Chapter Twenty-Six
Decision At Sundown
The three nights of the full moon were again filled with the wildness that was a typical trait of the Marauders. They even walked through the empty streets during the night, though that took Harry coaxing Remus to follow most of the time. They were now doing things as the Marauders did during Remus' time, and none of them could have been happier.
The last night of the full moon was Friday. This left Harry one day till he had to be a slave for a day. Harry, not being able to find Ginny, and Serena deciding to spend the day studying with Hermione and Ron, Harry decided to spend the day with Remus. He hadn't really talked to him since before the war had begun.
Harry found him in his office. Remus was sitting with his feet propped up on the desk, with his nose buried in a book. Harry started laughing seeing this, wondering how someone who loved reading so much could get involved with two people who never looked like they would ever study unless they had too. Remus looked up as Harry laughed.
"Good morning Harry, you are a day early however. I said Sunday." He said smiling.
"I know, Moony. Serena wants to study. That takes out three of my best mates, her being with Ron and Hermione. Ginny has avoided me like I have the plague since we started the war. I needed someone to talk to, and I haven't had a good chance to sit and talk with you in a while." Harry said. "So here I am, visiting my godfather."
"Have a seat then Harry, and tell me what dragged you to me instead of flying, or asking Albus for another duel." Remus said.
"Well, mainly just the urge to talk. I don't feel much like dueling today, and it's not as fun to fly alone. Unless you want to use Serena's broom." He said smiling.
"No, I believe I will pass on that." Remus said laughing. "What is on your mind Harry."
"Well for one, why is Ginny avoiding me? Did I do something wrong?" Harry asked.
"No Harry, you have done nothing wrong. I told her that I would keep her secret though, so I cannot tell you anything about that." Remus said smiling.
"Ok, I got it, Moony. Tell me how you met Dad and Sirius." Harry said smiling as his eyes lit up.
Remus laughed. "That I can tell you. We met in very odd ways. Sirius' and James' story should be told first. They met during their first week here. They were always in love with a good prank, and even then Snape was an easy target. They both hexed him at the same time, and when they were caught, both were trying to take sole credit for the entire thing.
"They ended up fighting in detention over who got to him first until they were separated. A few days after that the same thing happened again, and again they both wanted sole credit. After this happened three or four times, they decided they should work together. As you can tell about me, though, I was a bit of a bookworm. Much like Hermione.
"They met me when Dumbledore told them that they had to get a tutor within the first month of being here. He assigned me to tutor them, as I had already read the entire set of books for first year. One day, while I was in the middle of trying to teach them something, I believe it was the levitation charm, they began talking about a plan to pull a prank on the entire Slytherin house.
"This is when I began my downfall as Albus put it. I mentioned that there was a better way to do it. They instantly began listening to me as I started telling them how it could be improved upon. They made a deal with me. I wasn't that popular and they weren't interested in studying. If I helped them to learn and kept them from getting expelled, they would make me one of the most popular kids in Gryffindor.
"Sometimes I don't know why I agreed. There were times when I saw that trouble was coming and knew I should have just stayed away. But they were my friends from that day forward. Soon I had taught them everything I knew and true to their word, I was very popular. Just after Christmas break one of our teachers called us marauding hooligans, and since that day we were the marauders." Remus said, smiling.
Harry laughed at the story, then grew serious quickly. "Remus, why doesn't anyone talk about my parents?" Harry asked.
"Harry, your parents were wonderful people, but not many people knew them like me and Sirius. Some that do find it is still very hard to talk about them. Albus never spoke of them to you because he wasn't sure how you would handle it." Remus said calmly.
"I like to hear about them, Remus. Listening to stories about my Dad shows me I'm not too much different from him. I just wish I knew someone who knew my Mum as well as you guys knew my Dad." Harry said sadly. "I feel like I know almost nothing about her."
"I will try to find someone who can help you with that, Harry." Remus said, smiling. "I will do my best to find someone who can answer any questions you have about her."
"Thanks, Moony." Harry said smiling again. "Hey, I just thought of something. Am I staying with you this summer?"
Remus looked at his desk. "I'm sorry, Harry. You have to go back to the Dursley's this summer. Not as long as usual, but you do have to return there."
"Its all right. At least I'll have Serena to keep me company." Harry said, remembering that she was willing to hang out in the trunk.
