Harry potter and the rise of the phoenix Chapter 1, a harry potter fanfic

Harry potter and the rise of the phoenix

Intro

This story continues on from where the half blood prince ends, I love the original story line by J.K.R however I didn't quite agree with some of her ideas from H.B.P like the Harry / Ginny fling so if your a big Harry / Ginny fan please ether turn back now or at least don't criticize and scorn my hard work over it.

I feel Tonks is only 5 years older then Harry so please bare that in mind.

Nearly all characters are owned by J.K Rowling, and no money is has or will be allowed to be made from or through this book.

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Chapter one

It was the first day of the summer holidays for the children of Hogwarts School of witch craft and wizardry however the normal feeling of excitement and good cheer had all but left with the death of the worlds greatest wizard Albus Dumbledore, rumours had spread around the school that it was at the hands of their own potions master Severus Snape, and there was even talk that the school may not open next year, this had all the students in shock and none dared say a word, each lost in his or her own thoughts of despair.

Harry had been quiet for hours now and not said a word since they left Hogsmeade station on the Hogwarts express, thoughts of how he let one of the few people left he called family down and allowed him to die, he blamed himself that Malfoy had been able to help death-eaters into the school, and that if professor Dumbledore hadn't tried to save Harry he could have held onto his wand and defended himself.

Harry wasn't alone with his grief, on his left sat Ginny Weasley his girlfriend and best friends sister, normally an energetic young witch, but since joining Harry for the journey home she has been silent and seemingly lost deep in thought, on Harry's right sat his friend Hermione Granger and beside her, hand in hand sat her boyfriend and Harry's best friend Ron Weasley.

"You ok Harry mate? You've been quiet like this now for hours" Ron said with a worried expression, "Yer I'm fine Ron, just got a lot to think about" "Well you don't look fine to me Harry; we know when something's bothering you" Hermione stated in a cautious yet caring voice "I know you feel bad Harry for what happened but please try and remember it's not your fault and we are all here for you" "thanks Hermione" Harry said looking up still feeling depressed however her support was very comforting, "are you ok yourself gin?" Harry said realising she also hasn't been as cheery as usual "…oh sorry I'm just a little tired, I'm fine" she said as she gave him a quick peck on the cheek, "I'm just going to see how Luna's going" and with that she was off out the cabin door and everyone went silent again.

A few minuets past and the silence was suddenly shattered by an explosion of flames in the cabin and in the centre of the flames was what appeared to be a small baby bird.

"Fawkes!" Harry shouted a little louder then intended out of surprise "what are you doing here" Harry asked as the small phoenix flew over to Harry's shoulder and extended his leg while singing a pleasant melody that he hoped would lift the spirits of every one on the train.

Harry noticed the note attached to his leg and instantly opened it knowing that only the late Professor Dumbledore could have sent it,

Dear Harry,

I am sorry to say that should you be reading this letter then I may no longer be with you, and I am also very sorry to have to manipulate you once again however I hope you will understand that I have only your best interests and safety at heart.

The hardest and most important of my requests is that you once again return to the Dursley's of number 4 private drive and that you try to refrain from going outside as much as humanly possible, with Voldermolt's return to power I feel it's only a matter of time before he starts getting bolder in his attempts on your life, however please recognize it is only for a short period of time as I ask that you to be packed and ready to leave the Dursley's home by the first stroke of midnight on the morning of the 31 July, as you know the spell of protection cast on you through your mothers sacrifice will no longer work the second you come of age, There for I have secured the wards of number 12 Grimmauld Place for your immediate arrival on that day and have arranged for the floo network to in secret connect the Dursley home for your removal into your new home.

I have also to request that you allow me to assign the assistance of one of my best and most trusted order members to watch over you as a guard and to help train you, I know how you felt last year with the lack of privacy and how you thought I couldn't trust in your abilities, but please remember I had always believed you are the most gifted student in Hogwarts in regard to defence against the dark arts, however it is for your own protection.

