The next six days passed without incident for Harry, he trained with Godric from 4 to 9:30 am, and then cleared his mind for 30 minutes. Afterwards he would
go down to make breakfast, do his chores which were far milder than ever before, prepare lunch. Do yard work for two hours, then have lunch, followed by
having a shower. Then finish with Occlumency training and school books reading till 10, dinner then sleep.
Today was Monday the 10th, and Harry was happy. Godric moved him from just running to more intensive body conditioning plus starter martial arts training.
He also told Harry that he was moving in a pace faster than even King Arthur who was the last true warrior of the millennium. In addition Harry could now
keep his mind clear while memorizing the feel of the cloth for as long as he wished.
It was now 10:30 and his aunt had just informed no indoor chores for him today. So Harry was free till noon when he would prepare lunch followed by the
yard work. Aunt Petunia had picked a new design for her garden that he was required to follow, which according to her would make it the best looking garden
in the neighbourhood.
Harry was about to begin practicing Occlumency, when a flock of owls flew in the open window. He had never seen so many owls in his room at the same time
not even on his birthday. Shacking off his bewilderment from the sight, Harry set about to free them from their burdens. Along with distribution a rather
large water bowl and an owl treat for each. Harry told them to leave when they were rested as he would send replies with "My beautiful Hedwig here." who
puffed with pride that "Her Harry" preferred she send his mail. He chuckled at his owl and petted her some, then went to check the letters.
Harry found that he had a three letters with Seals one from the Ministry, Hogwarts, and Gringotts respectively, followed by two letters with the familiar
scrawls of Hermione and Ron. Along with a letter that had alternating handwriting that could only have been written by the twins. Plus five more letters
that he had no idea who wrote, one of them had a handwriting that looked like the writer was either in great hurry or in great pain or maybe both.
Sitting on his bed he decided to start with the official letters first starting with one with the Ministry Seal which said:
Dear Mr. Potter,
Due to the rise of the Dark Lord, many families sent us requests to rush the OWL results in order to transfer their children to other schools in fear of
the war.
Please note that the grading system is as follows,
"O" Outstanding awarded 3 OWLs.
"EE" Exceeds Expectations awarded 2 OWLs.
"A" Acceptableawarded 1 OWLs.
"P" Poor awarded 0 OWLs.Failed
"D" Dreadful awarded 0 OWLs.Failed
"T" Terrible awarded 0 OWLs.Failed
Failed OWLs are allowed to be retaken at OWL level next year if you so wish.
OWL results for Harry James Potter
Defence Against Dark Arts "O+" 4.5 OWLs (1)
Charms "O+"4.5 OWLs(2)
Care Of Magical Creatures"O+"3.5 OWLs (3)
Potions "O-"2.5 OWLs (4)
Transfiguration"EE" 2 OWLs
Herbology"A" 1 OWLs
Astronomy"A" 1 OWLs
Divination "D" 0 OWLs
History of Magic "T" 0 OWLs
Total for Harry James Potter 19 OWLs.
Congratulations Mr. Potter you achieved the second highest score in your year.
(1) You achieved an all time record in this subject, scoring higher than Albus Dumbledore's OWL results.
Please note that ¾ an OWL was rewarded to you as an extra credit for your impressive patronus charm.
Another ¾ an OWL was rewarded to you in Defence for your extensive information in the subject that was estimated to be on bar with NEWT level students.
(2) You achieved an all time record in this subject, scoring higher than Lily Evan's OWL results.
Another ¾ an OWL was rewarded to you in Charms for your impressive display in use of true magic and summoning charms during the Tri-Wizard tournament in
your fourth year.
(3) You achieved an all time record in Care Of Magical Creatures, scoring higher than the wizard Agrippa.
Please note that should he have been allowed to take OWL exams, Rubeus Hagrid would have achieved a higher scorethough not by far.
(4) Your potions professor has strongly contested your potions score, after revising your results; it was found that you earned them not because of your
fame.
