Summer
Harry had been back at Privet drive for two weeks now and it was turning into the best summer at the Dursleys, His family had ignored him since he got back, which wasn't much of an improvement but it was better than them throwing insults at him all the time. He was eating three square meals a day thanks to Dobby the house-elf; Harry had been laid on his bed two days after getting back for the holiday and wondering when and if he was going to get something to eat when Dobby had appeared in his room.
Flashback…
"I wish I had a house-elf like Dobby" said Harry as he was re-reading his defence books from the last five years.
Pop…
Looking up startled Harry found the excitable house elf Dobby standing in his bedroom. "Harry Potter sir is needing Dobby" said Dobby happily as he jumped up and down on the spot. Getting over his shock Harry asked the one thing that came to mind.
"How did you know I needed you?" asked Harry as he sat up on his bed.
"House-elf magic Harry Potter, sir" answered Dobby as he stopped bouncing up and down. "What can Dobby do for the greatest wizard, Harry Potter sir?" asked Dobby as he looked at Harry with hope in his huge orb like eyes.
"Well I don't suppose you could get me something to eat could you?" Harry asked as he belly gave a rumble.
"Oh that's easy Harry Potter sir" answered Dobby snapping his fingers causing a plate of double egg and chips to appear on Harry's desk along with a pitcher of pumpkin juice and a glass.
"Brilliant Dobby" praised Harry as he set as side his book and got up from his bed and sat down at his desk tucking into the meal with gusto.
"Is there anything else that Dobby could do for Harry Potter sir" asked Dobby as he watched Harry eat his food.
"How about coming to work for me?" asked Harry as he all but inhaled one of his eggs.
"Dobby would be honoured Harry Potter sir" said Dobby with tears in his eyes as his greatest wish was coming true.
End of flashback…
And that's how Harry's summer began, he got up at six every morning and dressed before going on an hour jog around the neighbourhood. After he got back to his bedroom Harry would then do fifty sit-ups and fifty push-ups, it was not Olympic worthy but it was doing its job of making him fitter and healthier than ever before. As well as providing Harry's meals, Dobby had also cleaned his bedroom, giving him a comfy bed, a new wardrobe and desk and chair. Dobby had also popped to Madam Malkin's after giving Harry a Catalogue to pick out some new clothes; Harry now had new jeans, t-shirts, trainers and new robes for when he was in the Wizarding world.
Just as Harry was finishing reading his fourth year defence book Dobby popped back into the room.
"Dobby delivered your letter to Mr. Moody, Harry Potter," said Dobby who Harry had managed to get him to stop calling him sir. Now all he had to do was get the little guy to call him Harry, not Harry Potter.
"And what did he say?" asked Harry, He had written to the retired Auror asking if he would give him some training in Defensive and Offensive fighting.
"He said that he will be by to see you tonight at six" answered Dobby "Dobby will be going now to pick up the books you ordered Harry Potter" said Dobby before he popped away again. Harry had ordered some advanced Defence against the Dark Arts books and an Auror training guide. He had also giving Dobby his vault key for Gringotts so he could withdraw the money.
12 Grimmauld place
The Order of the Phoenix was meeting for the first time since the battle at the Ministry and the death of Sirius Black. Dumbledore stood from his seat in front of the fireplace as the last member entered the kitchen and took a seat in the back.
"I call this meeting to order" said Dumbledore causing all talking to stop and people's attention to be turned to him. "First order of business is the induction of two new members, Fred and George Weasley" after the twins were sworn in and welcomed by the entire Order minus Snape Dumbledore continued.
"Severus, what news do you have from camp Voldemort?" asked Dumbledore turning to look at the greasy Potions master who rose from his seat to address the Order.
"The Dark Lord has been in a foul mood since Potter and his friends destroyed the Prophecy and helped eleven of his inner circle be placed in Azkaban," answered the potions master in a silky voice. "He tortured and killed three rookie Death Eater's in his anger" Snape looked as bored as one could be as he stood in front of the Order.
"Have you heard anything that he is planning?" asked Dumbledore who knew Voldemort would not just roll over after a loss like the Ministry without striking back.
"There is talk among the Death Eater's that he is planning to take over Azkaban" answered Snape in that silky voice that only he seemed to perfect.
"That is troubling" commented Dumbledore. "Anything else Severus" he asked the potions master who shook his head no before taking his seat.
