Silvercrystal77: I am glad you like that last chapter and will enjoy this chapter too. I was not comfortable writing a Quidditch game (after a 3 tries that turned out soooo bad) but I am going to try and write one for the next game that will be set for the month of February; which will be in a few chapters. Thank you for the kind words Silver and I hope that you will continue reading.
Lourdes: When I decided to have the jewelry in the story; I planned to use it as a decoy (Evil grin) before I really reveal what Voldemort is after. I have gone back and fixed the (Insight) and reposted it with this chapter. Thanks for catching that and thanks for reading and reviewing the story.
Cintishortstop:
Thanks for understanding but I will try to write a better Quidditch game next
time. Thanks for the review and reading the story.
JuveFan: Thanks for the review and I agree that Buckbeak was cute and they did
that part well in the movie but I was disappointed that they left out major
parts that were important for those who are non-readers to understand why
things happened they way they did. Over all I gave the movie a 5.
Ren: I had fun making up the prank and playing it out. I was unsure of how to write the monkey sound but it turned out well I guess. The interview was something I would like to see JK do as you said them getting credit for what they did. I have thought out a response part to their article but it won't be what you think; I will be using a hint JK gave in an interview and hope everyone will like what happens. Masterful (oh wow blushing) thank you, thank you so much for those kind words. I know what you mean I had it in my head for three days after I wrote that part of the prank. Yes more Malfoy torture is coming but not until after the chapter with Christmas in it.
Me too I had many mixed feelings about the third movie. There were parts I loved but then came parts that were out of place. It was good but to me not as good as the others. They needed to add about 45 more minutes to the film and put things where they belong; Like the Firebolt which was his Christmas present not given at the end of the book. The grim and the werewolf could have been done better but I will stop bashing the move. Thanks for taking the time to review the story and tell me what you thought of the movie.
Silverallie: I thank you for starting to read the story and hope you will get to this chapter and read to the end. I have gone back and fixed the problem where I didn't separate the paragraphs and the talking parts. Thank you so much for the kind words and I am glad you like what you have read so far. I did also go back and change the mama to ma'am and it was reposted with this chapter. Thank you for pointing that out to me. I wanted him to have a birthday party with all the bad that has happened in his life; a spark of happiness for our hero.
Pdlegirl: I am glad that you found the story and are enjoying it so far. I am in the middle of going back over the chapters and fixing problems. I did have someone that was doing beta reading for me but alas I have not heard from them so I am going over the chapters again as I write the new chapters. You could never come into the story late; and I hope that you will continue reading until the end. I hope that you were able to finish and get to chapter 30. I had to make Harry have an embarrassing moment and Remus catch him; I laughed so hard when I was rereading it. Remus is taking care of Buckbeak and making his life a little easier. Molly has always tried to smother Harry with love and I felt it was time for him to accept it and give her some love back. I hope that you will read until the end and will keep enjoying the story.
Marie: I am happy that you are enjoying the story so far and I have plans for our little Mark Evens (how not sure yet but he will show up a lot more) in future chapters. Yes I have to say the trailers look great but I know if you have read any of the other responses you have seen what I though but go see it and see what you think. Over the net there have been mixed responses; Judge for your self.