A copy of this letter will be sent to your guardians in case your results were not up to their standards so they'd request you retake the year.
Harry snorted at the idea of his aunt asking him to retake Divination to raise his scores.
Head of Examination department,
P.S. having achieved the OWLs all time record in DADA, Charms and COMC, which has also achieved you the following two records.
First, you now have the record for the most OWLs all time records with 3 subjects compared to only 2 previously held by Nicolas Flamel.
Second, you also hold the record in subjects based mainly on magical power and talent, more so than Albus Dumbledore who held the previous record in DADA
and Astronomy.
Harry was feeling borderline euphoric; he almost could not believe he had done so well. He thought about his potions score and almost shouted in triumph.
This will show Snape, even with his lack of teachingskills and constant hovering in class he still passed with an Outstanding. Thinking of the greasy git
brought his mood down; the ass had tried to contest his scores. Thank god Hermione had kept drilling stuff into his head all year. Harry was 100percent
sure she was the one who scored the highest score of the year.
He opened the school letter next.
Dear Mr. Potter.
First let me congratulate you on doing so well in your OWLs.
I'm happy to tell you that you qualify to enter all the courses that allow you in Auror training should you choose.
You're eligible to the following courses in NEWT level:
DADA- Charms- Transfiguration- Potions- COMC- Astronomy- Duelling- Apparation- Healing- Occlumency- Animagus- Magical Theory.
All other courses offered at school can be taken at OWL level.
Note that you're only able to take 5 courses as regular classes; however you can take Independent Study in as many of the rest as you feel inclined and
join the final exam in them.
Also according to school rules set by the Founders, a student that achieves an all time record in there OWLs will be appointed a Junior Headmaster/Headmistress
in their sixth year, and head boy/girl in their seventh. So you're the first since your mother and the first boy since the Headmaster.
The responsibilities of this position equal those of head boy/girl, you will be asked to attend prefect meetings and do patrols at irregular intervals.
The privileges of such position add to those of head boy/girl that you will be able to award and discount point from students, give detentions, and your
curfew will be non existent. You'll also be able to exit the castle any time you wish as long as you do not miss classes and a professor knows where you
are and when you are expected back.
In case your decisions are contested, which you should note that only me plus the Headmaster will be able to overrule them in case they were found unjust.Other
than that, contesting your decisionsrequires the Head of the House of the complaining student, The Deputy Headmistress and another teacher to investigate
themin order to either overrule or confirm the decision.
Please take this position very seriously and note that the Headmaster tried to contest you having it but could not since the Founders had made the rule
incontestable. And please keep being Junior Headmaster a secret for now.
Please send a list of your selected courses no later than June 20th; this letter has a charm to show the required books according to what you choose.
Deputy Headmistress,
Minerva McGonagall.
P.S The subject of Occlumency was added on the request of the headmaster since it's not normally offered in school curriculum. He told me to tell you that
it was his wish that you take them; if continued they will be conducted by Professor Snape. I highly disagree with this and advise you to think about this
very seriously before you accept.
P.P.S Harry, I would like you to apply for the Animagus course as independent study so I'll be able to tutor you privately in it, I feel it is the least
for what I owe you and your parents. Please note that the Headmaster does not know about this offer, and should you agree, I would like it to stay that
way even when you do register.
P.P.P.S The Magical Theory class was offered to you by Professor Flitwick. Please note that you will be the only student in this class if taken. You'll
also be tutored first in Arithmacy and Ancient Runes in the first 2 months, and then Professor Flitwick will take over your tutoring himself.
Harry was astounded; it seems Professor McGonagall pulled quite a few strings to ensure Harry got what he earned. He had felt so sad last summer when he
was not chosen as a Prefect, now he had something that screamed "hard work and talent" and no one would be able to say he got it because of his fame. He
looked in the envelope and found the badge there. It looked so eye catching, an oval with emerald green background, the Hogwarts symbol in the middle,
his name across the top curve and the words Junior Headmaster on the bottom one.
