Harry Potter and the Superlative Ability
By FrighteningShadow
Disclaimer: I own nothing but my plot bunny and any additional characters/items not mentioned in the HP books so far.
Ok, I just wanted to say thank you for reviewing and being patient. I'm going to summer school now(for fun! It's not required) and my mother and sister have gone to Australia for 17 days, so my house is pretty hectic. I've taken on all the chores like cleaning, cooking, etc. so my mom doesn't freak when she gets back. Also, I've been trying to make little happenings in the story to liven it up a bit- I know it's pretty drab now. And all I can say is that the title of the story has a specific purpose, it's not just fancy words. It's crucial I don't tell you why. And thanks compulsivereader, I really appreciate your honesty. I really hope you continue to read this. It'll get better. :) Oh, and if anyone would explain to me what beta-ing is, I'd appreciate it.
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The day following of his arrival at the new house, Harry and the others explored the house with a passion. Every room had been decorated to perfection, and the 4th floor was now a fully fledged training room, Dumbledore-approved. Harry now sat in the large room, reading a book about defense(what else?) when he heard a tap on the door.
"Come in," he called, smiling as he saw Remus enter.
His ex-professor looked nervous and frazzled. Harry was quickly interested.
"What's up?"
"I talked with Dumbledore after an Order meeting, and he said he wanted to include you in the Order."
"Uh..."
"Look, Harry, he said he's truly taking action to gain your trust again and clue you in. What's that about? Did you two have a fall out?"
"We...sort of. I'll talk to him. Where'd he go?"
"He's in the kitchen. But remember, you're still a kid Harry. I don't know what Albus is thinking, but..."
"I can handle it. We'll talk later, I promise." And with that, he walked past Remus and jogged down to the first floor. He never even heard the soft sigh from Remus as he headed to the Headmaster.
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Albus sat at the large table in the kitchen, sipping from a goblet of pumkin juice and obviously expecting Harry to meet him. He smiled gently as the young man took a set across from him, waiting for the elder to lead a conversation.
"I trust Remus has informed you of my intentions?"
"Yes sir."
"Ah, well, Harry, you will agree with me, of course, that you are a key figure in this war. I believe informing you of all that is happening in the current events will make up for keeping certain information from you. And I am anxious for using your house for Order meetings."
"Sir? How'd you know about this place? I mean, how'd you know my parents wanted this place for me?"
"Harry, when your parents died, their will was automatically sent to the person chosen to read it. In it was specific instructions to give you the Potter family vaults and this house on your 16th birthday, which reminds me..." He pulled a shiny gold key out of his multicolored robes and handed it to Harry. "That's the key to the other vaults. It will not be usable until July 31st, mind you, but I presumed you would appreciate it now."
"Uh...there's more than one?"
"Oh, yes, Harry. You see, your family was quite wealthy. They have a total of seven vaults, counting yours."
Harry blinked with suprise and nodded. That seemed way too much. Seven! His one could tide him over well out of Hogwarts quite comfortably!
"So, my dear boy, what's the verdict? Will you join and let us renovate this kitchen for meetings?"
"Oh, yeah...I'll tell Remus to help me make the Order a special meeting room."
Dumbledore smiled. "Thank you Harry. That would be appreciated."
As Harry left to the doorway, he stopped, turned, and said, "I'm sorry, sir. For your office." He had no idea that Dumbledore's eyes threatened to spill with tears.
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:) Ok, thank you all for revewing. And please continue! I appreciate it.
Responses:
compulsivereader: You're really helping my writing technique. I don't really know what to do with the wording, but your review helps a lot.:) Thanks:)
Devilangel05: Thank you:)
JoeyX: Thanks!; I needed something to prevent Harry from becoming a depressed, lonely kid with no one to talk to or trust. He doesn't deserve that.
Alen: I believe it's been answered this chapter.:)
Evergreen Sceptre:)I snuck that in a little. Oh, and they went to muggle shops because it's too dangerous for just Tonks to take Harry to Diagon Alley.