Padfootedmoony: you make me blush Padfootedmoony; me and genius in the same sentence not a good mix (LOL) I hope you like this and other chapters as they come. : )
techno04: Thank you, thank you, thank you; for so many kind words. This response is to all of your 30 reviews. I agree with you that Ron should be ok with Ginny and Harry being together and if you noticed JK Rowling has made Ron hint around that he would be glad if the two did get together. I do hope that is what she has in store for Harry in book 6 or 7. I hope that she does not kill Harry in book seven (I have read a few rumors about this and Dan Radcliffe has said in an interview that he thinks Harry will die) so he can have a happy adult life since his child hood had been so messed up. JK herself say that Harry and Hermione are just friends but I wanted them to have a connection like Ron and Ginny do as brother and sister (since they are only children) I am glad you like that. I am working hard on my writing skills and am glad that you see improvement with each chapter. I love to see my reviewers, review each chapter (it keeps me on my toes lol) and lets me know that people are reading. As far as writing better the J.K. herself (I don't think so) but thank you for the complement (blushing) it feels good to know there are people out there that like my story. No the part where he kisses her is in his head; daydreaming about it you know. I started to make it that way but decided to make it a daydream. It warms my heart to read that you think it is perfect (thank you so much) but I know it could use some work. Being a girl (older, older girl) I am not sure how guys do things. Since he had already told Ginny how he felt; the talk was more of wanting advice about what he was feeling (Different ages helping you know since he was raised with out love) that was what I was going for anyway. I'm not sure what stories you have read but check out my favs; there are quit a few great ones in there depending on what you like. Most of mine are Harry and Ginny stories. The long name s were temp names; they get new names with their Animagus forms; I hope you will like the new ones (Harry's new one sucks) and no not a phoenix (sorry). When I write the spaces are not that big but when I upload it and post they are there and I am going back and trying to fix it. As far as Dumbledore's name; no I did not make it up. His full name is in OOTP during the hearing; Fudge reads off his full name. I hope you will be glad since the next chapter has a bit of the lovey-dovey stuff. I have decided that in future chapters I will try and write out a Quidditch game. No ball so far and I am not sure if I will add one but as I said fluff coming in next chapter (Wink, Wink).
Butler: I am glad to see that you are still reading; and I had mixed feelings about the film. It had some great parts in it though.
HP4eva1: Thank you so much for the kind words and as you read you will see many times where I explain about Harry and him being out of character. To be honest JK herself did and interview and said that Harry will not be the angry boy he was in 5. That he will be calmer because he knows he will need to focus his energy on Voldemort. You can find the interview on
Jen: Thank you Jen. I know can't you just see him up there with a pink bonnet on his head and singing with Dumbledore (no one else could have pulled it off with him other then Dumbledore) I know the picture in my mind as I wrote it made me wish I could draw so I could start making pictures of these things. Well I am not sure if it is the action you want but the next chapter will have some lovey-dovey, fluffy, and snogging in it but will no have any sex in it. I hope you will enjoy it.
First I want to apologies for it being so long since I have posted any chapters. I am just having the worst luck; first a while back I lost my hard drive and power supply. Well a few weeks ago we had a bad storm and it got my DSL Modem and I had to wait on Bell South to do all their tests before they would come to my house and check the modem (the last resort) and what do you figure it was the modem. So now I have a new modem and now can post my chapters. I have 3 chapters ready but I have to finish going over 32 and 33 for mistakes. I really checked this chapter and hope I found all the mistakes. Ok enough of my babble on with the story.
Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 31
Voldemort, Information, and Finding Truth
Dream
There before him were some stairs; the scenery looked so familiar. As he reached the top of the stairs; he noted there were four doors; one door to his left; two as you walked down the hallway and one at the very end of the hall. He heard voices coming from the room at the end of the hallway; he was in the Riddle house again and he knew those voices. His mind went to the summer before his fourth year; seeing the muggle walk down this hallway and entering that room; where he would meet Voldemort and his death. He cleared his train of thought and focused on those voices; Voldemort and Wormtail were in that room; he would never forget their voices as long as he lived. He wondered why they were back at the Riddle house since Voldemort hated his muggle past and heritage.
"What news do you have about the items Wormtail?"
"My Lord we have not been able to locate the items."
"Narcissa has informed me that she was not able to keep the Black items she had; that fool Dumbledore made sure they were retrieved before the week was out after the reading. I will not stand for failure Wormtail; find what I want and do it soon or you will pay."
"Yes My Lord, we are doing our best to find them and bring them to you My Lord."
"How hard is it for you; as simple minded as you are; not be able to find two simple items and bring them to me?"
"Master your spy at Hogwarts has found nothing we can use; the locations of the Black family properties are well guarded. We do not know who is in position of them now; Dumbledore has put up protections around all who attended the reading of his Will."
"Wormtail give me your arm"
"Yes, My Lord"
Harry watched as Voldemort placed his wand to Wormtail's arm and in a low sadistic whisper said words he could not hear; then released his arm. He stayed on his knees as Voldemort paced the room; waiting for his deatheater to arrive. It didn't take long before and cloaked figure came through the door. With his head bowed and kneeling in front of Voldemort.
"What news do you have for me and do not lie; I will know if you do."
