Chapter 6- Dumbledore's Will

Aberforth took out a parchment out from his robe pocket, then looked at the parchment.

"Let's see...What does this say? Ah. An H….I…P…"

Professor McGonagall cleared her throat and said, "Maybe it's best if I read it instead." She took the parchment, and as she was about to speak, a voice emanated loudly from the parchment. McGonagall and the others jumped back, but the voice apparently belonged to Dumbledore.

Dumbledore's voice was reading the will aloud, "Aberforth, I want you to help and protect Harry since I have passed on. I failed my duty in making certain that Harry would get all the proper training, so I'm hoping you, my brother, will help Harry defeat Voldemort."

The voice paused then continued, "Minerva McGonagall, you have been a faithful deputy to me, and very loyal and trustworthy. That's why I'm giving you this huge responsibility to help prepare Harry for Voldemort, and in order to do that, I'm leaving you the Pensieve, and all my instruments. Use them wisely, Minerva."

The parchment glided in the air, then turned towards Harry, and Dumbledore's face appeared upon the parchment.

Dumbledore's face said, "Ah, Harry, I wanted to see you for the last time, and it looks like I got my wish. Harry, I'm sorry I let you down, which pains me greatly. I know you probably were hoping for me to live through the war, and see you defeat Voldemort, but there's a reason that I died. I sacrificed my life to save you, Harry. Yes, Severus Snape killed me, but it's for a good reason, which you will learn later. Now, Harry, I give you Fawkes, my phoenix. Fawkes will come to you when you summon for him. I also give you permission to enter the Head office whenever you need Professor McGonagall's help, or when you want to just talk. Miss Granger, Congratulations on your newfound love with Mr. Weasley. Mr. Weasley, the same goes for you." Dumbledore's face had tears coming out of his eyes.

Dumbledore said, "It's time for me to disappear, Harry."

Aberforth suddenly said, "You can't leave, Albus! We need you."
Dumbledore said sadly, "Aberforth, the time will come for you when you fully understand why I had to die." He gave a last smile to everyone, then the face disappeared back into the parchment.

Harry stormed out of the room, before he could hear Dumbledore's voice continuing reading the will. He saw that the crowd had died down, and only the Delacours, Uncle Bilius, Great-Auntie Muriel, Professors Flitwick and Sprout, Hagrid, Madame Maxime, and the rest of the Weasleys, including Percy, were still in the living room talking to each other. Harry went to his room, and sobbed himself to sleep.

The next morning, Mrs. Weasley woke Harry up and said, "We are going to Diagon Alley to get your things. I just got your booklists this morning. Meet me downstairs."

Harry went down to the kitchen, where Mrs. Weasley was fixing porridge for breakfast. Ron and Hermione were already there, holding hands as they ate their porridges. Ginny looked miserable sitting by herself, until Harry sat down beside her. All the guests had left last night, except the Delacours, Percy, Uncle Bilius, Auntie Muriel, who all were asleep upstairs.

After breakfast, Mrs. Weasley put on her traveling cloak, and she said, "Arthur can't go with us today. He has to work late today, so Remus and Nymphadora are going to meet us there at Diagon Alley."

Hermione said, "How are we getting there?"

Mrs. Weasley said, "On foot, of course. The Ministry has the Floo Networks blocked, just in case Death Eaters are able to break through." She led the four outside, and then Grimmauld Place disappeared behind them.

At Diagon Alley, Mrs. Weasley said, "It's better if we split up. Ron, Hermione, you come with me. Ginny, Harry, go with Remus and Nymphadora."

Harry and Ginny followed Lupin and Tonks into Flourish and Blotts. As they passed a row, they heard a voice, "Well, if it isn't Potter and his defenders!"

They turned around to find Narcissa Malfoy standing behind them.

Lupin said, "You better not be causing trouble for us, Narcissa. Your husband is in Azkaban, and your son is off somewhere with Severus Snape."

