Chapter 5: The Intrusion

As soon as the Hogwarts express came to a stop in Hogsmead Harry and the others debarked and made their way towards the carriages when a voice stopped them.

"Harry." Dumbledore was standing at the door of a carriage beckoning Harry to come his way. "Would you ride with me Harry?"

Harry looked back at the others and shrugged. "Yes sir." He said as he entered the carriage and as soon as Dumbledore got in and closed the carriage door the carriage jerked forward at a faster than normal pace.

"I wanted to get us there before the other students arrived so this carriage is set to move faster than the others." Dumbledore explained seeing Harry's perplexed look.

:"I see." Harry nodded.

"Now Harry, I am going to tell the students that we sorted you in private seeing that you are a transfer student and all. Also." Dumbledore sighed. "I don't suppose you could tell me more about this mission of yours could you?"

Harry shook his head. "I have told you all I can without compromising it sir." He told him simply.

"Harry I must ask you, How can I be truly sure that you are not the spy?" Dumbledore gave him a penetrating gaze.

Harry nodded. "I understand sir, give me Veritaserum if you must." He held out his arms imploringly. "I have nothing to hide and I am an open book sir. I have no reason to lie to you."

This seemed to satisfy Dumbledore for the moment. "Very well. I have secured you a room at the top of the Gryffindor tower and you are welcome to put any wards on the room that will warn you of intruders, but not harm them. I have already placed a few on the room myself to let me know when some one enters the room without permission." He told Harry.

Harry also read in his words that they were to keep a close check on him as well, just in case.

"Very well sir." Harry nodded and smiled.

Just then the carriage stopped and they were in front of Hogwarts. Harry sighed as Dumbledore opened the door and they both got out of the carriage. They entered the school and Harry took his place at the Gryffindor table to await the other students. As soon as the others arrived they all looked a little surprised to see Harry sitting there. He heard whispers as they passed by him and went to their own tables. Sirius and the others came into the great hall and stopped in their tracks as they saw Harry sitting at the Gryffindor table.

They got over the initial shock and went to sit down.

"What are you doing at our table?" Sirius blurted as soon as they were seated.

"This is where the sorting hat placed me." Harry told him.

"But the sorting hasn't even started!" Sirius protested.

"I was sorted in private Sirius." Harry grumbled. "You didn't really expect me to be sorted with a bunch of first years did you?"

Sirius gaped for a moment then shook his head. "No, I guess not."

The sorting started at that moment and once it was finished Dumbledore stood up and looked around. "Before we begin the feast I would like you all to welcome a transfer student we received this year. We sorted him privately because he is in his seventh year and we felt it to be too embarrassing to sort him with the younger students. So I would like you all to join me in welcoming our newest Gryffindor, Harry Langston who comes to us from Durmstrang."

There was some cautious applause as Harry smiled sheepishly and waved quickly.

"Now on with the feast!" Dumbledore said cheerfully and the plates filled with food.

As Harry ate he could hear mumbling to the left of him.

"I know, isn't he so cute?" Harry heard Lily Whisper.

Harry looked to his left and noticed that Lily and the pretty brunette beside her were staring at him with and odd look in their eyes.

Harry gulped. "Um Lily?"

"Yes Harry?" Lily breathed heavily.

"Wh-where's the Gryffindor common room?" He croaked out.

Lily sat upright and blushed. "Oh, um well its um." She cleared her throat.

"You know Lil's, you might be able to get a syllable out if you two weren't eyeing this boy as if he was some sort of prized pony or something." James taunted.

Harry had just taken a swig of Polyjuice potion and found himself choking on the juice at James's words.

James chuckled as he patted Harry's back making Harry spit out the juice all over his food, Sirius and Remus howled with laughter as Harry tried to stand up and excuse himself. Instead of standing though he fell over the back of the chair and landed on the ground with a thud. This made Sirius and Remus laugh even harder as James tried to help Harry up. Harry grabbed his flask and ran from the great hall.

Lili glared at them before running after Harry.

"Harry, wait!" Lily said as she chased after him.

Harry stopped running and allowed Lily to catch up with him.

"Look I'm sorry for their rudeness." Lily blushed as she looked at his eyes.

"It's ok. Can you show me where the common room is please? I'm rather tired and would like to just go to bed." Harry almost refused to look into her eyes.

"Oh, sure Harry." Lily looked away. "Follow me."

She took him down the series of corridors and up the stairs That Harry had seen so many times when he had actually been here until they reached the portrait of the Fat lady. Lily said the password.

"Fizzing whizbees"

The portrait swung open and they climbed into the common room.

"The boys dormitories are up that staircase and your name should be on the door to your room." Lily said and ran up the opposite set of stairs without a glance back.

Harry climbed the stairs until he reached his room. He then entered and began to place his warding spells.

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Harry's eyes shot open and he stared blankly at the ceiling, wondering what had just awoken him when a voice sounded from the darkest corner of his room.

"Patrificus Totalus!"

Harry rolled off the bed in time for the spell to miss his body. He reached under his pillow as he rolled and grabbed his wand. He raised himself up and pointed his wand at the spot where the voice had come from.