"Well nothing to do until Voldemort decides to make his move" said Dumbledore before turning to Kingsley and Tonks. "What news do you have from the Ministry?"
"Fudge has declared war on you know who and his Death Eater's" answered Kingsley in his deep slow voice.
"He's declared war on you know who" asked Molly Weasley in surprise, and she was not the only one who was surprised at Fudge's move.
"Yes Harry told him to" said Dumbledore confusing the Order members, so he gave them a quick five minute explanation of the Harry, Fudge meeting at Hogwarts.
"Smart kid that" said Kingsley getting nods from most members "he will make a fine Auror one day"
"That he will" Dumbledore agreed with a nod of his head. "Has anybody heard from young Harry?" Dumbledore asked as he looked over to the Weasleys.
"No all of our letters have comeback unopened" answered Molly sadly as she thought about how Harry must be suffering after the loss of his godfather.
"You don't think he has done something stupid do you?" asked Arthur with freight in his voice.
"Potter does something stupid everyday of his life" sneered Snape but nobody paid him any mind.
"I received a letter from Potter today via a house-elf" spoke up Moody for the first time since the meeting started. "He asked me if I could give him some defence and duelling training over the summer if I had the time"
"He asked you for summer training, but why?" asked Molly with a confused look on her face.
"He says he wants to get better at duelling just in case the Dark Lord or the Death Eater's come for him again" answered Moody. "He also said in his letter that he has ordered some advanced Defence books and an Auror training guide, so at least I know he's serious about the training" explained Moody as his magical eye looked around the room marking where everybody was sat.
"And what did you say" asked Dumbledore who, was pleased that Harry was not moping about like he feared he would be.
"I told the Elf that I would be round to see Potter at six tonight" answered Moody simply.
"I shall accompany you Alastor as I have some things to go over with Mr. Potter" said Dumbledore before explaining at Moody's raised eyebrow. "It is about Sirius's will which is to be read soon and Harry needs to be there as he is the main benefactor"
The Order meeting broke up not long after that as Remus was still not back from the werewolves and nobody had much else to report. Dumbledore walked up to Moody.
"What are you planning for Harry's training?" asked the Headmaster who was planning something himself.
"Well tonight I was planning to just assess him to see where he is in Defence" answered Moody as he and the Headmaster left the kitchen and headed upstairs, they entered the drawing room and took a seat beside the fire before continuing with their chat.
"Will you keep me updated on Harry's progress as I wish to give him private lessons over the next school year?" asked Dumbledore as he conjured them both a cup of tea.
"Why does Potter need so much training?" Moody asked as he accepted the cup from Dumbledore. "I know the Dark Lord has tried to kill him a few times, but won't he concentrate on trying to take over now that he has been revealed to be back?" Moody, like everyone else in the Order did not know about the Prophecy between Harry and Voldemort.
"There is a Prophecy between Harry and Lord Voldemort" answered Dumbledore after a few moments thinking, he came to the conclusion that if he could not trust Moody then he could not trust anybody.
"I figured it was something like that" commented Moody as he took a swig of his drink. "I take it that it comes down to Potter and the Dark Lord?" Moody would not call Voldemort by his name, but refused to call him you know who or he who must not be named.
"Yes but I'd rather not tell you the full contents" answered Dumbledore as he too took a swig of his tea. "So what was this about a house-elf delivering Harry's letter too you?"
"It was the strangest elf I've ever met" answered Moody with a funny look on his scared face. "It jumped up and down on the spot as he told me who the letter was from" Dumbledore chuckled at the description of the elf.
"I believe that would be Dobby" Dumbledore chuckled before he explained the story behind Dobby and Harry to the amusement of Moody.
"Well it's ten to six shall we be going?" asked Moody as he glanced at his watch.
"Yes let us be off" replied Dumbledore getting out of his seat, followed by Moody and walking to the fireplace and taking a pot of floo-powder and throwing some into the flames before calling out.
"Arabella Figg" Dumbledore stepped into the flames and vanished from Grimmauld Place. Dumbledore stepped graciously out of the fireplace into Mrs. Figg's living room as he dusted himself off, followed seconds later by Moody.
"Albus, Alastor what brings you both here?" asked Arabella Figg as she came into the living room from the kitchen.