Next, he readthe Gringotts letter:
Mr. Harry J. Potter.
First accept my condolences for the loss of your godfather.
Even though he was a fugitive to the ministry, he was a welcome client here for the sole reason of being your godfather. For you have shown more tolerance
to magical beings in your five years in the wizarding world, than any wizards has shown in the last fifty years. That's why we at Gringotts would like
to extend you a hand of friendship to you and offer any help we might be able to provide.
Now back to business. In his will, Mr. Black has instructed us to wait an entire month after his death then to read the will at the first day of the next
month. Following this we have set the time for the will reading on July 1st at 9 am. We have set this letter as a portkey for you to use, please be there
at least an hour before that time as we have some business you should attend to.
Please note that your self appointed guardian Albus Dumbledore will not be informed until June 30th.
Also, it was Mr. Black's death wishenforced by the magic of his line, since he was the head of the black family,that you bring one Bellatrix Lestrange in
unharmed to the will reading yourself, even if she was the one who killed him. We suggest that you comply, Mr. Potter as Mr. Black's soul will not rest
until his death wish isfulfilled. Nothing can hurt her till Mr. Black's wishes are met.
Also we were asked to inform you that no matter what happens that day, you will not be returning to your relatives so prepare accordingly.
Griphook
Gringotts manager
So many conflicting emotions ran through Harry's mind at that, he had been blocking the thoughts of Sirius' death to avoid breaking down but it now seemed
impossible. Nothing helped, not meditation, nor Occlumency, it felt like dam holding it all inside had shattered. He broke down crying, drowning in wails
filled with grief and guilt. Suddenly he felt the bed next to him sink along with experiencing the same warm feeling he associated with the strange woman from Hogwarts. Looking
up at her and seeing that she was there, Harry was wrapped into her embrace, he held onto her like she was the one spec of light in an ocean of darkness
all the while crying ever harder. She held him, rubbing his back and speaking softly in his ear. When a phoenix song erupted forth in a burst of flame along
with Fawkes who was also soothing Harry. The combination of phoenix song and the woman's warm embrace helped Harry calm down.
Looking up he found Fawkes standing on his desk looking at him, Harry said in a voice strained from his cries, "Thank you my friend". Suddenly he noticed he
was still leaning into the woman's embrace and resting his head on her shoulder, Harry blushed from embarrassment and tried to stand but she held him a
little tighter while saying in a motherly tone of voice, "Relax child, it's time for you to know who I am."
Harry hearing this wrapped his arms back around her as he felt safe and content in her arms so he leaned in an enjoyed the feeling. No one had ever cared
for him enough to give him such a kind gesture.
"You have heard stories about Hogwarts being sentient, right?" was her first question. Harry just nodded since he felt it himself a few times but was slightly
confused by the question.
"Hogwarts is sentient Harry. A sentient being has a lower level of intelligence than humans while higher than animals. When the founders built the school
they poured some of their minds into the wards to make them self preservative. Later a prophecy was made and they enhanced the wards and changed the school
into a sentient being, they built a central chamber where the heart of this being was to be, and tied most of the wards to it. The most significant one
was a knowledge transfer ward, it is part of the contract that all new teachers sign which included to never hide any knowledge from the student that would
help them. Using this ward it was able to transfer all the knowledge of magic that the teachers and the headmasters into itself, the very being of the
school. Year by year it progressed into a very intelligent being. Fifteen years ago, the progress seemed to increase, and more complex feelings started
to change it till it was neared the level of a human. Last Christmas a box appeared in the central room. The last step came when you stopped in front of the
central room and asked for guidance, you helped it as the being gained a body and then it was clear where the complex emotions came from. Harry, I'm Hogwarts
combined with the essence of your mother after she died. It was meant to be that I would be your mentor, but I also need something from you Harry, I need
you to accept me as your mother, since I have her essence in me, my very instincts scream for you to accept me. Please Harry."