"That is something else we have to talk about." Remus said sadly. "Serena can't stay with you. She has to stay with me, since she isn't under the protective spell of your mother, and she is my goddaughter. I'm sorry, Harry. We tried everything we could, me and Serena, but Dumbledore would not sway on this."
"What! I have to stay there alone!" Harry said, outraged. "I can't be there alone! Just think about what I did to them last year. Having to be alone with them will be torture, and that's only if I don't get locked in the cupboard under the stairs again. That's worse than torture!"
"I know Harry, believe me I know. I fought for you to stay with me this summer. If it makes any difference it is the last year you will ever have to go back there." Remus said sadly.
"Fine. It's great to know that after a good year I have to return to hell." Harry said, no longer expecting a happy summer. He stood up sadly. "I'll see you tomorrow, Moony." He said as he left the office.
Harry spent the rest of the day in his dorm, wondering why he had to return to the Dursley's alone. He couldn't figure out why he went through all this time now growing so used to spending his time as a part of a group to be dragged away to spend half of his summer trapped in a place where people hated him. He made a decision right then.
"I will not stay there. I will get away no matter what I have to do." Harry said quietly to himself.
Harry walked into Remus' classroom after breakfast, Serena following with him.
"You sure you don't want me to help you? I was in on the pranks too." Serena said.
"No, this bet was between Moony and me. I can handle whatever he throws at me." Harry said smiling.
"Harry right on time." Remus said as he entered the room. He smiled at Serena as he saw her. "Good to see you Serena. I'm glad you're here, it saves me the trouble of calling for you later. Wait right here please. Harry and I will return in a minute. Harry, follow me."
Harry followed Remus to his office. Remus offered him a seat and he took it. Harry just sat there waiting for some ungodly order that only Remus could think up. Instead Remus offered Harry a cup of tea. Harry accepted it, and smiled gratefully. They drank their tea in silence. When they finished Remus sat back in his chair.
"Ok Harry I am going to tell you what your job is today. That tea contained a very special potion." Remus said smiling. "By the time you get down to my classroom, you will no longer feel Serena is your sister. Nor will you remember her as Tonks." He said still smiling. "Your job is to spend the entire day with Serena, on a date if you will."
"Remus, have you lost it?" Harry asked. "Have you forgotten Ginny?"
"No, Harry. This was her plan. Why do you think we started a war?" Remus asked his smile growing.
"Also Serena herself said brother and sister only, remember!" Harry said his voice rising.
"Serena will go along with whatever you have to do." Remus said smiling.
"Why, Remus?"
"Simple, Harry. I see it, Albus sees it, even Sirius saw it. Its time you two did." Remus said calmly. "Now go, you have permission to go to Hogsmeade as well. Order members are in the town today, I will be there as will Dumbledore himself. You have no more excuses left. You must answer a question for me at sundown. I believe then we will know the answer."
Harry nodded. He stood up and walked down the stairs. As he saw Serena, something seemed different. He couldn't place it though. He walked up to her calmly, feeling that her answer would be yes no matter what he asked her at this moment.
"Would you like to go on a date, Serena?" Harry asked.
"Um...sure." Serena said, confused.
"Good. Let's go to Hogsmeade, I know a way to get there without being caught." Harry said, smiling happily.
Harry led her to the statue of the witch with a hump. Opening the passage, he helped her down before going himself. They walked calmly, hand in hand, both sure they were forgetting something, while neither knew what it was. As they exited into Honeydukes cellar, they smiled at each other.
"Well so far so good." Harry said.
"Yeah, why did you want to come to Hogsmeade anyway?" Serena asked.
"I just wanted to get away from school." Harry said, feeling a bit more mischievous than usual.
"What did Moony want you to do?" She asked.
"He wants me back in his office at Sundown to ask me a question." He said simply.
"What's the question?" Serena asked.
"Don't know. Said I'd know the answer by then." Harry said, shrugging the question off. "Lets not think about that right now. I believe I promised you a date Black." He said smiling.
"Of course you did Potter. That's why we're in Hogsmeade. Where are we going?" Serena asked.
"Don't know. Wanna just walk around, maybe get some food later?" Harry asked.
"Sounds good to me. We need to get to the joke shop. I have a serious plan for that git Malfoy." Serena said smiling.
"Great let's go." Harry said.
They walked out of Honeydukes cheerfully, neither paying much attention to the people that were following them. This seemed to be normal to them, they knew they were from the Order. They just couldn't figure out how they knew. Harry really didn't care, he was out on a date with Serena Black, his friend for...for a long time and he was loving it already.
