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Chapter 32: Saying Good-Bye to Home Sweet Home
Harry rolled over and fell off the bed. He groaned and pushed himself off the ground. Standing up--sumbling--he grabbed his glasses and shoved them on. Harry walked over to the door and open it and went downstairs. Scratching his head and he walked into the kitchen were his mother was preparing dinner. He stood in his sweat pants in the door way watching her intently.
"Have a nice nap?" Lily asked.
"Yeah. Wow, I slept a while. Sorry for acting the way I did at the meeting." Harry said, stretching. Lily turned and put her hands on her hips.
"Don't apoligize for what Albus did to you. James filled us in on what happened and Albus deserves worse." Lily said, shaking her wooden spoon at him.
"Okay..." Harry said.
"You hungry?" Lily asked.
"Do you have to ask, he's a growing boy!" Sirius said, walking in through the deck slider door.
"And you claim to still be one." Harry said.
"Well, technically, I am 19...so yes I'm still a growing boy." Sirius said, giving his bark-like laugh. "Hey, Lils, I was sent to get the hamburgers and hotdogs." Sirius said.
"Here you go." She said, handing him a plate with the meat.
"Don't eat any of it before getting outside." Lily warned. Sirius gave a foe-hurt face before stomping out of the room and back out the door. Harry started laughing with Lily as soon as he disappeared out the door.
"Can I help you with anything?" Harry asked, as soon as the two were done laughing.
"Nope, why don't you go out there with everybody?" Lily said.
"It's alright. I don't mind helping." Harry said.
"No, I refuse to let you help." Lily said.
"Why?" Harry asked, pouting.
"Because you are 16 and you're suppose to secretive and lazy." Lily said, smiling.
"I'm not like any other teenager." Harry said, stubbournly.
"Don't we know it." Lily said. Harry felt two arms wrap around his waist, they were warm. He put his hands over the one's coming from the source.
"Just wake up?" Harry asked.
"Yuppers." Hermione said, hugging him. Harry turned around gave her a kiss on the cheek. He put an arm around her waist and guided her into the kitchen.
"Go out onto the deck you two." Lily said.
"Please let me help?" Harry whined.
"NO! Get outside now!" Lily said.
"Fine..." Harry mummbled. The two went through the kitchen and out onto the deck where James and Sirius were next to the grill laughing, Draco and Ginny sitting by the lake talking and skipping rocks, Remus was sitting in a chair praticing wand movements, and now Harry and Hermione standing in front of the doorway. Luna had gone to take a nap as well. She and Ron were still sleeping. The two mingled with everyone, eventually sitting down at the table talking.
Soon after dinner the teens headed up to bed except Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The trio stayed up talking well into the night and into the morning. The three had enough rest for the day ahead of them. The next few days passed by very slowly indeed. The only big climatic thing that happened was Godric got into some potions and grew an extra head. Other than that it was peaceful at Godric's Hollow. The group was getting bored. Sometimes they swam, played video games, watched movies, and other times found random flying time.
"Dad?" Harry asked, poking his head into the study. His father was doing last minute lesson plans for his classes.
"Yes?" James asked, putting down his quill. He shook his hand, which was starting to ache from all the writing.
"Remember how in the begining of summer you said we could have a Quidditch game here before school?" Harry said.
"Sounds wonderful. Send out the invitations. That reminds me...have you sent out the thank you notes from your birthday?" James asked.
"Yes, I worked on them when we were in the past and when we got back I mailed them out." Harry said. "I'll go get started on those inventations. So far I've got You, me, Ron, Sirius, Ginny...and that's about it who've agreed." Harry explained.
"What about Draco?" James asked.
"He's gone to visit his mother and brother for the next few days." Harry said.
"Ah, gott'ca. So, why don't you invite the Weasleys. I sure wouldn't mind Bill and Charlie and Fred and George playing. So that leaves us five people short." James said.
"Well, I'm sure Chris, Tori, and Kate wouldn't mind coming out, but only Tori and Kate play. So that would leave us at three people short..." Harry said.
"I'll handle it." James said, a sparkle in his eyes.
"Err...alright..." Harry said, walking out and into the family room. James grabbed a small stack of parchment and began to write.
Early morning broke as a teenage boy sat on his balcony railing. His legs dangling over the yard below. The boy was in thought as a man came up behind him. A man who seemed to share Harry's sleeping patterns, his godfather.
"How is it I always know when you're awake?" Sirius asked his godson.
"Dunno." Harry said dazed.
"Well, at least you're not alone." Sirius assured.
"Yes, I suppose that's good, Padfoot." Harry said, patting him on the back.
"Big Quidditch game today and then off to Hogwarts the day after tomorrow." Sirius said. Harry sighed, he was torn, he wanted to go back to school; yet his new life didn't want him to.
"What's wrong?" Sirius asked.
"I want to go back to school, but I don't. It's complicated," Harry paused and licked his lips. "It's all I've thought about since I talked to Dad about the match a few days ago." Harry said.
