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Author's Note: Sorry I took so long to get this chapter out! I wasn't home much to type. Chapter 5 is really short, so I'll most likely have it up soon. I'm not sure if this story will stop at Harry's summer or go on to his school year yet. It depends on how much time I have.

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Chapter 4: O.W.L Results

The next morning Harry was awakened by James.

"It's time for breakfast, Harry." said James.

"Er…" moaned Harry.

James laughed, "C'mon Harry, Wake up!"

"No, it's too early." replied Harry.

"It's 8:30 Harry."

"Like I said, it's early."

"Don't make me come up there, Harry."

Harry laughed into his pillow and James jumped up onto the bed. He started tickling Harry.

"S-s-stop!" Harry said laughing.

"Not until you get up," replied James.

"F-f-fine, I'm g-getting up now." said Harry.

James stopped tickling Harry and Harry got up out of bed.

"That wasn't very nice." Harry said sleepily.

"I told you I was gonna get you back after waking me up yesterday." said James. "and your mother told me to wake you up, because breakfast is ready."

They walked into the kitchen and Lily was placing a pitcher of orange juice and a plate of pancakes on the table.

"Good morning, Harry!" Lily said cheerfully.

"'Morning," Harry responded, still a bit tired.

Harry sat down at the table beside James who had already begun eating. He piled a few pancakes onto his plate and ate them. After breakfast, an official looking owl flew in.

"Oh, it must be from Hogwarts!" Lily exclaimed.

"I bet it's Harry's O.W.L results." James added.

Lily picked up the first letter addressed to 'Harry Potter and parents/legal guardians'. It had the Hogwarts seal below.

"Well, are we going to open it or not, Lily?" James asked eagerly.

"Well, Harry should open it James." Lily said. "They are his grades."

Lily handed the letter to Harry and he opened it slowly. Inside were his O.W.L. results.

Dear Harry Potter and legal guardian,

Listed below are the results of your son's Ordinary Wizarding Level examinations. Please review these scores with your child. If you have any questions, send an owl to your child's Head of House.

Charms- E
Transfiguration- E
Herbiology- O
Defense Against the Dark Arts- O (Scorers note: Harry Potter received a perfect score on this exam)
Potions- O
Care of Magical Creatures- O
Astronomy- A
Divination- P
History of Magic- D

Total Owls: 7

"Yes!" Harry screamed.

Lily looked proud. James looked at Harry confused.

"I got an Outstanding in potions! I have a chance at being an Auror now!" Harry informed them.

"That's wonderful, Harry!" said James. "Who teaches potions?"

"Snape," said Harry. "and he only takes students with an O in his N.E.W.T. classes."

"Oh, I see." said James. "I'm guessing Snape's N.E.W.T. class is pretty small then, because not many students get an O in potions."

"Great job, Harry! Four Outstandings; I'm so proud of you!" said Lily.

"Thanks," said Harry. "I didn't expect to get an O in Potions."

Harry pulled out another letter and read:

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been admitted into the following N.E.W.T. classes:

-Defense Against the Dark Arts

-Care of Magical Creatures

-Charms

-Transfiguration

-Potions

-Herbiology

 Harry stopped reading for a moment; his parents looked as surprised as he felt. He continued to read:

Congratulations on making these N.E.W.T. classes. Please check your book list to make sure you have all the books for your N.E.W.T. courses. If you have any questions, please contact your child's Head of House.

"Wow, six N..E.W.T. classes!" said James

"It's a lot more than I expected." said Harry.

'I'm so proud of you Harry! Six N.E.W.T. classes! But you really should have put more effort into History of Magic and Divination."

"Aurors don't need those subjects anyway, Lily." said James.

"I expected a D in divination." Harry said. "I couldn't see anything in that crystal ball or the tea leaves."

"I don't known how you could fail History of Magic though, I always thought it was rather easy." lily added as an afterthought.

"Maybe for you, but Professor Binns is so boring!" Harry said. "…and I kinda fell asleep during the exam."

Harry thought about this. If he hadn't fallen asleep, he never would have seen Voldemort's trick and Sirius would not have died. Harry got out of the chair angrily.

