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Chapter 4: Letters

One Week Later…Rome, Italy: July 6, 2004

Harry was sitting at his desk writing to his 'inner circle', otherwise known as Ron and Ginny Weasley and Hermione Granger. Harry grinned as he thought about how he'd explain the fact that he now had two sisters, not only that, but one was 'The Slayer' and the other was a magical ball of energy that could bleed together all dimensions and destroy this one.

He was so engrossed in his work that he didn't notice the knocking on his door.

"Harry!" he looked up at the sound of Dawn's voice coming from the other side of the door. "Come on, Buffy said she wants us to start training."

At that comment Harry grinned and replied, "Go on ahead, I'll be in the gym in a few minutes, I just need to send my friends their letters."

"OK," she called back.

Harry then opened Hedwig's cage and tied the letter to her claws. "I need you to take these to Ron, Ginny, Hermione and Professor Dumbledore Hedwig. And don't let anyone take the letters from you," he ordered the bird.

Hedwig hooted indignantly as if she was saying, 'would I do anything else?' then flew off threw the open window. A few moments later Harry left his room and joined his sisters, their friends Faith, Willow and Xander. Buffy, Faith and Xander all planned on teaching Dawn and Harry hand-to-hand combat and how to use weapons, while Willow was going to teach them wandless magic.

As Harry walked into the gym, the thought running through his head was 'Voldemort won't know what hit him the next time we meet'.

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Hogwart's, Dumbledore's Office…

As he was writing the teaching contract for Buffy, Dumbledore began thinking about what he had done over the years. The guilt and shame washed over him in waves as he thought about how he had treated the boy during his life.

Earlier that week, he swore that he would make sure that the rest of Harry's life was happy. His musings were interrupted by the sound of an owl hooting. Looking up at the window, he was surprised to find Hedwig.

Motioning with his hand, he allowed the bird in and took the letter that was meant for his eyes only.

"Thank you Hedwig," he replied as the bird flew off.

He then took the letter opener, opened the letter and read it.

Professor,

I just wrote to Ron, Hermione and Ginny, and asked them to join me at the S.W.W.C.H.Q. But I did not tell them who we were staying with (or what) I only told them that if they and their parents were worried about it to contact you. And that the person was someone you trusted. I trust you won't tell them the relationship I have to the person.

Harry

After reading Harry's letter Dumbledore laughed. The boy was becoming just as much a jokester as his father.

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The Burrow…

Ron patted himself on the back at what he had done. He had been able to convince Dean to break up with Ginny. He always thought that Ginny was not ready for a boyfriend so he took it upon himself as her older brother to put a stop to it.

In the middle of congratulating himself, Ron's thoughts were cut short by a very angry, very female, and young voice yelling.

"RONALD BILIUS WEASLEY!" his sister's voice rang out through out the Burrow and the surrounding meadow.

Ron visibly flinched as he turned around to the stairs to see and angry red headed female teenager, otherwise known as his younger sister Ginny, come charging down the stairs with a letter, from Dean no doubt.

"What do you know about this letter from Dean saying that he couldn't see me anymore and that…" Ginny was cut off in mid rant by Hedwig flying in and landing on Ginny's arm.

"Hedwig what are you doing here?" she asked as she untied the letter for both her and Ron. Hedwig just answered with a hoot and then flew off.

Ginny read the back of the envelope and said, "This is or both of us Ron."

Ron huffed and wondered why the letter was to the both of them and not just him. "Well," he asked, "Aren't you going to read it out loud?"

Ginny looked up at him from the letter and nodded as she began to read.

"Dear Ron and Ginny, Hey guys. Listen, I don't know if Dumbledore has told you or not, but about a week ago my 'Uncle' Vernon tried to kill me. Luckily, Dumbledore and a friend of his got there in time to stop him. Ever since then I have been staying with Dumbledore's friend. And I wanted to know if you'd both like to come visit. If your mum has any questions, tell her to talk to Dumbledore. He'll explain. Owl me back when you know if you can come. Harry," she read.

Ginny then looked up at her brother and they both wondered what in the 'bloody' hell was going

on.

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Hermione's House…

Hermione Granger, one third of Hogwarts 'Golden Trio', was sitting at her desk finishing up her summer assignments from school and wondering how Harry was coping with the loss of Sirius when she noticed a very familiar owl tapping at her window.

She opened the window and let the owl inside. After giving Hedwig an owl treat and some water she untied the letter from Hedwig's claws and began reading the letter from Harry.

Dear Hermione,

Hi Hermione. And before you even say it, I am FINE. I am dealing with Sirius' death and I understand it was not my fault.

Ok, now that that is out of my system, I need to tell you what happened earlier this week. My 'Uncle' Vernon tried killing me. Yes, you read right. Luckily for me Dumbledore and a friend of his showed up just in time and saved me. Anyway, right now I am staying with Dumbledore's friend (I no longer have to live with the Dursley's) and am safe.

The reason I was writing was to invite you over for the rest of the summer. If you and/or your parents have any questions talk to Dumbledore and ask. Owl me when you know whether or not you can come.

Harry

Hermione stared at the letter for a few moments before she sat down in shock. The only thought wandering through her mind was wondering whether her best friend and surrogate brother was safe.