"Yeah, but we'll visit, me and Moony that is. You'll have your parents there and your friends. If you need me you still have that mirror and James is getting another one made." Sirius said.
"Great." Harry said, brightening. Sirius smiled.
"Anywho, I'm no longer tired want to come downstairs and make breakfast and teach me how to?" Sirius asked, smiling. Harry laughed at him.
"Sure, I don't think I'll get back to sleep, usually when I'm up, I'm up for the day." Harry said, jumping off the railing--after turning around--onto the balcony's floor. He began to walk down the steps with Sirius; suddenly he grasped the railing to keep his balence.
"Harry? Are you alright?" Sirius asked, his voice showed panic. Harry felt as if a hot-wire had been put onto his scar. He had a hand clamped over his scar.
"Yes, I'm fine. It's just...that's not suppose to happen. My training is suppose to block me out...unless...no he can't be." Harry began.
"Can't be what?" Sirius asked.
"The only way my scar would hurt like that is if he were close by." Harry said.
"You don't think...he's outside or something?" Sirius asked.
"He can't be, he won't attack until May...he might be close." Harry said. "Try to get into my mind. Just right now I won't change my guard." Harry said. Sirius went in and was accessable to anything. Just to have a little bit of fun he decided to get into a memory. The memory of the prank pulled during their vacation in Hawaii. Harry shook him off and Sirius came out.
"Hardy har har." Harry said. "I guess I have my guard down...I guess he's mad then, that's all I can think of..." Harry said. He continued down the stairs. Sirius followed still chuckling at the prank. Harry waved his hand and Sirius found himself stuck to the wall, his feet dangling a few centimeters above the stairs.
"Harry!" Sirius said.
"Sorry, my hand must've slipped." Harry said, continuing down the stairs.
"Hey, I can't move." Sirius said, trying to get his wand.
"Opps, did I do that?" Harry asked. Lily--at the top of the steps-was giggling at the two.
"Morning, Mum." Harry said, cheerfully.
"Lils, tell him to put me down!" Sirius said.
"You heard him it 'slipped.' Maybe he can't counter curse it." Lily said, a wicked smile flashing on her lips.
"Ah well, hungry, Mum? We were just about to go and make some breakfast. Wait a tick, why aren't you in bed. You don't get up this early?" Harry asked.
"Usually, but your father decided to steal the covers, waking me up in the process. He's pretty good about that sometimes he takes them. Anyway, I got up and heard you guys talking coming down the stairs so I brushed my teeth and came here to find you two goofing off nonetheless." Lily explained.
"Oh...gott'ca." Harry said, continuing down the steps.
"Harry..." Lily said.
"Yes, Mum?" He asked, turning around.
"Your godfather..." Lily reminded.
"Yeah, me, your oh so oh loving, playful, charming, fun, handsome, brave, smart-" Sirius said, interrupted by Lily and Harry laughing at his listing of personal qualities. Not that they didn't agree, he was just being silly. Harry waved his hand and Sirius fell and almost fell down the stairs if it hadn't been for Harry holding him with magic. Harry lifted him up and onto the step.
"Thanks." Sirius said, patting him on the back when they got down the steps.
"No problem." Harry said, walking into the kitchen. Harry grabbed the right pans and ingrediants and with much arguing with Lily he finally began breakfast. It didn't take long for James and Remus to come down to join them.
"Morning..." James said, a pale and under-the-weather looking Remus followed him. Harry smiled at him knowingly to reassure him.
"Tomorrow?" Sirius asked.
"Yep." Remus said.
"We'll be there to help you." Harry said.
"What's this we?" Remus asked alarmed.
"Well, Dad, Sirius, Me, Hermione, and Ron-" Harry began.
"No!" Remus said.
"What? Why not, we're animagus?" Harry retorted.
"I might not recongize you three in my form; I may try to bite you." Remus said, sadly.
"Remus, we've seen you before and you sort of recongized us in third year! We knew how dangerous it was. We ran into in the forest in our human forms. We'll be fine." Harry said.
"I don't think it's a good idea." Remus said. Lily was on the edge of her seat.
"Harry, I kind of agree with Remus." Lily spoke. Sirius and James looked at her in disbeliefe.
"No offense, Lils, but don't you think that's just a tiny bit hypocritical?" Sirius asked.
"Mum's not an animagus." Harry said.
"That's what we thought last full moon." James said.
"What's your form?" Harry asked.
"An owl like Hedwig, but with green eyes instead of amber." Lily said. "Sirius, it's different." She added.
"How, it was your first time with him." Sirius replied. "I think Harry, Ron, and Hermione can handle it, you've faced Voldemort how many times?"
"Five." Harry said, quickly. "Remus, I promise you if you don't recongize us at all and try to attack we'll leave immediatly." Remus nodded reluctantly.
"Fine." He muttered. Harry smiled and thanked him. Remus sat down next to Lily and James next to Sirius. Harry got out four cups and filled them with coffee.
"Thank you." Remus said.
"Thank you, Pronglet." James said, happily.
"Thanks, Sweetheart." Lily said.
