Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. Most of the characters are owned by JK Rowling. Then the other characters are probably are owned by CLAMP. I doubt I will actually make any original characters so the only thing that I really own is the original story I am writing. The events in the past for the characters from Tsubasa and the characters are owned by their respective authors.
Warning: I am writing this a seventh year story so there will be spoilers for all Harry Potter books. Also if you have not read Tsubasa you will be seeing spoilers for it. I am going to assume almost none of you have read Tsubasa so I will provide more of the canon back story for it than I will the Harry Potter books.
A Tarnished Memory
Chapter 3: The Talk, Diagon Ally, and a Few Surprises
The next day everyone just relaxed, except for Fleur, who was rushing around the house finalizing the plans for the wedding next week.
Harry found it easy to slip out of the house when it came time to meet Ginny.
Harry walked out of the house to the grove and saw Ginny sitting in a tiny circle of trees just off of the main clearing.
He walked over and greeted here, "Hey, Ginny!"
"Oh Harry! I thought you might have forgotten to read the note. I'm glad you came. I want to talk to you." Ginny said.
"I think I know what you want to say and the answer is still…" Ginny cut him off.
"Now, listen to me, Harry James Potter! I don't care if you don't want to put me in danger. I have proven time and time again I can hold my own." Ginny started on a rant.
"I know, I know you can hold your own, but these aren't just Deatheaters I am going after. I am going after Voldemort. I won't allow you to die just like…like Professor Dumbledore did." Harry broke down crying. It was still hard to accept that Dumbledore had gone.
Ginny went over to him and hugged him. Harry sobbed for a bit into her shoulder.
"Look at me. I'm making myself look like a cry baby, aren't I?" Harry said as he calmed down.
"Not at all, you have probably been bottling most of this up. You need to let it out or it will just cause more damage emotionally." Ginny said soothingly.
After Harry had sobered Ginny continued. "Harry, I'm going to fight whether you like it or not. Won't you at least allow me to be happy?"
"I know, but if Voldemort found out he would go after you to get to me." Harry said.
"And there you have it, Harry. If Voldemort wants to use me he won't kill me. He is too smart for that. He knows that would piss you off and someone out for revenge is not something he will want. So you see the safest place I can be is with you. Plus you didn't push Ron and Hermione away when they said they were going with you." (A/N: Concerning Ginny's reasoning here, take an example from most movies. Bad guy takes hero's love, hero gets pissed off. Bad guy kills hero's love, hero goes out for big time revenge. Bad guy is killed, arrested, etc. by the hero. That is how I always see it at least.)
"Ok. Ok. I give. But I'm not going to be at Hogwarts much this year. I have stuff I need to do outside of school." Harry said.
"Then I want to go with you." Ginny said.
"You can't…" Harry started to explain.
"But, Hermione and Ron will be going, won't they?" Ginny asked.
"Yes, but let me finish explaining. You are not of age yet. You won't be able to leave the school. Plus you still need your schooling. If you drop out of school now you will lose your wand." Harry said.
"I don't care, Harry. I am going wherever you go. You need someone there behind you supporting you no matter what, and that will be me." Ginny said defiantly.
"And, I have Ron and Hermione for that. I would fell better if you stayed at school and…" Harry was cut off when Ginny kissed him.
After a moment Ginny broke off and said, "Now, listen to me, Mr. Harry James Potter. I am going with you no matter what. Is that clear?"
Harry answered, "Yes, ma'am. On one condition though, you have to learn to apparate, and at the first sign of a situation getting out of hand you will get away safely. Not buts, ands, or ifs about it. Ok?"
"But, I will never leave you behind." Ginny said.
"I don't care. IF you don't promise, you are not gong." Harry said seriously.
"Alright, Alright, but, how will you teach me. I'm not allowed to do magic outside of school and you can't apparate at Hogwarts." Ginny said.
"Well haven't you, ever wandered why you could get away with little things, but I got in trouble for Dobby's hover charm the summer before my second year?" Harry asked.
"Not really, but now that you mention it, I do." Ginny answered.
"Well my theory is they can monitor what wizards are where and where the magic is cast, but they cannot tell by whom it was cast. SO naturally those with wizarding families are at a slight advantage, because they can practice over breaks and such." Harry said.
"What if you are wrong, Harry? I'd be expelled wouldn't I?" Ginny asked.
