As of the release of the sixth Harry Potter book this story is now AU. Which we all knew it would be anyway because J.K. wouldn't somehow stumble upon my story, decides she likes it better then her version, goes into the future to get my finished copy and then prints it as her own. I will be incorporating several of the new revelations from the sixth book such as Inferi and Horcruxes.
WARNING MOST OF THE BELOW AUTHOR NOTE INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR THE SIXTH BOOK!
I have read 'The Half-Blood Prince' people. It is pretty good though there are several disappointing factors.
First of all is the fact of...where does the OotP fit into all of it? Sirius isn't mentioned as much as one would think and the prophecy is discussed like it isn't that big of a deal. I think the only point of OotP was to get to the sixth year, let them take their OWL exams and tell us something we already know (the prophecy). In fact I'm convinced that the whole death of Sirius was a huge typo, as evidence by the fact that I bring him back to life in mine.
I thought the Harry/Ginny relationship played out like many fanfics out there. All of a sudden Harry starts to think Ginny is beautiful, when we have basically no implication of him thinking so before this book, though that could just be his raging hormones. The thing that surprised me is that we get mention of it only a couple of times. The good thing though is I don't think they'll fall in love or any stupid thing like that, I actually think the series is going to be a Harry/Hermione one where they hook up during their grief of Ron's death. The Ron/Lavender part was a little strange and so was the jealous Hermione part, though not unexpected.
I was upset with the pitiful roles Remus, Neville, Luna and Tonks played in the story. Luna, Neville and Remus are three of my top five favorite people in the series, right along with Sirius and Harry. In the fifth book they played big and important rolls making one think that they'd play equal rolls in the sixth book, well those people are probably disappointed.
Snape being the half-blood prince was pretty surprising, I did not expect that at all. My guess was on Hagrid. Though the picture of Snape at Chapter 28 'Flight of the Prince' makes him look like an effed up bugger. Though I never pictured Snape with a goatee.
Dumbledore's death was not surprising. I knew it was either him or Ron and I personally think Ron will die in the seventh book so Harry can kill Voldemort. I think Dumbledore acted a little weird in the book though. In fact a lot of people in this book acted differently then the fifth book or even the four before that one as well.
What happened to the D.A? It was such a huge part of the fifth book but it was only mentioned in passing throughout the story. Just like many things from the fifth book, some which are stated above.
I'm rather upset that Harry is so normal. He performs like an average student in class, sometimes left then average. I don't think hugging Voldemort and telling him "I love you Tommy!" is going to kill the Dark Lord. (The love thing Dumbledore keeps talking about). I just find it funny that the person who is suppose to kill the most terrible Dark Lord ever is an average student with a strong point here or there.
I have some interesting theories that I read from other people from the Yahoo group HPFFbyWW(Harry Potter Fanfiction by Wishweaver).
They are as follows:
1. Snape killed Dumbledore because Dumbledore ordered him to. Remember the following. Hagrid heard Dumbledore and Snape having an argument about Dumbledore asking too much of Snape and Dumbledore said something about Snape making a promise. Then when Dumbledore died by Snape, when Snape rushed into the room Dumbledore said "Severus...please" when Dumbledore was defenseless in front of a group of Death Eaters. Remember Dumbledore didn't plead with any of the others just Snape. Besides Fawkes could of easily appeared and intercepted that curse if Dumbledore did not want to die that night.
2. Snape is and has always been Voldemort's right hand man. That is why Bellatrix doesn't like him because she views herself as the most loyal. Plus we can't forget the fact that he gave Snape Wormtail as an aide, preferably to reward his 'first mate'
3. Harry is in fact a Horcruxes from when Voldemort failed to kill him. In order to kill Voldemort he has to get rid of the piece of Voldemort's soul in him. So either Harry dies at the end with Voldemort or...Harry gets kissed by a Dementor which takes Voldemort soul out of him. This is supported by an interview where in an interview the person asked J.K. "if Harry would be getting anymore kisses", to which J.K. replied with" he may be getting one (or two) more kisses but I'm not saying who from"
4. R.A.B. is Regulus Alphard Black
SPOILER IS OVER
People first of all this is my story, that I'm basing off of J.K. Rowling's books. (No money is being made by the way) Therefor if I want to make people act the way they do, don't tell me I can't. In my first story somebody reviewed with "Lily wouldn't act like that!" We only see Lily Potter like three times in the whole damn book! Besides Harry Potter would most likely not act like an emotional sissy but half of the stories have him as one. If I wanted to I could even do this.
