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Harry Potter and the Shadowed Heart

Chapter 6 Dumbledore's Heir

Harry and Ron looked around unsure of why they were in the pub but before they could ask a voice called, "Granger, Potter and Weasly over here." Harry turned to see a cloaked figure gesturing towards them and while he couldn't see the occupant's face he knew without a doubt who it was, Professor Mcgonagall.

"Professor?" Harry whispered as the three of them sat down across from her.

"Yes Potter." Mcgonagall answered.

"Now, we have to make this quick, but Miss Granger informed me that you three were not in fact returning to Hogwarts next year and that forced me to come here to deliver this to you myself." she continued.

"Deliver what?" Harry asked confused.

"Your inheritance from Dumbledore of course." Mcgonagall said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

Harry froze, "Dumbledore…he…left something to me?" he stammered his heart becoming ice in a moment's time.

Mcgonagall nodded softly, "I know this is a difficult time but I feel that this was paramount to what your planning." with that she handed him a large silver covered book.

"That is only the beginning. The rest you can come and get at any time. We were actually thinking about moving the rest of the things he's giving you to the Black Mansion, but we wanted your approval first."

Harry blinked, "I…uh…yeah just leave it there." he murmured gently lifting the cover of the book but Mcgonagall stopped him.

"Not here." she muttered her eyes darting around from under the hood. Harry nodded and set the book aside.

"Professor…what will happen now?" Hermione asked her voice small and weak as they all felt now that Dumbledore, their true backbone, was gone.

"We move forward, we carry on Dumbledore's work in our own individual ways but we never once lose track of his one true goal, to unite wizarding kind in friendship. I have become Headmistress, the school will reopen and the three of you will save the world. Same as any other year, only this time, I feel much will be lost before we can claim any victory." Mcgonagall replied her eyes wet with unshed tears.

Harry nodded silent; he didn't know what to say. He wanted so much to give people hope but he didn't know what he was doing. Dumbledore had always been there to guide him but now he was gone and he had to figure out each new step on his own and he was on the constant verge of tripping.

Mcgonagall stood up, "One more thing, the Order wants to help any way they can and have offered to meet you at the Black Mansion when your ready." she murmured before turning and leaving the three of them in depressing silence. A few minutes later Harry stood up and grabbed the silver book.

"We'd better get going. Bill's wedding is tomorrow." The other two shook themselves and stood up.

"Your right Harry." Ron said leading them out of the pub.

They entered Fred and George's shop to find them closing up early, "Hey you three, ready to go home?" Fred called from the register.

"Yeah." Ron replied moving towards the fireplace.

"We'll Apparate your stuff Harry, Hermione" George said nodding at their trunks, which sat behind the counter. They nodded and seconds later they left the store behind as they jumped out of the Weasly's grate spinning like a top. Fleur and Mrs. Weasly came into the kitchen discussing wedding plans but Mrs. Weasly stopped short seeing the three in the kitchen.

"….Hello you three. Lunch is on the table and then you all should get some rest…or whatever." she said her voice dropping off and she turned away tears gleaming in her eyes. Harry looked around but didn't see Ginny so he didn't mention it.

"Come on." Ron called moving towards the table to get some food. After they had eaten the three of them piled into Ron's room where they sat around in companionable silence.