Tamper with Time
Written by: HoshiHikari
Disclaimer: I do not own HP! That's right, the characters still all belong to J.K Rowling As for the plot, it might have been done before, so I won't take credit for that either
Summary: Complete darkness had befallen across the entire world, wizardry and Muggle alike. The final battle between Harry and Voldemort takes an unexpected turn. Now, the remaining survivors are thrown back into time. Harry must now face a younger and stronger Voldemort, the Voldemort that is currently at the height of power. Can Harry fulfill his destiny before the entire world collapse around him and is consumed by Darkness…again?
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Chapter 12"Orion, Potter, Lupin, Pettigrew" Stone called out before he dismissed the class. "A quick word." The four looked at each other, shrugged, before staying behind, wondering what this was about.
No one spoke for a while. "Well boys?" Stone asked, as though he was expecting something. "I do believe you four owe me an apology. Unless of course you still think yourselves as arrogant. In that case, you will stay in this condition…." Stone swept his eyes from each one, traveling from head to toe. Understanding swept through the four pairs of eyes, but no one said a thing.
"Well," Stone pressured on. "Do you know your mistakes, or…."
"We're sorry…" Lupin replied with a bowed head. "Truthfully…." Sirius added. "for daring to prank you…." Prongs continued. "We swear we won't do it again…" Wormtail seemed to whimper slightly for no apparent reason.
This didn't seem to be the answer the Stone was looking for. The Professor spoke irritated. "I don't mind pranks. I don't mind be the center of attention, for better or worst. Heck, I'll even dare you to pull off a successful one…." The students were confused.
"It's not what you're doing, but how you do it." The emerald tainted orbs swiped through them again. "There is a correct way in doing everything. There is a way to become successful. If you don't succeed at first try again…"
"but, why in the world are you encouraging us….to…to prank you…" Potter asked with a raised eyebrow. Stone studied him, amused. "Yes, why exactly am I doing so….Nothing would be gained on my part would there…."
"unless…" Lupin spoke up. "unless this has something to do, to do with the real world…." "Elaborate please…."
"well in order to prank, lots of planning must go on before hand. Then you have to be alert and aware of the surroundings to make sure everything is in place and to confirm that nothing unexpected happened. Then you have to be fast, and use quick agility skills to pull it off. Afterwards, you have to be able to expect the unexpected to avoid getting caught…." Lupin thought more. "Why, its skills that can be used, or is used on the battlefield…"
"Correct 20 points to Gryffindor." Stone was smiling warmly at the book warm who reminded him of Hermione. His friends seemed surprised that Lupin was capable of coming up with such an answer. "Yes…very good. I see you see the connection. Either you realize now or not, everything that I permit will eventually be useful for the future. However, habits that are not, or things that are done for sheer pleasure will not be accepted…." Stone warned, seeing the gleaming eyes of his father.
"Now, then, can anyone, aside from Lupin, answer what you did wrong, and how it could, should be fixed?" This time Sirius spoke up. "we didn't expect the unexpected. We thought everything would go smoothly. We didn't suspect anything. Never before had we failed."
Exactly. So this was it, this was why, the ultimate price would have to be paid later. No one suspected Wormtail, thinking him unworthy with his stupidity so low that the thought wouldn't even occur in mind. That was what made him the perfect insider. The rest of them were still stuck up in their own world to realize, to see the truth.
"and thus, severe consequences occurred, which would be fixed if we hadn't let that small part escape our attention…." "Good…." Stone nodded, before turning to Wormtail, whom had not spoken the entire time.
"As proved with me, there are always people better and worst then you. You thought I was like rest of them, the other Professors, but you were wrong, and I meant for you to see it…..It's better to correct the mistakes when its small, then regret it when its something worst. There are those you can trust, and those you cannot. There are friends, and there are enemies. There are many types of people out there. You can never be sure…."
Stone looked at Wormtail, trying to hold in the hate, the feeling of betrayal. "Treat the enemy the way you would a friend…and the world will topple. Treat a friend, the way an enemy and the world will crumble. We live in a delicate place. Don't only know your friends, but know the enemy…."
"Am I right Wormtail….." The rat had taken a step back, but managed to give a nod. "So what did we learn?" Wormtail gave his friends a helpless glance before pulling himself together to recite the basic points.