"Ron, Hermione I have something to tell you" the two in question looked at him curiously. "I'm not really Harry Potter"
"Then...who are you?" Hermione asked.
Harry reached behind his head and ripped off his costume. "I am Arnold Schwartencagexzzshd! You are terminated! I'll be back!"
I could do that and you people can't tell me I couldn't because it is my story!
Shaun- I know Blaise Zabini is a bloke. I knew before Half-Blood Prince was out. However I, and others, will still make Blaise Zabini a girl. Hell I've seen stories where people made Harry or Draco Malfoy a girl and no one complained about that! So if I make such a minor character a girl even though she is a guy I don't think people have the right to tell me I can't.
Chapter 19 Toad Meet Justice, Justice Meet Toad
"Is it true Ms. Umbridge that you used an illegal object upon Mr. Potter over there" Remus nodded towards Harry.
With opening statements over Remus had called his first witness, which happened to be the toad woman herself. It was evident that Umbridge had to stop herself from insulting Remus every time he talked to her. It wouldn't be wise for her to do so. The Wizengamot, though most agreed with her and her views, could not let it show to the public that they hated half-breeds and since many reporters were here they had to act like they thought kindly of Remus.
"I did no such thing!" the woman (in name only) exclaimed in her shrill voice.
"Keep in mind your under oath Ms. Umbridge" Remus said patiently.
"I know that" she screeched.
"Then why do you lie?" The werewolf asked her.
"I don't lie! That..that boy" she pointed a stubby finger at Harry "Is nothing but a lying, attention seeking ingrate! He is only doing this for the attention"
"Sorry Umbridge" Harry said. "But actually this year I'm the savior of the wizarding world, a hero and the poor teen who stood down the Ministry when they refused to believe the truth. I was the attention seeking liar last year " He heard some reporters as well as some Wizengamots shift around nervously.
"You are aware Ms. Umbridge that we have three other students who are willing to step forward, as well as the chance to push for Veritaserum"
"You listen to me you..you werewolf! Whatever I did to that kid he deserved to get! Disrespecting the Minister and back talking a respected Ministry employee!" The toad lady had jumped to her feet and shouting (and spitting as well) in Remus's face. Remus just sat their taking it all in stride.
"Since it seems that Ms. Umbridge is reacting violently to the interrogation I request the use of Veritaserum" Remus said calmly as he wiped the spit from his face.
"Of course. Kingsley!" The black wizard walked forward with a vial of the clear potion in his hand. He walked over to Umbridge and went to pour the potion into her mouth. Umbridge however refused to open her mouth.
Getting irritated the Auror pulled out his wand and shot at spell at Umbridge. As soon as the jet of light hit the toad her mouth automatically opened up and Kingsley all but shoved the three drops into her mouth. Another spell later and Umbridge's jaw was back in her control.
"What is your name?" Remus asked.
"Dolores Jane Umbridge" Came her monotone reply.
"Were you the High Inquisitor at Hogwarts as well as Defense professor last year?"
"Yes"
"And who appointed you those positions?"
"The Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge"
"Ok. And why did he appoint you to those positions?"
"Fudge was worried. Hogwarts was too far out of control for his liking so he needed a way to control it from Dumbledore's grasp"
"Did Fudge approve of the punishments you used on your students?"
"He told me I could use any means necessary, as long as I got the job done"
"Wait just a minute!" Fudge sputtered indignantly. "What do I have to do with this?"
