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Finding the Truth
Chapter Two: A Visit Down the Street
By: M Malfoy

"Petunia, would you mind if I borrow Harry for the rest of the day. I have some chores I need some help with," Arabella said over the phone.

"Boy, come down here. Mrs. Figg needs some help, now go over there and help her. Remember no funny stuff," Petunia yelled.

"Yes, Aunt Petunia," Harry replied in a bored tone, while hiding a smile.

Harry walked up to Mrs. Figg's house. "Hi, Harry come on in. Dumbledore's in the kitchen waiting for you."

Harry walked in to the kitchen and sat across the table from Dumbledore. "Hello, Harry, how has your summer been?"

"Hard sir, all I think about is Sirius or Voldemort or something about the war."

"That's to be expected Harry, you need to learn how to grieve for Sirius. All of our feelings aren't going to go away in a few days, it takes time. Now here are the books I promised you. I suggest that you read a chapter a day then you take the time to comprehend it. That way you will have enough reading to last you the summer. I'm still trying to convince Fudge to let you use magic, I'll send you a message when you can use magic."

"Sir, will I be able to go into the muggle world to buy some clothes and some weights?"

"Yes, but you will need an escort. Also, you won't be able to go into Gringotts, I will send somebody to collect some money for you, then you both will go into the muggle world to get anything you need."

"Can the person also expand my room at the Dursley, so all the exercise equipment won't be cramped in my room?"

"Sure, but first I need to find the person who will be taking you on your little field trip."

"Thank you, sir."

"It's not a problem, Harry. I'm proud that you came to me about rather than go about it by yourself. I'll send you a letter telling you when to expect your escort."

Back at Hogwarts
"Severus, I want you to take Harry out in the muggle world. You need to tell him the truth, but it might be better if you try to get along first. He won't be able to go from hating you to loving you."

"Why do I have to tell him now? I want him safe, I want to tell him after Voldemort is gone."

"Severus, Harry is the only one who can defeat Voldemort, and he needs all the love and support he can get. You need to tell him now, you need to be his rock. Harry has no adult figure in his life now that Sirius has died, you need to be that adult figure."

"Fine, but he is going to ask why I am being so nice to him. What should I tell him? I can't lie to him again."

"Then don't lie to him, tell him that you can't tell him right now because it will endanger both of you."

"But he'll figure it out if I tell him that," Severus exclaimed.

"That's the idea. After he gets comfortable with your relationship and after you quit spying, I will be sending him to live with you in the manor."

"What do you mean after I quit spying? I can't quit now, not while Voldemort is gaining so much power."

"Another person will assume your place as a spy. If Voldemort seeks you out be like Dumbledore has figured it out, I must gain his trust again before I can be any service to you."

"Yes, Headmaster, next time he calls I will tell him that. When am I to take Potter out?"

"In a weeks time, you will go as you are but then you will both be disguised so no one will suspect who you are. And you should start calling him Harry if you want him to trust you."

"Should I take the money from his vault or mine?"

"Which ever, you have access to both as one is your own and the other Lily left you access."