I can assure you there will be only the one guard, and I request that she be with you at all times, however she has been informed by myself and I promise you, that she will report to no one of any activities you do whether in your private life or in training to no one so as to keep your privacy safe.

Once again Harry I hope you can forgive the mistakes I've made that can only be explained by the failings of age, with everything you've lost, my last wish is that you can find true happiness along the way, remember Harry even in these the darkest of days all you need is to find the light and that will give you the strength you need.

Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.

Harry read and reread the note twice before handing the note to Hermione and Ron, "funny isn't it, even from beyond the grave he still manages to manipulate me one last time" he said as tears began to form in his eyes, Ron just squeezed Harry's shoulder while Hermione leaped into Harry giving him a supportive hug, Fawkes sang one last song to lift their spirits before he vanished into a second flash of fire.

Moments later there came a distinct popping sound followed by a knock at the compartment door then before anyone had time to answer a familiar faced witch wearing a tight Orchid coloured (pinkish, purple) 'weird sisters' t-shirt and patchy flared blue jeans with bright bubblegum pink hair entered the room, "wotcher Harry" greeted Tonks.

Upon seeing Tonks Harry's depression seemed to vanish, to be replaced with a warmth that he couldn't quiet place.

"Tonks what are you doing here?" he asked "What didn't you get the letter from Dumbledore? He asked me to train and help watch over you Harry" suddenly the letter from Dumbledore came back to Harry's mind, Tonks recognising that something finally clicked continued on "I have already apparated with all your stuff straight to your place including Hedwig, and I just came to collect you now so we can apparate straight to Private drive before we reach London as Dumbledore felt it would be too great a risk to wait till we reached the station in London" with this Hermione leaped to her feet and held her wand out facing Tonks "how can we know your really Tonks, prove what you say is true" "Hermione! What are you doing!" Ron yelled out of shock and surprise "Don't be stupid Ron, what if she isn't really Tonks and a death eater using polyjuice potion?" Hermione stated, never lowering her wand or breaking eye contact "its ok Hermione I can tell its Tonks" "no Harry Hermione's right you should always check to make sure first, I'm clad someone paid attention to Alastor's lessons of 'CONSTANT VIGILANCE!' "she said trying the best to keep a straight face while imitating her auror partners voice, with that she pull out a letter and handed it to Harry and Hermione before bursting into giggles while cycling through a variety of hair colours eventually settling for an electric blue "do you like it Harry?" Tonks said in a very flirty fashion earning her the reaction she hoped for, "it's lo… lovely" he said trying to hide his embarrassment while his face was beet red, Ron couldn't help but laugh at Harry's embarrassment while Hermione who now accepted it was Tonks and lowered her wand began to wonder if she wasn't just putting up a front, after her rejection from Remus barely a week ago "Tonks are you sure your…" "Well Harry we best be off quick like I said its not just your safety involved with all these students around you, best apparate now" Tonks interrupted before Hermione got going, then quickly walked over to Harry before taking his hand, "ready?" Harry just nodded, the touch of her hands made pleasant chills run down his spine and thoughts come to mind that shouldn't be there while he's dating Ginny, then after a quiet pop they were gone.

When Harry opened his eyes he was standing in the park around the corner from the Dursley's home "you best remove that robe before we head to your place Harry, don't want to upset the muggles now do we" Tonks said with a huge grin on her face "you may be right Tonks wait here while I change" "ohh but that's no fun Harry, can't I watch?" Tonks had an evil twinkle in her eyes, her statement made Harry go dark red from a large blush 'ha ha, got him' she thought "ill be right back" Harry said as he ran into a public toilets near by.