"Very good…" Satisfied, Stone waived his wand above the boys, and transformed them back to their original gender. "Thank you…" Prongs spoke, with a sign of relieve. "yes…very well, class dismissed."
James and Peter were half way out of the room, when they realized that Sirius and Remus wasn't with them. Turning, they saw Stone talking with Remus. Sirius waived them off. Shrugging they left.
"so yes…Remus…can you stay behind a little longer….?" Stone was saying. Lupin nodded. The Professor took a quick glance at Sirius. "Are you not with James…?" "I wanted to speak with you, Professor…"
"Hmm?" Stone turned his attention to his Godfather. "about coming to my defense back there when I was accused a Death Eater….I…I….How did you know I wasn't one…I mean with my family history."
Harold's face relaxed. "it's not who we are, but who we choose to be. To be the only one sorted in to Gryffindor for being a Black is saying something already. To then befriend the Potters, why that's going more….Then there's the terrible relationship with your mother…"
Sirius looked confused, wondering how Stone would know so much. "Just say, I have my reasons. I know it. I know it. I trust you Sirius."
Stone turned to both of them, staring at Lupin and Black in the eye. "A day will come, when turmoil is bound to occur. A day will surly come when all goodness and Light will seem to have disappear…" He heaved in a slow breath. "Just remember then, what I said earlier about people. Don't jump to conclusions. Instead, follow your heart, and soul, it will lead your way, down the right path. Only the innocent leaves….Do whatever your heart speaks, so that there will be no regret in your actions"
The words made no sense to either of them. Black picked up first. "Do not ask me more. Professor Wolfe is the expertise in such a subject as delicate as that. All I know is not if it is right or wrong, but that the words make sense, and indeed it is wise knowledge to possess…" Stone left no room for argument. "Just know Sirius. Many a time, a person will live facing hell. It matters not what the world says. You, and only you know exactly what you do, and therefore that is all that counts. Only the innocence lives…" Stone repeated, the last line. With a final nod, he dismissed the other student.
Orion hurriedly left to find James. He didn't have to go far as he nearly collided with him. He quickly ducked down and went back where he had come from, leaning against the wall to listen and steal quick glances.
"So yeah…er….thanks….Ya know, back there, in class…." Lily spoke softly. James pushed his hair back with a huge grin. "It was nothing…Just helping a house mate." Potter ran his fingers through his hair again, showing the signs of nervousness. "I'm not going to let those filthy snakes hurt you…." He brushed his finger across a strand of her hair, causing her to flush red.
There was more silence, and Sirius was tempted to jump out of his hiding place.
Lily smiled, pushing James away. "I know that…" she whispered and then louder. "but that doesn't mean I like you. You're still that jerk Potter…" Sirius couldn't see his friends face as his back was facing him. He saw Lily gently push him away, before turning to leave as though nothing had happened.
"Hey Lily…" James called out at last. She paused, but didn't turn around. "Thanks…" Lily turned her head to him, "for what?" "for not taking Malfoy's extended hand. For befriending the arrogant jerk at school who's known for causing trouble. For…for giving me a chance…."
Evans seemed surprised. "James Potter. What exactly are you hinting? I think you know me better then that. I know who my true friends are, even if I don't show it. We've been in the same house for 6 years. You should know better. You may think things can go unnoticed by me, but it doesn't."
"then you should know, I've tried so long so hard for us to become more then friends….but you refuse, time after time…why?"
"Of course I know that there's a jerk in my life whose tried desperately ever since he's laid eyes on me, to ask me out. The answer is no. You disgust me Potter. I hate people with an attitude like yours. You think you own the place. You pull pranks just for the hell of it. You're head's stuck in the clouds. Maybe if you change for the better, I can consider you my friend. You think I'm your friend, but really we aren't close. We're just housemates, nothing more nothing less. If you aren't even my friend, then how can we be more?"
Turning on her heels, Lily left James, who was confused with emotions flooding in all directions. Sirius watched Lily disappear for at least five minutes before going up to James.
"Tough luck Prongs. Close but not quite. Evans a tough one." James didn't seem to hear him. "Earth to Prongs…Earth to Prongs…" Sirius snapped his fingers before his friend. "Am I that terrible? Is she right Padfoot? Am I really that snob she says I am. Am I that disgusting…?" Sirius shrugged. "Who cares."
