THE KNIGHT MAKES A NIGHT TIME VISIT

Harry and Ron appeared at the Burrow covered in sut and continuing to cough. Ron stepped out first followed by Harry and his belongings. The sound of feet was coming from the stairs. Fred appeared at the stairwell and was surprised to see Harry and Ron alive. "Ron, you actually got Harry without getting both of you killed, good job," said Fred with a laugh. "Very funny, Fred," raged Ron. Harry started to giggle and then Ron looked at him sternly, which made Harry stop. Ron eased off and started to laugh a bit as well. Harry spotted Hedwig on the window, catching a little breeze.

Some more footsteps could be heard coming from the stairs. It was Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. "Harry, nice to see you again," exclaimed Mrs. Weasley. Mrs., Weasley went over to Harry and gave him a big kiss on the cheek. "Nice to see you too," replied Harry. "Good to see you, Harry," said Mr. Weasley. "Same as well," replied Harry. The rest of the Weasley family proceeded down the stairs and greeted Harry. They all sat down at the kitchen table while Mrs. Weasley took the food out of the oven and placed it carefully on the table. "Enjoy."

"So how was it getting Harry out of that house," asked Mr. Weasley. "Well actually it was quite was simple," replied Ron, "The only thing we had to deal with was a mass of people who appeared out of Harry's fireplace. I guess word got out that the flu-powder network was open to his house." "I knew I shouldn't have filed there," said Mr. Weasley. "Filed it where," asked George. "Filed it in the mass flu-network section, that's where," replied Mr. Weasley. Mrs. Weasley started to giggle and then got serious again. "So what do you think it's going to be like for the next couple of hours until the day is over at Harry's house," asked Mrs. Weasley. "Probably, it's going to be a little chaotic. How about I head over to the office and close it, while I still can," said Mr. Weasley. "After supper of course," replied Mrs. Weasley.

Mrs. Weasley set some soup in front of Harry. The soup started steam a bit and fog up Harry's glasses causing it rather hard to see. Harry took of the glasses and wiped them down with his shirt and then placed back onto his face again.

After supper was over Harry and Ron headed upstairs and sat down in Ron's room. Harry closed the door tightly behind him as he entered and hen had Ron sit down as he told him the situation.

"Ok, so I had a few interesting things happen to me today," said Harry.

"What do you mean you had a few interesting things happen to you," questioned Ron.

"Let me explain. First the old woman named Mrs. Figg who passes my house almost everyday insisted that I go over to her place for some tea and crumpets. I said sure, so I head over there with her and she sits me down in her library."

"Wait, how did you get past Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia?"

"Yeah, that's right, she knocked on the back door, so that she could talk to me."

"Oh."

"Yeah, anyway, she sits me down and tells me that she is as well a witch and went to Hogwarts as a young girl. Then she explains that she was in Slytherin, which freaked me out a little. So, I got up and was ready to leave, when she handed me a book, named, "Hogwarts: What You Don't Know." I took the book and headed home, a little nervous, but I got back fine."

"Wait a second, she handed you a book called, Hogwarts: What You Don't Know, and then you just left?"

"Yeah, trust me, in was getting it a bit freaky. Ron shrugged his shoulders and then Harry continued, "Anyway, once I got home an Eagle Owl landed on my window sill and handed me a letter, and then immediately left. I opened up the letter and it explained how someone was out to get me. It was sort like when Dobby came to my house, except this time all I got was a letter and not an annoying house elf." Ron started to laugh and Harry giggled a bit and then Harry proceeded on with the story. "Then after that you came and I bet you know the rest."

Harry had been circling around the room for about five minutes explaining this when he finally stopped and sat down.

"Boy, that's one heck of a story," exclaimed Ron.

"Yeah, I had an interesting day. It was the most that has ever happened to me at my house. Usually only exciting things happen at Hogwarts," explained Harry.

"Hmm," voiced Ron.

Harry and Ron kept on talking for a little while about the new school year. Then they headed downstairs and out the door where Fred and George were busy putting together what seemed to be a greenhouse.

"What are you guys up to," asked Ron.

"We're putting together a greenhouse, so that we can grow herbs for some delectable potions," explained George.

"Interesting," said Harry.

Harry and Ron walked around the greenhouse and then took a peek inside. Their were already a few plants inside, even during the construction process. Harry walked over to the far end of the greenhouse where he spotted some mandrakes hidden in a corner.