"My Lord, I have not been able to find the items; the fool has let me see the lists of the Black items but I do not know where they are located."
"And why is that; if you have seen the lists?"
"He has the parchments charmed where I can not see where the locations are."
"Have you found out who was given the properties of the Black family?"
"No, My Lord; Dumbledore will not disclose that information at the request of the new owner or owners."
"You know I need these items to get to Potter and I will not stand for anymore failure. You have until the New Year to find what I want or you will be punished worse then you have ever been before. Now leave me before I decide to punish you for not having what I want."
"Yes, My Lord; I will have news for you soon."
"Now, Wormtail come here."
"Yes, My Lord"
"Crucio"
End of Dream
Harry shot up as if he had been struck by lighting; he had sweat dripping into his eyes; he had felt the anger from Voldemort. He was breathing heavy as he made his way to the loo; where he became physically ill. After getting sick he lay on the cold floor and tried to relax; once his breathing was back to normal he made his way back to his bed. Harry changed into some dry clothes and climbed back into bed; trying his best to clear hi mind. As he stared at the ceiling of his four-poster bed he wondered if he should go straight to Dumbledore and tell him about the spy; he was sure he would want to know. So he climbed back out of bed, grabbed a pair of jeans and put them on and then grabbed his wand and headed to Dumbledore's office. When he reached the Gargoyle he whispered "Cockroach Clusters" and let the stairs take him to the office door. Harry could see light coming from the cracked door; he walked over slowly and knocked. Dumbledore pulled the door open and gave him a surprised look but motioned for him to come in.
"How may I help you at this late hour Mr. Potter?"
"I'm sorry to bother you this late sir but I just woke from a nightmare."
"I assume that Voldemort was part of this nightmare then?"
"Yes sir, Wormtail was with him; they were at the Riddle house again."
"How do you know it was the Riddle house Harry?"
"Because sir, that is where he was in the summer before my fourth year. I remembered where he was as I went up the stairs. He summoned his spy from Hogwarts; he wants news on the items."
"I see, Severus you may come out now; Harry did you not clear your mind tonight before you went to bed?"
"I'm sorry sir but I was so tried; when my head hit the pillow I fell right to sleep before I could clear my mind."
"I see; your team did play a hard game; I was surprised that you did not catch the snitch sooner then you did Harry but alas that score will be hard to beat by the other teams. A good lead towards the house cup would you not say Severus?"
"Yes headmaster, Potter (added with a glare)"
"Professor Snape (added with a smirk)
"Yes, well let us get down to why we are here; Harry can you tell me what all you saw tonight"
"Yes sir, Voldemort was talking with Wormtail about the items and Wormtail told him that everyone who had been at the reading was protected. Then Wormtail told him that the spy at Hogwarts did not have any information to use. He asked him for his arm and spoke in a whisper but I couldn't hear him; then his spy showed up and told him that you had let him see the lists but could not see where the Items were located and that he would not fail him. The spy told Voldemort he would have news for him soon."
"Severus do you have anything to add to what Harry has told me?"
"No, headmaster"
"So, we can assume; some how Harry was able to see what happened and he heard most of what was said there tonight. Did you know that he was indeed back at the Riddle house Severus?"
"No, headmaster; I was summoned and apparitated at the door of the room he was in. We never know where he is; we hone our senses to the mark he has charmed and that is where we go; I am sorry headmaster that I could not tell you where he was; though Potter (with an evil sneer) has given you that information."
"Yes. Severus he has but I do not hold that against you in any way. I know Voldemort does not give out the information of where he is and just summons you to him. What we must focus on now is to locate the items and make sure he does not get them."
"Yes, headmaster"
"Harry is there anything else that you need to tell me about tonight?"
"No sir there isn't but how can we be sure that he won't get the information (glancing at Snape) before we can get the items out of where they are?"
"Harry you will have to trust me on this matter; if we find the items he is looking for we will remove them at once. Just know my dear boy that no one from the Order will allow that to happen no matter what you think of them; do you understand this?"
"Yes sir"
"Good, now Harry of to bed; I know that you need your rest and this matter can not be fixed tonight."
"Sir, there is one more thing; after Professor Snape left Voldemort; Voldemort put the Cruciatus Curse on Wormtail and I could feel it; that's what woke me up. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before but when I stood up my body started to ache and it reminded me."