"I do. I don't know how to explain this. After the appearance of Stone, and our failed prank, the lesson and then the speech at first, well, I've been questioning myself about everything, about who I am and what I do. Then what Lily said. I feel like someone slapped me hard and I've finally woken up from a daze. Before, I did not care about anything at all and now everything that I'm doing I'm thinking twice."
Prongs turned to Sirius who had a raised eyebrow. "You alright Prongs? You feeling ok?" he asked concerned that his friends were speaking of such things. "I don't think I've been better…"
"So Mr. Lupin, if you will follow me." "Where are we going…." "You look sick…" Lupin's face darkened. He knew he wasn't sick, in fact he was perfectly healthy. The reason he was off color was because the full moon would be next week.
"I'm fine really Professor…I don't need to go to the Hospital Wing…" Lupin continued. "I'm just tired. I just need a good night's rest, and I will be fine." Stone looked on, unconvinced. Neither of them spoke again until Stone stopped in front of the Potion Master's Office. Lupin looked up at him, questionably.
Stone knocked twice, before entering. Both Swell and Wolfe were there and looked up at him, stopping whatever conversation they had. Stone eyed them knowing that it must have been about him.
"Take a seat Mr. Lupin" Stone gestured the younger student to sit. Wolfe looked on, wondering what this was about. He and Swell exchanged looks.
"How are the transformations?" Stone asked quietly, barely above a whispered. Lupin looked at him wide eyed, while understanding seeped through Wolfe's eyes. Swell rolled his own, knowing that he would be busy.
"I know a werewolf when I see one….and the symptoms are apparent on you…" Lupin shifted, nervous. "Don't worry, you're secret would be safe with us…otherwise why would I have pulled you aside?" Lupin nodded.
"I want you to know that if you need anything just ask. If you can't handle it, just tell me." "er, thanks…" Remus spoke, eyes traveling from Professor to Professor.
"Just don't get your little friends in danger…Let me warn you, if they get caught, if you get caught with them on full moon, well there will be severe consequences. Werewolves are unpredictable creatures. True, they are less harmful towards other animals then humans. However, you must know that you are risking the safety of your friends. Do you understand? Anymore night wanderings on full moon, and I will expel all of you, not just for safety reasons but performing illegal magic…"
Wolfe strode up and grasped onto Stone's shoulder, giving him a What-the-hell-are-you-doing look. Stone ignored it. Lupin slumped in his seat.
"You will take that back Harold. You have no authority to order Remus what to do and not do. You know very well the only reason the transformations were bearable was because of the company from his friends. How dare you rip that saneness from him? His friends are the reasons why he survived his school years!" Wolfe was outranged at the idea.
"He won't be alone. You'll be helping him right?" Wolfe was taken a back. "You can help him on full moon. You've always said" Wolfe cut the other man off, fury in his eyes. "I know what I've said…" he snapped, bluntly. "Good, then you'll have no problem with it," said Stone, calmly.
Turning to Swell, Stone spoke again. "I assume you will be busy now then? It won't be too much of a problem making another…." Swell didn't seem to like the idea, but nodded. "It's not a problem…"
"Good, then it's settled." Truning back to Lupin, Stone spoke again.
"Well then, I'll have you meet Professor Wolfe on full moon. I think it and…" Harold took a quick look at his guardian. "that it is best to have company with…um…the same kind…." Stone tried to bring in the subject as lightly as he could. "It is not good to have two werewolves at Hogwarts at once…."
It took a minute before Lupin seemed to understand. He stole a quick glance at his professor, wondering why he hadn't seen the symptoms earlier.
"I think you will both agree that the safety the faculty and students is a priority here. Therefore, I won't want either of you to take this wrong. I don't mean to isolate either of you from the school, which I am sure you have called home, but I'm afraid there must be some small adjustments to what has been happening thus far. I'm afraid, the Shrieking Shack will not be able to house two wolves…."
Though Stone was talking to both Past and Future Remus, he directed his attention more towards the student. "I hope you can understand that. I hope you understand the importance and the significance of the actions taken here. I hope you understand the reason for secrecy. Werewolf prejudice exist prominent in society today. " A pause. "Besides, this would be a good time to acquainted yourselves with each other. Look on the brighter side, it's a new adventure."
