Harry Age: 10 (Almost Eleven)

Harry stared down from where he sat atop his Nimbus 2000. He glanced around curiously and then he smiled at where he noticed a patch of movement in the shadows in the forest below. Harry had gotten this broom even though it was top of the line, since when he had tried to boost his comet it had burst into flames and sent him careening into the pitch below. Back in the present, Harry was speeding into the forest. He dodged left, right, and down occasionally. He followed the darting shadow and then smirking he sent a surge of magic into the trees ahead of him causing a light explosion and loud rustling crash.

Harry landed in the clearing next to the muttering vampire sitting in the midst of a pile of twigs and broken wood. Harry dropped to the ground and shook his head laughing as Melissa pouted at him.

"No fair Harry! You can't just use your abilities to blow my broom up!" she said and he noticed her looking over his shoulder and he suddenly whirled drawing out his Holly wand. He pointed it at Bill Weasley and Remus Lupin who were attempting to sneak up on him. He noticed them grin at each other and his Golden wand came out and pointed back at Melissa who was starting to stand. Harry spread out his magic so he could perceive in all directions slightly. He groaned when he noted Severus in a bush off to the right.

"Dammit! An ambush." He commented in irritated tone and then he sent a burst of light and grabbed his broom shooting off into the sky nearly dodging all the spells aimed at him. His unfortunate luck was that the spell that had hit him was one of Snape's. He felt his body start to shiver and sweat begin to pour down his forehead. He chuckled as he began to grow weak but managed to get back to the house and into his room. He fainted on the floor muttering under his breath.

"Guess I failed that test." He commented simply before his world became black.

When Harry was sleeping, his fevered state brought a random memory forward. The memory was of his meeting with one Remus Lupin.

Flashback

He stared out at the clouds as he sat perched on the trees of the forest his mind wandering. He was snapped from his reverie when his ears picked up a sound that was not normally heard in this forest. A long mournful Howl disturbed the normal forest sounds. Harry noted the approaching sunrise but shrugged it off and headed toward the sound.

When he got there, he blinked in surprise at the scene in front of him. There was a badly injured werewolf in the middle of a clearing and it was in the process of turning back into a human. He stepped into the clearing when the transformation was complete. He walked up to the man who was obviously delirious and heard him say something a strangled voice.

"James? Am I dead, have you come to take me up to heaven to be with you and Lily?" he asked sadly his eyes clouded. Harry shrugged it off and threw the thin man over his shoulder and headed back to the house before his skin had a chance to burn.

Once Harry entered the house, he noted that Melissa was resting and he went to a spare room, laid the man on the bed, and forced some healing potions down the poor man's throat. After the man seemed to relax into a peaceful sleep, Harry bandaged his wounds and left him in the room locking the door.

Harry was sure that the full moon was finished now but he thought that Melissa would not like a strange man wandering around the house while they slept. Harry went to sleep and awoke around seven in the afternoon. He walked to the kitchen and prepared himself some dinner and a bowl of soup for the werewolf.

He walked to the room where Remus was and heard someone moving around inside and he unlocked the door and walked in handing the man the soup to eat and studied the man who had been pacing and now looked like he had seen a ghost.

"J-James?" he asked slowly staring at the boy in shock. Harry shook his head and glanced at the man speaking slowly his voice calm and concise.

"That is the second time you have called me that. I have heard it was my fathers name and I bear a strange resemblance to him." He said and then added as an afterthought. "My name is Harry actually, Harry Potter."

At those words, Remus Lupin fainted dead to unconsciousness. Harry grabbed the bowl of soup and left after placing the man on the bed noting that Melissa would awaken soon and Harry could let her deal with the man.

End Flashback

Remus had stayed after that to help with Harry's tutoring just as Bill had agreed to when approached by Melissa. Harry awoke a few hours later in his bed with a note on his bedside table his clothes changed to comfortable outfit.

Note: From Melissa

Dear Harry,

We have decided that concerning the test you have passed since you managed to escape the ambush and get to safety in time. Severus, Remus, and Bill will be waiting downstairs with breakfast to go over the test with you as I will be resting then tonight, for your 11th birthday we are going to go to the Weasley's with Bill and Remus. (Severus chose to decline. Imagine that… We also will add a few…Charms to mask your Identity.)

- Melissa

P.S. You did great no matter what the guys say!

End Note

Harry stood after a moment of hesitation, went downstairs to join His mentors, and adopted family for breakfast. He smiled when he reached the kitchen and noted that Remus and Bill were debating whether the new Firebolt would be able to outstrip the Nimbus 2000. Harry joined the conversation as he got a plate of food.

"Guys, it's all about Positions, The Nimbus 2000 will become the chaser's broom, and the Firebolt will become the seekers." He said simply and Severus nodded suddenly as Harry said that.

"I agree with Harry, The brooms will be the top in there areas but the Firebolt has less maneuverability than the Nimbus, allowing the latter to be better for chaser, whilst the Firebolt's has the increased speed that a seeker can use better than a chaser." Severus said calmly and Remus and Bill stared at Him Slack-jawed.

Harry glanced at the two and chuckled. "Severus used to make up strategies for his house team when he was in Hogwarts." He said, smiled, and glanced at the men. "He gave his playbook; I think that when I join the team it will help." He added and Remus blinked and stared at Severus.

"You were why James and Sirius had such a hard time beating the Slytherin team every year." Remus commented and Severus nodded slowly. Remus shook his head bemusedly. After a few moments, the boys' talk turned to the test. They agreed that Harry had done excellently but would have done better if he used a bit of caution. They gave him pointers and Severus taught him the counter to the Fever spell he had used on Harry.

After a few hours Severus left and Melissa came down and they got Harry Ready using a few spells to mask his scar, change his hair style and color, and finally to alter the green of his eyes to a dull blue. Harry smiled and turned to bow at the others.

"Pleasure to meet you all my name is James Harold Evans." He commented simply and Melissa smiled and hugged him. Harry nodded and then he took hold of the Portkey that Bill had produced. He wondered what his mother would make of his pupil. When she had heard that he would be staying out to have a party with his student and his guardian, and a friend she had insisted that they come to the burrow for a proper party.

Harry took hold of the Portkey and watched the rest as bill said the activation word.

"Burrow" and with a tug and a whoosh the world around him became bustling with Activity.

Author's Notes

Well, that is my Cliffy! Next Week we have Harry's new and improved meeting with the Weasley's! Now to thank my wonderful Reviewers!

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