Harry was overwhelmed by this information, but the last bit shocked him more. He looked in her eyes and saw nothing but love and hope, he had longed for
a mother for as long as he could remember and now more than ever. Hogwarts has always made him feel like home more than the Dursleys or even the Burrow.
"I accept, mother". Eyes alight with joy; they embraced each other in joy. Harry looked and saw Fawkes still on his desk and seemed not to be leaving any
time soon.
Over the next hour he spent time telling his new mother about his life before Hogwarts since she knew all about his Hogwarts years.
The door opened suddenly to reveal Petunia standing there looking in a mix of shock and confusion at them, "Time for your chores, Boy" she said. The lady Lily Hogwarts looked at her in cold hatred, Harry put
his hands on her shoulders to calm her "It's alright mother, it's better this way for me." he said. Having known about the deal he had with them, Lily agreed reluctantly. She stood up and hugged Harry saying, "I'll go now, son. I'll be back later for your training" she kissed him on the forehead and was
gone. He turned and found his aunt standing there staring at the spot where Lily was standing. "Who was that?" she asked. "In short, she adopted me, I
will be leaving to move in with her later." with that he left to do his chores.
Petunia stood there processing this, the boy said he'd move out soon, it couldn't be soon enough.
Having finished his chores, Harry took a shower and went to his room. Upon entering he found his mother
'I like the sound of that', he thought.
She had a piece of paper with her and was drawing on it. "What are you drawing?" he asked. She smiled at him "Nothing, just doodling." she replied.
"So what should we start doing?" he asked excited about the concept of training with her. "Now you should start reading your friends' letters." she replied.
Harry complied realising the logic. He opened Ron's letter first.
Hey mate.
Sorry mate but you don't get to spend the summer with us this year. We're all going to Egypt to visit my brother till august 25th. Dumbledore said you couldn't
be at headquarters till then.
Look mate I want you to promise not to keep any secrets from either me or Hermione this year. We're both best mates, right?
Dumbledore said he could place a charm on Hedwig so she could reach me and back in Egypt as if I was in London.
Your best mate,
Ron.
This confused Harry a lot, it was not like Ron to be this thoughtful about secrets and friendship, maybe he finally matured. He decided in his reply he'd
tell him about his new mother. He'd reply to all letters once he finished.
The next letter revealed to be from Neville.
Dear Harry.
I just wanted to thank you for what you did for me last year. Gran never stopped saying how proud she was of me. She even told me she'd get me a new wand
next month.
Your friend, Neville
Harry was happy for Neville; the boy grew up in fear of not being up to the standards his Gran set for him. He now held more confidence in himself and would
do loads better at school.
He turned to the twins' letter.
Hey Harry.
First we swear that every thing we'll say in this letter is nothing but true.
Yes Harry, we swear by the debt we owe you and anything that makes us humans, even though we know you won't like it.
Last month we joined the Order after we settled into our shop. There we learnt a few surprising facts.
Last summer, Ron and Hermione joined the Order; their only mission was to keep tabs on you.
From what we know, they both accepted right away without hesitation. Remus and Sirius were strictly kept in the dark about this.
Sorry to deliver the bad news Harry, but we owe you at least this much.
For some good news, we made you a silent partner in our shop, there's no way for you to refuse this.
Your friends,
Fred and George
P.S. they'll start magical training next month.
Harry was seething, he was beyond angry. He wasn't this angry when he blew up Aunt Marge.
Fawkes and Higgy started singing soothingly to him till he calmed down a little. Harry showed Higgy the letter, she read it and said, "I'm sorry my son.
I knew about that but was waiting in hope for your friends to rectify their mistakes first. It seems too late now." She hugged him a little more.
He grabbed Hermione's letter and was about to rip it in pieces but Higgy stopped him. "Please Harry; leave it till you calm down. Till then, let me show
you your new room."