"Well Minister we have to see her reasons for doing such things and since you are her superior it makes sense if we see how you were involved " Remus answered like it was obvious, which it probably was.
"If you would continue with the questioning already" Madam Bones interrupted.
"Of course. Now Ms. Umbridge what object did you use on Harry Potter during his detentions with you?" Remus questioned.
"A blood quill" Gasped were heard around the courtroom.
"Did you know that those things have been deemed illegal for the last two hundred years?"
"Yes"
"And yet you still used it upon Mr. Potter as well as several other students?"
"Yes"
"I see. How many students did you sue it on?"
"Eleven, including Mr. Potter"
"And what did you make Mr. Potter write with the quill?"
"I must not tell lies"
"And why did he have to write that"
"Because he kept saying the Dark Lord was back"
"Now is it true that at the end of the year, after the History of Magic OWL you attempted to cast the Cruciatus Curse on Mr. Potter"
"Yes" another round of gasp could be heard.
"Why?"
"To loosen his tongue. I knew he knew where Dumbledore and Black were hiding but he wouldn't tell me."
"So thinking that Harry knew where Albus Dumbledore and Sirius Black were hiding you were going to cast the Cruciatus Curse on him?"
"Yes"
"Why use that curse?"
"I asked Professor Snape to provide me with Veritaserum but he said he didn't have any left. He said I wasted it all when I poured the vial into Potter's tea several months earlier. So I needed another way."
"You poured a whole vial of veritaserum in Mr. Potter's tea?"
"At one time"
"For the same reason on why you were going to cast the Cruciatus I assume. Am I correct?"
"Yes"
"And you are aware that too is illegal"
"Yes"
"Very well. I have no further questions" Remus walked away from the woman and sat down. Umbridge's lawyer just looked on hopelessly the whole time.
"Do you wish to question the witness Mr. Jitter?" Madam Bones looked at the lawyer curiously.
"No ma'am" the man replied.
"Very well then. Do you wish to call forth your witnesses Mr. Lupin?" Madam Bones asked.
"No ma'am I feel we have all the proof we need" Remus replied. They all looked at Mr. Jitter bur he was just shaking his head asking himself why he chose this case.
"Very well then. I think we have heard everything we need to. Court will have a quick recess as we decide on the verdict"
Harry and Remus got up and walked out of the room. The reporters were quick to rush at him. "Is it true that Umbridge really tried to cast the Cruciatus Curse on you?" one asked.
"Did she not just admit to it?" Harry shot back.
"Mister Potter, what do you think Fudge's roll is in all of this" another reporter asked.
"Personally I think Fudge knew of it all along. Besides he knew Voldemort was back, he had to of known because we had a witness back then."
"A witness?" A murmur went through the crowd of reporters.
"Many of you don't know the story of Barty Crouch Junior so Let me enlighten you" Harry went on to explain how Crouch Senior had switched his wife and son in Azkaban in order to fulfill his wife's dying wish and how Junior broke free of the Imperius Curse and faked being Moody. "He was our witness, able to confess to everything but Fudge brought a dementor with him "a personal bodyguard" he called it. Right when it entered the room it swooped down and gave Junior the kiss before his words could be spilled to the Minister. I believe Fudge ordered it to do so. Why? There are plenty of reasons why. He could be a Death Eater or he is really that incompetent."
They all wrote down the tidbit of information eagerly. Reporters reminded Harry of starving carnivores who would do anything for a piece of meat.
"The council has reached a decision" they all turned and saw Percy Weasley standing there. He was the court scribe for the day and wore an expression of great importance.
They were led back into the courtroom and to their seats. The Wizengamot filed out of a back room and took their seats again. Umbridge had been given the antidote and she was sitting in her chair looking extremely nervous.
"In an unanimous vote we find Dolores Umbridge guilty on the accounts of attempted use of Cruciatus Curse on Mr. Potter, the use of an illegal object for punishment on eleven students and pouring a whole bottle of Veritaserum, unsuspectingly into a students tea. You are hereby sentenced to fifty years in Azkaban" Madam Bones motioned for four Aurors to take the witness away.
