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Several days had passed. An owl came from the ministry came that said Harry's friends could use partial magic if they would only use small amounts in private or in self-defense. Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys were shocked but didn't argue. They guessed that Dumbledore had something to do with it.
Harry woke slowly He looked around and noticed that Ron was not in bed. He looked at his watch. "6:00 A.M? Ron never gets up until at least nine!" Harry dressed quickly, grabbed his wand, and crept downstairs. He heard nothing.
"I don't like this. It is not my birthday." He heard a creak above him. He whipped around to see Aranea opening the door to Ginny and Hermione's room and peering out. She saw Harry and mouthed, "Where is everybody?"
Harry shrugged and waved his hand. She stepped behind him, with her wand in hand. They crept noiselessly to the kitchen to find it deserted as well. Harry whispered, "You check the bedroom upstairs. I'll look around here." Aranea nodded and tiptoed to the stairs and began climbing up them. Harry turned and slowly stepped into the living room. There was a scrap of parchment on the coffee table. He grabbed it and read quickly
Harry and Aranea,
Arthur and I are at Grimmauld Place cleaning. Fred and George are at their shop. Bill and Charlie are at work. Ron, Ginny, and Hermione heard us rustle downstairs. They had breakfast, and they left for the village. I think they are planning to wander a bit there. There is food on the counter. When you are ready, you can meet up with Ron, Ginny, and Hermione. Just follow the road and you'll reach the village. Look for them in the park in the north end. We will see you at dinner.
Sincerely,
Molly
Harry breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, Aranea arrived. He showed her the note and they headed to breakfast. After they had eaten, they grabbed some bottles of water and stepped out the front door. The sun shined brightly and Harry breathed in deeply, "This is one of those days that a guy can have not a care in the world." Aranea nudged him and starting walking down the path. After about twenty minutes, they reached the small town. They followed the now-paved road through the town until they reached the park. Many people were there. All of them were laughing and shouting and playing. Harry smiled at a young boy that ran passed him chasing a football. Aranea and Harry split up to find their friends. Aranea found them sitting in the pavilion playing chess. Harry arrived and soon the group was laughing and having a good time being together. Harry then suggested that they go to the swings. Hermione looked at him questioningly. Harry laughed, " You are never too old for swings."
Suddenly, seven loud cracks could be heard. Harry knew what this meant. Death Eaters. Harry immediately took charge, " Take the Muggles and get them into the bathrooms. When you have them all in there, lock the doors. If any of you have brooms, use them to get back to the Burrow. I'll hold them here. GO!!"
They immediately drew their wands and bolted to the playground. Harry ran in the direction of the cracks to see seven Death Eaters with their wands out. Harry shouted, "Stupefy!" A flash of red light hit the lead Death Eater, and he collapsed. Harry then ducked behind a pole as answering spells shot from the six remaining Death Eaters. Bolting to the jungle-gym he jumped into a tube slide and stuck his feet out to stop him from going all the way down. He could hear shouting and his friends calls to get the Muggles to shelter. He heard the Death Eaters feet crunching toward the slide end. Harry saw a pair of legs at the base. He let go and with all his might smashed into the Death Eater's legs. The man howled in pain, Harry quickly jumped up and ran away from the park. He heard the Death Eaters shout, "Get Potter alive. Forget those Muggles. Get Potter!!"
Suddenly, Harry saw more wizards apparating onto the field that he was on. Among them were Mad Eye Moody and Lupin. With the reinforcements for Harry, the Death Eaters immediately disapparated back to their master. Moody limped over to Harry, "you would make a good Auror Harry. A real good one. Two of the seven Death Eaters were captured and taken into custody "
Harry's friends ran over and reported that the Muggles were safe and that no one was injured. Ginny walked over though and slapped Harry in the face. Not a very heavy slap but enough to show that she was angry. "Harry James Potter! What were you thinking? You could have been hurt!"
Harry smirked at the fiery redhead and replied, " I know, but it sure was a great bit of exercise."
Ron and Aranea laughed with Harry, but Hermione and Ginny glared at him. Finally, Harry said, "Relax already. I am fine and in one piece. Unless you count this chipped piece of fingernail here," he said as he held up his hand.
The girls sighed. Harry was powerful, clever, brave, and now he was a lousy comedian. Great.
A.N. There you go! Chapter 8 is published! Please review! They make my day and make me want to update more often (hint hint).