Knowledge of a Letter
The next day, after Mr. Weasley's collapse, Harry met up with all of the Weasleys, Hermione, and Fleur Delacour. Lupin, as tired as ever, and Tonks, as exciting and a little annoying at times, were there also. All of the Weasleys were there; even Percy the third eldest, Ron said that ever since Dumbledore died he had visited a little. Dumbledore's death seemed to have shaken him, and he decided to join the Order of the Phoenix, an order against Lord Voldemort created by Dumbledore, on one condition; that no one ever brings up the past 2 years. He seemed to have a change of heart, and thought he needed to get back with his family before Voldemort killed him.
Secretly Harry didn't blame him. He had thought Percy had been a prat when he joined his first boss, Barty Crouch. But when he had awoken after his first night Percy welcomed him pompously and shook his hand with such vigor Harry thought he might yank it off. After that, he was welcomed into the family all over again, and he explained his adventure. He was interrupted many times by Mr. Weasley blaming himself for everything, and Harry kept having to tell him it wasn't his fault, it had only been a minute. He also explained about how he had Apparated with the Dursleys, and then asked where they were. Lupin and Mr. Weasley passed a significant look at each other, and said they were safe, for the time being.
After awhile everyone was full to the brim with Mrs. Weasley's excellent dishes and they all started to file out. Harry was about to go when Lupin held him back. They went into a deserted room and Lupin asked, "How are you Harry?"
Harry knew where this was going and looked at Lupin determination in every feature of his face, "Dumbledore's death only keeps me determined and knowing that I must not give up, and I must have my revenge against Voldemort, and that it is all up to me."
He said the last part harshly although his insides squirmed fearfully. He courageously ignored it and looked at Lupin. He was smiling and he patted Harry on the back.
"You are James's son alright."
Harry looked down, this touched him deeply and he wanted to make sure that Lupin didn't see his glassy eyes.
Lupin understood and said, "You run along. Oh and by the way I'm free for owls if you want to write from Hogwarts."
This startled Harry. He had not been intending on going to Hogwarts.
"But sir, I was not going to Hogwarts this year."
Lupin grinned and said, "Oh you're going to Hogwarts all right. Molly, Arthur, Minerva, and I are going to make you if we have to, but you're going to get your training all right. And besides, you need to get your letter from Dumbledore."
"Er, Pro-, I mean sir, Dumbledore is… gone."
"That he is Harry, but his spark of a spirit still blazes on, and so does his letter that he told Minerva to give to you if he ever died."
This puzzled Harry and when he was getting ready for bed, he told Ron. It bewildered Ron as well, but loosing interest, he soon fell asleep. Harry on the other hand stayed awake, pondering all of this in his head, until he fell into a sleep filled with letters made of silver strands of hair.