"I understand." Lupin spoke, then in a more quiet voice he asked. "Does Professor Dumbledore know…know about" he didn't finish letting his eyes run to Wolfe. "I'm afraid not. To his knowledge there is only one of us out there…" The words escaped Wolfe's lips, neither Stone or Swell missed the irony of it.
The four of them sat in silence for a while. "Well Remus, I think we've kept you long enough. It's best for you to meet up with your friends, unless of course you have questions." Shaking his head, Lupin stood up to leave. "By the way, we never had this conversation. Understand? No one must know. Identity is a very precious gift. It's our little secret."
Making no indication that he heard, young Lupin left, letting the office door swing shut behind him. Stone watched the closed door for a while, before stating the real reason he was here. Casting a silence charm, and a charm to make people who wanted to come in remember something more important leave, and then more charms of sorts, making his guardians wonder what it was about.
"Wormtail…" he breathed softly. "I do not understand him. Nothing about him makes any sense to me." Stone began pacing the office, hands behind his back, thinking deeply. "It's his six year at Hogwarts. According to history in two years James and Lily will marry. In three years, I'll be left an Orphaned."
"Harry…." "Don't interrupt Remus." Stone preceded to retelling the tale of the first class with the 6th year Gryffindors and Slytherins. "You see, I was Voldemort last hour or so. In that time period, I had tried to force answers out of Wormtail, but he's still loyal to his friends….He is not a Death Eater…yet.
Which means, something must have happened between now his betrayal. Sirius had said that Wormtail must have been passing…" "had been passing information to Voldemort for at least a year…." Wolfe said. "Is that true…" Stone turned to Swell. The Potion Professor did not reply, his eyes not meeting Harold's. "Severus…." Stone spoke softly. "answer me…" he pressured on, though something told him that he would dread the answer as Swell's avoidance meant something was dreadfully wrong. Inpatient, Stone gripped Swell's collar trying to meet his eyes.
"Four years…." Came the soft reply, the Potion Master's eyes dared not meet the fully blazing emerald. "Four years….he had been working for the Dark Lord for four years…"
Stone stumbled back, not expecting that answer. Clearly neither had Wolfe. Both he and Sirius had came to a conclusion of four years, and now when finally the harsh truth was revealed, he had found out that they were not even close.
Four years. Four years, and we the Marauder's had not suspected a thing. Could we have been that blind? Could I have been that blind? For God's sake, I've actually believed it was Padfoot.
Wolfe continued his thoughts, searching for answers that had not been seen but was so clear now.
Oh, God, it makes so much sense now. Ah! It was all here right before us. Had we been that stupid? Had we been that blind? Everything came tumbling down after that night. Who did I blame? I blamed Sirius. I had blamed him for the death of James and presumably Wormtail. Why couldn't I've blamed myself for not seeing the truth. For four long years that Rat had planned the internal turmoil. We have never suspected a thing. How could I have been so blind? How could I have not seen it?
For thirteen long years, we have both suffered. The death of James had caused the separation of best friends. For thirteen years both Sirius and I were ill fated, each pointing the finger at the other, suspecting the other. Neither of us gave ourselves the time to heal, only time to seek revenge.
However, to say the least, magic was fated to work again. All at once too did the curse break. It must have been you James, it must have been your spirit working its magic. Through the use of Harry, you've shed light on the truth that was buried for so long. Through Harry, Sirius Wormtail and I were brought together once again, under the same roof of Hogwarts. Through Harry, best friends were brought together and the true enemy fingered out. Indeed Prongs, there was more to it, then it may seem, that night you rode again. Magic was in the air. It was more then just Harry's Protrounus, it was you. It must have been you. You were here to set the truth free.
Prongs, you've done so much during and after life. As your friends, how could we have not seen the truth? However, now I do. I see the truth, past, present and future. Once again, you've shed light to the dark. Now that I'm here, I swear, you will not die, not after all that you've done. Now that I've been given a chance, we will set things right.
"When, God dam it? When?" The harsh tone of Stone drawled Wolfe out of his thoughts. "Why? There must have been a reason! Something must have happened this year to make him change so drastically? When exactly this year?!"
