hpz26: First I
want to say thank you for reading and reviewing. Never be sorry for saying what
you feel about this story. It is my first time and I take all reviews
seriously. I want to know what the readers think. That is what helps me improve
with each chapter. I do have two beat readers working on the first 16 chapters
and another person who going to be my third beta reader. I do try and go over
my chapters at least 5 times on the computer, and then I print them out and go
through them again. I am working hard to make this a good story and enjoyable
to my readers. I am glad that you will continue reading my story and that you
think it has potential. When I first started this fic I wanted Harry to be
portrayed a bit more mature and trying to deal with the tragedies he has had to
suffer from and get him where he could honestly fall in love with J Ginny. I
am so glad that I did because JK did an interview that says that Harry will be
some what like I have him. In her interview she said that he has to change his
demeanor so he will be able to defeat Voldemort. Thank you for reading and
reviewing my story and I hope to hear from you again about what you think of
the other chapters.
Nymphadora003: Thank you again for a great review Miss Nymphadora, you make me smile with each and every review. Than you
padfootedmoony: I am so glad that you like it so far. I hope that you will like 24 and 25 which are up. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
bug2buggie: Thanks so much and here is 25 and 26 is coming soon.
sambow24: Your are very welcome and thanks for the kind word. Here is chapter 25 and 26 will be out soon.
Lourdes: I know the proper way is to have tide but they are teenagers and do not always use proper English. That is why I used hold. I am glad you thought it was good. Thanks again for the reviews.
Butler: I am so glad you liked it. Sorry no Dean in this chapter but it is going to be in chapter 26. I hope that is ok; Thanks again for reviewing.
padfootedmoony: with their Animagus forms I have tried to make them something no one else has used (from stories that I have read anyway) and I think everyone will like what they turn into. I know that JK has said that becoming one is hard and not many people can do it but I am making all six have Animagus forms. I have read too many stories where they have not only H/G but R/HG falling in love and having sex before the day is done; I wanted it to be slow so it would be more real. Don't worry to much they will keep and stay at the Burrow as much as possible, in this story they will never get rid of the Burrow. I am so glad you reviewed and that you are reading the story. Thanks again
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May 10, 2004 25 days until the
movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban will be released.
Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 25
The Last Weeks of Summer Part Two
Harry awoke early the next morning feeling rested and feeling refreshed. He had to admit that it was the best night's sleep he had in a long time with out a potion. After getting dressed he made his way down to the kitchen for breakfast. Mrs. Weasley was just starting breakfast; Harry being the only one up decided to try and help her make breakfast. They were just putting the juices and tea on the table when Remus showed up in the kitchen; next came the plates of eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes and muffins. Just as Harry put the last plate on the table Ginny and Hermione came into the kitchen; followed by Ron who still looked like he was half asleep but as soon as he was seated his eyes opened wide and filled his plate. Everyone ate their breakfast with vigor this morning; they wanted to get to the removal of the Black family tree and Mrs. Black's portrait. With the anxiety everyone felt they all helped clean up quickly after breakfast.
After everything was cleaned they all headed into the parlor; the safest bet was to try and remove the tapestry first; that way they would not have a wailing portrait to deal with; just incase his idea didn't work. Once in the parlor Remus held the tapestry while Molly used a severing charm to cut the wall around it; five minutes later Remus pulled it away from the wall and quickly removed it from the parlor. Molly pointed her wand at the wall and said "Reparo" and the wall was fixed. Remus came back in and inspected the spot where the tapestry had hung for hundreds of years (by the way Sirius had always told the story) and smiled to himself. Soon they were in the entrance hall and standing in front of the portrait of Mrs. Black; Remus and Harry each held a side of the curtains while Molly readied herself to put the silencing charm on the portrait. The six gave each other a hopeful look; Remus and Harry pulled the curtains back and all they heard before the charm was put on was: "YOU DEAR TO" and then silences. Ron and Harry took the job to hold the portrait while Molly and Remus worked from each side of the portrait using the severing charm again. It took ten minutes to cut both sides of the portrait and the bottom; Remus then levitated Molly up to the top of the portrait to cut the last bit of wall. Three minutes later the portrait was off the wall and put in a hall cupboard with the tapestry. Molly had used the Reparo charm again and the wall was as good as new.