"I doubt it, there aren't any muggle for miles and it would be your first offense, right?" Harry paused, waiting for Ginny's nod. Once he got it he went on. "So I don't think they will expel you. Plus I remember hearing you all talking about George and Fred splinching themselves over a summer once, and they weren't expelled."
"Then I guess its ok. When will we get started?" Ginny asked excitedly.
"Hmm, I'm not sure. Tomorrow or maybe tonight, I'm not sure. I'll let you know by tonight sometime."
"Alright, let's go back. Lunch should be ready and our letters form Hogwarts should be here." Ginny said. She grabbed Harry's hand and tried to pull him.
She turned around to see why he hadn't moved. When she did he planted a kiss right on her lips. After a few seconds he broke off. "I'd feel embarrassed to do that in front of your family. I figured I would get one last one in." Harry said smiling.
Then they set off back to the house. Right before they went in Ginny stopped and gave Harry a quick peck on the lips and entered the house.
Harry entered the house after Ginny.
"Hey, Harry. Mum wanted me to tell you that lunch was ready." Ron said seeing Harry enter the front door.
Harry followed Ron to the kitchen which was already packed with rest of the Weasley Clan plus Fleur and Hermione.
Once everyone had sat down they started in on the platters of sandwiches and the various other dishes Mrs. Weasley had prepared.
As they were finishing up eating four owls flew through the window and each one landed in front of Harry, Ginny, Ron, or Hermione.
"Ah, those must be your Hogwarts letters. Just in time too, we were planning on leaving for Diagon Ally right after lunch. You all can apparate and Ginny can floo. We would all floo, but we are running low at the moment." Mr. Weasley said.
At this everyone finished eating and Mrs. Weasley cleared the table with a wave of her wand.
"Alright, Ginny, we will meet you in the Leaky Cauldron." Mr. Weasley said. Then everyone disappeared or so Ginny thought. When she turned aroud Harry was there. Ginny jumped.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I was just thinking to give you a little bit of experience. I would take you along with me. That way you wouldn't have to use that vile method of transportation either." Harry said.
"Ok, let's go!" Ginny said not liking floo herself.
Harry grabbed her arm tightly making her wince a little bit. Then they disappeared and reappeared in a small alcove in the Leaky Cauldron.
"There you are Harry. We thought you had missed the area. Oh, Ginny, how did you get there?" Hermione said.
"I brought her along. I thought I'd spare her from having to use the floo." Harry answered.
"Well done, Harry. I was skeptical whether you could actually do it." Mr. Weasley praised.
"Alright then let's get on to Gringotts and get some money to buy your books and other supplies," Mrs. Weasley said trying to keep them on schedule.
They hurried out of the Leaky Cauldron, through the arch, and down Diagon Ally to Gringotts. All the Weasleys went over to the withdrawal counter, while Hermione went over to the Muggle exchange counter, and Harry went over to the desk that was labeled "Estate Transfers".
"Um, I was told to present this to you." Harry said to the goblin, handing him the letter from Gringotts.
The goblin took the letter and scanned it. "Yes, Mr. Potter. I just need you to sign here to confirm you have in fact received your new key and accept the estates being transferred to you."
Harry used the provided quill and signed the contract. Then the goblin handed him a normal sized platinum key. "Would you also like to make a withdrawal, Mr. Potter?"
"Yes, I would." Harry answered.
The goblin called another over that came over and bowed to Harry. "Right this way. If I could just see your key, we will be on our way."
Harry showed the goblin his key and was led through a door to a cart that was waiting. They climbed in and they were off.
After at least ten minutes in the cart it came to a screeching halt. Harry and the goblin jumped out of the cart.
"Just place your key, here I will take care of the rest." The goblin told him.
Harry placed his new key where he was told and stepped back. The goblin went forward and ran his finger along a crack and turned the key when he reached the bottom.
There was a groan as he turned the key and the stone wall split along the crack and opened. Harry walked through the door into a huge vault. Inside he lighted his wand and was blinded because the light reflected off all the coins and other valuables.
"Hmm, Mr. Potter. Your new vault has been split into four sections. This section is where all your money is located. The other sections house your artifact from the house of Black, Dumbledore, and Potter that you have inherited. I could show you to any of those sections or you can make your withdrawal and we will go back to the surface."
"I'll just make a withdrawal for now." Harry said. Harry then reached down and shoved a few handfuls of galleons into his money bag.
After that they left and the vault sealed its self and they got back into the cart that then started its journey back to the top.