"We are here to see young Harry" answered Dumbledore as Moody eyed up the television set with suspicion. "How is he, Have you seen anything of him?" Dumbledore asked with genuine concern.
"Why yes I see him going for a jog every morning," answered Arabella with a smile on her face as she walked over to the couch and took a seat facing the two wizards, well one wizard as Moody was still eying up the television that had the local Muggle news on.
"Good at least he's getting out of the house" commented Dumbledore. "Come on Alastor let us go see Harry, goodbye Arabella" Dumbledore walked Across the living room trailed by Moody who threw one last look at the television before walking out into the hallway.
"Goodbye Albus, Alastor" Moody just nodded his head before following Dumbledore out the front door and down the garden path. They made their way across the road to number four and up the garden path before Dumbledore rang the doorbell and hearing a shout from inside the house before Vernon Dursley, who was still dressed in his work suit, wrenched the door open.
"What" snarled Vernon before it registered just who was standing on his doorstep, the weirdo who had threatened him at the train station and the tall one who must be Dumbledore. "W-what do you want?"
"We are here to see Harry" answered Dumbledore pleasantly with a smile on his face.
"Fine come in he's in his room" replied Vernon knowing that he didn't have much of a chance in denying the two wizards entrance.
"Thank you" said Dumbledore before entering the house trailed by Moody, the two wizards made their way up the stairs where they found Harry waiting at the top.
"Headmaster, I was not expecting you" said Harry clearly surprised that his headmaster was there as well.
"Yes I have a few matter's to discuss with you tonight Harry" said Dumbledore as reached the landing.
"Of course sir" said Harry with a nod of his head before turning to Moody. "Good evening Mr. Moody"
"Now, now no of that crap, Alastor or Moody will be fine" spoke Moody as he and Dumbledore followed Harry into the smallest bedroom. Harry took a seat at his desk while Dumbledore conjured up two chairs for himself and Moody.
"So, what did you want to speak to me about?" Harry asked as he looked at Dumbledore with a curious expression.
"I have come to inform you of the reading of Sirius' will that is to take place whenever you are ready" replied Dumbledore quietly as he looked at Harry who looked down for a moment.
"When would be the best time?" asked Harry with a thick voice at the thought of his godfather.
"I would suggest on your sixteenth birthday" answered Dumbledore causing both Harry's and Moody's eyebrows to rise. "That is when your parents will is to be read" explained Dumbledore. Harry sat in thought for a few minutes before he looked back up at the headmaster.
"Ok, I'll go on my birthday then" said Harry thinking it would be best to get them both over and done with on the same day.
"Very good, I myself shall take you to Gringotts on the day" said Dumbledore as he took out his wand and waved it around the room expanding the small room so that it was now four times the size that it was before. "I shall now let Alastor take over as he wishes to assess your defensive skills" Dumbledore said explaining why he had just expanded the room and moved everything over by the door.
Moody jumped up out of his seat whipping his wand out, and before Harry had had a chance to do more than stand up, Moody stunned him causing his body to drop to the floor like a sack of spuds.
"Oh I have a lot of work too do" said Moody as Dumbledore chuckled while moving to take a seat in the back of the room so he could observe the two wizards.
"W-what happened?" asked Harry after Moody had revived him.
"You were not using CONSTANT VIGULANCE" Moody said shouting the last as always. "If I was a treat you would be dead by now Potter"
"Now we are going to have a duel while I observe…" that's as far as Moody got as Harry shouted his first spell trying to catch Moody of guard.
"Petrificus Totalus"
"Protego" Moody blocked Harry's spell with ease. "Very good Potter, always try getting your opponent if they are talking too much" praised Moody before.
"Sectumsempra" Moody quickly snapped off the Dark curse to see how fast Harry could react.
"Contego" shouted Harry quickly using an advanced shield charm, which caused a blue half bubble to erect in front of Harry. But instead of just deflecting that spell it absorbed the spell using the energy to make the shield stronger.
"That's an impressive shield Potter" commented Moody. "You are further along than I thought as you are not taught that until your seventh year"
"I know, I got it out of an advanced defence book that I got today" said Harry before dropping his shield and ripping of a stunning spell which Moody blocked with a wave of his wand.
"You learnt that in a day?" asked Moody with surprise as he ripped of his own stunner that had Harry dropping to one knee.
"And the advanced stunning spell" answered Harry as he whipped up his wand.