"Hey, Ron, take a look over here," yelled Harry across the greenhouse. Ron rushed over and spotted the Mandrakes. Ron poked his head outside of the greenhouse, "Fred, you guys got Mandrakes in here." "Yeah, they're cool, aren't they," replied Fred. "I would say" said Ron.

After taking a quick tour of the greenhouse, Harry and Ron headed back inside, being that it was getting rather dark. Harry and Ron washed up and then sat down for a little while in Ron's room discussing tomorrow's plans.

"So, tomorrow we'll most likely get our school lists and then we'll head off to Diagon Alley, for supplies. I'm betting that we'll stay there for the day and have a look around," explain Ron. "Sounds good to me," replied Harry, "you know, its getting a bit warm in here, you mind if I open up a window." "Yeah, sure," said Ron.

Harry walked over to the window and gave it a nudge. It opened up letting in a nice breeze. After about twenty minutes Harry and Ron fell asleep, as comfortable as can be.

Meanwhile outside, the sound of clattering was echoing through the fields. A man on horseback was coming up to the burrow. He was wearing silver armor and black robes which covered his entire body. His face seemed invisible as it was covered by his hood. He circled the Burrow staring at it for about five minutes before he stopped and got off his horse. He unlatched a bow and arrow from his belt and then reached into his quiver to grab an arrow. He took a piece of parchment out of his pocket and attached it to the arrow and then proceeded to launch the arrow through the air and through Ron's window lodging itself to his wall. The man got back onto his horse and disappeared into the woods.

The next morning Harry awoke from his slumber and noticed the arrow in the wall. He immediately woke up Ron who was a bit dazed, but then noticed the arrow as well. The parchment was hanging down from the back of the arrow.

"Bloody hell, what's that doing in my wall," exclaimed Ron.

"I have no idea," replied Harry, "There seems to be something written on this parchment."

Harry pulled the parchment off the arrow and began to read aloud what it said:

Dear Mr. Potter,

If you find this letter, I would suggest running. No matter where you go, you will never be safe.

Sincerely,

The Knight of Lemuria

Harry quivered and then laid the parchment down. "Um, I'm guessing that was in regard to the warning that you received yesterday," said Ron a bit petrified. "Yeah, I'm guessing so too," replied Harry. Harry and Ron immediately ran out of Ron's room and toward Mr. and Mrs. Weasley's room. They opened up the door and stormed in. Mrs. Weasley arose instantly and started to say something, but then Ron showed her the letter left in his room.

"Oh, my goodness," said Mrs. Weasley slowly, "someone is after you." Mr. Weasley awoke a few moments later and was introduced to the breaking news. After about half-hour of discussion they met downstairs for breakfast and had some hot oatmeal with fresh berries.

"Everyone, I have an announcement to make," said Mr. Weasley to the family at breakfast. "We have some very interrupting news. A letter was found in Ron's room with a note to Harry. It seems as if someone is trying to kill him." The breakfast table become rowdy, but Mrs. Weasley quieted them down a bit, "Shush, let your father speak."

"Thank you. As I was beginning to say, Harry needs to be surrounded by us at all times. I already called the Ministry and they are on the case. They are sending us two people to look out for Harry while we are at Diagon Alley, but I still want you guys to look out for him to. Do you understand?" The Weasley's nodded and finished their breakfast discussing the news after every bite.

After about ten minutes Pigwidgeon appeared at the window with the school supply lists. Percy grabbed the letters and set them down on the table for everyone to take. Mrs. Weasley took a look at Harry and Ron's book lists. "It seems that you guys need, The Standard Book of Spells Grade 5 by Miranda Goshawk, Carnivorous Creatures and Where to Find Them by Carney Cromwell, and Plants of All Ages by Timwald Utterman. Now let's look at your books Ginny."

Ron and Harry reviewed their books as well as everyone else. After about an hour they were ready to leave for Diagon Alley. Mrs. Weasley made sure that the flu-powder was in place and then everybody lined up. Ginny went into the fireplace and held the flu powder in her hand, suddenly she noticed something in front of her, "who's the person on horseback outside," asked Ginny. "What person," asked Mrs. Weasley? Everyone turned around to look outside. The man on horseback got off his horse and reached for his bow and arrow.

"Ginny, go," exclaimed Mrs. Weasley. "DIAGON ALLEY," said Ginny, loud and as fast as she could. The line moved rapidly and Harry was last. Harry took the flew powder in one hand and threw it on the ground, loudly saying, Diagon Alley, just when the knight had launched the arrow into the house.