"You sure you don't want orange juice?" Harry asked, before pouring into Sirius's cup.
"Hardy har har." Sirius said. "Actually,...nevermind gimme coffee!" Sirius said. Everyone laughed at him and Harry poured the steaming hot drink and went over to get the cream and sugar. Then he returned to the bacon, eggs, toast, sausage, and pancakes. Hermione and Ginny came down the stairs and into the kitchen and sat at the table next to Remus. Hermione got back up to help Harry.
"I don't need your help." Harry said, blocking the stove. Hermione tried to get by him, but he was too quick and too strong.
"Harry, why can't I help?" Hermione whined.
"Because your a guest at our house and I am to take care of you while you're here." Harry said. Hermione leaned up and kissed him and picked up the spatula behind him, turning around with Harry. He hugged her tight to keep her to stop moving, stopping the kiss.
"You're more clever than that." Harry said.
"No, you just got smarter." Hermione said, hitting him with the spatula playfully.
"Give me that." Harry said.
"No." Hermione teased.
"Do you know how easily I can take that from you?" Harry asked. Hermione smiled at him.
"Don't make me." Harry said.
"Harry you can stand up to Voldemort, but you can't get a spatula from your girlfriend?" Sirius asked.
"I can." Harry said, taking advantage of the distraction and grabbing the spatula from Hermione.
"That's cheating." Hermione said.
"Nope, it's called paying attention." Harry said.
"I pay attention." Hermione said, defensivly.
"Besides class, speeches, books-" Harry said.
"Ha ha." Hermione said, flatly. She stole a piece of toast with butter on it and sat back down.
"Hey! I was some!" Sirius said.
"No." Harry said.
"Why not because I'm not Hermione?" Sirius asked. Harry gave him a look sighing.
"Now that's just not fair. She came and stole it trying to help me. You want toast?" Harry asked, a smile hidding. Sirius nodded. Harry raised his hand and a piece of toast flew after him and pegged him in the head.
"That! Was! UNCALLED FOR!" Sirius shouted. Harry was laughing so hard he didn't see Sirius send the toast back at him.
"Ouch!" Harry said, sending the toast back. Sirius and Harry began a food fight. Harry went into the freezer and sent ice cubes at Sirius.
"COLD COLD COLD!" Sirius yelled, as the ice cubes slowly went down his back. He had hopped out of his seat jumping around trying to get the magically controlled ice cubes off his back. Harry brought over all the food and set it on the table as Sirius continued to jump around, not noticing the food on the table. Harry grabbed some toast and eggs, making a sandwich of the two with ketchup of course. Everyone watched Sirius with enjoyment. He finally got the ice cubes to get off his back and sat down, after smacking Harry in the back of the head, and ate.
"I will get you back." Sirius said. Harry shrugged. James laughed at the two, noticing how he and his best friend had acted in those days. His son was much like him, yet so much like someone he didn't know. Breakfast passed with silence and everyone went upstairs to get dressed. It was still early and Harry had forgotten about his scar until get got the Daily Prophet.
ATTACKS IN SURREY MINISTRY NO LONGER IN CONTROL
Is our ministry really in control? Early this morning it was reported that Dementors were in Surrey. Last year we found that two Dementors were sent there by a Ministry offical, Dolores Umbridge, after Harry Potter. As everyone knows Harry Potter is currently living with his parents, not in Surrey. Fudge seems to be losing his support and Ministry employees are starting to say there should be a new minister. Most agree that Fudge is no longer in control of anything. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, and Ginny Weasley all broke into the Ministry earlier this year without any Ministry offical being alerted. It was after You-Know-Who was discovered Fudge ever came to his senses about You-Know-Who being back. Even after Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore's stories the Ministry still did not believe either two. Now an attack in Surrey? Is out Ministry really in power? Six teenagers were able to get into the Minstry without flaw, should we have a new minister? You-Know-Who's Dementors kissed two muggles in the area of Surrey. We weren't allowed the names. "I'm not at liberty to give the names of victums to the press until this case is solved." Fudge said to our reporters this morning...
The story continued, but Harry didn't want to read further. He cursed and threw down the paper. Harry was in his room when Hedwig brought him today's paper. He needed to know who the two muggles are. Harry paced in his room, he hoped he found out before anyone else did. Harry was the only one who bothered to get the Daily Prophet anymore. Grabbing his cloak, he ran to the fireplace after writing a note, Harry grabbed some floo powder and called out to his transfiguration teacher's office. Flames envoloped him as he disappeared.
"Harry? What's wrong?" Minerva asked, started at one of her favourite student's appearance.
"Please tell me that you know the two muggles that were killed this morning?" Harry asked urgently. Her face became grave, Harry braced himself for the worst.
"I do, Harry. Don't worry, it wasn't your family nor Hermione's. It was two of your cousin's friends." Minerva said.
"Oh." Harry said. Even though he never like any of Dudley's friends he still knew they didn't deserve death. He sat down and looked at his teacher.
"Do your parents or anyone know you're here?" Minerva asked.
"No, only if they read the note I left." Harry said, quietly still in thought.