"Stupefactus" the dark red beam of light shot out of his wand and raced at Moody who managed to duck out of the way, but Harry was on a role in his showing off.
"Congelo" Harry's advanced freezing charm caught Moody on the chest causing his whole body to freeze up, before he feel forward still in a kneeling position with his head on the floor and his behind and legs in the air.
"Well done Harry" praised Dumbledore as he got out of his chair and went over too Moody un-freezing him and giving him a hand up.
"Yes well done Potter, you are further on in your defence than I thought" said Moody as he looked at Harry with approval. "Well I think that will be enough for tonight" said Moody.
"What happens now?" asked Harry who was eager for help in getting better.
"Well for the rest of summer I shall come by and spend the morning teaching you new spells and jinxes and then in the afternoon's we shall have duels" explained Moody causing a large grin to spread out across Harry's face at the prospect of learning how to duel with one of the best duellers in the wizard world.
"Thank you I appreciate this" Harry said sincerely with a nod of his head.
"Not a problem laddie, you need it anyway" Moody walked out the door without so much of a goodbye, and then again he wasn't one for sentimental things.
"Well Harry I have to say that I'm glad you are preparing for Lord Voldemort" commented Dumbledore as he restored Harry's room to its original state.
"I can't afford to mope around or mess around with a Dark Lord after my blood" said Harry as he took a seat on his bed while Dumbledore took a seat in his desk chair.
"No I don't suppose you can" said Dumbledore quietly as he looked at Harry. "What are your plans for when you return to school?" Dumbledore asked with curiosity.
"Well I was planning on using the room of requirement as a training room" answered Harry after a moments thought. "I'm sure it can provide some Auror training dummies." Harry had read about training dummies in his guide to becoming an Auror.
"Yes I'm sure it can," commented Dumbledore as he thought over his next line of conversation. "Harry this coming year I'd like to give you private lessons" Dumbledore hoped that Harry did not think that he was trying to interfere with his training.
"Private lessons with you?" asked Harry with excitement, at Dumbledore's nod he went on. "What would I be learning?" Harry was already imagining learning how to wielded great magic's.
"Well some of them will be on Voldemort's past" answered Dumbledore causing Harry to look confused. "I wish for you to study some of Voldemort's duel's, that way you can see what curses he uses most often and be ready to counter them." Dumbledore explained.
"That makes sense" commented Harry. "That way I'll have a bit more of a chance in beating him" Harry was starting to look forward to the lessons more and more.
"Yes it will give you a bit more of an advantage" agreed Dumbledore with a small smile. "And yes, you will be having advanced duelling lessons as well." Said Dumbledore answering Harry's unasked question; Dumbledore then pulled out two miniature books from his robes pocket before enlarging them and passing them too Harry.
Harry took the books with a murmured "thank you" before looking at the books he had been passed. A beginners guide to Occlumency and learning Apparition and Disapparition.
"Those skills will come in handy for the rest of your life and not just the war" said Dumbledore. "I shall test your Occlumency shields on your birthday when I come to take you to Gringotts" Harry and Dumbledore talked for a few more minutes before Dumbledore left for Hogwarts and Harry jumped in the shower before collapsing on his bed.
Over the next few weeks Moody came over to Privet drive at nine every morning and left at around five; he taught Harry how to successfully perform the Disillusionment Charm, he also worked with Harry on some minor Dark Arts spells, Moody also taught Harry some basic field healing spells so that he could patch himself up a bit in the middle of a battle and continue fighting. Harry had only defeated the retired Auror twice; lost twenty three times and the other duels came to a draw impressing Moody to no-end. He doubted no almost sixteen year old in the world could keep up with him in a duel as Harry Potter could.
Harry also ordered that years school books early after getting the list from Dumbledore; he practised every charm from the next year's charms book and every transfiguration spell from the new transfiguration book. Harry also ordered four of every potions ingredient for potion they would be making that year, he practised each potion three times and kept the fourth set of ingredients' for when he was in potions class at school, as he was determined not to give Snape any reason to fail him or throw snide remarks at him though he doubted very much that a perfect potion would stop Snivellus for barking at him.
31 July; Harry's birthday
Harry awoke on the morning of his birthday and unlike his other birthday's since entering the wizard world Harry was not looking forward to any birthday cards or presents. He felt that since candy or jumpers were not going to help him defeat Voldemort, then there was really no need for them. He dressed in sweat pants, t-shirt and running trainers and crept down the stairs and out the front door. He did some warm-up stretches in front of the door before setting off on his morning jog.
