Disclaimer 1: Most characters and places belong to JKR. I am merely borrowing them- her tune, my words as it were!

Spoilers: PS, COS, POA, GOF- I planned this before OOTP, so any similarities are coincidence. My original plans have not been added to, just parts taken away to make it more concise (losing 15 chapters along the way- it will be 28 chapters).

Harry Potter And The Korgei

By Vulpine Vixi

It seemed a lot longer to Harry than a few weeks until he left for the Burrow. Harry had read all of his old books over again, and done all of his homework for the holidays. Harry had not yet bought his new schoolbooks and equipment. He would be going with the Weasleys and Hermione during the time that he was staying at the Weasleys.

Harry packed all of his clothing, books and equipment into his trunk that Ron made him, and carried it and Hedwig's cage downstairs into the living room of the Dursleys, to wait for Mr. Weasley. Vernon and Petunia sat in the living room, Petunia knitting, and Vernon reading the newspaper. Dudley was lying in the back garden, daydreaming about being abducted by aliens. Harry was getting impatient.

Mr. Weasley came down the road in his 'new' car, at which Uncle Vernon scowled. It was an old Ford Poplar- rusted around the tyres, and the pale green paint was chipping in places. The car was clean, but it looked as though it was on its last legs.

Harry didn't care. He held Hedwig's cage, and Mr. Weasley picked up Harry's trunk and carried it to the car. Harry sat next to Mr. Weasley in the front, and Hedwig rode alongside Harry's trunk in the back.

After a good few hours, Harry and Mr. Weasley stopped for a quick bite to eat, when something odd struck Harry. This was not the right way to the Burrow. Harry had a sudden worry and looked at Mr. Weasley carefully and suspiciously. Was he really Arthur Weasley? It could not be anyone else, because they would not be as nice to Harry. Would they? Harry was still dubious.

Harry got back into the car with the gentleman, and he looked carefully around, everywhere they went. Harry was not being taken to the Burrow. Harry looked at the figure sitting next to him. The figure was angry. Harry could see why. The flask that he was drinking from was empty, and the figure was changing. Harry could see the eyes changing to a bright red. The red hair was falling out, leaving a naked head. The lips disintegrated, and before too long, Harry was looking at Lord Voldemort.

Harry screamed, waking himself up. He looked around: there was Uncle Vernon, looking over his paper at Harry, and Petunia had stopped knitting, and was looking at Harry dubiously. Harry had fallen asleep whilst waiting for Mr. Weasley. Harry heard a knock at the door, and he jumped up, looking away from the confused faces of his aunt and Uncle, and answered the door. It was Mr. Weasley. Harry smiled a half smile, and Mr. Weasley came in to help Harry with his trunk. Harry took his trunk, and let Mr. Weasley take Hedwig. He put the trunk in first, purposely different to how he had done it in his dream, and then he took Hedwig from Mr. Weasley and put her cage in the seat next to the trunk, and Harry buckled the cage into the seat.

Harry stayed on alert as Mr. Weasley drove Harry. The car seemed to be going towards the Burrow. Harry relaxed slightly, but he still was careful, and watched Mr. Weasley the whole time that he was driving.

The journey took longer than Harry had expected, but that was probably because Harry was nervous and so felt that the time was dragging. Harry still expected to watch Mr. Weasley change into Lord Voldemort.

Harry was glad to be back at the Burrow. He and Ron talked about what they had done during the time off. Ron had a lot more to say than Harry, but Ron had some exciting news. "My dad has been promoted to the Head of Magical Law Enforcement" said Ron excitedly. "The whole top structure of the ministry has been restructured because of Fudge!" Harry couldn't believe his ears. This was great news. "It hasn't been announced yet though. There are still some positions they need to refill, and the minister job still hasn't been fully decided. Madam Bones is acting up to it at the moment, but elections are soon".

Harry wondered whether Percy was promoted, as his boss had been murdered last year, and thought that Percy would do well as the Head of the Department of International Magic Co-operation. Ron must have known what Harry was thinking, as he said, "Percy didn't get promoted, in fact, he's been sacked" Ron said, turning to a whisper.

Harry didn't ask any questions, because at that moment, Percy came into the room. He was holding his head low, and he said, " 'lo 'arry. Ron" and walked at a snails pace out to the garden.

Ron later explained to Harry, that Percy had loved his job, and he had hoped to become the Head of his department, but now felt as though he could never have done it, and he thought that his whole life had been a waste. Ron told Harry that he had an interview in a few days for the job of post-room clerk at 'Witch Weekly' but didn't have much hope of getting the job as he had no experience.

Harry and the Weasleys went to the Leaky Cauldron using Floo powder. Harry and Ron walked with the twins to look in Quality Quidditch Supplies at the newest broom.

The Dragon.

This racing broom is designed so that there is no wind resistance at all. The mahogany handle is treated with a diamond-hard polish and is hand-numbered with it's own registration number. Every part of every model has been hand picked, and is aerodynamically perfect. The Dragon is flawless and is charm resistant, with pinpoint precision. The Dragon has an acceleration of 0-200 miles per hour in 8 seconds. Price on request.

This description sounded remarkably like the Firebolt Harry thought, although it was of course better. Harry had a Firebolt, and he thought that it was spectacular. It had helped him to beat Slytherin in the Quidditch final, two years ago, and Gryffindor had beaten Ravenclaw previous to that.

Harry and Ron met up with Hermione outside Florean Fortescue's Ice- Cream Parlour. The three of them went to Gringotts wizard bank together (Hermione had to change up "Muggle money", and Harry and Ron had to get some money out). After they had bought all of their new books, potions ingredients, quills and inks, and Harry had bought himself a new set of robes, they went and sat back in front of the Ice-Cream Parlour, and Florean Fortescue gave them each a free sundae, while they waited for Mr. and Mrs. Weasley to return with Fred, George and Ginny.

When they arrived, Harry, Ron and Hermione walked along with them to head towards Gringotts to bank the little money that Mr and Mrs Weasley hadn't spent. Ron's eyes got diverted away, then Hermione's too. Harry wondered what had attracted their attention so completley that they had stopped dead in the street. He looked up the alleyway that they were looking down. Lucius Malfoy was talking to someone in the doorway of a scary looking shop with daggers and whips in the window. He was idly playing with something shiny... bright...fascinating!

The three of them stood staring at the object in Lucius's hand- they couldn't break contact with it. It seemed to draw them to it.

Then it was gone. Lucius whipped it into his pocket and walked away from the man, and broke the contact with Harry, Ron and Hermione.

"What was that thing?" Asked Hermione.

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Well what was it?

R/R please