They entered Zonko's but didn't seem to find anything that they were looking for. They surrendered to the idea of making what they needed on their own. They walked around not really having a direction. They ended up near the Shrieking Shack and sat down. Neither of them spoke but both looked at the house.
"I can't wait till the next full moon." Serena said cheerfully. "It's so much fun playing around as a wolf."
"Yeah, being a panther is definitely more fun than being me." Harry said.
"What are you doing for summer?" Serena asked.
"I have to go back to the Dursley's for the summer. I don't plan on staying there too long. I can't stand the idea of being stuck there. I wish you could come with me." Harry said, sadness creeping in his voice. "I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too, Potter. Who else can stand up to me and get away with it?" Serena said laughing. "Think that's why our Dad's got along so well?"
"Probably. They each needed someone who would put up with them. It only seemed natural that someone who understood them would have to be the one to do it." Harry said.
"I'm glad you understand me, Harry. It makes it easier to talk to you." She said, then her eyes widened. "What the hell are we saying Potter?"
"I have no idea. You'd swear we were dropping into that mushy routine that makes us both sick!" Harry said laughing.
"God help us! Next thing you know we will be running around talking in baby voices to each other!" Serena said, laughing as well.
"So, where to now?" Harry said standing up. "I think this spot is bad for our image, making us soft."
"I think you're right. Let's go get some butterbeer." Serena said, smiling as Harry offered to help her up. For a moment they were very close to each other. They looked into each others eyes a moment, then looked away quickly.
"Y-Yeah, let's go." Harry said.
They walked quietly to the Three Broomsticks, neither one really sure what to say. What am I supposed to do on a date? I'm a Marauder, not a lover. Harry thought confused. Then he remembered what Remus said about his Dad. James was the charmer, women would swoon over him. Maybe he could do this.
As they entered the Three Broomsticks he ordered some butterbeers while Serena found a seat. Paying quickly, he sat across from her. He kept trying to think what a charmer would say to a girl. Coming up completely dry, he decided to just stick with honesty.
"Does this feel...uncomfortable to you?" Harry asked her.
"Do you mean feeling like I want to kiss you, or that we have people watching us all around this place?" Serena asked calmly.
"Both, I think." He said quietly.
"Yeah it is a little off. I think I would be ok if I didn't feel like I forgot something." Serena replied easily.
"You feel that way too huh?" Harry asked.
"Yeah. So you wanna kiss me Potter?" Serena asked an eyebrow raised. "I had no idea that the famous Harry Potter would have ideas like that about his best friend."
"Yeah, Black, I do." Harry said calmly. How the hell did was that said so easily.
"Go for it then." Serena said.
Harry leaned over the table and kissed her quickly. Serena actually sat perfectly still, her eyes wide. She couldn't believe this was actually happening. She had been wondering how long it would take him to do this. She decided to close her eyes and enjoy it. When Harry pulled away from her, she sat there for a moment with her eyes still closed.
"Enjoy, Black." Harry said sitting back in the chair comfortably.
"Wow." She said, then shook herself. "Is that the best you can do?"
"Well, for the moment it seems to be enough for you." Harry said.
"Well, you have a head that seems big enough to fill this room by itself." Serena replied arrogantly.
"And you don't?" Harry shot back. They both laughed.
"That's why we make a great team. My ego only knows one equal." She said smiling.
"Same here. Wonder why it took me so long to ask you out then." Harry asked curiously.
"Probably because you still needed your ego stroked." Serena said laughing. "After all, why would you possibly look to your friend who is just like you to be even close to compatible."
"Alright I deserve that." Harry said honestly. "Why haven't you dated anyone, Serena?"
"Are you that thick, Harry?" Serena asked.
"Probably." Harry said smiling.
"I've been waiting for you to wake up, you prat." Serena said. "It took you this long to notice I was waiting. I was about to give up and go after Malfoy, just to see if that would get your attention."
"Would have got my attention, that. You just wouldn't have liked the attention you received." Harry said seriously.
"That I believe." Serena said.
They spent the rest of the time joking around, the kiss no longer an important part of the conversation. Instead, they started talking at random. Things from plans against the Slytherins, to whispered plans for Harry escaping the Dursley's. After a few hours and more than a few butterbeers, they decided they should return to Hogwarts, to avoid any trouble they might get into. Sneaking into the Honeydukes cellar, they walked quietly through the tunnel for a while.