"What do you ask of him, when you were enjoying yourself as the Dark Lord, today?" Swell for one being pressured and bombarded with so many questions, he had indeed much composure as he was very calm, as though he had prepared himself for this day. The life of a spy had served him well as he could not adjust so easily and adapt to the worst possible scenario that could exist. He could somehow worm his way out of danger and win another day of life, and though now, Stone would clearly did not threaten his life, these skills that he had picked up proved to be quite useful.
"I did what Voldemort would have done. I tortured him. I took out my long sought vengeance. For so long he have hurt me, and now I've had my revenge, I've completed it, thoroughly. Even his death did not bring such fulfillment. He had it easy the first time, this time, I made him pay."
"You….you….you took out your vengeance for crimes he have not yet committed?" Wolfe asked shocked. Stone glared at him. "That boy will never change. If I don't take out my vengeance now, when will I ever get another chance. God, dam it, don't you understand!"
"Understand what?!" Wolfe asked, shouting. "There's still time to change. There's still plenty of room for that. You can uncorrupt him now…"
"I know that…and that is what I will strive for…." Then in a smaller voice, Stone whispered. "I wanted to kill him today. To end his life earlier. If I did, no one would have died. Sirius wouldn't have ended up in that place. I would have had a family from the very beginning! I wouldn't be the Boy-Who-Lived. In fact, I would get the life I wanted. A normal life…I wouldn't be here, waiting to kill or be killed."
His guardians did not speak. Each had a hand on his shoulder, as though it could give reassurance.
"All I did to Wormtail, was inflict the pain he had done. All I did was try to pretend to be Voldmort and force information out of him, so that it could be prevented." He paused. "How did I know then that he wasn't working under Voldemort. When I did figure that out, I've did what Voldemort would have done. Tortured him until I got some answers….I threatened him. I've asked him were his loyalties were, assuming that he had the Dark Mark. I dared him not to show up for the next meeting, and he'll find himself dead…."
Stone trailed off, suddenly realizing something.
"Oh my God. It's my fault. I…I started this whole chain reaction! I've brought this whole mess on myself. If I hadn't gone that far and stopped where I should have, none of this would have happened. Wormtail, being as unstable as he was, must have taken the threat seriously and actually did attend the next Death Eater meeting. Voldemort must have been surprised to find him there. However, that bastard must have used him wisely.
This is my entire fault. If I hadn't gone so far, that thought wouldn't have entered Wormtail's mind. I've…I've brought this whole mess onto myself."
Then Stone let out a laugh. He couldn't help it. Oh the irony of it all.
"Wormtail betrayed us, under my order, Harold Stone's threat. He betrayed James and Lily under Voldemort's usage. Therefore Harry Potter ended up being an orphan and ended with a life in turmoil because of this. Harold Stone sent a death warrant to Harry Potter. Just wait until the press gets a hold of this! Harold Stone, aka Harry Potter, hands out Death Warrant to The-Boy-Who-Lived!!"
By now, Stone was laughing so insanely that he could not control himself. The irony of it all was too much for him to handle.
In the end, it had to take two very exhausted grown ups with a series of calming spells each, to place him under control.
"Now listen to my Harry…" Wolfe breathed heavily. "This only proves the future to be a very unpredictable thing. No one would ever know the sure result of today's actions. Therefore it is NOT your fault"
"but…"
"no buts…" Swell cut in. "Now listen to me, very carefully." Stone's eyes seemed somewhat glued onto the Potion Master's gaze. "No one, besides the three of us, knows what really happened today. It will stay that way.
Now, because we know the result this will trigger, we can stop it."
"but how…?"
"Did Wormtail already find his way to being a Death Eater? No. Is Wormtail a Death Eater? No. Will he be a Death Eater. Maybe.
Do you see Harry? All you need to do is prevent that boy getting his way, worming his way to the Dark Side. We still have time."
"How much?" Wolfe asked.
"Monday after Halloween."
"how sure are you?" Wolfe asked. "80. That is, if history is to repeat itself again. Remember, we do not know what happened to the Dark Lord. He had made no sign since we have appeared. There are only two reasons for that. Either, the Dark Lord that reigns now, is still the younger self of the past, who therefore would most likely go through with it. Or, the Voldemort that we recall, the one which I assume would have also gone back into time and like us, remember the future. To throw us off, he will create a new future, to his liking, knowing what he knows now."