"Harry, if you don't mind my asking..." Minerva started. Harry nodded for her to continue.
"Why are you here and not Albus's office, I know you two are in a bit of a squall after the other night I-" Minerva was interuppted.
"Professor, not to be rude in interuppting you, but Professor Dumbledore hasn't my trust anymore and I'm not sure if or when he will get it back. At the moment, I don't really like even being in the same room with the man. My respect, however, for him has declined but it still remains and I wish he'd have at least some trust in me as well as respect. Until I can talk to him without yelling, I won't be going to him with questions. You are the only one who I can trust here. I knew you probably--being Professor Dumbledore's Dupty Headmistress--would know the latest development in the Order." Harry explained.
"Oh." Was all Minerva could say.
"Well, before there is a panic back home, thank you for the information and see you in a few days." Harry began to walk towards the fire place.
"One question, Harry." Minerva said, before the boy went into the flames. He held back.
"Why aren't you calling him Albus like he asked you to?" Minerva asked, confused.
"He asked me to call him that because he saw us two as equals." Harry said. "As he said the other day he was only watching out for the best for me. If he saw us as equals then why is it he needs to take care of me as some child? In his mind, I am not an equal." Harry said, disappearing into the flames. Minerva sat amazed at the student's words. She smiled and went back to her work, happy knowing they were in good hands with Harry Potter.
Harry spun back into his bedroom finding Hermione standing right next to his desk; waiting for him to get back.
"Harry, what happened?" She asked, holding up the note and Daily Prophet. Harry wrapped her in a hug and told her what happened. Hermione sighed in relief, although she wasn't happy someone had died. Harry released her saying she was being her. James came and knocked on the door walking in to find the two teasing each other.
"Break it up you two." James said.
"NEVER!" Harry said, grabbing Hermione into a tight hug. James came over trying to pull the two apart. James was doing well; he and Harry seemed to match strength. Harry pushed James backwards, grabbed Hermione's hand, and ran out the door and down the stairs.
Lily, minding her own business in the quiet kitchen, heard someone shout and a moments silence before someone charging down the stairs. Harry--pulling Hermione--came rushing into the kitchen and with a 'pop' were gone. Lily shook her head confused. James came down right after them.
"Where'd they go?" James asked.
"They apparated somewhere." Lily said. "What's going on?"
"We're having fun." Harry said.
"Where are you?" James asked.
"Right here." Harry said, pushing James.
"I don't see you." Lily said.
"That's because we're invisible." Hermione pointed out.
"No kidding." James said. Again, he stumbled over.
"HARRY!" James shouted, warningly.
"That was Hermione." Harry said. Hermione giggled.
"So where are you two, and how'd you do that?" Lily asked.
"I'm right here and Hermione's right next to me." Harry said, tapping his mother's shoulder.
"And for how we did this is simple." Hermione began. "It's a easy spell that makes you invisible, unlike the disillusionment charm, it doesn't make you blend in, just disappear basically, although we're still here." Hermione explained.
"Which doesn't make sense." Harry said, going behind her.
"Exactly." Hermione said. James and Lily stood unsure where to look. A moments silence before Hermione made a noise.
"Harry!" Hermione yelled.
"I'm so sorry! I didn't know where you were!" Harry said.
"What happened?" Sirius asked, then paused. "I thought I heard Harry and Hermione." He said confused.
"You did." Hermione said. "Harry, don't lie to me...I will find out!" Hermione added.
"What happened?" Sirius asked.
"Hermione, I'm telling you I didn't know where you were. I knew about where you were, but you moved! I swear I didn't mean to!" Harry said.
"What didn't you mean to do?" Sirius yelled, confused. James looked the same as Lily, raised eyebrow and in search for the two teens.
"You better not be lying, Harry Potter!" Hermione said.
"Hermione." Harry whined. "Would I do something like that on purpose?"
"No you wouldn't." Hermione said.
"What'd he do!" Sirius and James both shouted. Everyone came into the room at all the shouting.
"What's going on?" Ron asked.
"You guys, I'm not feeling well can you please keep it down?" Remus asked, rubbing his temples. Harry went over and patted the werewolf's back. He looked around alarmed.
"Who's that?" Remus asked.
"It's only me." Harry said, smiling although invisible. Remus relaxed and smiled wearily.
"Why don't you go back upstairs? I'll bring you something up." Harry said. Remus nodded and went back upstairs. Harry walked forward and ended up walking into Hermione.
"Opps, sorry, Harry." Hermione said.
"My fault, not yours." Harry said, offering a hand. "Where are you?" Harry asked. He felt a hand touch his face and he took it with his own and pulled her up. The group was looking towards them with vague expressions.
"So, Hermione, what did Harry do?" Sirius asked.
"I'll tell you later." Hermione said.
"What's going on?" Ginny asked, standing next to Ron and Luna. A knock at the door broke the youngest Weasley's question. Harry ran--pulling Hermione with him again--towards the door, opening it to reveal three teenagers. Chris, Kate, and Tori stood on porch. Kate and Tori had their brooms and a small book bag.