"Expeliarmus!" He shouted and heard the spell hit its mark; the wand hit the ground with a clatter. "Lumos Maxima"

The light filled the room revealing the person that had invaded his room.

"Hello Wormtail." Harry grinned evilly as he pointed his wand at the cowering boy in his corner. "What's the matter? Didn't expect me to be such a match for you?"

Peter just whimpered in response.

"Now Wormtail tell me. What did he send you to find out about me?" Harry asked.

"How do you know my nickname?" Peter asked in shock.

"I know more about you then you could possibly realize Wormtail." Harry gloated.

"St-stop using that name!" Peter stuttered.

"I will use any name for you I want to Wormtail and you can't stop me you miserable turncoat. Now answer me! What did Voldemort send you here to find out about me?" Harry demanded.

Peter winced at hearing Voldemort's name but continued to be stubborn.

"Come now Wormtail. I know he sent you so you might as well tell me what he sent you for." Harry was beginning to enjoy making this traitor squirm. "Voldemort wouldn't send you here just to spar with me."

Peter paled. "H-he wanted me to find out who you are and why you are here."

"Well you can tell your master that he can keep trying because I will not divulge that information to the likes of you." Harry chuckled.

At that moment there was a knock on the door and Harry saw with amusement that Peter's eyes darted to the door in panic.

Harry chuckled as he moved to open the door, his eyes and wand never leaving Peter. To Harry's delight and Peter's Horror Dumbledore entered the room.

Dumbledore looked from Harry to Peter then back to Harry. "Harry you can drop your wand."

Harry dropped his wand and Dumbledore picked up Peter's wand.

Harry still grinning looked at Peter. "You didn't think my room would be without protections now did you?"

The look on Peter's face told Harry that he had definitely thought that was the case.

Harry chuckled a bit and looked at Dumbledore. "You can take him away now headmaster."

Dumbledore nodded and motioned to Peter. "Mr. Pettigrew, if you would please follow me."

With that Dumbledore lead Peter out of Harry's room and Harry replaced his wand under his pillow then went back to sleep.

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Harry awoke the next morning, took his morning dose of Polyjuice potion, waited for the transformation to complete and then made his way to the great hall. Just as he reached the corridor to the great hall he heard Dumbledore's voice call to him.

"Harry, a word please." Dumbledore motioned to a classroom beside him.

As soon as Harry entered Dumbledore closed the door.

"Harry, I have placed a memory charm on Peter to prevent him from telling anyone what you really look like but he still remembers the altercation between the two of you to prevent it from happening again."

Harry nodded in understanding.

"Now I also wanted to ask you, is Peter the traitor you spoke of?" Dumbledore asked.

"Sir, if I were to tell you this then it would alter events too much and I cannot allow that." Harry told him simply.

"I regrettably understand." Dumbledore sighed.

"Well sir I am quite hungry so if you don't mind I'm going to go to breakfast." Harry said and left the room.

Harry entered the great hall and sat down to breakfast. He had just gotten the first bite into his mouth when an owl flew in and dropped a note into his cereal.

"Ugh!" Harry picked up the note and glared at the owl as it flew away.

Harry opened the note and read it quietly. His eyes widened as he read the letter.

"What's wrong Harry?" James looked over his shoulder and read the letter as well.

Dear Harry,

I can't explain this Harry but I am extremely drawn to you and I would like to know if we could see if it was mutual and where this could take us. Please send your response to me as soon as possible.

Lilian Evans

James gasped in shock.

Harry noticed that his father was reading over his shoulder and crumpled up the letter.

James cleared his throat. "Well, congrats mate, she's a fine catch."

"She's not a fish James and it should be you she's with. Not me." Harry mumbled the last part.

"Pardon?" James looked taken aback.

"Come with me James." Harry said as he got up, forgetting his breakfast.

James followed and they entered the first class room they came to and Harry closed the door.

"You and Lily are meant for each other." Harry said bluntly.

"How would you know?" He looked at Harry in surprise.

"I just do, call it a hunch. Anyway I have obviously gotten her attention without trying and well I am not interested in her but I am willing to try and help you to win her." Harry told him.

"And just how do you propose to do this?" James asked Harry, eyeing him.

"By accepting her proposal and then breaking her heart so that you can move in and comfort her." Harry told him bluntly. "This will get her to take notice of the sensitive James Potter and win her over for you."

"So you are proposing to hurt Lil's to get us together? Sounds farfetched to me." James shook his head.

:"Well do you have a better plan to get you two together?" Harry asked and James shook his head. "Didn't think so."

"But why do we have to hurt her?" James asked sympathetically.

"Because I have to find a way to get her to see you and this is the best way. Just trust me James." Harry explained.

"Trust you? I hardly know you!" James almost shouted.

"Look, do you want her or not?" Harry asked annoyed.

"Of course I want her, I have never wanted anyone more in my life." James admitted.

"Then let me help you." Harry pleaded.

"Fine." James agreed begrudgingly.

Harry's heart leapt for joy but all James saw was a large smile form on Harry's face.

"Great. I'll get started on this right away.

Harry ran to the Owlry and scratched a quick response.

Lily,

I would love to see where we could take this. Meet me in the library after dinner.

Harry Langston

He then tied it to the owl and left the owlry. He then went to his first class of the day.