"Has this ever happened (the twinkle left his eyes and worry set in) before Harry?"
"Right off hand I couldn't tell you if I have or not; wait, yes at headquarters this summer. The first time I saw them talking about the items and I saw my parents and (Snape gave him a shocked look) Sirius."
"Do you feel you need a potion to help you sleep tonight?"
"No sir, I just thought you needed to know about that."
"I am glad you did Harry; we will discuss this some more later on this week unless it happens again before we can talk."
"Yes sir, I will head back to my room then; thank you sir and good-night."
"Good-night Harry"
Harry walked back to the Gryffindor common room with many things going through his mind. Snape was Dumbledore's spy and Voldemort thought Snape was his spy; which was he really; could he be trusted as Dumbledore thought he could be? For now he knew he would not give his permission for Snape to know where any of the places were and when they brought the items over he would not know where they were kept. Harry decided that Dobby would be the keeper of the items; Snape would never think of the house-elf as the one friend of Harry's to keep the items safe. He would talk to professor Dumbledore and Dobby together tomorrow about this. If Snape was a traitor then he would be ready to fight him and would make sure there was no information to give to Voldemort from Snape. He stood in front of the picture of the lady in pink lost in thought until Filch grabbed his shoulder. Harry spun around to see a very pissed off caretaker but gleeful at the same time. Harry waited for him to announce what he was going to do with him; before he told him he had been with professor Dumbledore.
"Aw Mr. Potter, caught you trying to sneak out of your common room; I think a weeks worth of detention will do for starters. Now come on boy we are going to see the headmaster."
"Mr. Filch, I am not trying to sneak out. I just came back from professor Dumbledore's office. I was in there talking to him and professor Snape; you can ask him if you want since he is walking this way."
"Aw professor Snape, young Potter here tells me he was just talking to you and the headmaster; I think he was sneaking out."
"I am sorry to say Mr. Filch but Mr. Potter is telling you the truth; he was just talking to the headmaster (a look of discuss on his face) and I; though Potter is known for breaking the rules; he has not done so tonight."
"Can you let me go now Mr. Filch so I can go back to bed?"
"Alright Potter but know I will be watching you."
"Yes sir"
As Filch and Snape watched him; he whispered the password to the portrait "Buckbeak" and went inside. Harry sat in front of the fire for a while trying to clear his mind (he didn't want to see Voldemort again tonight) so he could go back to sleep. Thirty minutes later as he dragged his tired body up the stairs he thought of Sirius. He climbed back into his bed and tried to empty his head once again. Just as he covered up he heard someone moving towards his bed; he pulled out his wand and aimed it at the left side of his bed. He knew it had to be one of his room mates but he was not going to take any chances. The hangings were pulled open and there stood Ron with a look of confusion and worry on his face.
"Where you been mate; I looked in the common room over an hour ago and you weren't there. Did you have another nightmare about you-know-who? I hope you weren't sneaking out with my sister; cause I would have to bloody you up a bit for that."
"No Ron, I did not sneak out with your sister and I can say the same if I find you sneaking out with Hermione since she is my sis. I was in the headmaster's office talking to Dumbledore and yes I had another nightmare with Voldemort and had to inform him of what I saw."
"Oh, sorry about that mate; I have to protect Ginny you know. I hope no one got hurt like dad did last year."
"Yes Ron, I know and same goes for Hermione; you know if the girls heard us say we have to protect them they would hex us into next week and only Wormtail got hurt by the Cruciatus Curse; no one important"
"Yep, they would do that for sure but seriously mate you know I would never hurt Hermione right? Well since it was only that rat that got hurt; he did deserve it though."
"Yes Ron and I hope you know I would never hurt Ginny; I care for her a lot and I know if I did hurt her she could hurt me worse then anyone of her brothers; not saying you couldn't hurt me."
"She is a scary one that one is; I know she can take care of herself and all but as her brother I have to try and keep her safe. If you don't mind me asking; what did you see tonight that you had to tell Dumbledore?"
"Oh let's see, for one where he is; two who was with him; three he has a spy here at Hogwarts and let him know that I could feel the Cruciatus Curse when he put it on Wormtail."
"Are...you...ok...Mate, do you need anything?"