"What's wrong?" James asked startled.

"The dream!" Harry roared. "When I was taking the exam, I had a dream or Sirius being tortured! I thought it was real! I didn't know it was a trick!"

Harry knocked the papers off the table and run outside. James hurried after him, while Lily picked the papers back up. Harry got to the end of the street before he stopped to catch his breath. James finally caught up with him.

"Harry…" James started.

"Leave me alone!" said Harry walking away.

"It wasn't you fault, Harry!" said James struggling to keep up with his son. "I would have done the same if I thought Padfoot was in trouble. So would Moony."

Harry glared at James for a moment. James could never take the place of Sirius in his heart. There was a long silence before Harry decided to speak.

"What are you playing at? Coming here after I've lived fifteen hard years, suddenly thinking you can take the place of Sirius! Well let me tell you, you can't! You will never replace Sirius!" Harry roared.

James looked heartbroken. He hesitated for a moment and frowned at Harry.

"I don't want to replace Sirius, Harry. If you don't want me to be here for you, I won't. I just wanted you to be happy."

Harry considered this for a moment and turned around to walk back home. James followed behind him. They reached the door and walked inside. Lily was at the table waiting. Harry sat down and pulled the letter in front of him. James sighed as he also sat down.

"I have to pick my classes still." said Harry. "I was thinking N.E.W.T. Potions, Transfiguration, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbiology, regular Astronomy, Divination and Ancient Runes instead of History of Magic."

Lily and James nodded in approval as Harry filled out the paper and handed it to them.

"Both of you have to sign." said Harry.

I have read over my child's Ordinary Wizarding Level exam results and discusses his/her career choices with them. We agree our child should take the courses listed above.

Harry Potter James Potter Lily Potter

student father/guardian mother/guardian

"It says they prefer owls back as soon as possible." said Harry tying the parchment to the brown barn owls' leg.

The owl flew away as Harry pulled out the last three letters.

"Just the usual book list, start of term notice, and Quidditch captain letter." said Harry.

"You're captain?" Lily asked surprised.

"Yeah, I thought dad already told you." said Harry apologetically.

"I was going to tell her tonight…" said James.

"Congratulations, Harry!" said Lily who glowed proudly, despite the fact she wasn't a Quidditch person.

"Thanks," Harry said glancing at his booklist. "I'm going to need some new books…"

He looked over at the list again carefully.

"And supplies." said Harry. "I need The Standard Book of Spells Grade 6 by Miranda Grishhawk, Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts by Jeremy Mandrake, Discoveries of Ancient Runes by Nancy Hubblestone, Advanced Potion Brewing by Samuel Anthonies, and I need to replenish my potion supplies."

"We can go to Diagon Alley tomorrow if you'd like," said Lily. "I've just got to find out key."

"I have the key." said Harry.

"No, that's your vault, Harry." said Lily. "James and I have a separate vault and we need to take some galleons out."

"So it's all mine?" Harry asked, eyes widening.

"To get you through school until you get a job," Lily said firmly. "so I hope you don't waste it."

"Don't worry, I still have most of it left." Harry assured her.

"So Harry, what should we buy you as a congratulation's gift?" James asked.

"Huh?" said Harry.

"For being quidditch caption, Harry." said James. "You deserve something. I can't think of anything to get you though. You already have an owl and the best broom model available."

"What? I er- don't want anything if that's okay, dad. I mean it's just Quidditch captain…" said Harry.

"Just Quidditch captain?!?" James asked. "This is a huge honor, Harry! Only one person per house is captain! Making the team alone is worth a gift!"

"Calm down James!" said Lily. "He just doesn't want us to go though all the trouble of buying him an expensive gift."

"It's no trouble at all, son." said James. "It really isn't!"

"Well, I- er- already have everything I want." said Harry.

"You're right." James sighed.

"Well, if you really want to buy me something, surprise me." said Harry.

James grinned, "That's a good idea, Harry. I think I will."

Lily stood up from the table and turned to James and Harry.

"James, Harry, you two need to get dressed, we're having lunch with the Order today." said Lily.