When Harry had first started jogging he had been surprised at how unhealthy he was, he had jogged for fifteen minutes before he collapsed on a park bench huffing and puffing. Now after a month or so of jogging he could jog around the park four times before he started to get out of breath, he also felt more energised and fitter than ever.
Harry practiced Occlumency whilst he jogged, that was another reason Harry hated Snape. In Occlumency you did not "Clear your mind" as all that did was leave you open for someone to search around in your mind at their leisure. To become a successful Occlumens, you have to meditate while organising your thoughts into categories; for example Harry had created filing cabinets in his mind and sorted his thoughts into their own cabinet, like his memories of the Dursleys in one cabinet and his memories of the Gryffindor common room in another.
Harry had also placed passwords on his filing cabinets in Parseltongue so if someone managed to get passed his outer defences then they would have a hard time getting to the memory they where searching for. Harry had also built two walls around the outside of his mind, if a Legilimens was to enter his mind they would come across a brick wall that surrounded his mind and if they managed to get past the brick wall before Harry forced them out they would come to a wall of steal that was ten inches thick and should they somehow break through the second wall they were then faced with an army of Mummy's, yes Mummy's Harry had gotten the idea from a new film that Dudley had gotten on VHS and because it was the only thing he would talk about for over a week, Harry had sneaked downstairs when all the Dursleys were in bed and had watched the film and having enjoyed the Mummy's from ancient Egypt had decided to use Mummy's as part of his minds defence.
Arriving back in his bedroom, Harry found a fleet of Owls with packages tied to their legs. Hedwig was sat in her cage with a look that seemed to dare the other owls to even try anything stupid. Harry walked over to Hedwig and untied the package from her leg first as she was his number one.
Opening the package, Harry found a wand holster from Moody along with a birthday card. Placing the card aside Harry strapped the holster to his left arm and reading the inscription found that it was protected from the Summoning and Disarming charms' and could turn invisible with just a thought. Harry then released the other owls of their burdens and sent them on their way.
Harry received the usual candies from Ron, a book from Hermione called ten easy steps too getting over your grief. Which he launched at the wall with a look of disgust on his face; opening another package Harry found a second hand book from Ginny titled How to charm a witch which caused Harry to think that Ginny was not over her crush on him.
"Ginny is not my type nor do I have the time to date anyone" Harry thought to himself as he opened a small box that was from Fred and George, along with a birthday card turned letter.
Happy birthday young Harry,
My twin and I have decided that you have no use for pranks or jokes,
So we thought to ourselves what would a young man such as yourself need
At a time like this, so being the geniuses that we are we came up with this.
Hope you like it
Gred and Forge
Upon opening the box Harry found a miniature foe-glass and a sneak-a-scope, Harry grinned at the Dark detectors as he had been planning to buy a foe-glass later on that day. Turning to the next package he found a birthday card from Bill, which surprised him somewhat as he did not know the eldest Weasley child all that much.
Upon opening the package, Harry found a book on Egyptian curses that Bill had translated into English for Harry. Turning to the next package, Harry opened the fairly heavy item to find a black Dragon hide vest inside and a birthday card from Charlie, the card also said that the hide had come from a Hungarian Horntail that had died of old age. Harry also opened a package from Mr. and Mrs. Weasley to find cakes and home-made fudge and a birthday card. Turning to another package, Harry found that it was from Remus and reading the card Harry found that the package contained notebooks of the Marauder's animagus training and two pictures, one of his father as he fully transformed into a stag right in the middle of the common room and one of Sirius as he also transformed into a dog for the first time. Harry smiled as he watched his father and godfather transform into the animal forms over and over. Turning to the last box Harry found Hagrid's present which turned out to be…
"A Phoenix egg" breathed Harry in absolute awe as he stared at the Blue and Silver egg that was about the size of a large pineapple. "Wow Hagrid this is awesome" Harry read the birthday card that came with it and found that Hagrid had found it in a cave deep within the mountains in France where he and Madam Maxime had gone on holiday. Harry also found the usual owl informing him of when the train would be leaving Kingscross; his letter also included the Quidditch captains' badge.