"No I'm fine; I just want to be able to go back to sleep with out any more dreams."
"OK, you try and get some sleep; I'll see you in the morning."
"Night Ron"
"Night Harry"
As Harry fell back to sleep; he could feel a dream starting; so he forced himself awake. No matter how hard he tried to clear his mind; as his eyes closed a dream would start. After an hour; Harry gave into sleep and drifted into another dream.
Dream
In every direction Harry looked; all he could see was a bright golden glow. It was like he could feel the power flowing through his veins; it didn't hurt him at all but it felt strange. Slowly the glow started to dim; he could see that he was back in the tunnel he had been in before on his birthday. As he walked down the tunnel his heart was beating so fast he thought he could hear his heart beating. He knew if he saw his parents and Sirius last time; there was a chance he would see them again; he had mixed feelings about this. He would love to see them again but he knew last time he had seen them that danger had followed him there.
Harry came to the end of the tunnel and could see the door that would let him enter the room he had seen his parents in; with caution he walked to the door and opened it slowly. The room was empty this time; as he entered the room the golden glow started coming back. It got so bright this time he had to close his eyes but he could still see the light; as if his eyes were still open. Slowly the glow died down again and he opened his eyes. Standing before him were his parents and Sirius; they all had similar smiles on their faces. They could see him this time; what did this mean? Did it mean he had died in his sleep; they had called this place the Cavern of the Dead.
"Harry, don't worry you are not dead; we are here to help you."
"Like Lily said Harry; we are here to help you understand the power that grows within you."
"You will need to understand not to fight the power; by allowing it to just flow within you it will be less painful. Fighting your power will cause you pain; so remember to just let it flow."
"How will I know when the power is trying to flow through me; will it sting or hurt real bad when it starts?"
"Harry when you first saw the glow when you came here; did it hurt you at all?"
"Um no…dad…it didn't"
"Well then my dear godson it shouldn't hurt but if you fight it then it will."
"So what you are saying Sirius is that it will just feel like something flowing through my veins but if I try to stop it from happening then it will hurt."
"Yep that about covers it Harry; I want you to know how proud I am of you."
"Thanks Sirius but I miss you; I'm sorry I fell for Voldemort's trick and that you died. I wish I had opened that mirror and used it."
"Harry you have to stop blaming yourself; it wasn't your fault. Everything bad that has happened so far is Voldemort's fault; remember that ok kido."
"Harry, your father and I are sorry we were not there for you' know we are so proud of the person you have become."
"We know it has been hard for you with us not being there for you; with your aunt and uncle raising you. They are not who we wanted but with what happened to Sirius; there was no one else you could go to."
"It's ok, I know you wanted Sirius to raise me if you couldn't and I am glad I did get to know him a little. I have found good friends at school; they have helped me a lot. Remus is there for me and I am there for him and I know he misses you all a lot."
"Sirius told us about the Weasley's; they are good to you aren't they?"
"Yes mum, Mrs. Weasley treats me like one of her own sons and now even more so."
"So you finally noticed the youngest of the Weasley's then Harry?"
"Yes, Sirius (blushing) I have always noticed her; it's just in a different way now. I need to ask you all a question though; why haven't I been able to come here before now and see you?"
"Harry dear, I know you have many questions that you want answered but you have already been here longer then you should. I am not sure why but it has something to do with you learning to accept and show love but it also has something to do with your power. In time you will have all your answers; just know that you may be able to come here again if needed. We love you Harry and will be watching over you son."
"Thanks mum and I love you all too; Sirius do you have any idea what your family might have owned that Voldemort would want?"
"Harry my family had many things that pertained to the dark arts and I am sure he would want many of the pieces; I'm not sure what that would be."
"He has said that it would help him get to me."
"Well it could be one of the many books with dark arts spells, charms, potions or there are a few objects that if the person uses them with the right spells, charms or potions then that item could give that person extra power to beat their enemy or even make them immortal."
"Well that gives me a better idea of what to look for; you wouldn't happen to know which house they were in do you?"
"No, sorry I'm not sure but it has to be either the Running Rivers Estate or the Andrameda Estate. That's where my family kept things they didn't want found. They hardly ever used those houses; so they would store things in either house."