"I see." Stone spoke softly. "but how do I prevent Wormtail from going. Either way, I cannot risk it." Swell raised an eyebrow. "Are you a Professor or are you not?" he smirked. "You have many privileges as one." "yeah…like making a miserable life for someone….like me…" Swell gave him an innocent look.
Wolfe coughed, to get attention. "Well, whatever it is, decide later. Dinner is about ready." Stone nodded. "You guys go first, I'll catch up with you later." The two adults shrugged, before leaving.
Stone stayed for a while, before he headed up towards his own office. Making sure no one was here, he removed his old school trunk and placed it carefully on the table.
/open/ he hissed. The trunk flung open at his command. Rummaging quickly, he took out the book and became to record the day's happenings. He left nothing out, adding the possible solutions to Wormtail's problem. When he was finished, he jotted down one last thing, something that had plagued him since they had began writing in the tongue that only two could currently read.
Snape x Evans ????
This had been bugging him for a while, and he knew it would not settle until he asked the man personally. More then once he had seen young Snape with Lily, and Swell lingering nearby, though out of view. He had never approached the three, shrugging the mere idea off.
Having done that, he carefully replaced the book into the trunk, shut it, replaced the trunk in its suppose to be whereabouts, and headed for dinner.
Stone had not gone far, when something caught his attention. Swell was leaning against the wall of a corridor with an expression of mixed emotions. His face changed colors rapidly. Hurrying over, he was about to speak to him, when Swell waived him off with a threatening hand gesture. Curious, Stone peeped through the wall to the other side.
There, standing alone was Snape and Evans. Snape had a hand across a swollen cheek. He could not see Lily's expression, but his instincts told him that it was not good.
"Stay away from me Snivellus." Lily spat. "You…you…you…" she couldn't find the right words to say, as images from the Defense Against the Dark Art's classroom came flooding back. She dared not think, reenter what had occurred to her after she had slapped Malfoy's hand away. The memories were haunting and painful.
"I….I…I….protected you from them…and…..and this is…this is…how…how you repay me…." Snape spat back, furious at being slapped. "If…If….If…it were someone else, I would not have bothered….."
"What are you hinting at Snape" Lily said shaking.
"You saved my life from that vampire. I repaid you by saving yours from Malfoy! That's all! Why…why do you have to be like Potter! Why do you have to classify me as those other Snakes…!"
So just another quarreled between those two.
Stone thought. Not willing to listen to anymore, he forcefully took a hold of Swell and pulled him away. When they were a good deal away, Swell glared at him, giving him a harsh "What."
"You fancied Lily didn't you?" Swell was caught off guard. He had been expecting anything but this. "You like Lily didn't you?" Stone pressured on. "Yes…" came the soft, blunt reply.
"Yes, I liked Lily Evans. Yes, I liked your mom. Yes, part of the reason Potter despised me was because of that! He knew, and he just couldn't let it happen could he? He just couldn't let the girl that he loved be taken away from him, especially not a Slytherin. He hated me, because I like Lily, and she though not verbally admitting it, showed signs of it! He was jealous that she returned the feelings in her own way, not openly, but in her own way. Why else did you think Lily cared, gave a dam about what Potter did to me. Why do you think she tired so desperately to change me?! We fancied each other, and there was nothing anyone could do about it."
Swell was slammed onto the wall. Stone held him up by his collar.
"Stay…stay away from my mom. Stay…stay away from her." Stone whispered softly. Swell didn't even wince under the gaze. "I'll like to see what you can do about it, Potter." He breathed out smoothly. "it's just a childhood fantasy. Nothing more, nothing less. It will pass" he continued.
"obviously not, otherwise you wouldn't be lurking around them would you. You wouldn't bother reliving the memories…"
Swell smiled. "It does not threaten you, so why do you care…" he paused, before taking back the words. "Oh yes, if I was to succeed, then you would not exist. There would be no Harry James Potter, would there? My, my, yes, yes, that's it, this jeopardizes your existence"
Energy seemed to seep out of Stone, which made him loosen his grip. Taking the chance, Swell slipped out of it, and walked slowly away.
"You wouldn't do that…" Stone spoke softly. "and why not?" Swell asked. "because…because….you've grown fond of me. If only for my sake, at the expense of your own, you won't let that happen. I know you Severus. You won't let that happen."
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