Chapter 9: Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived

"I have seen this moment in my dreams…"

"This is only the beginning…"

"What would you do if you reached the end of the world?"

"Satrapies will revolt. Without your orders, there will be war."

"Is this why you came to the Holy Land!"

"This is the end for you, my master!"

"Pray tell us who. Who will lead this great empire should you leave us?"

"…you became the very thing you swore to destroy."

"As long as a Trojan carries this sword, our people have a future."

"In the end, all that matters is what you've done."

Asytanax suddenly woke up. It was mid-morning at the Burrow. He rubbed his eyes and saw that Fleur was standing at the door with a breakfast tray.

"Oh Fleur, that is most kind but unnecessary. I was just about to head downstairs."

"It is no trouble at all, Alexander." Fleur said as she set it down on the bed and began transferring the contents to the bedside table. "I just bought Harry his breakfast. His friends, Hermione, Ron and Ginny, were with him. Harry yanked his bedcovers up to his chin so hard that Hermione and Ginny flew off his bed." They both laughed quite hard.

"I think I will go introduce myself, Fleur. Leave the breakfast please. I'll only be a few minutes."

"Fair enough. Don't take too long or it will get cold." Fleur told.

"Getting into character, aren't you?"

"Ha ha. Very funny. I'll see you later." Fleur turned and left the room.

Asytanax approached the door to Harry Potter's room. He could hear voices within.

"She only wants me there so she doesn't have to be alone with Phlegm!" he heard Ginny shout within. He pulled open the door just as she was pushing it out.

"Ahhh!" Asytanax fell backward into the wall.

"Oh, Alexander! Are you alright?" Ginny said with a worried face and worried voice.

"I've had far worse, Ginny. Ha ha ha ha!" Asytanax laughed as she helped help him up.

"I'm so sorry, Alexander."

"It was nothing, really. You had best get to your mother before you are in even more trouble."

"Alright, see you later guys." She run to the stairs and down.

Asytanax entered the room. "Nice girl. How did you sleep, Ron, Hermione?

"Fine, Alexander. Yours?" Hermione asked.

"Could have been worse, I suppose. And Harry Potter." He turned to the newest arrival. "It is a pleasure to meet you. Dumbledore told me much about you."

"How do you know Dumbledore, sir?" Harry asked him.

"Please call me Alexander. We, Dumbledore and I, go back a long time." Alexander began. "He has asked me to do him a favor. You founded a group called Dumbledore's Army last year, correct? If you think you are in trouble, don't. I am glad that you resisted a moron like Umbridge."

"Yes, we did." Hermione answered. "There was a total of 29 members including ourselves. Five have left Hogwarts and one betrayed us so it is now 23 members."

"Do you have a list perhaps?"

"Yes, we do. I have it right here." Hermione took out a piece of parchement and gave it to Asytanax.

"I only count 28 here, Hermione."

"One joined at the last meeting. I'll add him."

"Ok then. Let me explain my intentions. Dumbledore has asked me to continue the DA and teach you all in special lessons."

"In what, Alexander?" Ron asked. "DADA?"

"Yes, to some extent."

"But, Alexander, Dumbledore is already giving me special lessons of that nature." Harry informed him.

"I understand that it may seem a bit steep, Harry, but it is important that you take his lessons too." Asytanax stood up. "Hermione, may I hold on to this list for a little while?"

"Of course. Please do."

"Thank you. It is unlikely that we will see each other before you arrive at Hogwarts so I will see you there. Farewell."