"That will help a lot in our search; thanks Sirius. Mum before I go can…can I at least… give…you and dad…a hug (tears were building up in his eyes and sliding down his cheek) since I…have…never (blushing) been…able to?"
"Come here son and then you have to wake up ok."
"OK mum"
With that said the three people who meant so much to him and that would not be there when he fought Voldemort, hugged him good-by. He could not explain the feeling that was running through him. He was in heaven; even though she was nothing but a ghostly figure that was solid enough to hug; he finally was hugged by his mum. Watching his parents and Sirius fade away he could feel his body shaking; did this have something to do with his power.
End of Dream
"Harry, wake up mate"
"Harry, come on mate it's ten already and they will stop serving breakfast soon."
"Harry,last time mate; get up now or I am going to tell Ginny to dump you."
"Ron, don't (yawn) make me (yawn) hurt you; I had a rough night mate; just go eat with out me ok."
"Sorry Harry, I have orders to bring you down with me. If you have any problems with that take it up with Hermione, Ginny and Luna. They are all down stairs with Neville waiting on us to come down."
"Ok, go on down and I will be down as soon as I get a shower; if that is ok with you?"
"Nope, I was told not to come down with out you. Ginny promised to hex me if I came down with out you mate and I will tell you I do not want to be hexed."
"Oh alright, just give me time to get ready."
By the time they got to the common room it was already ten-thirty; so they decided to just go to the kitchens and ask Dobby and the other house-elves for some breakfast. In front of the portrait of the fruit bowl; Hermione tickled the pear to make the door knob appear. Once inside the kitchens; they made their way over to the table. Dobby and Winky came over and started fussing over the group. When Winky made her way to Harry and started calling him master; Hermione gave him a look that said "what's going on Harry" and did not take her eyes off him. Harry tried to ignore her while he asked the house-elves to bring them some food; then he turned back to his friends. Hermione was still looking at him; he could see she still wanted her unspoken question answered.
"Hermione please quit looking at me like that."
"Well then tell me Harry! Why is Winky calling you Master Harry?"
"Well Miss Granger! It is because I needed her help and the only way she would do that was for me to accept her as my house-elf. You can quit giving me that look Hermione; I did what I had to do and now there is nothing I can do about it. She is bound to me and my family for life Hermione; unless I try to free her. We all know what that would do to her so I won't even try."
"But Harry, you know it's wrong to enslave someone."
"Hermione, it's either me or someone like the Malfoy family; who would you chose to be her master and I know you would have her be free but that is not an option."
"OK Harry, I get what you are saying; so I will not say anything else about it. You know how I feel so we will agree to disagree ok."
"OK, I'm glad because the food is here and I am starved."
The house-elves brought more food then they all could eat but Ron and surprisingly Luna put a good part of the food away. Everyone chatted about what they would be doing until two o'clock; that's when they would stop all work and have the rest of the day to spend time alone with their respective girl or boyfriend. This would be the most time they would not spend as a group. Before they went to the room of requirements he wanted them all to go see Dumbledore about the care of the items and inform him of his second dream of the night. He was really trying to keep his promise to his friends and tell them important things that were going on. He learned his lesson last year about keeping secrets and important things from people; he would not make that mistake again. Harry informed everyone at the table that after they were through that they were going to see Dumbledore first and then practice their Animagus exercises. They all wanted to know why they were going to Dumbledore's office but he told them they would find out when they got there. They all knew that they shouldn't push him for information and with reluctance they stopped asking questions. They finished up their meal and thanked the house-elves for the food and Harry asked Dobby to meet him in Dumbledore's office in fifteen minutes. With that done they left the kitchen and headed to Dumbledore's office.
As they walked to the office of their headmaster; Harry let his mind wonder about different things. One thing he thought about was Ginny; Harry was looking forward to spending some time alone with Ginny; he wanted to talk to her about where they stood. Were they moving forward towards a relationship or were they still just friends; seeing where it all would lead. In his heart he wanted more then what they had but would not push for more. If there was going to be more he would let her decide when they would move to the next step; even though he wasn't sure what the next step was. He was comfortable with how things were and didn't want to ruin their friendship or what they might have in the future.