"So, why did you kiss me?" Serena asked when they were about halfway to Hogwarts.
"Wanted to." Harry said simply.
"Makes sense." She said, and grabbed his arm to stop him.
Serena kissed him deeply, and Harry quickly agreed. Their hands never moved from their sides, both realizing how right this felt. They stayed like that for so long they forgot they were supposed to be heading back to school. The kiss broke only when they heard a sound coming from the Hogsmeade end of the tunnel.
"Run!" Harry whispered.
They ran all the way back to Hogwarts, neither stopping for any purpose. They weren't sure who was coming in through the tunnel, but they knew they didn't want to get caught in there. As soon as they reached the ladder that leads up to the hump in the witches back, Harry let Serena go up first, then flew up the ladder himself. As he exited he was standing face to face with Dumbledore.
"H-hello sir." Harry said, trying to remain calm.
"Mr. Potter, Miss Black, tell me you weren't following in your parents footsteps and leaving school unannounced." Dumbledore asked.
"Okay, sir we won't tell you." Serena said, a sweetly innocent smile on her face. "Anything else sir?"
"No Miss Black. But you might want to remind Mr. Potter that when sneaking out of the castle he has ways of determining who is around the entrance back in." Dumbledore said smiling. "Today's incident will be overlooked, of course. I feel that for Harry to have rushed up here as fast as he did, he must have adequately learned his lesson. Good day children."
"Good day, Professor." They both said happily.
"By the way, Harry. Remember to talk to Remus today, as you promised." Dumbledore said.
"Of course sir." Harry said, leading Serena to the stairs quickly. "That was weird. Why'd he let us get away with that?"
"Maybe he knew we were snogging in the tunnel." Serena said smiling. "Let it go. You have a few hours before you need to see Moony, do you want to go flying, or hang out in the trunk?"
"Good question." Harry said. "I was actually thinking of asking you why you decided you wanted to have a snog in a dark tunnel. But flying could be good too."
"Wanted to, Potter." Serena said. "You didn't seem to be complaining."
"Your right, Black, I wasn't. Lets go flying." Harry said smiling.
That's how they spent the rest of their time without remembering everything Remus wanted them to forget. They flew all around the grounds, chasing each other, trying amazing stunts, and occasionally stopping to just sit and talk about things that they would never remember the next day without Remus wanting them to.
At six o'clock, Harry sighed, knowing it was time to talk to Remus. He didn't want to go anymore, leaving Serena seemed insane. He knew he couldn't blow Remus off though. Remus was always there for him, and so Harry kept his word and walked up to the defense against dark arts class.
When he walked into the room, he saw a girl who looked extremely familiar, but he couldn't figure out her name. Not thinking anything else about this he walked to Remus' office. Remus was sitting in his chair with his feet up looking rather comfortable. He also seemed to be sleeping, his eyes closed and his breathing deep. Harry smiled as a thought came into his mind.
"50 POINTS FROM GRYFINDOR!" Harry screamed. Remus jumped up quickly, still half asleep.
"What did I do sir?" Remus asked, his eyes not fully opened yet.
"Well Moony, you dragged me away from a wonderful time to have a talk with you." Harry said, laughing briefly.
"Harry, you look good. How was your date?" He asked.
"Not bad, but too many Order members for my liking." Harry said calmly. "If your being watched secretly, shouldn't your keepers be a secret even to you?"
"That obvious?" Remus asked.
"Only completely." Harry asked. "What did you want Moony?"
"How did you feel when you kissed her?"
"Why so curious?" Harry asked.
"Just being a friend. I'm Moony remember." Remus said a half smile forming on his face. "So how was it?"
"Not as fun as the one in the tunnel." Harry said nonchalantly. "Damned Order member decided to follow us into the tunnel, ruined a perfectly good time."
"Do you want to continue a relationship with Serena?" Remus asked.
"Date Black?" Harry asked. Remus nodded. "That a good idea, Moony? Me and Serena closer than we are already could be dangerous for this school."
"You are not answering my question Harry." Remus said calmly.
"Yes, Moony, I really wouldn't mind dating her." Harry said quietly.
"Why?"
"Because she understands me. She knows what its like to be stuck being something you don't want to be, though I can't remember why." Harry said. "I seem to be missing a lot today. I can't remember how long I've know Serena, why we didn't get together before, or who that girl is downstairs that looks so familiar."