"Err...Hello?" Kate said.
"Hi!" Harry and Hermione both said.
"Where are you two?" Chris asked.
"There invisible obviously." Tori said.
"No kidding." Chris retorted. Harry and Hermione fizzled back into their appearences.
"There they are." Kate said.
"Here we are!" Harry said, laughing. "C'mon in!" Harry said. He opened the door wider to allow them entrance. The three stepped in and went into the kitchen where everyone else was. Everyone greeted one another before they went outside to the pitch.
"Hey, Harry?" James called.
"Yeah, Dad?" Harry said, pulling out the snitch.
"What was that trick you were going to do last time?" James inquired. Harry smiled and kicked off. James followed Harry up high in the air. The group stood below watching the two dissappear high into the clouds. After a few moments they saw Harry heading towards the ground, no broom accompainied him. Lily and Sirius pulled out their wands. Hermione pushed them down.
"Don't!" Hermione said. Harry came within ten meters from the ground when his broom came racing down and he grabbed onto it and shot back up in the air. Everyone let out a long breath they didn't realize they were holding. Harry and James came back onto the ground.
"That was brilliant!" Ron shouted. "You'll have to try that in the-" Ron was interupted.
"That reminds me! Can I talk to you?" Harry said. Ron nodded curiously. The two walked away as the rest engaged in converstation, running back to the house as they heard the doorbell.
"What's up, Mate?" Ron asked.
"I wanted to ask you someting. I really don't think I'm going to be able to handle the captain position by myself. So how would you like to be the first ever Quidditch Co-Captain?" Harry asked.
"Harry, you know I'd love to! I'll get started on the plans right away! We'll win again for sure!" Ron said, very excitedly.
"Wicked! Thanks! I figured you'd be the best for the job." Harry said.
"Thanks. So how have you been?" Ron asked.
"I'm fine, just with all this Dumbledore stuff and going back to Hogwarts has got me a bit down." Harry said.
"What's wrong with going back to Hogwarts? That place was like your first home!" Ron said.
"It was...but first Dumbledore's there, second the sooner September comes so does October, Novemeber, and December, then January, Febuary, March, April, and then May. That's only nine months to train! I mean, we're trained but everyone else isn't and-" Harry began.
"Harry, you'll be fine. We all will. You'll do a great job. Can I tell you something?" Ron said.
"Anything." Harry said.
"I use to be jealous of you. You were famous, you had money, you had everything happen to you. Although I didn't realize until recently it was all because your parents had died and because of how your life had been figured out before you were even thought of! I realized how good I had it! I'm sorry for always being jealous." Ron said.
"Ron, it's alright. Personally, all I wanted was your friendship. I had never had any friends until you and Hermoine. I trust both of you with my life. You've saved mine more than I've saved yours." Harry said. Ron snorted.
"You're way too modest you know that, Mate?" Ron said. "If it hadn't been for you we all might be dead! You stopped Voldemort when you were young, at a very big cost. First year, you were the one who came up with the idea to go down and get the stone first! If you hadn't you would've never been able to stop Voldemort at all! He would've gotten away! Me and Hermione helped a little. Second year, you went on yourself! Then in-" Ron began again.
"I get it. I'm just saying, I am glad you are still here, Ron. I don't know what I'd do without you." Harry said, putting a hand on Ron's shoulder. "Never forget that." He whispered. Ron put a hand on Harry's shoulder.
"Don't worry. I won't." Ron said.
"C'mon, let's get back." Ron whispered. Harry nodded patting Ron's back as they walked out from behind the pitch's stands. Hermoine smiled at the two and came towards them.
"So, Mr. Co-Captain, you ready to help Harry lead this team?" Hermione asked.
"Hell yeah!" Ron yelled.
"Carefully, Ickle Ronikins, Mummy dearest is close by." Fred and George said, behind them.
"Shut up." Ron said.
"Well, hello to you too, Ron." They said. "Nice to see you little brother!" One said. "We missed you so!" The other said. Ron rolled his eyes as the others kept in their laughs. Soon enough everyone had arrived, Harry realized that they were still short on players. He was about to mention this to his father when he heard the doorbell ring.
"I got it!" He yelled, running up the slope towards the deck. He ran into the back door and through the house. Harry opened the door and smiled. There stood Oliver Wood, Angelina Johnson, and Alicia Spinnet.
"Hey!" They all yelled greeting their former team mate.
"What are you all doing here?" Harry asked, shocked and surprised.
"Hello to you too!" Oliver said.
"Well, it's just-" He stopped. Harry smiled and hugged each person.
"So is Katie coming?" Harry asked.
"No, she got assigned to some team...which was it?" Angelina asked. Oliver took a moment to think while Alicia came out with the answer.
"She assigned with an Austrailan team." Alicia explained. Harry nodded.
"Oh. I'll have to mail her about that." He realized his friends were standing outside still." Oh Merlin, sorry why don't you come on in." He said, stepping out of the way. The three walked in carrying their brooms over their shoulders. Harry showed them out to the pitch and joined up with his father and mother asking when the game was to begin.