Harry noticed for the first time the changes in his room; it seemed fit for a prince. A giant bed stood where the old cot was. The room itself was the size
of the Gryffindor common room. The walls painted in an elegant mix of all the Hogwarts house colours. Where his old desk stood, was an ornate desk that
would make Dumbledore jealous. The chair was also very comfortable looking. A few book shelves and a large closet.
The rest of the room looked like a piece of the Gryffindor common room, a sofa, a fire place, a few chairs and even a love seat.
"Here Harry you can use any magic you want, and no one will know. It is a charm similar to the Fidelius, only the people you allow will be able to see the
change. If they have any intend to tell other people they will forget about it." She said in pride.
"There's a milder form of time altering charm than the one on the book of fighting. It can work for 20 hours a day, every day inside will equal two hours
outside, you'll be able to retain any physical changes you take there even though you won't age."
Harry was impressed and told her so. She blushed and told him she was planning for this ever since she had merged with Lily's essence. "Now I think you
should read the letter, and note that I'll be preparing your food from now on, so tell that to your aunt."
Harry turned to Hermione's letter; he had to admit that while Ron's actions hurt him a bit, it wasn't that surprising. It hurt far more deeply that Hermione
would do that to him. He always thought of her as his fortress, that he could find her there for him even when the world was against him. He opened the
letter to see what she had to say.
Dear Harry.
I will cut the crap about the summer so far, mine was boring and yours filled with grief.
I feel so guilty Harry. Last summer Dumbledore invited Ron and me to join the order. Thinking that you already joined we agreed right away only to find
you did not even know. Ron was so ecstatic over it and it made me so disgusted to see him like that. We were not allowed into meetings and our only mission
was to keep tabs about you until the order is convinced you were ready to join. Looking back, I think Dumbledore did his best to keep you off balance so
you will not join.
At the end of last year he told us we would begin their training in magic come July. I cannot tell you how radiant Ron looked hearing that. He looked just
like he did after the Quidditch cup.
I am sick of this, Harry. You are more important to me than all of them combined. I kept thinking last week and decided that unless you are allowed in the
order, I will quit. Please Harry write back and tell me what you think. I could never live with myself knowing I had lost you over this. I really did not mean to betray you and will do anything to make it up to you if I could.
Love always
Hermione.
Harry noticed something strange about the signature, looking closer he saw it seemed like a different type of ink. It was glowing. He touched it and it
felt protruding, as if it was not absorbed in the parchment. It suddenly came to his mind, blood. Hermione used blood to sign the letter. The significance
of this was not lost on Harry, he once read in a book about simple blood magic.
Blood magic is said to be the most powerful magic a single person can perform. That is because of two things; one, is that in terms of magical energy blood
always possesses the maximum amount the person can reach on their peak from the first time they use it until their death. Two, is that while using other forms
of magic in large quantities in a short amount of time, the magical output starts decreasing until the person has some rest. However, blood has the same
potency, which does not decrease. So nothing short of severe blood loss can prevent someone from using their blood magic.
That said, in their desire to gain full control over all magicalpractice forms, the ministry classified the art as Dark. The only permitted form was magical
blood oath, the simplest form of blood magic; which in its own way, was a really good clue to exactly how powerful blood magic can be.
The simplest form of blood oath is a blood signature, where some one uses their blood to sign a statement or a letter. That means an oath of Sincerity,
which means that the writer has said nothing but full truth and has left nothing out. The blood of magical people when used to this extent would only form
words in the case of absolute and full truth only; no one can use another person's blood even with said person's consent. Blood of other non-magic humans
and such does not leave the glow a magical blood does when used in blood signature.
Another form of blood oath is blood letter, where someone sends a letter written entirely in blood. That indicates that the writer's obligations to the
receiver outweigh their own self-preservation instincts. Again, the magic of their blood puts the same restrictions on the user.
Therefore, it is safe to say Harry was deeply impressed with Hermione's willingness to prove her honesty to him.