There were hugs and handshakes all around after their job was complete. Molly, Hermione and Ginny stood looking at the spot and had tears running down their faces. Harry and Remus stood there with their heads bowed; saying a few words to honor Sirius Black. When they were done you could just barely hear the whispered words that came out of Harry and Remus's mouth:
"We did it for you Sirius; may you rest in peace."
The next thing Harry knew he and Remus was engulfed into a group hug; even Ron was in the circle around them. He blushed just a bit and hugged everyone back. ("Yes, today is a great day; no more yelling from that old hag anymore, he thought to himself.")
By lunch time everyone was ready to eat a hearty meal; for some reason getting rid of the two offending objects gave everyone a huge appetite. The ladies of the house had prepared a fine lunch of fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, home made rolls, and a nice apple pie. The men of the house set the table for lunch but as they sat down to eat; Hermione noticed an owl sitting on the window ledge with a paper in her claw; she recognized the owl at once as Harry's owl Hedwig.
"Hedwig is at the window Harry and she has a paper in her claw; I wonder why she brought you a paper."
Harry got up and dashed over to the window to let her in; she had been gone for a few days hunting. She flew into the kitchen and perched on the back of Harry's chair waiting for him to come back over and sit down. Once he was back in his chair; she stuck out her leg for him to retrieve the paper from her claw. He could not believe the picture of Mrs. Malfoy that was on the front page. Draco Malfoy was doing his best (by what they could see in the picture) to help his mother get away from the camera man that was taking her picture. He read the story out loud to everyone in the kitchen; then laid the paper down so they all could see the pictures of Narcissa Malfoy and the aftermath of the spells, hexes, and charms that had been put on the Will. This is what Harry read to everyone that afternoon:
THE DAILY PROPHET
STORY BY:
MILLISA HAGFORTH
Sirius Black Criminal or not
Is he really what the Ministry of Magic has portrayed him to be?
This story starts with the question "Was Sirius Black guilty of 13 murders almost fifteen years ago. Sirius Black was accused of turning over his best friends James and Lily Potter over to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named; who then killed them on October 31st 1981. He has also been accused of killing his long time friend Peter Pettigrew and twelve muggles the following day(November 1st 1981).It was said that Sirius Black was the secret keeper for the Potter's and was the only one who could have turned them over to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Some Wizards have defended his innocence's over the years. If any of our readers have read the Quibbler; then you know there was a story printed; referring to Sirius Black as Stubby Boardman, lead singer of a band.
I am to report to the readers of the Daily Prophet; that there is a true story about Sirius Black. This reporter was given information; that we feel is truthful this time. Sirius Black was not only best friends with Lily and James Potter but was also named godfather to Harry Potter; The-Boy-Who-Lived. Due to unknown reasons; one night this past June, six students made their way to the Ministry of Magic on a quest to find Mr. Black; it is said that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was there and holding him against his will. Mr. Potter and five of his friends from HogwartsSchool of Witch Craft and Wizardry went there to rescue Mr. Black. Once inside they ended up in the secret room where; we are told prophecies are held. These brave students meet and fought many deatheater's and survived. During this battle Mr. Black and other people; known as The Order of the Phoenix arrived and helped these students. We are told that Mr. Black died in this battle at the hands of his cousin and known deatheater Mrs. Bellatrix Black Lestrange; when a spell shot from her wand sent him through the veil that is stored in one of the rooms in the Ministry of Magic.