Umbridge screamed her protest and fought tooth and nail with the first Auror who tried to escort her out of the courtroom. The Auror had to kick the legs out from under the witch when she bit his wand hand, causing him to drop his wand. He then roughly flipped her over, grabbed her left arm, twisted it so it was behind her back and picked up his wand which he then pointed at the back of her head.
"Do something like that again and I won't be so gentle" the Auror growled.
Ding dong the toad is gone, the toad is gone, the toad is gone!" Harry sang as he pranced around the common room. He received many weird stares but he was too happy to care, Not only did he get his sweet revenge on that bitch of a toad but he also publicly slandered Fudge with the truth, something that Minister could rarely claim.
When Hermione and Ron came back from class later that day Hermione gave him the homework for the day. He felt kind of bad what with never going to class but seriously! He knew enough about Transfiguration to pass the NEWT with at least an Acceptable. In Charms and Defense he knew more then enough to pass the NEWT with Outstanding grades. Potions and Care of Magical Creatures were the only ones he needed class for. Care of Magical Creatures because he didn't study much about magical creatures except for ones he knew would join Voldemort and Potions because he wasn't that great at it.
There was no NEWT for Dueling, Healing and Strategy and Simulation because they were not NEWT classes. They were just extra classes one could take to look good on their job applications.
And out of those three classes he felt he shouldn't go to, he felt obligated to go to Defense Against the Dark Arts for the benefit of his partner. Though he had no clue why seeing as how said partner happened to hate him, either that or she had a weird way of showing she liked him. He realized that little revelation during one of their study sessions when she "accidently" castrated him. Thank god it wasn't permanent though, it only lasted five days before they grew back, just like he remembered them too.
His voice was an octave higher and he always walked with his knees facing inward the whole time. Of course that could of always been her form of revenge for spilling ink on her accidently but seriously taking away his balls because he spilt ink on her? That was a little to much. Ok so he ruined half her essay, making her write the two feet worth of writing over again, and he soaked her white blouse in black ink but she still took it to far. He of course got his revenge by putting a spell on her which made her talk about a rash on her private parts that just wouldn't go away whenever someone talked to her.
"So I'm guessing the trial was a success?" Ron asked as Harry sat back down after doing another prance around the common room.
"Yup. And we might have a new minister as well" Harry replied happily. "Things might finally be looking up"
"I doubt it" Ron muttered.
"Well things couldn't get any worse" Harry said.
"Harry! Haven't you ever read any books or watched any movies? When ever you say things couldn't get any worse they do!" Hermione stated.
"Please Hermione this isn't some stupid story!" Harry scoffed. "Besides how could it get worse? Voldemort already has vampires, giants, trolls, and verins. He has over five hundred Death Eaters and he has discovered a portal to Grimoire Realm."
"You wait and see" Hermione sniffed.
"Right the theory of today will not be focused on learning new spells but one things one should do during battle in order to stay alive and the defense of Hogwarts" Harry conjured a comfortable arm chair and sat down in it. "How many of you here have actually been in a fight or battle where your life was at risk" Only five people raised there hands and they were the ones who accompanied him to the Department of Mysteries last June.
"Just five huh? Well you other guys will get your turn soon. Now I'm going to tell you several things that will hopefully keep you alive during this war. The first thing you should always follow if you wanna stay alive is this. Stay in a group. I don't care if it only one other person or one million! Never rush off on your own unless you have no other choice left. The second thing is this, utilize any form of cover you can. If it stops a spell from hitting you it's good cover. Next one, know when to run. You can't win every battle and when you know your outdone run. And that leads us to the next one, don't take more then you can chew. If the odds are against you do not go rushing off into the fray like an idiot. Remember those tidbits of information and you might just survive the war"
Harry walked over to his desk and pulled out a piece of parchment with a foot worth of writing upon it."I'm going to ask you all to sign this" He handed it to Lavender Brown. "Just a secrecy contract. You know, to assure secrecy in everything"
It was passed around the room and everyone signed it. "Have I not taught you people anything?" Harry asked shaking his head as he got the parchment back. "Who here actually bothered to read the contract before signing it?"