Harry found the Weasleys waiting for him when he arrived.
"Sorry, guys. It took awhile to get to my new vault and back." Harry explained.
"Ok we are going to split up. I want you all to be in groups of two at the least. Don't go running off by yourself. I don't need to tell you these are dangerous times." Mr. Weasley said.
The group split up. George and Fred went to their shop, Bill was dragged off by Fleur, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley went further down the street, and Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione set of on their own.
They were walking down the street when Hermione suddenly grabbed Ron's hand and dragged him into a shop .
Harry was stunned by her Hermione's actions, but Ginny snickered. Harry gave here a strange look.
Answering the question he was pondering, Ginny said blushing, "She saw us kiss before lunch. She told me she was going to try and give us some time alone here."
"If that is the case, I want to get you something to thank you for everything you have done for me. Plus I have to give you something for being my girlfriend." Harry leaned down and kissed her before she could refuse.
Harry grabbed her hand and dragged her into a little jewelry store he had found in the summer before his third year.
When they were inside, Harry said, "You can have anything you want. Don't worry about the price."
"Are sure, Harry? This stuff can get expensive." Ginny said.
"Trust me, Ginny, money is no problem for me. Get whatever you want." Harry reassured her.
Ginny started looking around at the many cases of jewelry. She finally stopped at a case. "Is this alright, Harry?" Harry looked at what Ginny was pointing at.
In the case were lockets. The one Ginny was pointing at was made of 14 karat gold with tiny diamonds around the edges. It also came with a pair of gold, diamond encrusted, hear shaped earrings.
"Alright. Ma'am can we get these please?" Harry said to the woman behind the counter.
"Ok, that will be 30 galleons." The woman said looking at Harry skeptically.
Harry brought out his money bag and started piling galleons onto the counter.
Ginny took the locket and earrings and put them on before they walked out the door.
"Thank you, so much, Harry! You really didn't need to spend that much just on me. Will you still be able to afford your supplies?" Ginny said.
"Yes, I can still afford my books. If you don't believe me, look in there." Harry tossed her his money bag.
Ginny looked inside and gawked, "But how Harry? You just spent all that money on me and the bag is still full."
"Well I think my bag expands depending on the need that I have. And as to where so much gold came from, it seems not only am I the heir to the Potter estate, but Sirius' and evidentally Dumbledore made me their sole heirs." Harry said.
"So that is what Ron and Mum meant when they looked at the letter from Gringotts." Ginny said.
"Ya. All three estates were quite large. You should have seen my vault. It's huge." Harry said.
After that they went together and got fitted for new robes (which Harry paid for without Ginny finding out), bought their books, and finally Harry bought each of them ice cream cone from a new ice cream parlor that had taken over Florean's old shop. As they were sitting there Harry saw Mr. and Mrs. Weasley go by. They waved and Harry blushed.
"Well, I think it is time to head back now." Harry said.
Harry and Ginny got up and headed back to the Leaky Cauldron.
When they reached the Leaky Cauldron, Harry saw a beet-red Ron standing next to a giggling Hermione. Ginny laughed at the two.
Harry, instead, slid in next to Ron and asked, "What happened, Ron? I could fry an egg on your face with how red it is now."
"S..Sh..She dragged me into a …, I can't say it. Th…Then she k..k..kissed me!" Ron managed to stutter out in embarrassment."
Harry laughed. "Its not funny, Harry." Ron hissed.
Harry couldn't control his laughter. Shortly after Ginny joined Harry in the laughter while Hermione continued to giggle.
Then the elder Weasleys noticed them and Mrs. Weasley asked, "What's so funny, you four?"
"Nothing, mum. It's nothing." Ron answered before the others could say anything.
Mrs. Weasley looked at them suspiciously.
This just caused Harry and Ginny laugh even harder.
Through giggles Hermione reassured her, "Its not anything important, Mrs. Weasley. You don't need to work."
Mrs. Weasley wasn't convinced, but she decided to let it go.
"Well, are we ready to go back?" Mr. Weasley asked. Everyone nodded. "Are you ok to take Ginny back, Harry, or should she just floo back?"
"It's ok. I can take her back." Harry answered.
"Ok, let's go." Mr. Weasley said.
They all disappeared.
Harry and Ginny reappeared in the clearing where the Weasleys practiced quidditch.
"Why are we here, Harry?" Ginny asked confused.
"So, I can do this." Harry leaned down and kissed her. He pulled away and said, "I had a lot of fun today."