Harry jumped out of his chair and ran down the hallway. James followed Harry up the stairs and went into his own room. Ten minutes later they both emerged from their rooms fully dressed and their teeth thoroughly brushed. Lily walked over with a comb and attempted to make their hair lie flat.

"Give it up, mum." said Harry. "It never lies flat."

James laughed and Harry grinned. Lily sighed and put the comb down.

"We should get going," said Lily. "We're traveling by floo powder again."

Harry groaned as he picked up his O.W.L. results and placed them carefully in his pocket with his wand. He made his way to the living room fire place.

"You go first, Harry." said Lily.

Harry walked over to the fireplace, grabbed a handful of floo powder, and threw in down into the flames.

"Number Twelve Grimmauld Place!" Harry screamed.

Harry tumbled out of the fireplace of Grimmauld Place and began brushing the dust off his robes. He defiantly needed to work on floo powder travel. A minute later his mom and dad came out of the fire. They walked into the living room and were greeted by several Order members.

"Hey Lily, James, Harry!" said Mrs. Weasley. "Ron and Hermione are upstairs, Harry."

"Thanks," said Harry.

Harry heard the rest of the Order greet his parents as he walked up the stairs. He found Ron and Hermione in the hallway with their Hogwart's letters spread across the floor.

"Hi Hermione, hey Ron!" said Harry running over to them.

"Hey mate!" said Ron. "We're going over our O.W.L.s and picking classes."

"I'm deciding whether or not to take History of Magic next year." said Hermione. "It could become useful one day."

"I've already picked my classes." said Harry.

"What N.E.W.T.s did you take?" asked Hermione.

"Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Transfiguration, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbiology and Potions." replied Harry.

"Potions?!" asked Ron and Hermione shocked. "I thought you were failing potions!"

"I was," shrugged Harry. "I think they made a mistake, because I don't think I got an O on my potion's exam. I guess I'll find out soon. I can't wait to see the look on Snape's face when I walk into his classroom!"

"Good job, Harry." said Ron. "I only made it into N.E.W.T. Defense Against the Dark Arts, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbiology, Transfiguration and Charms."

"Thanks, you did really good too." said Harry. "What N.E.W.T.s did you make, Hermione?"

"I made it into them all," Hermione blushed.

"Congratulations, Hermione!" said Harry.

"Thanks," said Hermione. "but I can't decide which ones to take."

"Take them all?" Harry suggested. "Then you might have some with me."

Hermione thought for a moment. "I think I'm going to drop History of Magic so I don't have too many classes."

"I dropped History of Magic also." said Harry. "and I'm taking Astronomy, Divination and Ancient Runes."

"That's it," said Ron. "I'm going to drop History of Magic for Ancient Runes also."

"Cool," said Harry. "maybe we will have it together then."

They heard footsteps and looked up to see Mrs. Weasley standing above them.

"It's time for lunch." she said sweetly.

"okay, mum. We'll be down in a second." said Ron.

Ron, Harry and Hermione picked up their things and walked downstairs into the kitchen to sit down. They had sandwiches and soup for lunch.

"I heard from James over there that you made six N.E.W.T. classes." said Remus. "Great job!"

"Thanks," said Harry. "I made Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Transfiguration, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbiology and Potions."

"Potions?" Lupin asked. "but professor Snape only takes students that got an outstanding in potions!"

"I was surprised too, but my O.W.L. results said I got an outstanding." said Harry showing Lupin his O.W.L. results.

Lupin's eyes widened. "You really did get an O in potions. Professor Snape said you weren't doing very well when I asked him…" said Lupin. "Looks like you may be becoming an Auror someday." Lupin smiled.

"How did you find out I wanted to an Auror?" Harry asked curiously.

"Professor McGonagall told me, not that she needed to, it's pretty obvious that you are interested in the topic." replied Lupin. "I remember your grades were almost all Os while I taught you and you started the D.A. club last year."

"Who tells you all this?" Harry asked.

"Dumbledore told me about the D.A. He found the name quite amusing actually." Lupin laughed. "Anyway, that's not important. Moody, Tonks, Kingsley, can you come over here, please?"