"When are we starting?" Harry asked.
"Simmer down, Pronglet, when everyone gets here." James said.
"Who else is to arrive?" Harry asked.
"I know you won't like it, but he insisted." Lily said.
"Mum! Dad!" Harry whined.
"I'm sorry, but I couldn't say no." James defended.
"It's alright, he would've ended up showing anyways. Let's get out teams picked then." Harry said.
"Sounds good to me." James said. They went over and rallied up everyone who would be playing. Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Sirius Black, Tori Michaelson, Katie Davidson, Oliver Wood, Angelina Johnson, and Alicia Spinnet all stood waiting to be picked. James and Harry were the captains again.
"You pick first." Harry said.
"You sure?" James asked.
"Well, you lost last time so..." Harry began.
"Alright, alright, shaddup. Sirius." James began.
"Ron." Harry said.
"Oliver." James said. They ended up being James's team: Sirius, Oliver, Charlie, Bill, Fred, and George. Harry's team was: Ron, Ginny, Tori, Kate, Angelina, and Alicia. After picking the teams they began to come up with their own plans and plays. An hour passed when Dumbledore still hadn't shown. Harry was started to get annoyed and Hermione was trying to make him calm down.
"Harry, calm down." Hermione said, rubbing his back. Harry shrugged her way.
"Sorry, it's just he's really starting to get to me. We don't know how long this game will last. Remus will be..." He looked around. "Ill tonight, I'm sure he doesn't want all these people's attention turned to him." Harry said.
"You're right, but I'm sure we can create some type of diverson to make people clear out. The moon doesn't come out until 9:00 p.m. tonight anyway. I'm sure people will be home so they can rest up to get to the train in time." Hermione said. Harry nodded. "Come here." Hermione motioned for him to lay down and put his head in her lap. He did looking up at her.
"You just rest up so you can win tonight." She said, gently brushing his hair off his forehead continiously. Harry smiled up at her, thinking how lucky he was to have her. She leaned down and kissed his scar. She smiled as she fell a tingle go through her and his body.
Harry felt all his energy come to him as he soared up into the air at top speed. He waved to Hermione who blew him a kiss. He grabbed it and smacked himself almost falling off his broom. Harry looked around zoning out the game and looking for the snitch. Although, Lily continued on about his team scoring. Harry spotted it a few times but it disappeared all too quickly. He ducked a bludger and continued his search. He wanted to mess with his father's head by diving down and pulling up only inches from the ground. His Dad, followed, and saw nothing and pulled back before getting at all close to the ground.
"NICE TRY!" James called to him.
"IT WAS, WASN'T IT?" Harry smirked and looked more carefully. An hour later he was still floating around, trying not to zone out.
'I'm so bored.' Harry thought.
'It's alright, you'll find it.' Hermione assured. 'You always do.' She added. Harry smirked and nodded. Even though he was up high to where it was hard to recongize his mannerisms, Hermione still saw him nod and it made her laugh. Lily turned to her and smiled. She kept commenting.
Harry looked over at James and smiled then moved, swaying. James looked over at Harry wondering if it was another ploy. Lily's voice came back into his ears.
"Ginny, Angelina, Alicia, Ginny, Alicia, GOAL!" Lily's voice echoed. Everyone cheering for Harry's team burst out in yells, claps, and whistles. Harry made a sharp move, as if he had seen the snitch but it disappeared. Harry flew over to Tori, who bat a bludger over to Kate.
"Alright, why is it running away every time it's sighted?" Harry asked.
"I'm not-" Tori began and hit the other bludger over towards Sirius. "Sure. Mine sometimes like to challenge the-" Paused again to bat away another bludger. "Players."
"Alright, can you make the level go down?" Harry asked. James flew over to see what was going on.
"No messing with the snitch." James said.
"Have you noticed each time you even look at it, it flys away?" Harry asked.
"Yeah," James began.
"Well, I'm seeing if it can be toned down a few levels." Harry said. "Because some people have school tomorrow, and would probably like to hang out at home tonight. Plus," Harry said, checking his watch. "We have a err..." He looked over at Tori who bated again. "An appointment tonight." Harry whispered to James, who nodded.
"I can fix it, if you talk to the ref." Tori said. "I don't want to get pentalized." She added. Harry nodded and flew over to Lily.
"Mum," Harry said.
The air whistled going past his ears. Harry plunged towards the ground, the arena slient. James was right next to him slightly bumping into him. The snitch was close, a meter away. James slapped his hand away smiling, his laughter heard over the sound of the air spliting at top speed. Harry smiled and jumped off his broom and grabbed the snitch. James's fingers just brushed under his hand grabbing the snitch as well, but his grip slipped. Harry's grip tightened with another smile. The burst of noise could've given Hogwarts a run for it's money. James smiled and patted Harry on the back and whispered.