A little while later a knock came on the front door of number four private drive "who the bloody hells that at this time in the afternoon!" shouted an angry Vernon Dursley, Vernon opened the door to find his unwanted nephew and a strangely dressed woman on the front door step "what are you doing here boy, your not due back here for another two days!" the Dursley's hated Harry, they may have been family, however to them Harry was just a burden they had to endure every summer, and having him home two days early didn't make them feel any better, Harry's aunt Petunia poked her head around the door and saw who was there, fearing the neighbours reactions to the outfit Tonks was wearing quickly told Vernon to let them in before the neighbours could notice, Vernon quickly pushed Tonks to one side making her topple over down the path then grabbed Harry by the scruff of the neck and pulled him inside throwing him to the floor at the foot of the stairs before slamming the door on Tonks.

"Now listen here you, I don't want to see any of your kind ever again anywhere near my house, we may have been generous enough to put a roof over your head but I won't tolerate anymore of those freaks in my home ever again!" Vernon shouted, his face was a dark violet in anger, the memory of the encounter with professor Dumbledore and his floating mead glass's the previous summer came to mind and he was furious, just before he could launch another verbal assault as Harry struggled to his feet while starting to pull his wand out in rage there came a soft pop just inside the kitchen door and then a red flash as a stunning spell hit Vernon dead-on his chest knocking him out cold, Harry turn on the spot pulling his wand out quickly in case it was an attacker looked on as Tonks emerged from the kitchen only now her hair was a dark crimson red and standing on end while her eyes appeared to be flaming and were a darker red colour, in one word if Harry had to describe her appearance, she was 'pissed' and he was relieved he wasn't the course of her anger, nor the intended target of any hex's that may come from her wand "if you ever touch me or Harry again, or insult us in any way, I will personally curse you and your entire family to an eternal misery before burning this house to the ground!" shouted Tonks as she stood over Vernon baring her wand over him, Harry felt every bit of her anger and pain as those words held magic behind them, Harry knew he had to intervene before Tonks did something she would regret and quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her away "come on Tonks their not worth it!" Harry managed to get Tonks to turn around and follow him up stairs, but she was still fuming as they reached the door to Harry's room, "Tonks please, I know your angry at them, I am as well, but I don't want to see you get into any trouble because of them!" Harry had fear and concern in his voice as he tried to calm Tonks, not wanting her to get into trouble with the ministry of magic over him and Tonks seemed to calm down a little at this as her appearance changed to short straight brown hair and brown eyes which instantly filed with tears "I'm sorry Harry, I couldn't help it, I heard all the rumours of how these muggles treated you and when I saw him throw you across the room I…I just lost it" "it's ok Tonks" "no Harry it's not ok, first they shouldn't treat you like that and second I'm an Auror, I shouldn't let my emotions control me like that" "seriously Tonks it's ok calm down, Vernon got just what he deserved, at least now he may try to avoid us both for a little while, come you sit down in my room while I get something to drink" "ok Harry" Tonks sniffed as she calmed herself after she had wiped her eyes and returned her hair to slighter darker shade of pink compared to what she had earlier.

They both entered Harry's room and was shocked by what they saw, what was once a very small and cramped room with plaster and paint peeling from the walls was now a large cream coloured greeting hall with black and white checkered tile flooring almost the size of the great hall at Hogwarts only instead of being filled with rows of tables their stood pots of rare flowers around the walls, at the far end of the room opposite the door they had entered held two flights of stairs going up to different rooms and between them was a large fire place and two large comfortable looking chairs, on the other two sides of the room were two more doors on each wall and a large fountain similar to the one in the ministry of magic was in the very centre of the room, but instead of having a centaur, a witch, a wizard and a house elf like the ministry had, there stood a single beautiful gold phoenix spreading both its wings.

"Wow Harry, when did you redecorate? I thought you weren't allowed to do magic till august! This is amazing!" stated Tonks in awe of her surroundings "I didn't do this Tonks, I thought you guys did?" said a very confused Harry "What? I didn't know anything about this so who could have done it" but before Tonks could finish there came a soft voice from behind "I did, hello Harry"

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