"A Child's Hope" by Canopus Carina
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Key: "speech" 'thought' /emphasis/
Disclaimer: I do not own anything Harry Potter or Severitus Challenge.
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Updated every Saturday Morning! Everyone reading, please read the paragraphs after the story and answer the question.
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Chapter Four: Escape
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"What do we do now?" Remus asked.
"Follow me," Harry answered, "I know of an area where the Death Eaters wouldn't want to go. I don't know why I didn't go there in the first place."
"Because you're an idiot," was all Severus said as they ran toward the main city.
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The unlikely trio ran as fast as they could towards the main city of Little W hoping that there would be an open-all-night restaurant. They knew that the Death Eaters wouldn't want to show themselves in a public place, but then again they went into the Dursley's house without problem. But they didn't want the Dursley's to know that they were there...
"This is so confusing!" he burst out.
"What?" Remus asked him, not stopping his running, "Death Eaters are supposed to be confusing, but they haven't done anything yet."
"Well, Potter never did try to thing things through, though."
"Severus, for once in your life, don't insult anyone."
"Why? I don't see the point."
The werewolf just shook his head at the Potions Professor, knowing that he wasn't going to get anything more from him. It was only a few minutes more before the group made it to an open McDonald's restaurant.
"What is this... place?" Severus asked looking at his less than clean surroundings.
"It's called a fast food restaurant. People come and order food."
"Why did we have to go here?"
"Well," Harry said uncertain, "I was hoping for more people to come, that way the Death Eaters would wait and not attack."
"Potter! Death Eaters won't just wait patiently for the muggles to leave before they attack!"
"Well they didn't want my relations to wake up, meaning they don't want someone to know that they were trying to kidnap me."
Severus decided that there wasn't anything else that he could say, so he stayed quiet. It seemed as if Harry was right about the Death Eater's orders because they weren't attacking. The group's attackers just sat down at one of the booths, staring at the group, waiting for them to move. Actually, the sight would be comical if it wasn't so serious.
"Um..." the counter girl said, walking up to the group, "is there anything you want to order?"
"No," was the blunt reply from the Potions Professor.
"Okay," she answered a bit uncomfortable, "well then, I'll have to ask you to leave."
"I'll have an order of fries, then," Harry interrupted, before Severus could argue back. He shoved the money needed to pay for the fries and the woman walked away.
"Now what?" Remus asked, still eyeing the staring Death Eaters.
"We want those stupid followers to leave."
"And how would that happen?"
As if answering the irritated teacher's question, the counter woman came to deliver the fries and the extra change. After she was done, she walked up to the Death Eaters telling them that they have to leave. Knowing that they shouldn't cause anymore trouble, they left, but you just knew that they were only outside.
"Well, now that they are gone," Harry said, deciding what fry he wanted to eat, "I can go on with my plan."
"And what would that be?" Severus snapped.
"I, unlike you," Harry said superiorly, "have continuous contact with my friends. Earlier in the summer, I sent my trunk with a weightless bag around it to Ron, knowing that something might happen. All I have is my wand and a Calculusos."
Harry took out the blue stone from under his shirt. The gas like liquid within the Calculusos circled around in its container slowly, but speed up when Harry spoke to it.
"Hey, Ron, Hermione, answer please."
"Harry, are you okay? Are the Death Eaters still there?" Hermione's questioning voice came from the stone.
"Yeah, mate, I told Dad about the intruders." Ron said. "Do you need me to have Dad send some aurors?"
"Actually, Ron that is exactly what I need. We are at McDonalds in my town, and the two Death Eaters are outside the door. With me is Professor Snape and Remus, who I know are the real things, I've already made sure of that."
"Okay, I'll have Dad send an Auror."
"Thanks, Ron."
"Now, Harry, you be careful!"
"Don't worry, Hermione," Harry said reassuringly, "once the aurors come, I'll be fine. Maybe I'll even be able to go to the Burrow, too."