"I knew you had my genes the moment you sat on a broom." He said. Harry smiled and hugged his father before his team came down and congradulated him. Lily signaled for everyone to come up for dinner. By now everyone had cleared out of the stands and was now at the buffet to get a sandwich or something. Mrs. Weasley and Lily had done an outstanding job on preparing food for the occasion. Harry found Ron and Hermione before heading over towards the tables. The three walked out away from the party down to the lake.
"That was a wicked catch." Ron said, breaking the silence.
"Thanks." Harry said. "Look, tonight is the full moon. I don't know if you two want to, but I'm going to help Dad and Sirius. I know it'll be dangerous, but I'm still going." Harry said.
"Arry, I ill rotaly der ore ew." Ron said, with a mouthful. Hermione make a look of disgust but it cleared with Harry's reassuring smile. Luna came down the slope with a plateful of food. Her cherry tomato earrings swinging as she walked. Ron quickly swallowed and repeated himself. "I said, Harry I'm totally there for you." Ron said then greeted Luna with a quick kiss. Hermione whispered to him that she was in too. Harry smiled and continued to eat his meal.
Soon enough most the people had gone only left were the Weasleys, Potters, Grangers, Lovegoods, and Dumbledore.
"So are you lot excited to get back to school?" Mrs. Weasley asked. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Luna all looked up from their converstation. They had been talking about the D.A., Harry hoped it soon be renamed. They all were sitting inside around the large kitchen table.
"Sort of," Ron said.
"What do you mean sort of?" Bill asked. "I miss Hogwarts so much, I'd be happy to go back, you got O.W.Ls over with, you only have to worry about next year." He added. Ron looked at Harry for an answer. Harry looked at Bill and spoke.
"That's one fear of ours." He spoke gently.
"What do you mean?" Mr. Lovegood asked. Harry leaned back in his chair wondering how to tell him. Harry opened his mouth, but Luna answered.
"Father, what Harry means is, the final battle is this year, a fear is will we survive to see the next year. This year signifys that we have to start training." Luna said, her face grim for a moment then resorted back to a cheery smile and features. Harry quirked an eyebrow then nodded to Mr. Lovegood.
"Don't be thinking about something that. You haven't anything to worry about, I'm sure you four won't have-" Mr. Lovegood stopped at the look Dumbledore gave him. Mr. Lovegood gave a nod of knowing. Remus gave a small shudder. Luna stood up and looked at her father.
"Father, I'm tired, can we please go home?" Luna asked. Her father nodded and they left by floo. Remus nudged Sirius who nodded. Remus left and went upstairs. He walked to the steps and then ran up the stairs to his room. He quickly gulped down his potion.
"What's wrong with Remus?" Mrs. Weasley asked, paniced.
"Mrs. Weasley?" Harry asked.
"Yes, Harry, dear?" Molly said.
"If you would..." Harry said, after standing up and pointing out the window. Molly walked over and looked up into the clear sky. She saw the bright shiny full moon and gasped.
"Arthur, I think it's best if we left." Molly said. "Thank you for having us, and please tell Remus to feel well." Molly said.
"Will do." Lily said, showing the Weasley's to the fireplace. James and Sirius ran up the stairs transforming as they went.
"Jane, Charlie I'm sorry to have to ask you, but you must leave." Harry said.
"What's going on?" Jane asked, holding Faith close.
"Ron! Come on!" Mrs. Weasley called. Ron went to go and tell his mother about what he was doing.
"It's nothing bad, see Remus is a werewolf. Tonight's a full moon. Upstairs he is transforming. If you get bitten you will turn into one each month." Harry explained leading them out of the house.
"Our car is our front." Charlie said.
"No time, Hermione and me will drop it off later." Harry rushed. The two nodded. "Here, take my hand." Harry said.
"NO YOU WILL NOT RONALD WEASLEY!" Mrs. Weasley's shouts could be heard. Jane grabbed his right hand and Charlie grabbed his left. Harry apparated to Hermione's house. It was nice and quiet.
"That..." Charlie began. "Was so neat!" Harry smiled.
"Look, thank you for coming to our party and all, but I've got to get going, see I'm helping Remus tonight." Harry said. Jane, Faith, and Charlie all waved. Harry apparated back to the house.
"Mum! I'll be fine, I promise, if it gets too dangerous we will leave!" Ron argued. Harry had apparated right next to Hermione, who was standing in the family room saying good-bye to most of the Weasleys. She was giving Ron and sympathic look.
"Ronald Weasley, you will not go anywhere near Remus while he's in this state!" Molly yelled. A howl broke out upstairs, it sounded as if a wounded animal were hiding upstairs.
"I've been near him before in this state, while my leg was hurt! This time, I'll be in an animagus form and it's me and Harry and Hermione. James and Sirius are there too! We'll be fine!" Ron said. His ears red hot.
"FINE! But you promise me you'll get out if anything goes wrong!" Molly said, she looked as if she were on the brink of tears. Ron nodded and she left. Lily, Hermione, and Harry were looking at him.