"I know why, but if you give it a moment all will be explained. I promise you." Remus said. Suddenly there was a knock at the door and Serena entered. "About time they found you."
"Needed something important, Moony, or did you just want to say hi." Serena said smiling.
"Well I wanted to know if you and Harry are dating, or just snogging each other senseless." Remus said.
"Moony!" Harry said, shocked that Remus would act that way.
"No worries, Potter. Don't know, we went on a date today, kinda liked it really. The snogging wasn't bad either." Serena said. "Besides we both work well together. I don't know. Harry, you trying to get Moony to ask me out for you?"
"Black I am more than capable of doing such a thing myself." Harry said easily.
"Prove it." Serena dared.
"Want to be my girlfriend, Black?" Harry asked standing directly in front of her.
"Of course, Potter. What took you so long?" She said.
"Big head and all." Harry said smiling.
Remus handed them both a small vile with an orange potion inside. "Drink this and you two will remember everything you forgot, as well as everything from today." He said. Both teenagers nodded and drank the potion. Suddenly their eyes widened and they just looked at each other.
"Oh shit." Serena said.
"What the hell was all this about Moony?" Harry asked. A voice from behind him answered.
"This was about making you happy, Harry." Ginny said. Harry turned to face her.
"What are you talking about?" He asked.
"Harry, haven't you realized it yet?" Ginny asked. "I should have a long time ago. Think about your day today, and if you can honestly tell me you have had a better time with me, then I will never bring up today again."
"But Serena- she said before- it was horrid." Harry said, trying to make sense at what was happening.
"I lied, Harry." Serena said softly. "The question is, did you lie to yourself?"
"He did, can't you tell. You said it was horrid, so he knew you didn't want to be with him." Remus said sadly. "I'm sorry I had to trick you like this Harry."
"I see." Harry said calmly. "You were all in on this. Give me a sister, I find a girlfriend, actually have a family, try to do Sirius proud. Then in one weekend I find out I'm getting dragged back to people who hate me, and the people I thought cared about me the most try to find a way to completely SCREW UP MY LIFE!" Harry began walking out of the office.
"Harry wait!" Serena said.
"To hell with all of you. I wish I never knew any of you." Harry said and walked out of the room not waiting for anyone else to call him back, a tear falling from one eye. "Sorry Sirius, but I guess I'm on my own." Harry said quietly.
Serena filled with anger at what she had just seen. "Well I hope you two are happy now! You two claiming to love him, claiming to care! Do you realize what you did to him!" She screamed.
"What did we do Serena?" Remus asked, angry himself. "We tried to help him, and you!"
"No, you tried to control a situation that was already screwed up!" Serena shouted back. "Did you ask me before you decided to do this? Did you ever bother to think I was ok with him just being my friend? My brother! Now he's gone, and I have nothing! and you call this help!"
"No, Serena we took control of a situation that wasn't going to work for anyone!" Remus shouted. "Do you really think Ginny was happy watching you stare after her boyfriend, watching Harry act as if nothing was wrong when even I could see it when he looked at you?"
"Great job, Remus." Serena said, shaking her head. "Really wonderful job. Now he hates us all. This is a lot better isn't it?"
"Why won't the boy just accept what we did for what we meant? Is it my fault he can't see it for himself?" Remus asked.
"No." Ginny said softly. "It's you-know-who's fault."
"Oh god!" Serena said. "We are never going to get through to him again."
"What are you two talking about?" Remus asked.
"The reason Harry blames himself for Sirius' death. Didn't he ever tell you?" Serena asked. Remus shook his head, confused. "Voldemort sent a vision to Harry of Sirius being tortured. He played with Harry's mind. Just what we did Remus."
"Oh god. We have got to talk to him immediately." Remus said.
"No it would only make it worse right now." Ginny said sadly. "And with him mad at me and Serena, I don't think we can calm him down. I just hope no one gets in his way."
Harry walked around the castle aimlessly. He didn't care about what happened anymore. Detention, suspension, expulsion. He had been hiding out in Fluffy's lair for the past five hours. Now he was out past curfew and still had no intention of returning to Gryffindor tower. He found himself standing in front of the gargoyle statue that guarded Dumbledore's office. Sighing, he waved his hand and the gargoyle jumped out of the way. He walked up the stairs not really knowing why. He kept having this thought that Dumbledore could help him. He knocked on the door, and Dumbledore bid him come in.
"You are out rather late, Harry. Is something wrong?" Dumbledore asked calmly and offered Harry a seat.
