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Thanks to 2 anonymous reviews! Sorry this has taken ages. I had it almost finished and then dad reset everything on the computer! So I lost heaps of stuff. I've tried to write it again but it aint as good as the first copy lol.
Chapter 6: Numb
When Harry woke up he was surprised (although he shouldn't have been) to find that he was not alone. Ron and Hermione were by his side sleeping in the 2 small armchairs beside his small hospital bed. Harry reached over and put on his glasses wondering what the time was, as he still didn't have a watch since the 2nd triwizard tournament.
He suddenly heard voices in the corridor. Harry quickly lay down and pretended to be asleep but there wasn't any need as Dumbledore came over to wake him up anyway. When Harry seemed to be fully awake, Madam Pomfrey slipped yet another strengthening potion in his mouth and Dumbledore began to speak.
'Harry, there is something we need to tell you. Number 4, Privet drive was attacked just under an hour ago by death eaters. They were looking for you.'
'What happened to the Dursleys? Are they ok?' Harry asked
'All three of the Dursleys were killed Harry, and their house burnt down. Voldemort found out how you were protected.'
Harry did not know what to do with this information. He was having an inner battle as two sides of him reacted in different ways. He was glad he wouldn't have to go back there ever again. But even though he never loved the Dursleys, and they treated him so badly, Harry didn't want them dead, especially because of him. How many was that now? How many people had died because of Harry? Sirius, Cedric, his parents, and now the three Dursleys.
He looked up at Dumbledore, not knowing how to respond. The Dursleys couldn't be dead. They were the constant thing in his life. No matter what happened at Hogwarts, he always knew he'd be back at the Dursleys. And no matter what was going on in the wizarding world, the Dursleys would be the same as ever. But now they weren't there.
Harry felt kind of numb after this news and speechless. Dumbledore broke the silence that had filled the room.
'We will give you time alone now Harry. You can tell Hermione and Ron when you wish. Don't feel guilty Harry - The Dursleys death's were not your fault and they were not good people anyway. Focus on the future.'
And with that he left, leaving Harry to try and think about what had just happened and how he felt about it.
Sorry the chapters so short. Please review!
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I'll have the next chapter up as soon as I can!