All conversation ended at once, and a large explosion of noise came from outside. Screams filled the air as smaller explosions followed telling the three inside that the Aurors finally arrived. It wasn't long until the screaming stopped and Remus walked to the door, away from the protective stance in front of Harry.
"Well, that was fast," the werewolf said, walking towards the door.
Harry and Severus soon followed his lead, finding that the two Death Eaters were caught by three Aurors. Another one was getting statements from Muggles and obliviated the incident from their minds.
"We're innocent I tell you! We didn't do anything!" One of them said. Harry could tell that he was the one as Moody.
The Aurors didn't reply to that statement, only one lifted the Death Eater's robe up to reveal the Dark Mark. He stayed silent.
"Our lord will help us! You will regret you ever fought with the Muggle- loving fool! We will be avenged!"
"Are you?" Severus asked, walking up to the group, "I didn't know that the Dark Lord would save a pair of captured fools."
"You!" the Death Eater yelled at him, "What are you doing here?"
"I was one sent to get Mr. Potter to Dumbledore."
"But he is a Death Eater!" he yelled at the Auror, "Do you really believe that he works for your forces? He will betray you!"
"Oh shut up," Remus said, keeping Harry away from the criminals, "you don't have the right to speak of betrayal. You were entered into Hogwarts by Albus Dumbledore, giving you the education you need in everyday life. Without that knowledge, you wouldn't be able to walk down the street without fear. You betrayed Albus Dumbledore, the one who gave you the chance of that education, giving your loyalty to the one man that will kill you if you fail. Don't teach betrayal to anyone unless you know the real meaning."
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Canopus: Wow, Remus has a great monologue. I wasn't going to have it, but it was good. Thank you for the reviews I got.
MerlinHalliwell: Well, it's good that you like Severitus Challenge, or sadly this wouldn't be an appealing story to read! Anyway, do you know about the Houses for the story? Below there is a question that you are to answer (and give your house!) and you win points. This story is updated every Saturday Morning, no sooner, no later.
SafariGoddess: Hello again! You get five points for Ron telling the Aurors, and though it isn't exactally "lord moldishorts will prevail", you get another five points for Slytherin.
SweetDreams: Okay, too lazy to sign in, are you? Don't worry, I do that all the time! Anyway, though the Death Eaters don't say "I'll take our Dark Lord over your sweets sucking,happy,wise blue eyed,too-lucky Headmaster any day...", its funny and (I think) its close (um...). Five points to Slytherin.
Dragonbrat: Five points to Ravenclaw for the Death Eaters trying to play innocent (well at least one is). Your idea about the illegal curses being found is good, and could work, but sadly, I already wrote this chapter...
Sakura Ryou: Of course they had the rocks! Five points to Slytherin! Though you forgot the second question!
Sharai Darekin: Five points to Ravenclaw since the Death Eaters try to be innocent, but you didn't answer the second question!
ArisReagan: Are you really going to have different names for each chapter? Anyway, ten points to Slytherin because of the Death Eaters trying to be innocent (which could never happen!) and 'someone' tipping off the Aurors.
Jedi-master-farah: Five points to Gryffindor for the Death Eaters trying to be innocent. I don't need to bug you for reviews! (...well, all the time.)
Lady Lightning: Ten points to Gryffindor for the Death Eaters trying to be innocent (like the imperious) and for Ron and Hermione telling the Aurors! You are always one of the first to review! Thank you!
Question for Chapter Five: Of course Harry is going to starts staying at Hogwarts, and there are going to be some rules. I have a list of the possible answers I will give points to, but if I see one that I think is good, can I use it? Anyway, what are a few rules that Dumbledore makes Harry follow. (Five points for each rule you get from the list.)
Voting: Do you think that the Death Eaters should kill the Dursley's or not?
Slytherin: 55
Gryffindor: 40
Ravenclaw: 35
Houses: If you don't know what house you should be in, I found a sorting that actually has questions that matter (unlike harrypotter.com). I have the web address on my bio, it's really good!
Contact: If you want me to send you a notice when I update the story, please put your email address on a review. Anyone who wants to talk, whether it's just a 'hi' or you don't understand something, my AIM is K091288.