Only Hermione, a handful of Ravenclaws and two Slytherins raised their hands. "So the rest of you signed a binding magical contract that you have no idea what it will force you to do, because you didn't read it because you trusted my word? Are you all idiots?" Harry shouted the last part. "I could be forcing you people to kill your effing parents!"
Most of the students started to look nervous at the revelation. "Sir...what did we just sign?" asked a terrified fourth year Hufflepuff.
"It assures that you will not be able to communicate. in any way shape or form. what we will be saying in the next hour, in the presence of others or to another person. And that you will willingly submit to the use of a mild truth potion on you in order to find out information vital to this school and its inhabitants safety"
"But that's illegal!" Hannah yelped.
"No it isn't. Only the use of Veritaserum is illegal without the consent of a high-ranked Ministry personnel. The one I'm using is only illegal if used against the users will and since you all have signed the magical contract that means it is not against your will!" Harry replied cheerfully.
"You can't do this!" Cameron Zabini exclaimed.
"I can't? But I believe I just did" Harry replied smoothly. "Now can we please get back on topic" It wasn't a question and everyone in the room knew it. "A general defense plan of Hogwarts has been designed and I am to tell you you're jobs.
"The fourth years are to immediately round up the first through third years and bring them to Dumbledore's office where Hagrid will be waiting for you. From there they are to floo out of the school. The fourth years in the D.A. will go to the Entrance Hall where Professor's Sinistra and Spout will be waiting for you. The fifth and sixth years who are not in the D.A. will be joining them. The fifth year D.A. members will go to the front steps where Professor Vector will be waiting for you. The sixth years in the D.A. and all of the seventh years are to meet at the lake where Professor's Dumbledore, Shacklebolt, Flitwick, Kamana and McGonagall will be waiting.
"Of course this is just a basic plan drawn up incase Voldemort attacks soon. There are still many other plans in the process of being made, each one based on a different scenario." Harry explained. "However know this. All those who are loyal to the Dark Lord and plan on helping him during an attack will be taken care of immediately and thrown into a cell faster then you could say the Killing Curse" Harry stared them all in the eye.
"Bodyguards are being paid to guard the school and the wards will be changed. The old ones will be strengthened and new ones shall be added. A series of security spells known as 'Magical Lockdown' will be placed on the castle. Several animals are being brought into the school for added security. Hogwarts will become one of the strongest strongholds in the magical and muggle world. It will take an army of thousands to break through those gates and burst through these doors. Any questions?" No one raised a hand.
"When other plans are complete they will be given to you under a secrecy charm to insure none of you go running to Voldemort with them. However it appears that it is time for some physical training. Go get changed"
Harry sat in his office marking on how people were doing so far and who needed more work in what area when someone knocked on the door. "Come in!" Harry didn't glance up as the door opened.
"Harry?" a nervous voice said. "During the summer...my father he...made me do something I didn't want to do" Harry looked up and could see the Dark Mark glaring at him in silver as the person held up a necklace. "He gives this to new recruits at Hogwarts, so Dumbledore can't find us out by checking our arms, same thing with the Ministry"
Harry leaned back in his chair. "Would you be willing to go through with the truth potion now then?" he asked. They nodded their head yes in response. Harry opened up one of the desk drawers and reached inside. His hand emerged seconds later carrying a plugged vial of a transparent green liquid. The green eyed youth placed the vial on the table and slid it across to the other occupant of the room, who unplugged the vial and chugged its contents. The Interrogo Terni truth serum was a mild truth potion that made the person answer three questions truthfully before the serum wore off.
"Are you a Death Eater?" he questioned.
"Yes" they replied in a dull voice.
"And did you become one willingly?" he asked them.
"No"
"If you could would you denounce your loyalty to Voldemort to the Dark Lord himself?" Harry pressed.
"In a heart beat" The person across from him shook their head as the potion wore off.