Harry actually was bursting with happiness, his best friend and confident was still true to him. He was eternally grateful for his mother for stopping him
from tearing Hermione's letter. She truly meant more to him than anything ron had come close to in the years, especially after the whole Tri-Wizard fiasco with Ron and Hermione showing that she believed him from the beginning. He still wasn't sure about the whole second task as now when he thought about it, the thing he would sorely miss would have been Hermione.
He turned to one of the unknown letters and opened it, it read.
Dear Harry
I bet you are surprised that I wrote to you, well I am too. I just found myself writing this.
First things first, Sirius' death was in no way or form your fault. Looking back as a neutral person, I would say you acted in the best way possible under
those circumstances.
Sirius' death was his choice, Harry, professor Lupin showed me how he died in a penseive, he was not on his guard as he should have been. I am not badmouthing
his memory, but I think that it was a direct result from 12 years in Azkaban, and a full year in his own house.
Strange things are happening here actually, we are preparing to move to headquarters even though I heard my mother telling Ron to tell you we were going
to Egypt. Being under no such instructions, I decided to tell you right away so you would know what is happening.
Harry, I feel way more connected to you that most of my brothers, even though we had very little contact over the years. I used to have a crush on you,
but now it has grown into a sisterly love like the one I hold for bill and Charlie, the ones I love most. I know it could be more if we wanted it to, but I will take this love if it is the only one you can offer. I hope you love me in return.
Love
Ginny
Harry thought over this, he had realized in his sessions with his mother that he should not have totally ignored Ginny after her first year like he did.
He realized that in her state after that incident, she really needed someone who understood what it was like to be in a traumatic eventlike Harry did. However,
as Harry had received too little affection in his life, he did not know what to do or how to act.
He picked up the next letter to see what it was about.
Dear Harry,
How are you this fine morning, I am afraid that bed snufflers will swarm the earth like they do each millennium.
NO NO NO. I am sorry Harry, I made a promise not to talk that way with you, and I really need to tell you things not even my father knows.
Mother's death hit me really hard Harry, I didn't want to have any one close to me only to have them go away again, so I hid behind the lunatic personality
to keep people at bay. It worked, it really did and all fell for it. Only two did not. The sorting hat and you. You just seemed to walk through all walls
I built around me, in a real effort to know the real me. So I owe you this confession, I love you Harry, ever since that moment you saw the Quibbler in
my hands and did not scold me. I'll love you anyway you want me to, if you want me to be your friend, I'll be as true to you as Hermione is, even if she
doesn't like me.If you want me as your lover, I'll share you with all the world, so long as I know I hold a place in your heart.
I have to finish this now, good bye
Love
Luna
Harry was too shocked to form words; he just could not wrap his mind that someone would declare unconditional love to him. He gave the letter silently to
Lily who read it.
She chuckled a little and said, "Oh, my baby is being swooned over by love struck girls" she teased while wiping fake tears from her eyes. "Seriously though,
Harry. I want you to sit here and tell me exactly how you feel about her"
Harry sat there thinking for a while, "I really don't know. I feel somesense of familiarity with her, you know. Like we could tell what each other feel
without even looking at each other. Something, which confuses me greatly, I never had that feeling with anyone. Not even Hermione, though she came close
after so much time with each other"
Lily considered this a bit then said, "I understand, Harry. From her letter, I think you both isolated your selves from the outside using different methods.
That enabled you to feel what you each want to hide."
Harry, still confused asked, "But what about that strange feeling of completeness, I thought I associated with Hermione only, but I started feeling it around
Luna too"
Lily smiled and said "I thick you're in love with both of them, son."
Harry looked panicked, "Both of them? Shall I tell them?"
Higgy thought for a moment then said, "I think you should tell Luna immediately. But wait for Hermione to settle her feelings first"
Harry nodded, convinced and set to read the rest of the letters.
The next letter came in a certain shade of pink that he usually associated with Tonks.
Wotcher Harry
I bet you are wondering who this is. Well, it is Tonks.