He had been thinking a lot about his future lately; he just hoped he had one. With having the prophecy hanging over his head; he wondered if he would even have a future. After talking with Remus and then seeing his parents and Sirius; he decided he would at least have some fun before he had to face Voldemort in that final battle. Having Ginny and his friends by his side was another thing he had decided to do; pushing them away would not do him or them any good. Last year he had thought having them as far away from him was the best thing to do but now he could see that he needed not only their friendship but their love. Growing up with out any kind of love in his life was hard and now that he knew what it really felt like to be loved; he would not give that feeling up for the world.
It took Neville; hitting him on his back to bring him back from his thoughts; they were waiting on him to give the password to the Gargoyle. He gave them a sheepish grin and walked up and whispered "Cockroach Clusters" but it did not move.
"OK, I guess we have to figure out what the new password is." He said to the group.
"OK, the passwords he uses are always sweets by what I know."
"Muggle or wizard sweets Harry?"
"He has used both muggle and wizard sweets Hermione; so we can take turns saying different sweets until we get the right one."
"Snickers"
"Blood Pops"
"Three Musketeers"
"Ton-tongue Toffee"
"Ice Mice"
"Pumpkin Pastry's"
"Milk Duds"
"Canary Creams"
"Pop Rocks"
"M & M's"
"Acid Pops"
"Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans"
"Lemon Heads"
"Caramelo Bar"
"Harry, you really need to have Dumbledore give you a password just for you mate; it would save time and what if it was an emergency or something like that."
"I know Ron I was thinking the same thing last night."
"Chocoballs"
"Chocolate Frogs"
"Butterbeer"
"Fizzing Whizbees"
Suddenly the Gargoyle sprang aside; they all climbed the stairs; not even waiting for it to take them up. Once they had reached the top of the stairs Harry went over and knocked on the headmaster's door. Dumbledore called for them to come in; his hand never making it back to his side. Once inside, Dumbledore made a comfy couch and two chairs appear; they all took a seat.
"Harry, how may I help you and your friends this afternoon?"
"Well sir, did you ever find out any information about The Cavern of the Dead?"
"No, I am afraid I have not found out any information that would be useful about The Cavern of the Dead. Why do you ask Harry; have you returned there again?"
"Yes sir, last night after I went back to bed."
"I see Harry, what happened in this dream you had?"
"Like before sir, my parents and Sirius were there. They could see me (there was a pop and Dobby appeared) this time."
"Aw Dobby how may I help you?"
"Master Dumbledore, my friend (eyes twinkling) Harry Potter has asked Dobby to be here sir."
"I see"
"Sir, I asked him here to help in keeping the items we bring over safe."
"I see you have given this some thought Harry; would you care to inform us as to why you feel this way?"
"Yes sir, you see after the first dream last night I became worried; I know that you trust your source but I can't help that I don't. You know the reasons for this and I would like Dobby to be trusted to keep the items safe. In his own way he has tried to help me many times with out being asked; I have some information that one of the items is a book on dark arts spells, charms, and potions; the other item will work with the book. The second item can be used like a weapon of some sort by what I have been told."
"How did you get this information Harry?"
"Well sir, last night when I saw my parents and Sirius; I asked some questions of Sirius; did he know of anything his parents could have that would help Voldemort get to me or hurt me. He told me that it could be one of many books and when used with a certain item; it would give Voldemort more power to bet me."
"So it may seem that even though we do not know much about this Cavern of the Dead; you were able to use it to your advantage and retrieve some very useful information. Did you learn anything else in your discussion with Sirius?"
"Yes sir, the items would have been stored in either Running Rivers Estate which was given to the Weasley's or in Andrameda Estate. Sirius said that most of the items that were dark art related were stored in those houses; they were not used much and were so protected not even Voldemort could find them."
"I understand now why you want Dobby to guard the items; Voldemort has no way of getting to him and he will not be able to extract the information from anyone else; very good thinking Harry. Have you figured out where you want the items to be kept or are you leaving that up to Dobby?"
"Yes sir, Dobby will decide where the items will be held until we are through researching them or find a way to destroy them. I know Hermione won't like us destroying books but if that is what we have to do; then so be it."
"Now Harry, is there anything else you wish to discuss with me?"
"My parents said something about me coming into more power; what does that mean sir?"