Mrs. Malfoy said, "Oh, really? What will you do then, Lupin?"

Harry said, "YOU MURDERER! YOU'RE THE REASON DUMBLEDORE IS DEAD!"

Mrs. Malfoy smirked and said, "As it's my fault that my stupid cousin Sirius was killed?"

Tonks said, "AUNT NARCISSA! Don't you dare try to smear Sirius's good name."

Mrs. Malfoy turned to her niece and said, "Well, if it isn't my niece, Nymphadora. Give your mother my regards." She stormed out the door.

After they finished at Flourish and Blotts, Harry said, "Lupin, can Ginny and I go exploring around? We want to find out clues to Ollivander's whereas about."

Lupin sighed and said, "Ok, alright, but don't go too far. I think Molly wants us to be back in time for lunch. Nymphadora and I will be in Madam Malkin's if you need us."

Harry and Ginny were walking, when suddenly Mrs. Malfoy emerged from a side alley between the bookstore, and Ollivander's.
Mrs. Malfoy turned to look at them and said, "Well, if it isn't Potter and Weasley, I see the adults left you here all alone. Now, I can get rid of you!"

"Don't even think about it, Narcissa!" barked a voice from behind her.

They turned around to see Professor McGonagall pointing her wand at Narcissa's back.

Ginny said, "Professor, what are you doing here in Diagon Alley?"
Professor McGonagall said, "I was here in Diagon Alley trying to find some potions from the Apothecary for Madam Pomfrey, when I heard Narcissa was causing trouble for you two."

Mrs. Malfoy said, "Get that stick out of my back!"
McGonagall said sarcastically, "Stick? Well, I guess we haven't learned our manners, Narcissa?"

Narcissa said, "I don't have to listen to you, McGonagall. Too bad Dumbledore's gone."
McGonagall said, "Oh, really? Albus's not really gone until none of us are not loyal to him. Now, you're coming with us, whether you like it or not." She pushed Narcissa with her wand, and Harry and Ginny followed McGonagall down the alley.

Mrs. Weasley, Ron, and Hermione were the one who met Professor McGonagall, Harry, and Ginny in front of the Leaky Cauldron. A moment later, Lupin and Tonks joined them.
Lupin saw Narcissa being guarded by McGonagall and said, "Narcissa, you again!"
McGonagall said, "It was a good thing I was nearby, because Narcissa was about to zap both Potter and Weasley."
Mrs. Weasley ran to hug Harry and Ginny and said, "Are you okay, dears?"

McGonagall had warned Mrs. Malfoy that if she saw Narcissa bothering Harry again, she would place Narcissa in the Cruciatus Curse. Narcissa had ran away when she heard McGonagall saying this.

Bill and Fleur had already left to go on their honeymoon, and the Delacours had left to go back to France. The Weasley relatives had gone back to their homes. Percy Weasley was back at home, reconciling with his family, which made Mrs. Weasley happy. Today was Harry's 17th birthday.

Mrs. Weasley had woken up Harry and said, "Wake up, Harry. We're going on a trip."

Harry met Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Mrs. Weasley in the kitchen, where they were eating breakfast. To Harry's surprise, Lupin, McGonagall, and Moody were there too.

After breakfast was done, Mrs. Weasley announced, "Professor McGonagall has a surprise for you, Harry."

McGonagall said, "Potter, you're going on a trip with Remus, Alastor, and Molly to a special place today."

Hermione said, "Professor, can't we go?"

McGonagall sighed and said, "Well, I think it would be better if Potter went alone, because with his friends, it would be likely for him to get upset easily, because the place may give Potter some sad memories."
Harry was suspicious, but said, "I want Ron and Hermione to come, too." He saw Ginny's sad eyes, then added, "Also, Ginny can come."

McGonagall said, "Alright, Potter, if that's what you wish." She led the others outside and bade them goodbye, then disapparated.