Let us get the unpleasantries out of the way. I feel terrible about Sirius' death but I do not hold you responsible for it under any form. He actually chose
to die that day. I know because he told me as much when I tried to tell him to stay at home, he said, "I know Tonks, I know it's a trap to get Harry. I
know he went there to rescue me. Just tell him if I die tonight that I love him and that I chose to go. Knowing fully what dangers I might face there."
So you see Harry, he made his choice; I do not see any point in you blaming yourself over this.
Now Harry, I am writing to you against Dumbledore's wishes and unknown to him. Why you ask me? Because I am not convinced why you have to be left alone
all summer somewhere you hate to grieve by yourself. It seems as if he's trying to push you over the edge or break your will or something, I just don't
see why., any how all I know is that I'll do anything to help you, including sleeping with you wink wink. And no, I am not whoring my self. I really like
you Harry. You are one of the very few persons who seek to know the real me, not the Metamorphmagus.
Please Harry, allow me to visit, I have so much to tell you.
Love
Tonks
P.S you can call me Dora if you want. Only you would be allowed to do so.
Again Harry was shocked into silence; it seemed his dream was coming true after all. Hermione, Luna and now Tonks, and who knows who else. 'This is just
getting weirder and weirder.' he thought
He turned to Lily and said in a hopeful tone "should I allow her to come?"
She replied, "Yes Harry and I know you can fully trust her with every thing"
Harry felt happy, he turned to the last two letters, he picked the one with regal handwriting first
Mr. Potter
This is Narcissa Malfoy. I am writing to provide advice to you, and in return
I ask for your help.
You are a very influential wizard, you just need to step up and take your rightful place in our community
That said, I, as an experienced pureblood witch, can help you with that. In exchange I ask you to promise me protection from both my husband and son. I
had counted on Sirius to help me get divorce since he was the head of my previous family, but he was never cleared to achieve that end. Now I'm afraid
that my son as the eldest male heir to the black spawn will gain that title and I'll never have my freedom.
Please consider this and to assure you of my loyalty, I shall swear a blood oath that my loyalty will lie with you primarily, if you give me an oath to
insure you will protect me.
Sincerely
Narcissa Black Malfoy
Talk about surprises, the mother of his school nemesis just contacted him to help him become a more influential wizard, higher in society than her own son.
Thinking hard whether he should accept or not, Harry decided to wait until Sirius' will reading to see what he had to say about her.
He turned to the last letter, he was astonished to find it written fully in blood. Wondering about who will pledge him their own life like that, Harry started
to read.
Potter
No time for pleasantries, I need your help, and I need it now.
the Dark Lord has seen it fit to remove the mind control spells he had over me all those years, he saw it as a suitable punishment to remind me of all the
terrible things I did under them because I failed to get the prophecy for him.
He added a specific ward to the house, that ward is tuned to me and my memories. should I leave I'll retain all the memories of the crimes I did while I'll
lose the memories of being under mind control so that at my capture, I'll have no defense even under veritaserum.
He then promised me that nothing is stopping me from leaving, even going as far as to order all the death eaters to leave me be.
I researched these wards and found out how to disable them, I'll need to have three drops of the Dark lord's blood on my Dark Mark when I leave, that will
have the effect of cutting all the magical effect the Dark Lord hasover me for about three hours, which is more time than I need to escape.
That said, after the other death eaters told me about the events of the dark lord's resurrection, I think he allowed your blood to react equally to the
Dark Mark as his,because he used it directly after his resurrection, as opposed to the three months he should have waited for your blood to diminish within
him.
So I think a good alternative would be to have your blood on my mark since no one can convince the dark lord to freely give his blood.
Should you agree, I will submit my self to your will, you can kill me for all I care, just do not leave me abandoned in this hell.
Bellatrix
Too many shocks in one day have a certain effect on human mind, Harry fainted on the spot. Once he awoke, he started to think.
There was no way Bellatrix could be lying, blood insured this. So his dream was true then, he vowed right there to always pay attention to the eyes of his
adversaries. That will help free those under control.