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A/N: Arthur is not dead. You will find out why as the story progresses!
Harry Potter and the Fortress of Shadows
Year Seven
Chapter Four
Hogwart's New Headmaster
Harry landed with a dull thud on the kitchen floor of the Burrow. Mrs. Weasley came running up to him to help him up.
" You need to be more careful with you Apparition, my dear. Here, this is from Arthur and I. Happy Birthday, Harry."
It was a broomstick: the Nigellius 3000. It had only just come out. Harry was very happy.
" Mrs. Weasley, I can't accept this. It must have cost a fortune." Said Harry
" Oh, that's alright, dear. Arthur and I always give a member of the family a very expensive present when they come of age. By the way, we can afford things like this now. Arthur's been promoted. He's head of the Auror Department now. Amelia Bone is the new Minister of Magic."
" What happened to Rufus Srimgeour? I thought…" Harry asked
" Harry, the Ministry was attacked a week ago. Rufus was killed, and so was Kingsley Shacklebolt: a member of the Order."
" Hang on, I remember him. Big tall black guy, right?" (A/N: I hope that does not offend any African- American. Sorry if it does.)
" Yes, Harry. Come on, you three. We need to get to Diagon Alley before sunset."
" Hey, mum. Why are we going a month early? "
" Didn't you here? Hogwarts is starting earlier this year. August the
Third to be exact."
" Why?" asked Harry.
" To make up for last year. You all where sent home early, remember."
" Er—I remember. I've been thinking, guys. I will go back to Hogwarts this year. I mean, if Vold—(Ron flinched) – demort attacks Hogwarts again, I need to be there."
" Good choice, mate." Ron said.
" Now, to get to Diagon Alley." Said Mrs. Weasley.
Mrs. Weasley and company set off into the living room. Mrs. Weasley hald ou her hand and put a pinch of Floo Powder in each of their hands.
" Harry, mate. Remember to speak clearly this time. You don't need to turn up in Knockturn Alley this time.