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Key: "speech" 'thought' /emphasis/
Disclaimer: I do not own anything Harry Potter or Severitus Challenge.
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Updated every Saturday Morning! Everyone reading, please read the paragraphs after the story and answer the question.
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Chapter Four: Escape
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"What do we do now?" Remus asked.
"Follow me," Harry answered, "I know of an area where the Death Eaters wouldn't want to go. I don't know why I didn't go there in the first place."
"Because you're an idiot," was all Severus said as they ran toward the main city.
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The unlikely trio ran as fast as they could towards the main city of Little W hoping that there would be an open-all-night restaurant. They knew that the Death Eaters wouldn't want to show themselves in a public place, but then again they went into the Dursley's house without problem. But they didn't want the Dursley's to know that they were there...
"This is so confusing!" he burst out.
"What?" Remus asked him, not stopping his running, "Death Eaters are supposed to be confusing, but they haven't done anything yet."
"Well, Potter never did try to thing things through, though."
"Severus, for once in your life, don't insult anyone."
"Why? I don't see the point."
The werewolf just shook his head at the Potions Professor, knowing that he wasn't going to get anything more from him. It was only a few minutes more before the group made it to an open McDonald's restaurant.
"What is this... place?" Severus asked looking at his less than clean surroundings.
"It's called a fast food restaurant. People come and order food."
"Why did we have to go here?"
"Well," Harry said uncertain, "I was hoping for more people to come, that way the Death Eaters would wait and not attack."
"Potter! Death Eaters won't just wait patiently for the muggles to leave before they attack!"
"Well they didn't want my relations to wake up, meaning they don't want someone to know that they were trying to kidnap me."
Severus decided that there wasn't anything else that he could say, so he stayed quiet. It seemed as if Harry was right about the Death Eater's orders because they weren't attacking. The group's attackers just sat down at one of the booths, staring at the group, waiting for them to move. Actually, the sight would be comical if it wasn't so serious.
"Um..." the counter girl said, walking up to the group, "is there anything you want to order?"
"No," was the blunt reply from the Potions Professor.
"Okay," she answered a bit uncomfortable, "well then, I'll have to ask you to leave."
"I'll have an order of fries, then," Harry interrupted, before Severus could argue back. He shoved the money needed to pay for the fries and the woman walked away.
"Now what?" Remus asked, still eyeing the staring Death Eaters.
"We want those stupid followers to leave."
"And how would that happen?"
As if answering the irritated teacher's question, the counter woman came to deliver the fries and the extra change. After she was done, she walked up to the Death Eaters telling them that they have to leave. Knowing that they shouldn't cause anymore trouble, they left, but you just knew that they were only outside.
"Well, now that they are gone," Harry said, deciding what fry he wanted to eat, "I can go on with my plan."
"And what would that be?" Severus snapped.
"I, unlike you," Harry said superiorly, "have continuous contact with my friends. Earlier in the summer, I sent my trunk with a weightless bag around it to Ron, knowing that something might happen. All I have is my wand and a Calculusos."
Harry took out the blue stone from under his shirt. The gas like liquid within the Calculusos circled around in its container slowly, but speed up when Harry spoke to it.
"Hey, Ron, Hermione, answer please."
"Harry, are you okay? Are the Death Eaters still there?" Hermione's questioning voice came from the stone.
"Yeah, mate, I told Dad about the intruders." Ron said. "Do you need me to have Dad send some aurors?"
"Actually, Ron that is exactly what I need. We are at McDonalds in my town, and the two Death Eaters are outside the door. With me is Professor Snape and Remus, who I know are the real things, I've already made sure of that."
"Okay, I'll have Dad send an Auror."
"Thanks, Ron."
"Now, Harry, you be careful!"
"Don't worry, Hermione," Harry said reassuringly, "once the aurors come, I'll be fine. Maybe I'll even be able to go to the Burrow, too."
All conversation ended at once, and a large explosion of noise came from outside. Screams filled the air as smaller explosions followed telling the three inside that the Aurors finally arrived. It wasn't long until the screaming stopped and Remus walked to the door, away from the protective stance in front of Harry.