Harry wrote a polite thank you to everyone who had gotten him a present, even Hermione even though he did not think the stupid book was worth the ink or parchment it was printed on; Harry also sent a letter to McGonagall that politely informed his head that he did not wish to play Quidditch as he had more important things that must be done that year.
After Harry had placed the Phoenix in the middle of his bed with multiple warming charms and his quilt over the top, he placed his other presents in his trunk before doing his sit-ups and press-ups after which he took a shower and ate his breakfast which Dobby had sent over from Hogwarts where the elf worked most of the day. Harry was dressed in midnight blue robes and settled down reading his book from Bill as he awaited Dumbledore's arrival.
Gringotts wills and inheritance department
Harry and Dumbledore arrived at Gringotts at two in the afternoon, and headed straight for the wills and inheritance department. Upon entering, they found Remus and Tonks and Arthur sat at a table along with an old Goblin.
After Harry and Dumbledore were seated, the Goblin stood and began reading from a sheet of parchment.
I, Sirius Orion Black being of sound mind (shut up Mooney) and body, do hereby claim this to be my last will.
First, too Remus Lupin I leave the deeds to Grimmauld place and the cash sum of one million Galleons in the hopes that he will have fun and hopefully find love or at least get laid for Merlin's sake.
Second, too Nymphadora Tonks I leave the cash sum of one million Galleons, go have fun with that money young cousin and for the love of Merlin stop working for the fool Fudge.
Third, I leave the cash sum of one million Galleons to Albus Dumbledore for help with the Order, 500'000 Galleons to Hogwarts to help orphaned children.
Fourth, I leave the money made form selling black Manor, which was sold to a German family for 150'000 galleons to Arthur Weasley along with the Black family seat on the Wizengamot.
Lastly, I leave my godson Harry Potter the rest of the Black family fortune, which contains 12 million Galleons, a villa in Spain and head of house Black status.
Well there you have my last will, do not mourn me my friends enjoy life and be happy.
Until we meet again.
"Well that was Mr. Black's last will" said the Goblin who had not even bothered to introduce himself. "All the money stated in the will has been moved to your respective vaults, and here is your key for the Black family vault Mr. Potter" the Goblin then passed Harry a tiny Gringotts vault key which he pocketed with a blank look on his face.
"Now Mr. Potter if you have no objections about the people in this room I shall read your parents will" said the goblin, which after getting a nod from Harry picked up another sheet of parchment and began reading aloud.
I, James Potter, and I Lilly Evans Potter, being of sound minds and body's do here by claim this to be our last will;
First, too Sirius Black we leave you our son Harry, to raise and care for since we cannot be with our son and you're a millionaire so you don't need the money, as you said to us yourself.
Second, too Remus Lupin we leave the sum of one million Galleons.
Third, too Albus Dumbledore we leave the sum of 500'000 galleons for use with the Order, along with 500'000 Galleons for orphaned Hogwarts children.
The rest we leave to our son, Harry James Potter; this includes the family vault containing 7 million Galleons along with the Potter family seat on the Wizengamot and head of the house Potter status, along with the Potter family homes, Godric's hallow and Potter Manor in Australia.
These are our last wishes if we cannot be with our son and our friends.
"And that concludes the Potter will" said the Goblin as he placed the parchment back on the table. "Here is your family vault key, your trust fund has been moved into this vault" said the Goblin as he passed Harry yet another key.
"Thank you" said Harry before getting out of his seat and leaving the office, it was taking all of his Occlumency skills to keep from crying in front of everybody. Harry was followed out of the office by the rest of the group and he led the way out of Gringotts and into Diagon Alley as he'd had Dobby get him a sack of money while he was eating his lunch.
"Shall we go get my school things Headmaster?" asked Harry not even acknowledging anyone else; he had two simple reasons for this. One he wanted to keep them safe and two, Remus who had been a best friend of his fathers did not bother with Harry for the first thirteen years of his life, so why should Harry bother with him now.
"Yes, of course Harry" answered Dumbledore with a confused look on his face, before he shook hands with the three adults standing behind him and taking off after Harry, who had started walking along the Alley without a backwards glance, looking like he didn't even care that he left three hurt and confused people behind. But Harry did care; he cared so much it hurt. But he could not allow his heart to get in the way of his destiny. That is why he was pushing his friends away because in his mind, the further away from him they were the safer they would be.
After Harry and Dumbledore had gotten everything Harry would need that year, Harry turned to the headmaster.