I had an interview with the Black family lawyer on August 10th; he has confirmed that Mr. Black of London did in fact die that night and did leave a Will. Sir Walter Nigel Watters also stated that under the potion Veritaserum; he questioned Mr. Black before the Will was written. He would not tell me what was asked of Mr. Black but stated that after his questioning; he knew Mr. Sirius Black was indeed innocent of all charges that the Ministry of Magic had charged him with fifteen years ago. Mr. Watters has informed the Daily Prophet that he is making plans to have his client found innocent of all charges. By an anomies tip, this reporter was told that on August 16th, the Will of the wanted criminal Sirius Black was read; in front of a number of people. I have obtained a copy of the letter that was sent out to the many beneficiaries listed in his Will. The list is as follows:
Harry James Potter – godson- The-Boy-Who-Lived, Student at Hogwarts
Remus John Lupin – friend- werewolf
Arthur and Molly Weasley – cousins- MR. Weasley Head of the Missuse of Muggle Artifacts, Mrs. Weasley is a house-wife
William Weasley – cousin- Gringotts Employee
Charles Weasley – cousin- Works with dragons in Romania
Percy Ignatius Weasley – cousin- Assistant to the Minister of Magic
Fredrick Weasley – cousin- Owner and inventor for Weasley Wizard Wheeze
George Weasley – cousin- Owner and inventor for Weasley Wizard Wheeze
Ronald Bilius Weasley – cousin- Student at Hogwarts
Ginerva Molly Weasley – cousin- Student at Hogwarts
Hermione Jane Granger – friend - Student at Hogwarts
Nymphadora Tonks – cousin- Auror
Ted and Andromeda Black Tonks – cousin- PROFESSION'S UNKNOWN
Albus Percival Wulfric Brain Dumbledore- friend- HEADMASTER AT HOGWARTS
The James and Lily Potter foundation- NAMED AFTER HIS FRINED'S AND WERE THE PARENTS OF HARRY POTTER
OOTP origination- ORGIN UNKNOWN
Narcissa Black Malfoy – cousin- PROFISSION UNKNOWN
Draco Lucius Malfoy – cousin- Student at Hogwarts
Bellatrix Black Lestrange – cousin- WANTED DEATHEATER, DID NOT SHOW UP.
I have heard from my source that everything that Mr. Black left was split between all people listed; except his blood relatives. Mrs. Narcissa Black Malfoy told this reporter that she was going to challenge the Will; since her cousin was a wanted criminal when he died; which according to the law would make his Will null and void. After speaking with Mrs. Malfoy; I contacted Mr. Watters again and he said that the Will that Sirius Black left was legal and binding. He also told me that if Mrs. Malfoy did contest the Will; that several hex's, spells and charms would go into effect. I will also tell you through another anomies tip; I witnessed Mrs. Malfoy leaving her lawyer's office today; trying to cover her face with her cloak. Needless to say my photographer was able to snap a few pictures of her coming out of the office (see page 2, 3, 4, and 5 for more pictures). This proves that the Will was and is a legal and binding document. According to Sir Watters; as soon as she stops her action to contest the Will she will be returned to normal. The Daily Prophet and it's editors hope that Mrs. Malfoy will be returned back to her normal self soon. I do believe the list below will tell you which hex's, spells and charms that were used on the Will (This is just a guess but we are 855 sure; these are the ones used). As this reporter learns new information concerning Mrs. Malfoy; I will let the public know.
Densaugeo-causes teeth to grow rapidly; her teeth were
down to her knees.
Engorgio-swelling charm- used on her body
Furnunculus-causes boils- we think was used all over her body and face
Impediment Jinx-slows down and obstructs opponent
Jelly-Legs Jinx-makes opponent's legs wobbly
Reducio-Shrinking Charm- Used on her head
Rictusempra-tickling spell- she was laughing in giggles.
Wingardium Leviosa -Spell to make things fly- she would fly up and down while
she was trying to get away.