"Harry, most witches and wizards come into some of their power as they grow; little by little until they start a wizarding school. When a young wizard approaches what we call an adult wizard; the rest of his powers will engulf their very being and soul. Witches go through the same thing Harry; it will depend on how powerful the wizard or witch will be. Being brought up by your muggle aunt and uncle you would not have learned about this like Mr. Weasley, Miss. Weasley, Mr. Longbottom or Miss. Lovegood. This happens right after their sixteenth birthday and progresses until just before they reach the age of seventeen; by this time a wizard or witch will be at their full power. In history there have only been a few wizards who gained more power after their seventeenth birthday; Merlin, Salazar Slytherin, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, Tom Marvolo Riddle, and myself."
"Sir if it's alright with you; I would like for the six of us to go through the lists for the two houses; then I can have Dobby and Winky pop over and get the items. Once that is done then I can inform you of what we have and you can take a look at everything. This way we are the only ones besides Mr. Weasley who know what is at Running Rivers Estate and only the six of us will know what is at Andrameda Estates. I think the less involved the better."
"I agree that the less people involved is best Harry and I hope that you will keep me informed as well as Arthur Weasley."
"Yes sir we will; I just hope that Voldemort will not find what he is looking for before we do."
"We can only hope that what information you received is correct and he will not acquire the items. Is there anything else you need to inform me of Harry?"
"No sir"
"Good, I know that you all have other plans for the day and I myself have a meeting with professor McGonagall; so if that is all you best be on your way."
"Pardon me sir; I know students are not aloud the password here for certain reason but is there any way that you could make one just for Harry; you know incase of an emergency. It took us twenty minutes to guess the password for him to come up here and talk to you. What happens if he has another dream or vision and needs to get in fast?"
"Aw Mr. Weasley, that is quit a good idea but I must think about it; I know that Harry would not betray my trust and I am sure that Harry is glad you asked about this problem. Harry I will be in touch with you on that matter; so now young ladies and young men off you go so I am not late meeting your head of house."
"Thank you professor Dumbledore"
"You are very welcome Harry."
Everyone was quiet as they left professor Dumbledore's office; they were all shocked at what Harry had dreamed about the night before. Hermione worried that he might be going mad; since he had never seen his parents in a dream before this year. Neville had a solemn look on his face but would give Harry a reassuring smile; when he would catch him looking at him. Luna was off in her own world (Loony Lovegood mood as Ginny had put it); no one wanting to guess what was on her mind. Ron and Ginny (with out the other knowing) were thinking about what Harry had said;
"The items were probably in the house Sirius gave their parents or the house that was left to the foundation."
They just hoped that the house could not be found by deatheater's or Voldemort. They made their way to their hideout (Neville and Luna had gave it that nickname) and practiced for an hour. Harry wanted to look over the lists so that they could get started; he would have Dobby and Winky move the items to a safer place. This way with him and his friends working on this; Snape would have no idea what they had found and Voldemort wouldn't find out either. They had been in Dumbledore's office for a long time; they would only have thirty minutes to go over the list before they would split up into couples. He and Ginny would have two hours together before dinner time, see the others at dinner and then spend two more hours before going back to Gryffindor tower. Harry just hoped Sirius was right about where the items would be found; he knew the dark arts books would be at either house but the other item could be anything or anywhere. Harry thought that maybe Andrameda Tonks could have the other piece and no one would know the difference; other then maybe Voldemort.
"What about the things that Mrs. Malfoy had that had belonged to the Black family? He wondered where these items were put and where was the list; they would need to check these items too." Harry thought
After looking at the lists they had; Hermione made a list of all the books at each house; Dobby and Winky would be sent over in a few days to get the ones at Andrameda Estate; Dumbledore was making it where only the two house-elves could get in that house for now. Ron would be sending an owl to his dad asking him to come to Hogwarts; that way they could talk to him about the house-elves going to their new home and retrieving any items they felt might match what Voldemort was looking for. With fifteen minutes left in their allotted time; Winky popped in with snacks for the group. Harry explained to her that he would need to see her and Dobby in two days; with everything explained then. Harry was glad to see that she had cleaned up and had on nice clothes; she still smelled of Butterbeer but hoped they could fix that problem later on. With good-bys to each other; the six made their way out of the room of requirements and made way to their secret places they would be spending with their significant other.
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