"My own godfather sir, just toyed with my head worse than Voldemort ever did." Harry said sitting down heavily.
"Tell me your story, Harry." Dumbledore said.
Harry told him the whole story. Starting from the beginning of the day with Remus, to all of the things that happened with Serena. He didn't leave out one single detail. Harry kept having to put his emotions back under control to keep from causing destruction around Dumbledore's office. When he finished he just looked at Dumbledore blankly.
"I can't go back to Gryffindor tower." Harry said. "I just can't."
"What would you have me do, Harry?" Dumbledore asked.
"Suspend me, expel me, send me back to the Dursley's and let me live my life as a muggle. I don't know sir." Harry said, still not looking at Dumbledore.
"Who would you be making suffer by me doing this Harry?" He asked in a soothing voice.
"No one. You would be letting me get a handle on my own life, sir." Harry said. "I don't have anyone here who seems to care enough to suffer from this. My own godfather did this to me, sir. Just let me leave."
"Alright, Harry. Go and grab your trunk quickly. I will make it official that you are leaving temporarily, and only temporarily. You are not to leave Grimmauld Place while you are away, and with your word that you won't I will leave you under your own supervision." Dumbledore said sadly. "I hate to see you leave, Harry. Just promise me you will return."
"I promise sir. I will not leave Grimmauld Place and I will return." Harry said as he left the room.
Harry ran quickly up the stairs to Gryffindor Tower. When he reached the common room he saw Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Serena, and Remus waiting for him. Rolling his eyes, he ignored them all and ran to his room. He quickly shrank his trunk and put it in his pocket. He walked calmly down the stairs, glaring at everyone there.
"Harry we need to talk." Remus said calmly.
"I'm through talking." Harry said simply.
"Harry, please listen to them." Hermione pleaded with him.
"Come on, mate, when have we steered you wrong?" Ron asked.
"When did you side with them?" Harry asked coldly. "Or were you two in on this too? I actually thought you two would understand. I see how wrong I was. You know what? I'm glad I'm leaving this place!" Harry yelled and stormed out of the tower.
He walked quickly to Dumbledore's office muttering about betrayal and traitors. He passed Filch who went to yell at him but Harry glared at the man evilly, causing the man to run in the other direction. Hoping he would have a chance to cross someone else, he walked through the halls loudly, not caring who heard him. Unfortunately no one did. He entered Dumbledore's office and looked calmly at Dumbledore.
"I'm ready." Harry said.
"Alright, Harry. You were suspended for leaving school for an unscheduled trip to Hogsmeade. Your suspension is for one week. I will bring you your work myself. I can only give you a week because you need time to study for your tests. I hope you understand that." Dumbledore said. "Also I would like to decide when our next duel should take place. I will be looking forward to your return, Harry."
"Thank you sir, though I believe you may be the only one." Harry said, before walking into the fire and saying clearly "12 Grimmauld Place." When Harry disappeared, Dumbledore quickly called to the Gryffindor common room.
"Children, Remus. Good to see you all together as that makes this easier. I want to see all of you in my office now." Dumbledore said. Though he was still as polite as always the people in Gryffindor tower knew this was an order. They walked from the fire quickly.
Dumbledore collected himself before they managed to get to his office. He knew he should not be angry, but he could not help it. These people did something to Harry that caused the boy to hurt more than he had in all the time Dumbledore had know him. It was all he could do to not curse these people as they entered his office and sat in the chairs he provided.
"I believe you all have something you should explain to me." Dumbledore said calmly "Like why one of my students who used to love this place as home just asked me to expel him."
Hermione and Ron gasped. "No, he couldn't. He loves it here." Hermione said.
"Well he did. In his opinion right now, he would rather live with his aunt and uncle as a muggle." Dumbledore said. "I do not like this kind of thing, especially as he is one of our brightest students. He also deserves his chance here."
"Do you see now what your 'wonderful plan' did? I can't believe you two were that stupid!" Serena shouted now, her anger flaring. She looked at Dumbledore. "Is he where I think he is?" Dumbledore nodded and She jumped into the fire quickly going to Grimmauld Place.
"Remus, was this really your doing as Harry claims?" Dumbledore asked quietly.
"Not just his Professor. It was mine as well." Ginny said, now crying.
"Miss Weasley, why would you cause Harry more pain than he already has?" Dumbledore asked.
"It's a long story Albus. Perhaps we should start at the beginning." Remus said sighing.