"I wish to get another wand," said Harry, he had been thinking about getting a second wand so should he ever lose his wand in battle he would not be unharmed and venerable.
"That is very wise Harry" commented Dumbledore knowing exactly why Harry wanted a second wand.
"I thought so too" said Harry with amusement in his voice, as he and Dumbledore set off towards Ollivander's wand shop. Upon entering they were greeted by Ollivander as he came out from the back of the shop.
"Albus Dumbledore, 15" firm, unicorn core, good for transfiguration" said Ollivander as he looked at the old Headmaster, showing just how long he had been making wands and how good his memory was, he then turned to Harry.
"Harry Potter, holly, 11", Phoenix feather brilliant for charms, brother too you know who's wand" commented Ollivander, Harry nodded his head more impressed that he could remember Dumbledore's wand so quickly.
"I wish to purchase a second wand" said Harry before he explained his reason why.
"Yes, I can see why you may need another wand Mr. Potter" said Ollivander before he went into the back of his shop. Two hours later and Harry had tried every wand in Ollivander's to no success. Not one of the wands felt right or work how they were supposed to work and Harry was very pissed off while Dumbledore looked bored out of his mind but Ollivander was just as excited as a first year working his first spell.
"I wonder" said Ollivander as he went into the back of his shop, Harry suddenly felt a strong case of déjà vu.
"Don't tell me I'm going to get the sister wand to mine and Voldemort's wands" Harry thought to himself forgetting that Fawkes had only given two feathers.
Ollivander came back into the front of the shop with a long dusty box, which he laid upon the counter and very carefully opened. The inside of the box was layered with red velvet and contained a long white, thin wand that looked absolutely beautiful.
"This is the Elder wand" whispered Ollivander as he gently removed the wand from its case. "Also known as the Deathstick or Wand of Destiny" The old wand maker looked at the wand fondly while Dumbledore's interest was suddenly piqued as he stared at the wand with a look of great awe. Harry could tell by the two older wizard's expressions that this wand was something different from other wands.
"And what is so special about this wand?" Harry found himself whispering along with Ollivander as he looked at the wand and he did not know why.
"The Elder Wand, variably known as the Deathstick, the Wand of Destiny, the Eldruhn Wand, and the Elhorn Wand, is one of the Deathly Hallows. According to legend, whoever unites it with the Resurrection Stone and the Cloak of Invisibility will be the Master of Death; It is said to be the most powerful wand that has ever existed and is able to perform feats of magic that would normally be considered impossible." Explained Ollivander and now Harry stared at the wand in awe right along with the two older wizards'.
"Try this Mr. Potter" said Ollivander as he passed the Elder wand to Harry.
Harry reached for the wand, gently grasping it in his hand. From the moment, it touched his hand Harry could feel the power of the wand, a bright white Aura burst from the tip of the wand and surrounded Harry as it pulsed with magic while a breeze blew through the shop. After a few minutes the magic surrounding Harry suddenly entered Harry and joined with his magical core connecting wand to wizard and wizard to wand.
"It's a perfect match" whispered Ollivander after a few moments. "This wand will work better than your old wand Mr. Potter, I would suggest keeping your Phoenix wand as a spare" explained the old wand maker.
"How much is this wand?" asked Harry in a normal tone of voice as he stared at the wand.
"There is no price" answered Ollivander to the shock of Dumbledore and Harry. "I have always felt that this wand would choose somebody that it felt worthy of it and that I would not charge that wizard or witch" explained Ollivander proving that not all pure-blooded wizards are greedy. " 15" Egyptian Basilisk heartstring coated in Ice-Phoenix tears brilliant for all types of magic"
After another ten minutes Harry and Dumbledore left Ollivander's, Harry had bought another wand holster and had strapped his Phoenix wand on his right arm and the Elder wand on his left arm as he was right handed. Harry and Dumbledore made their way to the leaky cauldron where they stopped to have their tea; Harry told Dumbledore of the Phoenix egg that Hagrid had sent him and Dumbledore told Harry all he knew about Phoenix's whilst they ate their food. After they had finished and paid for their meal Dumbledore side-along Apparated Harry back to Privet drive as Harry, who had only recently started Apparating around his bedroom was not confident enough to jump from London to little whinging. Dumbledore bade a farewell and said he would see him on the 1st of September.