We at the Daily Prophet were not kind to Mr. Potter last year; one reporter that is no longer with the Prophet; wrote many stories last year about Mr. Potter and the Headmaster of Hogwarts. We now know that the information given to the Daily Prophet was not true. We have learned that on that night in the Ministry of Magic our own Minster of Magic; did in fact see with his own eyes that Mr. Potter has been telling the truth all along. The Dark Lord (He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named) was there that night. We at the Daily Prophet and this reporter wish to say that we were wrong and wish to apologies for the stories that were run in our paper last year about Mr. Potter. I for one give you Mr. Potter my condolences for the loss of your godfather. We hope that the minister will give us an interview soon; so we can print his side of the story and give public apology to Mr. Potter and Albus Dumbledore.
When Harry finished reading the story he was in shock; everyone else was silent. Remus was the first to speak out of the group in the kitchen.
"Well that was interesting; I wonder who her informant was on this story? I'm glad she told the truth though."
"I'm just glad that it wasn't that Rita Skeeter woman but Hermione took care of that problem."
"Ron, be nice; I didn't put her in her place; the muggles call it blackmail."
"Well is that a good thing or a bad thing?"
"I'm not sure but in the muggle world I broke the law; I'm not sure if it's against the law in the wizarding world but I will find out."
"It doesn't matter anyway Mione; that was two years ago and I'm sure she won't tell since she is breaking the law too."
"Harry, are you ok; you haven't said a word since you stopped reading."
"Yeah"
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure; I'm like Remus, wanting to know who told them the true story. I think it's time to send Luna a message for us to do another interview for the Quibbler. Yes, I said us; all of us will tell our side of why we went and what we did."
"I agree with Harry; the story needs to be told and have the whole truth come out; that might even help the lawyer clear Sirius of all charges and clear his name."
"Ginny's right, we have to do this for Harry, Sirius and Remus. I'm willing to do it and I'm sure Luna will. We need to make sure Neville will to, that way it's all six of us who went. So who do we want to do the interview and when?"
"Well I give my ok for Harry to do what ever he thinks is right; Molly will have to say its ok for Ron and Ginny. Hermione do you think your parents will say ok for you to do the interview?"
"Remus, they don't read the Daily Prophet so I think I'm safe to do it no matter what."
"Molly, I guess you have to say if they can do the interview for the Quibbler or not. I think you should let them do this; remember the good that came out of the one last year. It could help the cause."
"Remus, what do you think Albus will think of this; If he thinks it will be alright then I give my permission."
"Ok, so kids when do you want to do this and who do you want to do the interview?"
"Well I think we should wait until we are at school, the first Hogsmeade weekend."
"I agree with Ron, the first Hogsmeade trip; well we can use Rita Skeeter again, the reporter that did the story in the Prophet or just let Luna's dad do it; I think that is up to Harry."
"No Ginny, we all should decide, once we are on the train back to school we will talk with Neville and Luna to see who they think we should talk to ok."
"Ok"
"Can we change the subject now?"
"Ok, let's eat lunch and then you kids can do what ever you want for the rest of the day, so everyone tuck in"
After the article came out time flew by so fast; Hermione and Ginny received their owls from the lawyer with the jewelry that Sirius had left them. The girls decided to keep the jewelry with them when they went back to school; Hermione wanted to do research on the pieces of jewelry, because in the Will Sirius had said something about them having the power of protection. They sent messages to Neville and Luna about doing an interview once they got back to school and were waiting on their reply. The last week before term started you could find the four making plans for their first pranks and when they would start training to try and become Animagus. They talked about doing more with the D.A. Members; they all agreed that they needed to keep that club going. The four tried to get into a routine for the up and coming year; they would rise by seven o'clock, shower, and have breakfast and be done by eight-thirty. From nine to twelve they would study the Animagus exercises, spells for the D.A., charms and studying potions. Harry figured that Ron would complain about all the studying but he worked just as hard as the rest of them. They made sure they would have time for themselves every night and once they were able to become Animagus they could go out and play as Ron put it. Hermione wanted to use Rita Skeeter again for the interview since she did a good job last year; the boys were not to sure about that. Ron suggested they use the woman that wrote the story in the Daily Prophet; she appeared to be the best reporter for the job in his opinion. Ginny and Harry agreed with him on that point, since Rita had only consented to do the interview because of Hermione and the warning of turning her in for being an illegal Animagus.