"Well, I can't offer you any protection really. You could try going to Dumbledore, I don't know if he could do much for you though. If you tried running away I had no doubt they would most likely find you and torture you and then kill you painfully" He got a horrified look in return for what he was saying. "Hey, I'm just being honest"
"But, I don't want to be a Death Eater! I like muggles and I like pizza and I like movies!" The forced Death Eater exclaimed tearfully.
"Do you know Occlumency?" Harry inquired.
"I know what it is, but not how to do it" they replied, sniffling.
"I'll teach you Occlumency then, so you can shield your mind. You'll pretend to be a spy for Voldemort who is to report to him everything about me. You won't have to worry about going on raids and such because he won't risk you." Harry answered.
"And what about the potion you are using? How will I get out of that one. The other Death Eaters in hear are sure to tell him"
"There is a potion that will block the effects of the truth serum. However that is not its main purpose, more like something I found in an obscure potion text, so few will know about it. Just say you found it and brewed it for yourself" Harry told them.
"Will this mean I have to spy for you?" they asked him.
"If you would like. I'm not pushing you into anything though, it is your life so therefor it is your decision" He stated calmly.
"I'll spy." They said quickly. "I always wondered what I'd do during this war. Which side I'd fight for, what role I would play. I'm not strong enough to be on the front lines, but this, this I think I can handle" The person nodded to them self, as if reassuring themself that they could in fact do it.
"Occlumency should help you shield your emotions. You are going to have to learn to control your expressions in your face and eyes and control your body language. But I'm sure you can do it in time. Meet me here during lunch tomorrow" Knowing a dismissal when they heard one the soon-to-be-spy-in-training got up and left the office, greeting someone as she walked out of the room.
Several seconds after she left Kingsley Shacklebolt entered the room.
"Greetings Kingsley" Harry cried cheerfully. "What brings you here?"
"It's about the dueling class Harry. I don't think you should be in it anymore. Your skill has already surpassed mine and I think it will just be a waste of your time"
Before he could respond a beeping came from Kingsley's inside robe pocket. Digging his hand into the folds of the fabric the dark skinned man pulled out a weird magical version of a walkie-talkie.
"This is Auror Kingsley"
"Kingsley! There is an attack going on. We need you here now:" A gruff voice drifted from the walkie-talkie.
"Where to sir?" the Auror asked.
"Little Whinging, Surrey. A street named Privet Drive"
Preview:
"Bloody hell! Where'd ya bring us mate?" Ron asked as he looked around at his surroundings.
"My friends today we will spend six hours playing paintball" Harry stated looking at the fifty-nine people in front of him. "Paintball is something played by muggles that involves shooting small balls of paint at each other"
"Told yah muggles were crazy" Fred whispered to George. Harry ignored the whisper though had to wonder how paintball came to be.
"Now for the first hour you are to put on your gear and learn how to use your gun. Then we'll play five games of paintball, each one set in a different scenario. I've paid sixty professional paintballers to play against us" Harry explained.
"What?" Justin Finch-Fletchley yelped. "You expect us to go against professionals? Besides the fact that it hurts getting shot with those things!"
"It hurts?" Lavender moaned.
"Usually it only hurts the first time you get hit really though sometimes they do leave nasty bruises. However I've increased the hardness of the shell of the paintballs that they are using, while it still breaks just as easily " Harry stated. "Look just get used to the idea because it is going to happen. They'll be wearing black outfits with a white mask to symbolize Death Eaters and we'll be wearing all yellow outfits to signify ourselves. Get ready you guys because the next six hours will be tough and painful"
"And the whole point of this is to?" Seamus trailed off.
"To help work on your teamwork. Trust me. After one game of getting shot with these things you guy will do anything to not get shot again"
If anyone thinks Harry is perfect then next chapter should hopefully prove you wrong. Harry's major flaw shall appear at the end of the next chapter. He has two major flaws in his character that follow throughout this story and most of the next one.
I was wondering if anyone knows if supermantitanium has updated his story past Chapter 14 at any other fanfic website besides