"Me too, Harry." Ginny responded.
Harry leaned down and kissed her. Ginny's heart fluttered as the kiss deepened.
Harry then apparated them to the yard and they broke their embrace. Then both, with hearts fluttering, went back into the house.
"What took you so long, Harry?" Mrs. Weasley asked concerned.
Harry bashfully replied, "I guess it takes longer when you bring someone along."
There was an awkward silence, and then Harry remembered something, "Crap, I forgot to get something!" Harry ran up to Ron's room and grabbed the egg McGonagall had sent him. He then ran back downstairs and was running through the kitchen.
However Hermione stopped him, "What's that?" She asked pointing at the box.
"Oh, this. McGonagall sent it to me after you all went to sleep on my birthday. It's some kind of egg. She said she thought Dumbledore would have wanted me to have it." Harry answered as he pulled the egg out of the box.
They all looked at it in awe. "Let me see it, Harry." Hermione said.
Harry handed it over and Hermione studied it closely. "Do you know what this is, Harry?"
"No, not really. I had meant to take it to Diagon Ally to see if someone at the magical menagerie knew what it was." Harry answered.
"I believe it's a phoenix egg. I'm not sure, though. There hasn't been an egg in a long time." Hermione said in her usual analytical way.
"Wow, I wonder when it will hatch." Harry said. "Well anyways. I need to go back to Diagon Ally and get supplies. I want to be prepared when it does hatch."
Harry then disappeared with the egg.
Harry reappeared at the entrance to Diagon Ally. He hurried through the archway down to the magical creatures shop.
When Harry entered the shop the shop keeper greeted him, "How may I help you, sir?"
"I'm looking for the stuff to take care of this." Harry said showing the shop keeper the egg.
The shop keeper studied the egg and gasped. "Where did you get this? This is rare, rare indeed." The shop keeper didn't stop mumbling. Not waiting for Harry to reply he started collecting supplies from all over the store.
"How long has the egg been around, you ser?" The shop keeper asked.
"I'm not sure. I just received it yesterday." Harry said.
"Hmm, did the person who sent it to you have a phoenix?" Asked the shop keeper.
"He did. But I don't know what happened to it." Harry said holding back his emotions.
"I'm deeply sorry for your loss." The shop keeper said. Harry looked up astonished. "Don't worry young man. I didn't read your mind. It's just, the only way a phoenix egg is created is when another phoenix dies. Now a days that only happens to a phoenix when the one it bonded to dies unnaturally. It dies along with its master because of its own grief. It is then reborn as a new phoenix who then chooses its own master to bond to, sometimes even before it hatches."
Harry was shocked. This egg was Fawkes', sort of.
"Well, sir, do you know how old the egg is now?" The shop keep asked.
"Yes, I would say it is about two months-old now." Harry answered.
"Oh, dear! It will be hatching any day now. You're going to need this and that and…" The shop keeper went on and on as he went through the store grabbing more stuff as he did. "Ok this will come to a total of … 40 galleons. Sorry it's so expensive. A phoenix isn't easy to provide for when it is first born, though it doesn't take much work. Matter of fact, I'll throw in this book for free. Now we just need your payment." He said.
Harry pulled out his money bag and the hop keeper looked at it skeptically. Harry opened the bag and started counting out galleons. Once he was done the shop keeper swept it all into a bag and placed it on a scale.
"Alright, here is a reciepe, and I have had everything packaged for you. Have a nice day." The shop keeper said.
Harry shrunk the packages and stuck the packages in a pocket. He then walked back up a quickly darkening Diagon Ally. When he reached the end, he disappeared.
He then reappeared in the Weasleys' kitchen.
"Harry, don't do that again. You should always tell us before you leave." They scolded.
"Sorry, it was getting late, and I wanted to get there before the shop closed." Harry said.
"Where is the stuff, mate? We don't see any packages." Ron asked.
"I had to shrink it. There was a lot of stuff. It cost an arm and a leg to get, too." Harry remarked as he pulled the packages out of his pocket and returned them to normal size.
They gawked. "That's a lot of stuff, Harry. Where are you going to put all of it? It won't fit in my room." Ron said.
"I don't think I will have it for long. The guy at the shop said it was going to hatch soon. I'll probably use a lot it when it hatches." Harry said.
After the commotion with the phoenix egg everyone ate dinner and talked into the night. Eventually they all headed up to bed. Then all was quiet in the Burrow.