Three days before they were to go back to Hogwarts, Remus had taken the portrait of Mrs. Black and the family tree tapestry to the lawyer. Mr. Watters was informed that if Mrs. Malfoy did not want them he was to destroy them; at which time he also found out she had decided not to contest the Will any more and had been returned to her normal state. Harry had kept the Daily Prophet with the pictures of Mrs. Malfoy as a reminder of Sirius's last act as a Marauder. Ginny was on pins and needles about talking to Dean on the train; she wasn't sure what to say to him with out hurting his feelings. Even though they had not started dating yet she did not want him to be hurt. Hermione and Ginny talked every night about how to get through the talk with Dean. Ron and Harry talked a lot about Quidditch and the ban that as far as they knew had not been lifted yet. Ron kept telling Harry that since Umbridge was no longer at the school he didn't need to worry. Harry was still working hard on his Occlumency lessons and had great improvement since last year but still had nights where he still could not block out Voldemort's activities. Harry had only had to use the Dreamless potion on four occasions since he had arrived at Grimmauld Place.
On the thirty-first of August the scene inside the house could be considered comical. Ron could bee seen talking to himself about school, homework, Quidditch, trying to pack his trunk and if any guy looked at Hermione the wrong way he would break their nose. Harry found his actions funny but understood the nose breaking comment. When the four came down for lunch Molly started in on the boys about their packing; she knew how Ron was at leaving everything to the last minute. Harry promised that he was all packed; the only things he had not packed were the things he would need for the train ride tomorrow. Ron made the same promise to his mum as Harry had; Molly let them know she would be checking to make sure as soon as lunch was over. She knew the girls had their stuff packed; Hermione would make sure of that. After lunch the four went back up to Harry's room and sent one last message to Neville and Luna, letting them know that if they got to the station before they did to save them seats in their compartment. The trunks were inspected by Molly and she left the room very surprised that the boys had indeed packed. She was shocked to say the least but was glad the boys had not lied to her. The rest of the afternoon was spent just laying around and relaxing until dinner.
Fred and George showed up to dinner that night and asked Harry for a private meeting; Fred played with the collar of his Dragon Hide Jacket every time Harry would give him a questioning look. It took about five times of this action before Harry figured out they wanted to talk to him about the jacket order. With dinner finished the group helped clean up the table but were told by Mrs. Weasley that she would clean up the dishes and for them to get their showers tonight so they would not run late in the morning. Their guards would be there at nine in the morning; this way there would be plenty of time for last minute checks for stuff left behind.
Remus would shrink the trunks in the morning so they would not have to worry about dragging them down the stairs. Hedwig and Pig had been cooped up in the house for three days; so it was decided to send them off to Hogwarts that night and clean and shrink the cages. Neville's baby owls were getting bigger and mommy was never to far away. She and her young had to be carried onto the train since the babies could not fly yet and mommy would not leave them.
Harry found Fred and George in their room talking in whispers; so he knocked lightly on the door. They greeted him with big smiles on their faces. George or was it Fred informed him that Madam Malkin had not only supplied them with the sizes for the long coats but had found the right long coats for the girls. Fred gave him the receipt for the coats and informed him that Dobby should have already recieved the coats at Hogwarts. Harry thanked them both for getting the coats and having them shipped to Dobby. They gave him the receipt for the coats just in case there was something wrong and he needed to exchange them.
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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR READING AND REVIEWING. HERE IS CHAPTER 25 AND 26 IS ON THE WAY. THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS, GINNY AND DEAN TALK AND A FEW OTHER SUPRISES. UNTIL NEXT TIME; HP LOVE TO ALL AND A BIT LATE TO ANYONE THAT IS A MOTHER HAPPY MOHTERS DAY.