.

At that moment, Hermione, Ron and Ginny came back from the prefect meeting. They all took seats and Hermione sat on Harry's lap. Ron saw Lavender and started to kiss her. Ginny and Luna then coughed, causing Ron and Lavender to separate.

"Shall we give them a lesson in kissing?" Hermione asked Harry as she started to kiss Harry. Her tongue was in his mouth and his tongue was dancing with her tongue. They kept kissing until Harry heard a voice he did not want to hear.

"Well, well, well its Saint Potter, the mudblood, the Weasels, Weasel's slut and Loony," Malfoy said in his usual drawl and surrounded by Crabbe and Goyle.

"What the fuck do you want ferret boy?" Ron asked.

"Language Weasley," Malfoy said smirking.

"Hey Malfoy I heard your dad got busted out of Azkaban recently. I want to know two things- what was he doing there in the first place and how is it in there?" Harry asked.

The words affected Malfoy like a knife to the heart. Disgusted Malfoy walked out looking extremely angry and with his two goons behind him. After Malfoy had left, Harry and Hermione resumed kissing but the compartment door opened yet again and they were interrupted.

"Hi everyone," Neville said as he took a seat next to Luna.

Harry and Hermione greeted Neville as they continued kissing, Ron was telling Lavender how she should not worry about Malfoy while Ginny was chatting with Neville and Luna.

"Harry don't worry about Malfoy this year," Hermione whispered.

"I don't give a shit about that fucker," Harry said causing Hermione, Ginny, Neville, Luna and Lavender to gasp.

"All right mate!" Ron said happily.

"Harry you should be more careful with your language," Hermione said.

"Ooh Harry's on his way to being a bad boy!" Lavender squealed giggling.

"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.

"Look at him Hermione, he's got an earring, he curses and when he's of age, Harry will get tattoos but he will still be gorgeous," Lavender said causing Ginny to giggle and Hermione to blush.

Hermione didn't respond but rather continued to kiss Harry. By now every time they kissed, there was an awful lot of tongue involved. Harry and Hermione had also gotten used to kissing in front of Ron, Ginny and Lavender so they had no regrets kissing in front of them. Meanwhile Ginny, Ron and Lavender had gotten used to seeing Harry and Hermione kiss so they didn't care. The train stopped and they all got off the train and into the carriages pulled by threstals. On their way to Hogwarts, they saw Hagrid and gave him a friendly wave.

"How are yeh?" Hagrid asked as he waved back.

Harry, Hermione, and Ron didn't have time to talk so they kept walking. Soon, they had reached Hogwarts and Harry felt a sense of belonging.

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