Chapter 14: Back Home

Every day since then, Harry had contemplated about his whole life, the little things that happened around him that he missed, the little gestures from people that he ignored, and it all led to one conclusion; his life was more important to be wasted in guilt and mourning.

Ginny was right, all those who died, sacrificed their lives because they chose to fight evil, to die for ones they loves, and Harry realised that wasting his life feeling guilty for something he couldn't change, he couldn't control, was a very ungrateful way to repay them. He was indebted to them all; his parents, Sirius…and he decided that he will repay them by making their sacrifices worthwhile.

Talking it out with someone, and the assurance that someone understood him, helped Harry although not much. He got over his mourning and guilt, allowing him to be more determined in destroying the threat currently posed to the world.

Harry also discovered that this realisation also helped his temper….though not much changed; he was able to take a little bit more without losing his temper. Perhaps it was the fact that he realised that he can't change everything and that some things are just beyond his control…but whatever it was he was thankful that it helped.

Things between Harry and Ginny also looked good...something both were glad for. They got back to almost how they used to be although they didn't confess their feelings for each other yet; still both were happy to have such a great friend by their side.

Around two weeks later, Harry stood in front of his former professor's room, awaiting permission to enter.

Knock. Knock.

"Come in," A voice called from behind the door.

Entering, closing the door behind him, Harry took a seat in front of the older man. Remus was currently working on some parchments, which he immediately put aside as Harry entered.

"How may I help you Harry?" Remus asked, smiling.

"How are you Remus?" Harry asked, looking at Remus. "You seem very tired."

"So I am," Remus replied. "The full moon is only three days away…but I am sure that's not why you came here, is it?"

"Well," Harry said. "You just came back from a meeting right."

Remus leaned back on his armchair, and nodded.

"Well…" Harry said urging on, after a brief period of silence.

"Well what?" Remus said simply looking at Harry.

"Aren't you going to tell me anything. I am supposed to know remember." Harry said eagerly.

"You are only supposed to know what concerns you." Remus replied calmly.

"So…tell me." Harry said now very frustrated.

"There is nothing that concerns you." Remus said flatly.

"What?" Harry said astonished. "You mean to say, in that all the meetings that took place in the past few days, there was nothing that concerned me?"

"Precisely." Remus answered calmly.

"Remus!"

"Harry."

"What about Percy?" Harry asked trying to get something out of Remus.

"What about him?" Remus replied looking at Harry.

"Well…is he working for the Order?" Harry asked. He was losing it now.

"You have see him around, haven't you?" Something like a flick of distrust passed over Remus' face.

"But…you know…he might be untrustworthy." Harry said, trying to understand whether Dumbledore had really lost it this time.

"That is the Order's concern." Remus replied emotionlessly.

"ORDER'S CONCERN…ORDER'S CONCERN…YOU KNOW…you know that he might be a spy, then how come…" Harry said exasperated.

"Dumbledore trusts him." Remus said blankly.

"Well doesn't Dumbledore know better?" Harry asked getting angry at Dumbledore.

"He will have considered all the consequences Harry…"

"Well Dumbledore could be wrong! He is just human…"

"…And the most powerful wizard currently alive. Believe me when I say Harry, putting our faith in Dumbledore is what we need to do right now. He has made sure that Percy is not a spy, using his own ways, and he is still doing whatever he can to make sure Percy isn't one." Remus explained, leaning forward putting his arms on his knees.

"What if he's wrong?" Harry asked looking at the older man.

"We have to take risks; there is nothing we can do about it." Remus replied in a fatherly way.

"So what is Percy doing for the Order?" Harry asked.

"Harry…" Remus said in a warning tone.

"C'mon Remus, just about Percy…" Harry said trying to get some information.

"He is working as a spy in the Ministry. He is very close to Fudge, and we…well we have had information that Fudge might be associated with some Death Eaters or Voldemort himself…so we sent in Percy as a spy, to keep a watch on him. If the Minister turns over…well let's just hope that doesn't happen." Remus said, rubbing his temples.

"Now Harry, I believe it's late. Why don't you go up to your room and rest Ok. We'll be going to Diagon Alley tomorrow. Good Night." Remus said standing up and patting Harry on the back as a father would to his son.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow. Good Night." Harry said as he walked towards his room.