"Let's go." Harry said, to break the silence. Harry transformed and flew up the stairs. Hermione transformed into a beautiful chestnut coloured fox and followed Harry up the steps. Ron nodded again and transformed into a red timber wolf and raced up the stairs. Lily transformed into her owl form and flew up after the trio. Harry burst into an empty spare bedroom where they held Remus's transformations.
Harry approached Remus with caution. Remus looked as if he were in pain. Harry sang out in song to help relax him. It had helped him a good deal. Remus looked at him, the fox, and wolf. Remus cocked his head a little as if he knew he recongized them, but wasn't ready to trust them just yet. Hermione came up next to Harry and put a paw on Remus'. Remus sniffed at her paw and let out a howl. Hermione turned around and nodded. Ron came forth and did the same. Remus seemed to already have recongized Harry. He let out a howl after sniffing Ron. James came over and brought the kids a little away. Remus didn't quite trust them yet.
The group sat in the room for hours. Sometimes they'd play a game like tag bringing Remus in. Remus seemed to be having fun, slightly remembering his friends. They also slept. Remus, tired out from his transformation, had gone to sleep in the corner. He was curled up with his head resting on his paws. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were the oppisite corner watching him while James, Sirius, and Lily slept. Harry was in the middle laying down with Hermione next to him and Ron stretched out on the other side of him. Ron looked awefully bored and seemed to be counting the stars outside of the window. Hermione seemed to be in thought while looking at Remus and Harry was observing every detail of the room while in deep thought as well.
The sun began to rise and Remus moaned waking up. Harry woke up hearing him moan. He transformed back into human form and walked over to him. Remus slowly formed back into his human form too. He cracked an eye open and saw Harry sitting next to him.
"How are you?" Harry asked.
"Peachy." Remus said sarcastically. Harry looked around the room, quick to notice his mother was gone.
"C'mon, I bet Mum's got some of your favourite breakfast cooking." Harry said. Remus nodded, Harry noticed he looked weak and he in fact really was. Harry offered him his hand. Remus took it and Harry helped him up.
"Thanks, Pronglet." Remus said, as he guided him down the steps.
"Don't mention it." Harry said. They walked into the kitchen and Harry helped Remus sit down.
"Morning." Lily said, cooking breakfast.
"Morning, Mum." Harry said.
"Mornin', Lily." Remus said.
"Here, let me get you something to drink." Harry said, he went over and got some coffee. He set it down infront of Remus and poured in a blue potion, some sugar, and cream.
"What's that you're giving him?" Lily asked.
"Pain poiton, it'll take away all pain. It also will help him restore some energy since it's in coffee." Harry explained.
"Thanks." Remus said, taking a sip. He smiled and took another. James and Sirius came down the stairs quite quietly.
"Morning." The two said.
"Morning." The three answered back.
"Breakfast?" Lily asked.
"Of course." Sirius said, grabbing the plates out of Lily's hands. She rolled her eyes and turned back to the stove. Sirius brought all the plates over and handed Remus the first one, James the second, and took the third for himself. Harry got everyone coffee. He made his mother sit down at the table for breakfast and coffee with the rest of the adults. She was very reluctant to do so, but with much force by Harry--some magical--he got her to sit down and relax. Then he made a plate for himself and sat down next to his father. The four talked aimlessly about school. Harry looked at his watch it was almost seven.
"I'll be right back." Harry said, walking out the kitchen. He walked up the stairs into his room. "Okay, I've got to pack..." He said. Harry walked over to his closet and pulled out all of his robes and threw them into his trunk. He also continued by placing his new books and other such items into their proper compartments. After he was finally satisfied that he was finished, he walked out and walked down the hall and walked into the guest room. Ron gave a loud snore at Harry's presence and rolled over in his wolf form.
"Ron get up." Harry said, shaking his shoulder. Ron grumbled and rolled away from Harry. "Quick look a veela!" Harry shouted. Ron's eyes shot open and he looked around frantically.
"Where?" He asked. Harry laughed and sat down next to Hermione. He rubbed her back and she woke up.
"Morning, love." Harry said.
"Morning." She said. Ron had made his way out to the bathroom.
"Let's go, breakfast and you have to pack." Harry said. Hermoine nodded and went downstairs. Harry went into his room and changed into some simple muggle clothes and dragged his trunk down the steps. He put it by the door and walked back into the kitchen. He grabbed more toast and talked with everyone. When it was 9 o'clock Ron and Hermione went upstairs to pack. Harry went back and forth to help. Harry helped as best he could and by the time they finished packing it was 10 o'clock.
"Come on, kids!" Lily shouted. Everyone came down the stairs and Harry picked up his trunk and put it in the car. He loaded Ron and Hermione's too. Harry felt rather weird, he wasn't taking all of his possesions with him, he was leaving them at...home. He was going to come back here during the holidays. Harry got a rush of energy when these thoughts came to him. His eyes glowed brighter and he, Ron, and Hermione climbed into the front seats while the adults took the back. Harry started the car and waited for everyone to buckle up.
"Ready?" Harry asked. Everyone replied with a positive answer and Harry pulled out of their driveway and into the street. He pulled out of Godric's Hollow and onto the highway and headed for London.
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