"Well, that was fast," the werewolf said, walking towards the door.
Harry and Severus soon followed his lead, finding that the two Death Eaters were caught by three Aurors. Another one was getting statements from Muggles and obliviated the incident from their minds.
"We're innocent I tell you! We didn't do anything!" One of them said. Harry could tell that he was the one as Moody.
The Aurors didn't reply to that statement, only one lifted the Death Eater's robe up to reveal the Dark Mark. He stayed silent.
"Our lord will help us! You will regret you ever fought with the Muggle- loving fool! We will be avenged!"
"Are you?" Severus asked, walking up to the group, "I didn't know that the Dark Lord would save a pair of captured fools."
"You!" the Death Eater yelled at him, "What are you doing here?"
"I was one sent to get Mr. Potter to Dumbledore."
"But he is a Death Eater!" he yelled at the Auror, "Do you really believe that he works for your forces? He will betray you!"
"Oh shut up," Remus said, keeping Harry away from the criminals, "you don't have the right to speak of betrayal. You were entered into Hogwarts by Albus Dumbledore, giving you the education you need in everyday life. Without that knowledge, you wouldn't be able to walk down the street without fear. You betrayed Albus Dumbledore, the one who gave you the chance of that education, giving your loyalty to the one man that will kill you if you fail. Don't teach betrayal to anyone unless you know the real meaning."
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Canopus: Wow, Remus has a great monologue. I wasn't going to have it, but it was good. Thank you for the reviews I got.
MerlinHalliwell: Well, it's good that you like Severitus Challenge, or sadly this wouldn't be an appealing story to read! Anyway, do you know about the Houses for the story? Below there is a question that you are to answer (and give your house!) and you win points. This story is updated every Saturday Morning, no sooner, no later.
SafariGoddess: Hello again! You get five points for Ron telling the Aurors, and though it isn't exactally "lord moldishorts will prevail", you get another five points for Slytherin.
SweetDreams: Okay, too lazy to sign in, are you? Don't worry, I do that all the time! Anyway, though the Death Eaters don't say "I'll take our Dark Lord over your sweets sucking,happy,wise blue eyed,too-lucky Headmaster any day...", its funny and (I think) its close (um...). Five points to Slytherin.
Dragonbrat: Five points to Ravenclaw for the Death Eaters trying to play innocent (well at least one is). Your idea about the illegal curses being found is good, and could work, but sadly, I already wrote this chapter...
Sakura Ryou: Of course they had the rocks! Five points to Slytherin! Though you forgot the second question!
Sharai Darekin: Five points to Ravenclaw since the Death Eaters try to be innocent, but you didn't answer the second question!
ArisReagan: Are you really going to have different names for each chapter? Anyway, ten points to Slytherin because of the Death Eaters trying to be innocent (which could never happen!) and 'someone' tipping off the Aurors.
Jedi-master-farah: Five points to Gryffindor for the Death Eaters trying to be innocent. I don't need to bug you for reviews! (...well, all the time.)
Lady Lightning: Ten points to Gryffindor for the Death Eaters trying to be innocent (like the imperious) and for Ron and Hermione telling the Aurors! You are always one of the first to review! Thank you!
Question for Chapter Five: Of course Harry is going to starts staying at Hogwarts, and there are going to be some rules. I have a list of the possible answers I will give points to, but if I see one that I think is good, can I use it? Anyway, what are a few rules that Dumbledore makes Harry follow. (Five points for each rule you get from the list.)
Voting: Do you think that the Death Eaters should kill the Dursley's or not?
Slytherin: 55
Gryffindor: 40
Ravenclaw: 35
Houses: If you don't know what house you should be in, I found a sorting that actually has questions that matter (unlike harrypotter.com). I have the web address on my bio, it's really good!
Contact: If you want me to send you a notice when I update the story, please put your email address on a review. Anyone who wants to talk, whether it's just a 'hi' or you don't understand something, my AIM is K091288.