Moody, Tonks and Kingsley walked over to where Harry and Remus were standing. Harry looked at Remus confused.

"Mr. Potter Here is interested in becoming an Auror." Lupin started. "What do you three think?"

"That's a great idea, Harry!" exclaimed Tonks. "but it's a lot of work. Hopefully you are a lot less clumsy than I am."

"I defiantly think he could handle it." said Kingsley looking at Harry's O.W.L. results. "Great in Defense Against the Dark Arts I see. He has the confidence and bravery needed also. I think it is possible."

"What about you, Moody?" asked Lupin.

"I don't know, Remus. He still keeps his wand in his back pocket…" Moody growled.

Harry looked in his back pocket and realized Moody was right. He turned a bright shade of scarlet and moved his wand to the front of his robes.

"But," Moody continued. "he has the potential to be an Auror and in good in Defense Against the Dark Arts as Kingsley pointed out. Not many wizards his age can produce a real Patronus and resist the Imperius Cruse. He will still need to learn the Auror basics though."

"he will be able to learn all that in training." Lupin said. "If he works hard on his N.E.W.T.s at least."

"He better work hard on his N.E.W.T.s!" interrupted James. "I'll make him study if I have to. I won't allow my son to fail!"

"Don't worry about it James." said Lily. "If he's determined to become an Auror, I know he will study hard."

Harry looked up at the table and noticed everyone was staring at him. He turned an even deeper scarlet.

"Look at the time!" Lily snapped. "We really must get going now. Thanks for having us over for lunch, Molly."

"It was my pleasure, Lily." said Mrs. Weasley.

Lily, James and Harry walked into the living room where a bright fire was burning.

"Bye, Harry!" said Ron and Hermione.

"Bye Ron, bye Hermione!" Harry replied.

Harry grabbed a handful of floo powder and stepped into the fireplace with his mom and dad. He threw down the powder and yelled, "Potter House, Godric's Hollow!"

Harry felt everything spinning around him until he landed face first on the floor of his house. He got up and dusted his robes off for the second time that day.

"Sorry I embarrassed you back there, Harry." said James. "I wasn't thinking."

"I've had worse anyway." Harry shrugged walking out of the room.

James followed him, curious as to what things Harry could be embarrassed of.

"What do you mean by 'I've had worse'?" James asked from Harry's doorway.

"I was the only one fainting around the Dementors in my third year." said Harry not looking up.

"You never told me what they made you hear." said James.

"You don't want to know." said Harry running his hand over his Firebolt.

"Why?"

"Because," Harry hesitated for a moment, before whispering, "I heard you and mom dying."

James, deciding the conversation was over, left the room. Dementors force us to relive our worst memories, James thought. Harry's worst memory was the night he defeated Voldemort. The night Lily and I died. It's no wonder he tried so hard to learn the Patronus Charm in third year. James walked into the kitchen and sat at the table. Lily has left a note saying she went to meet some old friends at the Three Broomsticks and she'd be home later. Bored, he walked back upstairs into his room. He began reading the Daily Prophet. Harry appeared at the doorway a few minutes later.

"I heard your voices. I heard you telling mom to run. I heard mom screaming. Voldemort laughing. It was a replay of what happened that night in my head." Harry whispered.

James put down his paper and looked up at Harry's eyes. His own were filled with tears as he remembered that night. He gave his life to try and give Lily and Harry the chance to escape. Lily gave her own life to save Harry's.

"No one really understood how I felt. I wanted to hear your last words, but at the same time I didn't. Sirius understood sometimes. He was there for me; he lost you too. We both felt at blame sometimes. He did for changing Secret Keeper to Peter and I did, because I was the one Voldemort wanted." Harry said.

James got up and placed a hand on Harry's shoulder.

"I'm sorry I was never there for you, Harry." he said. "It wasn't your fault and it wasn't Sirius's either. I never want to hear you blame yourself for something you can't change again."

Harry released himself from James' hold and left the room without answering. He went into his room and closed the door. James did the same.

Please Review! Constructive criticism is appreciated! Sorry if my O.W.L. results and class picking things are wrong, I'm not sure how the system really works in the wizarding world..