'That was way too much information for one night.' Harry thought as he closed the door behind him.

"Nothing?" Harry heard Ron say as soon as he entered. "Nothing at ALL?"

"No, absolutely nothing." Fred replied.

"He's clean." George said.

"But…but…there must be…" Ron stammered.

"Oh come on, Ron." Hermione said annoyed. "Would you leave him alone for a moment? May be he's clean."

"But Hermione…" Ron interjected.

"What are you guys talking about?" Harry asked taking a seat on his bed by Ginny.

"Percy." Ginny replied. "Fred and George say that he's clean."

"Can't be." Ron said annoyed.

"Why not?" Harry asked.

"Harry…you know how he was two years ago." Ron replied astonished.

"Yeah but maybe…he didn't join the dark side…may be he really is clean." Harry said.

Everyone stared at Harry, making him uncomfortable.

"Listen, I just came back from Remus' room and he says that Dumbledore did whatever he could to figure out if Percy was indeed involved with the Dark Arts. And he found nothing. So may be Percy is trustworthy."

"Come on Ron. Look even Dumbledore trusts him." Hermione said.

"But it just doesn't seem right…that not how Percy is…" Ron said in deep thought.

"May be he has changed." Hermione said trying to prove her point.

Although to everyone wanted to believe it, they remained silent.

"Don't worry," Fred said.

"We are not finished with him yet." George continued.

"Still some more investigation to do." Said Fred.

"So please excuse us." Said George and within moments the twins disapparated.

The next day was the trip to Diagon Alley. Pretty much everything was the same…the stop at Gringotts, followed by a stop at Madam Malkin's and Quality Quidditch Supplies. After that was a stop at Florean Fortescue's, and then everyone was on their way to Flourish and Blotts.

"Something is wrong…" Ginny said softly to Harry who was right beside her.

"Excuse me?" Harry asked.

"Something is wrong…something is different…so different…in these people you can see….its on their faces…fear on some and something else on others…I can't tell…" Ginny said.

"What are you talking about?" Harry asked confused looking at everyone. "There is nothing there."

"There is…you can't tell…but if you look closely there is…I have a bad feeling." Ginny said, trying to convince him.

"May be you're mistaken…don't worry there is nothing wrong…I would know…besides the order members are with us…so it won't be too much trouble." Harry replied, but still cautious on the look out for trouble.

"You don't understand…" Ginny said under her breath, looking at everyone knowing there was trouble…big trouble…

The trip went peacefully…everyone was fully equipped for the new school year…the final year for some. So when everyone finished their business at Diagon Alley…all made a safe trip back to Grimmauld Place using a portkey.

The rest of the days passed without any event. The meetings would take place quite often, and there was still nothing in the meetings that concerned Harry. The twins, on the other hand, were still after Percy, trying to find out anything they could, and so far he was clean.

It was September first, and everyone was getting ready to return to Hogwarts.

Hermione and Ron ready to take up their duties as Head Girl and Head Boy. On the train, Ron, Hermione, Neville, Luna, Harry and Ginny shared a compartment, discussing the past two months and anything new that was relatively important.

As was customary, Draco Malfoy and his goons did show up in their compartment, and even though the others missed it, two people noticed something about them screamed trouble. Harry looked at Ginny and nodded…she was right there was some trouble going about….he noticed it just today what she noticed in Diagon Alley just by the expressions on the people's faces…

Their destination finally arrived and as they finally descended the train, a realisation hit Harry. This will be his final year as a student in Hogwarts. He will certainly miss it…what became his haven from the Dursley's…a home.

"I will miss it." Hermione said, breaking Harry's train of thoughts. "All the memories, our times together…"

"Well then," Harry replied with a smirk. "Let's make this year a memorable one."

And with a glint of mischief in his eyes, one very similar to his father's, Harry and his friends made their way to the huge castle, ready to start their final year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…

A/N: I'm BACK! I know it has been a long time…almost nine months…but I was busy with school & stuff…I am free now…just graduated high-school so I have a LOT of spare time. I stopped coz I got bored of the story & didn't have any good new ideas…I worked on some different things though…some original writings...anyways…you know what to do…review…and also gimme some good ideas to put in the story…coz I am having a very difficult time taking the story to the end…so help me out people.

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